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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

A Buyers Guide - Divan, Wood or Metal Beds?

We each spend over 120 days in bed each year. This makes choosing the right bed one of the most important decisions you can make for your wellbeing. The average lifespan of a bed is usually 8-10 years, a bed can deteriorate by as much as 70% in this time, depending on use and how well it's looked after. If you have been having difficulty sleeping, tossing, turning and waking up frequently or aches in your back, shoulders or neck, it could be time for a new bed. Size Matters

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

How to Create a Customised Wrought Iron Table

Here’s how to create a customised wrought iron table with an individually designed mosaic top, perfect for a Mediterranean inspired dining room or patio. The Base

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

Reasons to Choose Wrought Iron Table and Chairs for Indoors as well as out

If you’re looking for a dining room table and chairs that’s solid and sturdy with a multitude of design and colour options, then you need look no further than wrought iron. This article discusses why a wrought iron table and chairs will grace any dining room. Durability

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

The Chameleon of Interior Décor – Using Wrought Iron Furniture and Home Accessories

Wrought iron furniture, accessories and accents can complement so many interior design styles from rustic Mediterranean to contemporary chic. It is a very versatile material, the chameleon of interior decorating. It can be natural and earthy in an old world Tuscan design, romantic and elegant in a Victorian Art Nouveau inspired room or bold and avant-garde in a modern living space.

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

Wrought Iron Mirrors, Myth, Magic and Meaning

Unlike the highly decorative metal or wrought iron mirrors available today, ancient manufactured mirrors were simply pieces of polished stone. Examples of obsidian mirrors found in modern-day Turkey have been dated to around 6000 BC. Prior to this, the first mirrors used by primitive people were most likely pools or vessels of dark, still water. Since ancient times, mirrors were said to have magical powers, including the power to foretell the future and considered devices of the gods. In fact, the humble mirror is probably the focus of more superstitions than any other object.

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

Iron Gazebo, Wrought Iron Arbour or Pergola – Which Garden Structure is Right for Me?

Iron gazebo, pagoda, pavilion, arbour, kiosk, belvedere, cabana or pergola? Deciding on a garden structure can be confusing. Many people say they’d like a pergola but what they really want is an arbour. Are they the same thing? - Strictly speaking - No. What is an arbour anyway? – Is it a trellis, an archway or just a type of pergola? This article reveals all, packed with hints and tips to help you choose the right metal structure for your garden. The addition of a covered garden structure is done for many reasons; here are just a few:

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

Using Metal Furniture in Feng Shui

Fen Shui can be quite complex, encompassing sophisticated Chinese philosophical ideas, ancient traditions and cultural beliefs. According to Wu Xing theory, the structure of the cosmos mirrors 5 phases. Each phase has a complex series of associations with different aspects of nature and the elements. The perfect home and garden must incorporate the 5 Chinese elements of water, fire, wood, earth and metal. To demonstrate how to successfully feature an element in your home, here’s a guide to metal furniture, accessories, décor and colour. Balance

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

Bring your Plants Indoors this winter and Enjoy Pretty Plant Stands with Gorgeous Green Displays

Many people bring their plants indoors for winter, in the conservatory, kitchen or dining room. As well as protecting your plants, you can display them in decorative plant stands and holders to brighten your day and enhance your living space throughout the dull, grey winter. Exotic Tastes

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

15 Great Metal Garden Furniture Tips

Buying 1. Before you buy a metal patio set, make sure you accurately measure your designated space beforehand. You’ll want about 90cm (3ft) of space around the table to accommodate chairs and people. This will allow people to walk around the table even when others are seated.

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

Why Buy Bespoke Metal Garden Furniture?

Unfortunately these days, lots of metal garden furniture retailers choose to sell mass produced patio sets of inferior quality. You can get them cheaply, but you might end up with a table and chairs that look poor and wobbly from the beginning. While many people wouldn’t dream of this kind of thing inside their homes, they’re not as fussy when it comes to their outdoor spaces.

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

Spruce up your Home for Xmas with Wrought Iron Furniture and Accessories

The chances are you’ll be entertaining guests over the Xmas period. This means you’ve got the perfect excuse to have a splurge on some new décor and accessories. After all, the house has to look its best so it’s ready to receive relatives, friends and neighbours. Wrought iron furniture and home accessories are a fantastic way to give your rooms a traditional Dickens Christmas feel. Here’s how to create the look. Deck the Halls

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

5 Reasons to Buy Metal Beds

If in years gone by, metal beds were thought of as bulky, cold, reminding us perhaps of hospitals or military dormitories, things have changed with the rise in popularity of minimalistic, contemporary furniture. What you’d want for your bedroom is a heaven for comfort, peace and relaxation, and nowadays, metal beds can be whatever you want them to be; delicate, elegant, sophisticated or completely unique.

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

4 Garden Themes to Fit your Wrought Iron Furniture

Wrought iron furniture is extremely versatile and looks great in virtually any setting, lending itself to whatever your existing décor dictates. For those who are looking at a new design or re-model here’s why iron furniture, structures and accessories will grace any style of landscape design from contemporary to Oriental. Cottage

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

7 Reasons Wrought Iron Furniture Wins Out

Wrought iron furniture has a lengthy history, dating back to Roman times. In 17th Century Britain, William and Mary; lovers of French baroque style wrought iron, employed a skilled craftsman to create exquisite iron art on demand. The style then swiftly swept the nation, in gates, railings and then furniture. This love affair continued throughout the Victorian era to present day.

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Avi ReismanRecently published1 topic

Everything you’ve Ever Wanted to know about the Iron Gazebo

During the late 1700s, a fad for Oriental tea houses or pavilions swept Western Europe. This craze led to the very invention of what we know today as a gazebo. The 1800s saw us move away from more traditional materials such as wood towards metal and wrought iron due to their elegance and durability. This resulted in the creation of the iron gazebo.

Primary topic: Gardening

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