All Under One Roof

January 13, 2016 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response
A living room with vintage furniture

From concept to completion, Carrocel Interiors works closely with designers It can be tough on beginners who have yet to build a network; it can also be tough on experienced professionals who are having trouble finding just what they need. Understanding that challenge, the people at Carrocel Interiors give designers the tools and attention they […]

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What Wood to Use for Your Custom Furniture

January 12, 2016 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Expert Tips on Selecting Wooden Furniture At Carrocel, we have the pleasure of crafting our custom furniture masterpieces with some of the finest woods. This often makes it difficult to recommend a specific one when our clients ask for suggestions. Simply put, wood choice actually comes down to personal preference, the look you want to achieve for a particular room and even your budget. Nonetheless, here are some tips on how to select custom wooden furniture for your home. 3 Tips on Selecting Custom Wooden Furniture Types of wood: There are many exotic woods available and this can make your selection quite confusing. We recommend maple, oak, rosewood, Macassar ebony and beech-wood. In our experience, these are the best wood ...

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All New Dining Room Chairs and Tables Just in Time for Your Family Holiday Feast

December 23, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Unique Pieces from Our Modern Furniture Store Chic dining tables and chairs are a worthwhile investment. Make a stylish and comfortable choice; it’s not every day that you buy dining room furniture. Come see the huge selection at our modern furniture store. We can help you make every meal and gathering a memorable experience. Enjoy the first of many family feasts with stylish pieces from Carrocel. How to Select Dining Tables Style: Personalize your dining room with your unique style. If you opt for the warm, traditional look, then solid wood is the ideal choice. Carrocel’s Custom Duncan Phyfe American Mahogany Banded Dining Table is versatile and will suit any kind of décor. Available in a custom finish of your ...

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Add a Beautiful Coffee or End Table to Your Living Room Furniture

December 17, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | 1 Comment on Add a Beautiful Coffee or End Table to Your Living Room Furniture

Come See Our Living Room Décor and Storage Ideas When selecting living room furniture, consider a beautiful coffee or end table too. Function aside, they will anchor your décor and showcase your style. Come to our showroom and see an amazing array of stunning living room décor ideas that incorporate unique coffee and end tables. Here are a few important points to keep in mind while selecting your tables. How do you intend to use the table? Is it purely for function, extra living room storage or would you like to show off your artsy side as well? What is the right size? This is typically determined by your other living room furniture like your sofa and accent chairs. Ideally, ...

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Update your Living Room with Accent Seating

December 5, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

How to Redecorate with Fine Living Room Chairs Stylish living room chairs can take your décor from boring to glamorous in one master stroke. Redecorating the main room in your home doesn’t have to take forever. Our design experts have a single piece of advice—add modern or vintage living room accent seating to transform your space. Read their tips on how to select living room furniture that meets your style and wows your guests. Tips on Selecting Living Room Accent Seating A single piece can go a long way:Carrocel’s Custom Javier Accent Chair is a beautiful example. Show wood outlines the silhouette of the chair and flows through to a straight lightly tapered leg for visual appeal. Our custom Espresso ...

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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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A Chest of Drawers Can Serve as a Unique Organizer

July 10, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Tips from the Furniture Design Experts at Carrocel A chest of drawers is an essential piece of fine furniture for every home, but often it is the most underutilized type of storage. While it certainly can be used for clothing, it offers much more than that for organizing your home. Of course, you can still use it for those off-the-wall clothing items that are too small to hang, but our furniture design experts can show you the true potential of these versatile pieces of furniture. Ways to Use a Chest of Drawers Check Out the Inventory of Fine Furniture at Carrocel Interiors A chest of drawers does not have to be confined to a bedroom. In fact, you can use ...

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How to Differentiate Between Real and Fake Vintage Furniture

June 15, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

The term “vintage” is thrown around too often by furniture stores and there are even modern furniture companies advertising their products as “vintage.” So, how do you know if you are purchasing a real or fake piece of vintage furniture for your home? At Carrocel fine furniture store, our team of furniture experts will tell you that there are some easy ways to differentiate fine furniture from mass-produced knock-offs. By doing so you can make sure that the piece you are purchasing is worth the investment.    Tips for Spotting Real Versus Fake Vintage Furniture Next time you shop for vintage furniture in Toronto, use the following tips to help you differentiate between a true vintage piece and a recently ...

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Uplift Your Living Room to Enjoy Coffee with Friends

June 11, 2015 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Adding a fresh new feel to your room can make all the difference. If you want to make your living room the center for entertaining friends in the evening and hosting great chats over freshly brewed coffee, there are a few things you can do to pull it off. With the right furniture design and creative arrangements, you can completely revamp your living room’s existing style, all without breaking the bank. Find some truly unique pieces of custom designed furniture at Carrocel.   How to Create a Stylish Living Room Your living room is the hub of your home entertainment. It is where guests come in to relax and everyone sits down to mingle. Here are a few tips from ...

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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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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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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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What To Look Out for When Purchasing Antique Dining Tables & Case Pieces

January 31, 2011 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

When purchasing fine furniture for your home, it's important to know what you're getting and that what you are paying for is worth the money. Today's furniture market is littered with misrepresentation, ambiguous terminology, and even deceit in some cases. Given these unfortunate facts, understanding what to look out for when purchasing furniture is more relevant than ever before. You want to feel confident with your purchase and happy that you have a new piece of furniture without any regret or buyer's remorse. So, I've come up with a few pointers to keep in mind to help guide you in your search for quality furniture. Construction The construction of a piece is the most important thing to inspect. Ideally, the piece should be made from ...

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Furniture Woods

November 15, 2010 BY Carrocel Interiors | Leave a response

Today and in the next coming days, we will be exploring the most commonly used woods in fine furniture. From dark to light woods, these posts will offer useful information on the origins, purposes, and characteristics of the woods used in fine furniture. So, let's begin. Mahogany Perhaps the most widely known wood for furniture, mahogany is our starting point. Even if you don't know much about wood furniture, chances are you've at least heard of mahogany. As previously blogged about, mahogany is part of the dark-coloured hardwood category of woods. True mahoganies belong to the genus Swietenia which are found in the Caribbean and in Central and South America. Mahogany also, however, can originate in Africa in which they belong to the genus ...

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