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1. Designing a family room without a sofa!

The sofa in the family room often fills the place and makes the room seem formal. To make the family room more playful, place a carpet in a natural color instead of a sofa. Don’t forget to also provide bean bags as a place to relax.

2. Integrated living and dining room.

Efficient use of space can be maximized by dividing one room into two areas, namely an area for dining and a television room for relaxing. It doesn’t matter if your dining room or living room is small, because the most important thing is to position the furniture properly.

3. Inspirational living room on the terrace or outdoors

Not only the indoor area, the use of floor tiles can also be extended to the terrace area. Representing the color of a clear sky, blue and white ceramics can exude a calm tone, release anxiety, and increase concentration.

4. The garden behind the beautiful living room.

A building certainly has a door as an access in and out. Various door models that can be considered by the owner of the residence that can be adjusted, starting from the material, motif, design, and color.

The living room with sliding doors that act as large windows provides a quality light and air. Coupled with the garden next to the house which makes the atmosphere feel fresher.

Traditional style is often linked with Rustic Style which is old and ancient. Traditional room of Indonesia is far from modern nuances or metal, iron, and stainless steel furniture. This room is dominated with wood element or furniture, in Indonesia the wood furniture usually is engraved, sometimes it is even displayed without finishing . This furniture is Classic with soft curves, and smooth. This is a mix of straight lines with curved shape.

When you want to choose colours for traditional room, choose smooth colours or brown or white. Accessories such as lamps, ewers, flower vases, mirrors, plants, displays, etc, usually is arranged simetrically. You can also find branches nuances on the accessories.

What about the illumination? In Indonesia traditional room, the illumination tends to dim just like in the past. 

Are you interested in having a room with a traditional style? We provide furniture with traditional styles.

What are the advantages of metal furniture?

1. Metal is easy to clean and does not contain pests or mites due to its hard and cold surface. It’s also easy to replace any parts that may be missing such as bolts or nuts.

2. Metals last a long time because of their unnatural components. The material is hard and tough so chips don’t happen easily. The closest to the chip are scratches which can be easily painted over.

3. This type of furniture does not take up as much space as wooden furniture. It also helps save the environment. By using steel or the like, you reduce the number of trees cut down.

4. Metal furniture will never be destroyed by your pet. Many household steel or metal objects are scratch resistant, can be easily polished to hide scratches, or have a protective coat that has been applied to protect them from rust and chipping.

What are the disadvantages of metal furniture?

1. A well-known fact about metal or steel is that it is very heavy. Sometimes this can help but when you need to move it, you will need help.

2. Many manufacturers do not omit chips and sharp points. This leaves the product with an unsightly and unsafe finish. If you receive a product this way then you need to take a sheet of sandpaper, preferably just one, and gently scrape off the sharp edges and points.

3. This furniture has the potential to damage your floor. If you have hardwood or linoleum finished flooring you may want to avoid this heavy set entering the room. However, a lightweight table set that has a soft buffer under the furniture legs can be a way to solve this problem.

Overall, metal furniture is affordable, sleek, and stylish. This popular furniture trend has taken over many modern homes. This look is timeless as well and won’t go out of style anytime soon due to its practicality and minimalism. Keep in mind that all types of furniture have advantages and disadvantages but don’t be put off by the drawbacks. There is always another way around them especially if you like them.

Real Plants are Tattle-Tails

I understand how easy it is to get down on yourself for not doing the simple things – like watering a plant at the right time of the day or providing just the right amount of sunshine for that particular plant and no more. But what makes it even more horrible is that your plants tell on you to your friends and family that visit your house. They cry out with their dry leaves & drooping stems, showing everyone what a ‘terrible’ plant parent you are. The first step to taking care of others is to take care of yourself.  So cut yourself some slack, breathe deeply, and repeat after me “I am not a terrible person for killing my house plants!”

Advantages of Faux Plants

One of the biggest advantages for me is that artificial plants are not restricted to one place in your home. You can move them around to wherever takes your fancy and they won’t go brown on you. I like to move things around in my home and I love that I can put that potted plant on the dining table, or in the bathroom or on my bedside table.  I don’t have to think about how much sun it gets. Anything that saves me time is a winner for me! Not having to water multiple pots every day is a huge time saver for me, especially as a full-time working mum with 2 young kids. I love my potted grasses and flowers and I know I wouldn’t be able to devote the time needed to have real plants inside my home.

1. Versatility

Benches are often overlooked despite their natural versatility. Whether placed in a slimline corridor/hallway as a stop to tie your shoelaces until hide your shoe collection, at the foot of your bed as a place to get ready, or at your dining table as an inclusive stretch of social seating, a bench will always do the trick.

