Design by the numbers for greater comfort

Here’s a big word for you to spend 30 seconds trying to pronounce: Anthropometrics. 28, 29, 30. OK, now what does it mean? It is the study of human dimensions. Who cares? Well, furniture manufacturers and interior designers, to mention some. If you’ve ever wondered how much space is needed between the sofa and the cocktail table, you have touched upon an anthropometric question. I’m sure you’ve

Interview with West Coast Furniture designer Eric Pfeiffer

Eric Pfeiffer of 10 Grain West Coast design firm 10 Grain recently teamed up with fashion industry veteran Paul Frank Industries to launch the Small Paul Furniture Collection by 10 Grain. Here, 10 Grain Design Director Eric Pfeiffer discusses his partnership experience and offers his take on the modern youth furnishings market. Pfeiffer has been a fan of the acclaimed Paul Frank brand for

Create a Balinese Garden : Backyard Ideas

For many Australians, their love affair with Bali is a life-long commitment. So it’s not very surprising that so many yearn to recreate just some of that lushness in their own backyards. But to capture the essence of the traditional Balinese garden, you need to look at it from a Balinese perspective.“Balinese look at gardens differently,” says Kerry Davies of Bali Gardens. “For the Balinese, the

Buying Outdoor Furniture : Shopping Guides

Old Man Winter has finally packed his bags and moved out. Although his bite is still nipping a little at our heels, the promise of reuniting with the warm outdoors is so close. I'm now picturing lazy summer nights on my small patio. The kids are in bed, the Metro buses have stopped roaring past my house and the crickets are chirping. That's when my husband and I enjoy our small patio the most.

10 steps to becoming a greener furniture retailer

On April 7, the Sustainable Furniture Council held a market seminar titled “Going Green: A 10-Step Program” for manufacturers and retailers. The seminar was presented by SFC board member Jeff Hiller, who spoke about issues surrounding carbon dioxide emissions and deforestation. The session concluded with the following 10 steps for making a business greener. 1. Ask suppliers questions. From where