If you are looking to purchase Highland House European Furniture, and are located in the New York area, check out Saratoga Signature Interiors.
Here's a few common questions typically asked at Saratoga...
When should I use a design professional?
Before you make a mistake… A professional designer should be there to assist you even if you are just starting the thoughts of a decoration project. I like to work with the client from the very beginning. It is a lot easier, and less expensive to correct a mistake on paper than after is has been ordered or built.
What should I know before contacting you?
I think it is always best if you are able to drive to the showroom and see what we have to offer and what we can do for you. Some people like to check references and look at examples of work. If you do this, please keep in mind that a designer designs for the client and not all clients will have the same taste you have.
What if I have my own design ideas?
A well developed plan would always consist of ideas from the client. In fact, the entire plan should be based on the lifestyle of the people using the room. What works for me with my needs are certainly not going to work for everyone. Of course, I think all designers have special things they find that work and that they like to use over and over again. This might be a certain paint color or a really comfy chair or a special fabric but no two clients are exactly alike and therefore no two design plans are either.
What is your timeline for delivery?
At the moment, draperies are taking the longest taking the longest amount of time…approximately 12 weeks. Furniture is 3 - 8, depending upon the company. Allow 3 months for a fairly good size project to be completed. If you decide to buy from stock (we have over 6,000 square feet of beautiful stuff) you could have it in a few days.
For more information on our retail showrooms, or to find one in your area, please visit our site!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Showroom Spotlight: Hart Furniture
Are you in the Raleigh area and looking to purchase new European Furniture from Highland House? Then check out Hart Furniture!
In 1952, Gurman and Hazel Hart began upholstering furniture in a small building located behind their home. A few years later, they built a small building approximately 1500 square feet to house their upholstery business. Their son, Harold, while in high school would buy second hand furniture to be repaired and sold.
After graduating high school, Harold became an active part of the business buying and selling chairs, rockers, and Sealy mattresses. Eventually a partnership formed and in 1969, Hart Furniture became a corporation. Over the years, buying and selling from various manufacturers became part of our daily operation. Our present space occupies approximately 37,500 square feet (Including our showroom and some warehouses.)
Our key to a successful retail business is taking the time to give each customer personal care and attention. When the customer has made the purchase and has the furniture in his or her home, feels satisfied with the price, service and product, only then is the "Hart" formula complete. “A satisfied customer is our ultimate goal.”
In 1952, Gurman and Hazel Hart began upholstering furniture in a small building located behind their home. A few years later, they built a small building approximately 1500 square feet to house their upholstery business. Their son, Harold, while in high school would buy second hand furniture to be repaired and sold.
After graduating high school, Harold became an active part of the business buying and selling chairs, rockers, and Sealy mattresses. Eventually a partnership formed and in 1969, Hart Furniture became a corporation. Over the years, buying and selling from various manufacturers became part of our daily operation. Our present space occupies approximately 37,500 square feet (Including our showroom and some warehouses.)
Our key to a successful retail business is taking the time to give each customer personal care and attention. When the customer has made the purchase and has the furniture in his or her home, feels satisfied with the price, service and product, only then is the "Hart" formula complete. “A satisfied customer is our ultimate goal.”
Monday, April 19, 2010
How to Repair Loose or Broken Chair Parts
"All types of wooden furniture have their own individual structural problems. With common sense and a few particulars, you can keep all your wooden chairs in good repair. Here's how to replace loose or broken chair parts:
Loose Joints
Seat frames are held by mortise-and-tenon joints (a prong or tongue or wood secured in a hole in the joining piece) or doweled joints (pegs of wood hold the pieces together) supported by triangular glue blocks notched to fit the legs. If you catch a loose joint in time, repair it with glue. If the joint is broken, you'll have to disassemble it and replace the dowels. The triangular glue blocks will probably be glued and screwed to the frame, and the dowel joint might even be supported with hidden nail or screw fasteners. Separate the joint carefully with an old screwdriver or a stiff-bladed putty knife, then replace the dowels. Make sure the joint is clean and dry before you reassemble it.
