Designer Furniture Blog

As dining at the table has a huge resurgence of interest, along with cooking and entertaining, maybe our parents where correct. Sitting up at the table is important! Having the right table for your space is also important. To achieve a modern "designer furniture" look there are a few simple rules to follow.

Furniture Design Factors

Firstly the simplest look is nearly always the best this does not mean boring on the contrary it just means a cohesive look, coordination between the top of a dining table, the base and the chairs. The size and proportions also need to be correct for the space and in relation to the dining chair. The shape of your table is also a critical factor, for example a round table can be very functional for a smaller more casual space as a breakfast dining area, a large oblong table is fantastic were you have a large space and plenty of family and friends to entertain.

Designer Chairs To Compliment the Table 

A comfortable chair is always the best way to get friends and family to sit at the table. It is critical that the chair is the right height for the table (this will vary from person to person some compromise for some individuals will be necessary) your arms should be relaxed at the side of the body with the wrists able to rest on the table edge. The feet should be able to rest comfortable flat on the floor. Chairs with arms can add another level of comfort especially for entertaining were several courses are being served.

Because of the nature of dining some close attention needs to be paid to the practicalities - is the table top serviceable and easy clean? Do the table legs interfere with the chair placement. Are the chairs in a fabric/leather or a material i.e. fibreglass/plastic that can easily be cleaned. Make sure the legs on the table and chairs don’t easily mark with shoe prints. To view our latest designer tables and chairs please click the button below

The humble coffee table is somewhat over looked but is in fact a very integral part of creating a contemporary living room. Function is an extremely important factor when considering a coffee table it must be able to create a central point for soft furniture to encompass, be a shape and size suitable for the rest of the space allowing easy traffic flow around the room. 

As a designer furniture piece, it can certainly have impact. However, to remain contemporary it needs to be an arresting or interesting shape with a combination of materials and colours but remain simple and sleek no extra details or adornment is required for modern furniture.

Designer Furniture and the Perfect Coffee Table

Coffee tables come in many different shapes and can also be very effective if you use two identical smaller tables placed together this creates interest without extra detail in the piece of furniture itself. The shape of your room really dictates the shape of table that is ideal for you, an oblong room is best with an oblong table or two squares placed together. A square room can accommodate a round, kidney or square coffee table successfully. Secondly proportion is very important an overly large table can dominate a room and take up valuable seating space. A clear glass or light top can help minimise the appearance of size. Too small and it can fail to be functional and will make other furniture appear oversized.

It is certainly worth taking your time when selecting this important piece of furniture a coffee table that works well can complete your living space in style and be a conversation piece as well as working hard being functional. Click the button below to view our latest range of coffee tables.

 

Designer Furniture Dining Tables

Contemporary, designer furniture emerged in the late 19^th- early 20^th century along with big changes in societies attitudes to art, literature, architecture even politics. This was the dawn of the industrial revolution, the world was changing more rapidly than at any previous time in history and every aspect of life reflected a new world view.

Traditions and romantic ideals where replaced with abstract ideas and many new materials where available for manufacturing creating a time of great innovation.

Furniture reflected this revulsion, streamlined designs devoid of fussy detail and focusing on form and function emerged. New focus on textures and materials moved away from the highly polished and detailed designer furniture of the upper classes to the functional and organic.

Designer Furniture & Interior Design

To achieve the designer furniture look today these ideals remain, simplicity is the key with interest added in texture and a combining of different materials - wood, chrome and glass melded into one piece. Abstract form combined with architectural elegance. Individual pieces should not match or be too similar, layer your room with individual pieces concentrating on correct scale and proportion to give the most cohesive result.

Remember that everything you add to a room – flowers books paintings all add to the pattern content. When striving for that designer furniture, contemporary look everything in a room must be well placed to achieve overall harmony avoiding clutter and fussy detail.

Designer Furniture - Coffee Tables

If you are looking for designer furniture in Auckland, then you will love the new designer showroom experience from Bauhaus Designer Furniture.

Based in Parnell Auckland, over the last few years, Bauhaus has perfected the art of sourcing quality but affordable designer furniture and making it available for anyone.

Designer Furniture Auckland Showroom & Online Shop

And now the Auckland designer furniture showroom has been complimented by a new online shopping service.  The objective is to offer the same trusted service and free advice - along side the ability to offer the convenience of online shopping. 

Through the designer furniture shop, the Bauhaus product and style is not available New Zealand-wide, not just in the Auckland area.

Go ahead and click below to see the range of designer furniture products available online now.



Designer Furniture Doctrine – How to Achieve the Designer Furniture Connection

Designer Furniture For Christmas Gifts

Are you struggling to find a gift for that special someone this Christmas but want something different? Designer furniture makes a great alternative to a gift that will be put away in a drawer and used a couple of times.

Giving designer furniture as a Christmas gift means it can be enjoyed for a very long time, that is practical and will be used every day.

A piece of furniture from Bauhaus Designer Furniture could consist of a new sofa - we have stock of corner units two and three seater sofas with occasional chairs in a selection of fabrics ready for pre Xmas delivery.

Maybe you have been putting off replacing tatty bar stools or dining chairs here is a great opportunity to upgrade making the best use of your hard earned dollar.

Designer Furniture Gift Vouchers

To make buying affordable designer furniture even more convenient, Bauhaus also have gift vouchers available a splendid way of building up credit so you can purchase what you really want.
This allows the recipient to call into our showroom and select any piece from our many ranges of furniture at their leisure. We source our designer and modern furniture from many different suppliers and thus have styles ranging from classic to ultra modern, eclectic, rustic and even mid century designs.

Everybody can find designer furniture to suit, at their hearts desire.

We provide a full interior design service and can help with your selection of furniture our staff are knowledgeable about our products and can assist you in making a very informed purchase decision.

We have our own delivery truck and thus can ensure the utmost care and consideration in delivering your new designer furniture to you.

If you would like to organise or find out about a designer furniture gift voucher please call or contact us.

Designer Furniture Auckland