2. Space Saving

Benches are naturally space-saving due to their simple design and uncomplicated silhouette. At a large dining table that has potential to host a full set of chairs, opting for a bench on one side can create a lighter look. What’s more, this contemporary look of minimalism actually allows for more people to sit. Using a bench as a subtle decluttering tool also works if you use the space underneath as storage.

3. Natural Elements 

Our teak is sustainably sourced and crafted by our skilled team to display its natural authenticity. We love the ‘warts and all’ aspect of teak and ensure that each stretch of wood in our benches is as unique and elegant as the last. If you’re looking to add a natural element to a space that is largely upholstered, a teak bench is the perfect finishing touch.

Protecting the teak

Next, we use the Teak Protector, which maintains the natural color after application. It lasts 4 times longer than teak oil which can make the wood look dark brown. And twice as long as teak sealers, which can make the wood often look too red or orange.

The protector is environmentally friendly too 100% water-based, no toxic fumes, and non-flammable.   It is not an oil – so it is not greasy and clothes stay clean. It is resistant to mold and prevents those unsightly black spots on the teak.

Use the Shield!

The final step in this quick and easy restoring project is to use the Golden Care Teak Shield.  Teak Shield is an almost invisible shield to prevent food stains like coffee, red wines, oils, etc.

The most common question we get asked is how much room does each chair need around a table. Now, this will depend on whether you are putting armchairs or arm less chairs, and also the space that you have. Let me explain. For armchairs:

A minimum of 80 cm for each chair is necessary, but 1 meter is ideal.

For a seating area around a dining table to feel comfortable and not cramped, 80-100 cm between the table edge and walls or obstructions is necessary to provide room for guests to enter and exit their chairs. Allowing the full meter allows guests to walk behind seated guests without the seated person shuffling in towards the table.

In a small living space.

It is recommended to choose arm less chairs or bench seating. You can get away with an allowance of 65 cm from the edge of the table. You might need to think out of the box and come up with a different layout for your table and chairs. 

Less length than you need?

If you don’t have the length for the table and chairs you would like, check this out. Rather than the traditional ‘chairs around all 4 edges of a table’ layout, you might be better purchasing a longer table and putting all of your chairs down the length.

Have a small space?

We recommend working backwards if you have a smaller outdoor room.

1. Measure your area – marking in any posts, windows, doors or other items.

2. Minus the chair allowance off your length and width.

3. This will be the largest size table that you can comfortably fit.

Remember this:                 

Although it is nice to have a big table – big enough to put all the serving bowls and platters down the middle – it is far better to have sufficient room for yourself and your guests to move around the table comfortably.

How natural materials can help reduce the stress epidemic?

Back in 2001, the World Health Organisation predicted a dramatic rise in stress-related disorders, warning that by 2020, depression would be the second-highest contributor to global disease. That’s no longer in the future, that’s now. so anything we can do to offset stress is welcome and can make a real difference to our mental health. We’re not all in the fortunate position of having total control of our work environment, but our homes are a different matter. 

What are natural materials and why do they matter?

Let’s start with a simple definition: a natural material is any product or physical matter that comes from plants, animals, or the ground. Minerals and the metals that can be extracted from them are also included. The backlash against using plastic in our homes and in the workplace might seem like a relatively new phenomenon, but a preference for using natural materials has been growing since the 1980s.

In fact, the shabby chic concept relates to elegant vintage home styles. This style also leads to subtle floral prints and will remind you of the feel of a pretty Parisian village. Identical to white or pastel.

In Indonesia, the concept of shabby chic is decreasing because the antique elements make the house look different and unique.

So, are you interested in applying this shabby chic concept room decoration example at home?

We can make shabby chic more classic and antique with furniture from Alas Gembol, the white series. The appearance of white furniture is synonymous with Europe, but we can put together a touch of shabby and classic.

Above are Wooden Furniture from our company, CV. Alas Gembol. If you are interested with our wooden furniture, you can see our catalogues or information at www.alasgembol.com or kindly send us email to alasgembolteak@gmail.com or noviza@alasgembol.com. You can order finished or unfinished products. Here we have Antique, Classic, and Rustic Teak, Suar, and Lychee Wood Furniture.

Increasing Light & Space

Mirrors are a very effective way of maximising light and accentuating space. A well-placed mirror can make a small space feel bigger, while helping to reflect light around a larger space. When positioning your mirrors, it’s important to think about the main sources of light in the room.  Placing a large mirror next to or opposite a window will reflect the natural sunlight around the room, effectively acting as an ‘extra’ window by doubling up the amount of light and helping to bring the outside in.