Sometimes you can use a mechanical fastener -- an angle brace or a chair leg brace -- to mend the frame. This, of course, really depends on the value of the furniture. Do not lower the value of an antique with a piece of metal. Metal reinforcements are useless unless the joint is tightly fitted together, but they can be used to make a firm joint even tighter. Fasten the braces with brass screws, and make sure the screws are long enough.
Fasten the metal angle to one side of the chair frame; predrill the screw holes. Insert a piece of thin cardboard under the opposite part of the angle, then drill the screw holes for that side. Drive in the screws fairly tightly, remove the cardboard, and finish tightening the screws. When the screws are final-tightened, the angle will pull the joint tightly together to bridge the gap left by the cardboard.
Loose rungs or spindles -- and, where no bracing is used, loose legs -- can sometimes be mended by forcing glue into the joints. But a part mended this way may work loose again. For a more permanent repair, carefully separate the part from the frame. If both ends are loose, remove the entire piece. For very stubborn joints, twist the part slightly to break the glue bond; if necessary, use self-locking pliers. Pad the part to prevent damage to the wood from the pliers." ~ Source: HowStuffWorks.com
For more information on how to repair European Furniture, please contact us today!
Loose Joints
Seat frames are held by mortise-and-tenon joints (a prong or tongue or wood secured in a hole in the joining piece) or doweled joints (pegs of wood hold the pieces together) supported by triangular glue blocks notched to fit the legs. If you catch a loose joint in time, repair it with glue. If the joint is broken, you'll have to disassemble it and replace the dowels. The triangular glue blocks will probably be glued and screwed to the frame, and the dowel joint might even be supported with hidden nail or screw fasteners. Separate the joint carefully with an old screwdriver or a stiff-bladed putty knife, then replace the dowels. Make sure the joint is clean and dry before you reassemble it.
Sometimes you can use a mechanical fastener -- an angle brace or a chair leg brace -- to mend the frame. This, of course, really depends on the value of the furniture. Do not lower the value of an antique with a piece of metal. Metal reinforcements are useless unless the joint is tightly fitted together, but they can be used to make a firm joint even tighter. Fasten the braces with brass screws, and make sure the screws are long enough.
Fasten the metal angle to one side of the chair frame; predrill the screw holes. Insert a piece of thin cardboard under the opposite part of the angle, then drill the screw holes for that side. Drive in the screws fairly tightly, remove the cardboard, and finish tightening the screws. When the screws are final-tightened, the angle will pull the joint tightly together to bridge the gap left by the cardboard.
Loose rungs or spindles -- and, where no bracing is used, loose legs -- can sometimes be mended by forcing glue into the joints. But a part mended this way may work loose again. For a more permanent repair, carefully separate the part from the frame. If both ends are loose, remove the entire piece. For very stubborn joints, twist the part slightly to break the glue bond; if necessary, use self-locking pliers. Pad the part to prevent damage to the wood from the pliers." ~ Source: HowStuffWorks.com
For more information on how to repair European Furniture, please contact us today!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Retailer Spotlight: Howard's Furniture
Looking to purchase some of our elegant European Furniture? If you are in North Carolina, go check out Howard's Furniture & Design Center.
About Howard's
We are a family-owned retail store selling furniture at discounted prices. We have been in business since 1954. We are members of the Better Business Bureau and the Catawba Country Chamber of Commerce. Also, available at our store are all types of flooring, GE appliances and Serta Bedding!
When you step into Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center's spacious showrooms, you’ll find a diverse collection of comfortable, yet sophisticated pieces for your bedroom, dining, and living room. Our furniture is distinctive and inspired by furnishings in the finest homes of Europe and America. We see many of our customers return again and again. By combining the outstanding service and knowledge of our family owners and experienced team, we can guide you to create the look and feel that is right for you. We understand that furniture lets you express yourself through your lifestyle. And you’ll be proud to own Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center's furnishings for a lifetime.
