Luxury Furniture to Make Your Home Stand Out

October 17, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | 6 Comments on Luxury Furniture to Make Your Home Stand Out

Decorating Ideas with Display Furniture The beauty of luxury furniture is that even a single piece can completely transform the look and feel of a room. It’s true! Come see our showroom displays for ideas and one-of-a-kind pieces. Our experienced staff will be happy to help you out. When looking for new decorating ideas, here’s a small piece of advice that could save you time and money. Find display furniture e.g. luxury cabinets, that will become the focal point of your design. Then rearrange some of the existing items and accessories around it. You will be amazed at the difference it will make. The Carrocel store in Toronto has luxury furniture from around the world for you to choose from. ...

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Balance Makes a Room

October 5, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

How to Incorporate Fine Living and Dining Room Furniture into Your Design Ideas Balance is key to the success of a creative design idea. This simply means creating the right harmony between room colour and texture as well as the scale of your furniture (living room, dining or bedroom) and accessories. It’s important to get your decorating fundamentals right. Tips on Achieving Balance in Your Decorating Ideas The design experts at Carrocel are happy to share these decorating guidelines to help you out. Start with the focal point: Stand back and observe where your eye will go as you enter the room. It could be a large wall, the fireplace or a huge picture window. This is the focal point ...

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How to Add Unique or Vintage Accents to Your Room

September 25, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Design Ideas to Create Your Own Flair Looking for striking design ideas? Don’t restrict yourself to the colour on walls. Unique or vintage living or dining room furniture can make a bold statement. You don’t need a full set. Even a single piece (or two) can bring drama into your room. Less is always more when it comes to creating show stopper décor! To make your decorating dreams a reality, follow these simple guidelines shared by our design experts. You can also be inspired by the fine displays in our huge showroom. Design and Decorating Ideas with Statement Furniture Start with an inspirational piece of furniture. Our Golden Madrone Modern Sideboard Milo Baughman Burled Dining Table is a stunning example. ...

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Carrocel’s Designer Trade Program

September 15, 2015 BY Mike Gualtieri | Leave a response
Carrocel’s Designer Trade Program

Carrocel’s Designer Trade Program Our Designer Trade Program applies to all Interior Designers, Real Estate Agents, Developers, Contractors and Architects. Their clients are offered exclusive discounts and personalized service from our exceptional sales team. This is to ensure your business remains effective and efficient in the service you provide to your clients. We recognize the […]

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How to Use Classic Colours in a More Interesting Way

September 5, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Add Style, Interest and Texture with Fine Home Furniture Add sizzle to a classic room with stylish home furniture and accessories. We have an exclusive showroom full of decorating ideas to inspire you. For a classic style, keep your décor bold, modern and chic. That means interesting shapes and eye-catching forms with tasteful home furnishings and unique furniture pieces. No matter what your choice of colour palette—black and white, all-white, warm browns, cool grey or stately blue—you can pull it off if you accessorize well. Don’t think of home furniture as merely functional. Our fine collection adds style, personality and dimension. Many of our pieces can become the focal point of your rooms and the topic of conversation for years ...

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PPC – Carrocel Showroom

September 2, 2015 BY Mike Gualtieri | Leave a response

Create that One-of-a-Kind Look for Your Home with the Finest Quality Furniture At Carrocel, we believe in integrating your unique lifestyle with our fine furniture. That means delivering high-end, original and custom pieces that reflect your personality and enhance the look of your home. When you purchase your furniture from Carrocel, you can be confident that each piece is a work of art and will deliver: Stunning Beauty Superior Materials & Craftsmanship Exceptional Performance Lasting Quality Featured Products Contemporary Living Room Suite Find exquisite living room furniture restored and fashioned by our master craftsmen. Inspired by the classic deco style, this gorgeous set can be customized to suit the nuances of your home. Elegant and functional, it blends the old ...

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Rearranging Your Living Room Furniture

August 10, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Create Space and Storage but do it with Style! Modern and bold? Trendy and chic? Traditional and cozy? Classic and grand? Whatever you choose for the look of your living room, it has to be uniquely your own. After all, this space is the centre of all social gatherings in your home. Whether you are rearranging living room furniture, refreshing the décor, trying to create more space or add some storage, you can do it with attitude and a style reflective of your fine tastes. If you run out of ideas, let the décor experts at Carrocel help you. Living Room Ideas to Get You Started Before selecting your pieces, the Carrocel team highly recommends selecting a theme. With a ...

