The Pros And Cons Of Reupholstering An Old Piece Of Furniture

June 26, 2013 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Have you ever thought about furniture reupholstery in order to give it a fresh new look? It is an excellent way to extend the life of a favourite chair or preserve a family heirloom. It’s not always the first choice, not only on account of the time and effort involved but also because many people haven’t even considered the option. One reason could be they aren’t aware of reliable furniture stores that provide skilled reupholstering services. Before you decide whether or not you’re going to reupholster an old piece of furniture you might want to consider the pros and cons of doing so. Pros You are reusing a piece of furniture instead of sending it to the landfill. You can ...

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Critical Must Know Aspects Of Interior Design

May 28, 2013 BY Carrocel Interiors | 1 Comment on Critical Must Know Aspects Of Interior Design

5 Critical Aspects You Must Know Interior design or decoration is a highly complex and sophisticated process. It goes beyond picking colours and materials and combining them in ways to suit your stylistic preferences. Here are that 5 critical aspects of interior design to consider when decorating any space: Balance - This focuses on the manner in which a room’s space is distributed. Too much or too little décor can make it appear off-balance. Interior decoration experts typically choose radial, symmetrical, or asymmetrical balance when designing the space. Traditional designs tend to use symmetrical balance. Modern style tends to veer towards the asymmetrical. Radial balance is generally used when the focal point is the center of the room. Emphasis - ...

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Revitalize Your Antiques With Expert Furniture Reupholstery Services

May 14, 2013 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Have a favourite chair, table or statement piece that looks a little jaded? Don’t push it to the back of the room; just give it the expert makeover. Carrocel furniture store's skilled furniture reupholstery service can give your antiques and other custom pieces an attractive and refreshing new look. In fact we don’t just bring your furniture back to life we can make it look better than ever. Carrocel’s experts go beyond the re-covering process to restore and revitalize your chairs, tables, and whatever other pieces of furniture you may have. Our expertise with furniture reupholstery: We are thorough and focused on the finest details: Skilled craftsmen will strip down each piece to the frame. This is followed by a ...

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The Elegance Of Fine Furniture In Your Home

April 29, 2013 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

The furniture in your home is a statement of who you are and what you like. It’s a unique way to express your creative style and turn your house into the home you’ve always wanted. Whether you’re looking for something traditional and rustic, contemporary and modern, upscale city chic or an earthy country charm – Carrocel furniture store has something for you. Antiques For avid collectors of antique furniture, our showroom stocks an exclusive range of unique pieces of timeless elegance. Often restored on-site, our collection of vintage, ‘one-of-a-kind’ fine furniture is beautifully finished to preserve and enhance the craftsmanship and quality of the original product. Vintage Furniture Can Completely Transform Your Bedroom Walnut Drench dressers, a pair of rosewood ...

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Identifying Quality Wood Furniture

April 15, 2013 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

How To Find And Identify Quality Wood Furniture In Toronto The furniture that you buy for your home creates the ambience and statement of style you want. It plays a big role in our everyday life, providing comfort, convenience and style; and offers a unique way to express yourself in making a house your home. Having good quality wood furniture is a key element in creating a home you will love. However, finding and identifying quality wood can be challenging. For every budget and style, there is a way to ensure that the fine furniture you buy is made to last: What Type Of Wood Do You Like? The type of wood you choose can affect the longevity, aesthetics, value ...

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Taking Care Of Your Antique Furniture

March 28, 2013 BY Carrocel Interiors | 1 Comment on Taking Care Of Your Antique Furniture

Besides its aesthetic and historical value, beautiful antique furniture has a special place in our hearts and in our homes. Most lucky owners of antique furniture understand that taking care of your antiques requires special attention. You never use spray furniture cleaning products. They often leave an oily residue that can completely ruin the natural glow of the wood. Avoid using rough cloth or even feather dusters that could scratch and mar the beautifully worn, smooth surfaces of your antique furniture. Make sure you find a good quality paste wax or beeswax for your antique furniture. Also be careful and don’t apply too much – always use a little at a time in even, circular motions that follow the grain ...

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Carrocel At Home

March 1, 2013 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Have you ever wondered what a great antique or custom piece from Carrocel furniture store would look like in your home? These are just a few highlights from the Carrocel At Home section of our website, which we have recently updated to show off some of our latest work. ...

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2013 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

[caption id="attachment_709" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Pair of fireside living room wing chairs with modern fabric[/caption] This Valentine's day, stay smitten with your antique furniture by bringing it to Carrocel furniture store for a little TLC. We'll make sure it's a love that lasts a lifetime!...

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Before & After

January 24, 2013 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Here is just another example of what we do at Carrocel furniture store! These chairs already look wonderful, however we thought they could look even better with fresh upholstery and a contrasting dark finish, and an updated silver nail head finish.The result is clean, polished and extremely sophisticated! You can view more photos of this restoration below or get more information about these antique chairs....

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This Week In The Studio…

September 6, 2012 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

We gave our studio a new look! We decided to change the walls and floor from white to a mid-tone gray in order to minimize reflections and glare when shooting, and to also assist in bringing out the true tones of the wood grain, as well as any colours that appear on the piece....

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Fabric Trends For Autumn/Winter 2012

August 27, 2012 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

While changes in upholstery fabric trends are very subtle, designers work extremely hard to invoke a different feeling each season. This time around is no different! Neutrals are used as the foundation for strong accent colours. Gray has continued to be a popular colour, as it acts as a great base for brighter colours in a variety of its shades. Brown is also a popular neutral, becoming more prevalent than a typical neutral such as black. The warm base of a chocolate brown acts as a great backdrop for dustier pinks and greens, or the bolder primary colours. [caption id="attachment_582" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Palette by trendbible.co.uk[/caption] [caption id="attachment_679" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Palette by trendbible.co.uk[/caption]   Interesting patterns are also used, with the use ...

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Caring For Marble

July 26, 2012 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Marble is extremely durable that is formed over the course of millions of years in the earth’s crust with heat and pressure. The resulting properties of this mineral lend to the distinctive colours, veining, and graining, which the stone is most valued for. This characteristic beauty makes it truly a unique choice for various design situations. The surface of the marble has been filled and polished sealed to create a uniform surface, however, marble is naturally porous. This quality makes it particularly important to be mindful of spills to prevent stains, fading or etching. Here are some helpful tips to help maintain the beauty of your stone products: Keep surfaces free of debris or sharp objects Wipe up spills immediately ...

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Settee Restoration Story

May 3, 2012 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

About a year or so ago, we did a restoration project on an old settee. It needed a lot of work but it was nothing we couldn't handle. The customer decided to share her story its transformation on her awesome blog. It's a good read! https://lovingalbany.blogspot.ca/2012/05/home-is-where-settee-is.html  ...

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Are You Getting What You Pay For?

January 19, 2012 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

I came across this video of an episode of Good Morning American (d. 2006) that was quite fascinating although unfortunately, not surprising. They did some research into what some of the furniture in today's market is made from and how the labels/manufacturer tags can be misleading to the consumer. While this doesn't typically apply to higher end/antique furniture, it was still interesting and worth a quick watch. If you have any questions about any pieces you are interested in buying, we would be more than happy to lend you our expertise to make sure you're making a smart buy. Furniture Buying Tips and Secrets - G.M.A ...

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New Shipments!

September 29, 2011 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Over the last week or two, we've been receiving beautiful pieces of buffet, tables, and dressers from France and America. We are expecting more pieces this week. We are tirelessly working to upload each and every piece to the site but it does take some time. Here's a sneak peek at some of the gems: ...

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