Our buyers travel as far as out of state to seek out one-of-a-kind treasures. We showcase artisans, blacksmiths, and craftspeople who make furniture and accessories exclusively for Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center.
The artisans of Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center use only the finest natural materials, blended in creative combinations and time-honored construction techniques to produce the finest quality products for your home. Our furniture, lighting, and accessories will add elegance, history and individuality to your home.
Visit Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center today. We’d love to help transform your house into your home. Enjoy our unique collections that offer distinctive sophistication and comfort.
About Howard's
We are a family-owned retail store selling furniture at discounted prices. We have been in business since 1954. We are members of the Better Business Bureau and the Catawba Country Chamber of Commerce. Also, available at our store are all types of flooring, GE appliances and Serta Bedding!
When you step into Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center's spacious showrooms, you’ll find a diverse collection of comfortable, yet sophisticated pieces for your bedroom, dining, and living room. Our furniture is distinctive and inspired by furnishings in the finest homes of Europe and America. We see many of our customers return again and again. By combining the outstanding service and knowledge of our family owners and experienced team, we can guide you to create the look and feel that is right for you. We understand that furniture lets you express yourself through your lifestyle. And you’ll be proud to own Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center's furnishings for a lifetime.
Our buyers travel as far as out of state to seek out one-of-a-kind treasures. We showcase artisans, blacksmiths, and craftspeople who make furniture and accessories exclusively for Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center.
The artisans of Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center use only the finest natural materials, blended in creative combinations and time-honored construction techniques to produce the finest quality products for your home. Our furniture, lighting, and accessories will add elegance, history and individuality to your home.
Visit Howard's Furniture and Decorating Center today. We’d love to help transform your house into your home. Enjoy our unique collections that offer distinctive sophistication and comfort.
Friday, February 19, 2010
About Pierre Deux Furniture
"In 1967, a shop opened in Greenwich Village in New York City that would soon bring the beauty of French Country decor to America. The shop was opened by two men: Pierre Le Vec, an American of French background, and Pierre Moulin, a native Frenchman. Their passion for French art de vivre and the French country way of life drove them to establish Pierre Deux as a name synonymous with French Country décor in America.
Their antique furniture imported from the provinces sold well, but the curtains, pillows and fabrics they used to accent the furniture sold spectacularly. The business evolved to include décor for every room in the house. With guidance from our President and Creative Director, Hedwige Cointreau de Bouteville, and her husband, André Cointreau, the President of Le Cordon Bleu, America has rediscovered that the French Country style is a centuries-old one that is perfectly suited to adding warmth, charm and sophistication which is often missing from American culture.
Since its inception, Pierre Deux has built up an artistic and cultural heritage which forms the basis of its collections. Our color palette takes cues from the natural beauty of the French countryside, while our designs blend old with new seamlessly. French Country style yearns for a return to a simple, uncluttered lifestyle surrounded by beauty. Our tradition is inspired by the landscape, soul and handcrafts of rural France. Entering a home styled in the Pierre Deux aesthetic means entering a happy, welcome place with the ideal atmosphere of relaxed ambiance and comfort.
French country style is one with a soul deeply tied to nature and humanity. The use of nature materials such as terracotta, stone, pewter along with wood beams and paneling are always found in Country French residences. Pierre Deux blends form with function and reflects the color, warmth and grace of homes throughout the French countryside." ~ PierreDeux.com
To learn more about all of Highland Houses' product lines, including information on bed room furniture sets, please visit our site!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The Costwold Cottage Collection
Discover the charms of the English countryside in The Cotswolds. Delight in vine-covered stone cottages and thatch-roof houses that abound among storybook towns and villages, ancient churchyards, picturesque stone walls and narrow, winding paths.
Highland House Furniture has used captured the Costwold essence, and can be found in our furniture line. Check out our website to view the vast selection of furniture.
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