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Selecting Versatile Fine Furniture for Your Home

August 5, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

See What’s Trending and Create Your Own Style As you think about how to transform your living space, see how your wood furniture can be more versatile. Does a bookshelf have to be used for books or can it become a unique bar? Does a coffee table have to be in centre of your living room? Must you have chairs that match or can you make a statement with individual, bold pieces that become a topic of conversation? Modern day home décor can be so exciting and a lot of fun with a little creativity and panache. Visit Carrocel’s fine furniture store to start building a collection and give your home a makeover as often as you want. High-quality wood ...

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Create an Ambience by Adding Vintage Details to Your Sitting Room

July 17, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

No matter how chic your modern furniture may look, there is nothing more elegant than a living room with vintage details and fine custom designed furniture. Creating that gorgeous, elegant space neither takes as much work nor a complete redo of your décor style. Sometimes all you need to do is add a few pieces of custom designed furniture or accents to bring it all together. Find Custom Designed Furniture for Your Home at Carrocel Décor Ideas from the Experts at Carrocel To give your sitting room a more elegant, vintage feel, there are some simple ideas you can incorporate, such as: Add Accent Chairs - Accent seating is common in a vintage sitting room. When selecting your pieces, look ...

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Adding Custom Furniture to Your Space Adds Personality

June 4, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Furniture is a collection of lifeless objects, until you make it your own. Whether you are ordering a piece of custom furniture or taking something you have found at a fine furniture store to customize it and make it unique, how you display your furniture speaks highly about your personality. To get the best look, we at Carrocel believe you need to be selective in what you choose. One of the easiest pieces of furniture to customize at home is a display cabinet.    Our Tips for Decorating Your Display Cabinet First, you will want to pick a cabinet that suits your existing living space. If your space is eclectic, vintage furniture will fit right in. Even if it is modern, ...

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Mixing Modern Living Room Designs with Unique, Vintage Designer Furniture

May 5, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Having everything perfectly matched in your living room may give the appearance you have a flawless home, but it may be lacking one key thing: your personality. By combining different furniture styles, colors and even patterns, you can create a look that is fresh, fun and entirely your own. Tips for Combining Vintage Designer Furniture with Modern Furniture While you may feel as though you have quite a task on hand, combining different eras and furniture styles is rather simple. Once you get out of the mindset that everything needs to come from a package deal at the store, you can create an extraordinary look. To help you get started, here a few tips: Embrace Contrasts - Contrast your furniture, ...

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Tips to Help You Differentiate Between Superior Quality and Inferior Antique Furniture

April 5, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

While age does matter, not all antique furniture is created equally. While some pieces are extraordinary and come from exceptional craftsmanship, others are a poor attempt at restoration. As a buyer, you need to know what differentiates superior from inferior quality.  Doing so will not only help you purchase a piece that will last, but ensure you are not overpaying for a poor piece of vintage furniture. What to Look for When Buying Antique Furniture When looking at antique furniture, there are five factors you will need to consider: rarity, aesthetic appeal, desirability, authenticity and the craftsmanship. Rarity - Not all antique furniture items are rare. If, however, the item is something that cannot be easily found in your city ...

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How To Antique A Mirror

January 13, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

There is something to be said about that vintage look. It is timeless, elegant and can add a touch of class to your home. An antique mirror is not always easy to come by, but there are ways you can distress a modern mirror and give it an aged look. Most of the supplies you will require can be found easily at your local home improvement store. How To Create An Antique Mirror You will need to start with a framed mirror - whether brand new or used. Clean the surface of the mirror really well and remove it from its frame. Then follow these steps to antique it: Create A Work Area - Protect your work area with newspapers ...

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Who We Are

October 29, 2014 BY Mike Gualtieri | Leave a response

About Carrocel For over 30 years, Carrocel furniture store has been enhancing the homes and lifestyles of customers in Toronto and around the world, offering an original and timeless selection of high end furniture with options for customization to suit any and all needs. Furniture Is An Extension Of Your Personality At Carrocel furniture store, […]

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The Joys Of Furniture Refinishing

October 23, 2014 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Are you a fan of reality TV shows like the Antiques Roadshow or American Pickers? Then you probably love to browse through flea markets and estate sales in search of that one-of-a-kind treasure. And if you've ever bought or inherited antique furniture, you know you have an exciting opportunity to transform an eyesore into an attention-grabber. While you will appreciate the charm of old furniture that has been refinished, here are some points to consider before you embark on your next project: Refinishing can be rewarding. A well-loved, old piece of furniture is irreplaceable. Handmade pieces are generally better made than their modern, machine-crafted counterparts. Refinishing a hand-crafted quality piece will give it longevity and breathe new life into your ...

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