Harringtons Lifestyle Auction

     Do you have a penchant for unique furniture? I presume that if you love unique art pieces, you will be delighted to have a piece or two displayed in your abode. Have you heard of Harringtons? It's my first time to hear the word but after googling it I found out that it is one of the best kept secrets in the South for unique furniture and art lovers who simply cannot resist a good hunt for pre-loved furnishings, one of a kind collectibles and antiques. 

     A little over two years since its inception, Harrington’s has risen to become one of the most trusted premier Lifestyle Showroom and Auction House in the Philippines. Continuing the tradition of HMR Auction Services, a pioneer of the Philippine auctioneering industry for over two decades, a group of elite auctioneers from Melbourne Australia, collaborated to create the Harringtons Lifestyle Auction and Showroom.  Excited to know more about Harringtons? Read this now to know more about the details of the upcoming auction below :)

Harrington Lifestyle Auction

     Discerning buyers and bidders—who are usually avid collectors searching for beautiful and rare purchases—are treated to an auction with a relaxed welcoming vibe in a 650-sqm gallery and showroom maintained by a team devoted to giving quality and value for money for both the home enthusiast and avid collector. 

     Harringtons next highly anticipated auction of exquisite European furniture will take place in July 09, 2016 at 2:00 o’clock pm Preview and Registration is ongoing. What’s even more exciting is that you don’t have to wait until then to get your hands on rare pieces to add to your home because Harringtons is currently selling beautiful and unique European furniture, timepieces, accessories, and paintings at reasonable prices. 

     Appreciating their buyers’ discerning taste, Harringtons distinguishes itself by providing quality, authentic, and well-curated paintings, furniture, antiques, sculptures, photographs, historical pieces, memorabilia, jewellery, watches, and vehicles—both classic and collectible pieces. 

     Harringtons Lifestyle Auction and Showroom is the place to visit for unique vintage furnishings in the Philippines. Seek out this best kept secret place in the South rare pieces with in your reach. 

     I'm so excited to tell this news to my relatives who love collecting unique pieces for their home. I'm sure that art and lifestyle aficionados will score different pieces at reasonable prices from Harringtons.

     Harringtons Lifestyle Showroom - HMR Compound (KM 21 East Service Road South Super Highway, Sucat Muntinlupa City, 1780 Muntinlupa City). 

The Showroom and Auction house is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm. for direct sales. For more details you may call 548-6986 or 0916-4674321

How to Make Your Home a More Entertaining Place

     Modern homes are much more than places to shelter and rest. They’ve become a place to be entertained and to entertain other people such as family members and friends. When it comes to entertainment features in a modern home, the only limitation is your imagination. The latest technologies and home entertainment-related products give home owners a wide range of options which were not available for previous generations. These are some popular ways to make your home a more entertaining place to spend your time in. 

How to Make Your Home a More Entertaining Place

Create a Games Room

     If you have the space in your home, converting one of your rooms is the ideal way to create an area dedicated to all types of entertainment. These rooms can be filled with a wide range of traditional game room equipment such as pool tables, dart boards and much more. More modern gaming products could also be added for the gamers in your home such as gaming systems, consoles and gaming chairs. Finally, this room could also be used as an alternative room to watch TV, listen to music and relax.

Install High Speed Broadband

     The internet is playing a bigger role in all of our lives including the way we spend our free time. Installing a fast internet solution such as AT&T U-verse in San Francisco gives a home owner many more options when it comes to the entertainment they have access to. You can choose bundle options that let you view hundreds of HD TV channels, play games, use the internet more effectively and much more.

Install a Bar

     This is an entertainment feature for the adults in your home. If you entertain friends and family on a regular basis, a bar is a feature which makes it much easier to host these get-togethers. Having a specific area to relax and drink your favorite beverages is a much more organized way to host guests rather than using different areas of your home.

Make Your Patio and Garden More Entertaining

     Home owners are not restricted to entertaining indoors. Patios and gardens are the perfect places to relax and entertain others, especially during warmer months of the year. However, these outdoor areas need to have certain features which make them more welcoming and comfortable for you, your family and your guests. 

     Adding features like outdoor furniture, outdoor heating systems, barbeque grills and outdoor bars are just some of the ways you can transform the outside of your home. If you have the space outside and the budget, a pool adds even more to the outside area of a home.

     Most people live busy lives, trying to balance work and family life. There are times when you simply want to take your mind off things at home. Having a home that includes a wide range of entertainment features is the perfect way to do this without having to leave your home. Adding the entertainment features mentioned above also makes your home a much better place to entertain other people including young and old individuals.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

     New year, new life, new work and for some new home. A home is more than just a house we live in, it’s a living space where most of our life’s special moments spent with family and close friends happen. We all dream of having a house that we can call our home. With that in mind, Innovation™ does not just create furniture, they create a lifestyle. And with the rising Philippine economy, we also see a continuous trend of high-rise buildings and condominiums where space is a luxury. 

     I have a friend who invested in a condominium unit somewhere in Quezon City and she told me that the only problem with most condominium units is the space- most have limited space. Even if you want to add some furniture to make the space not just a sleeping quarter, it's a pain to give it a decent partition because in reality most condo units will make you put-all-the-parts-of-the-house in one place. So to maintain the quality of living, people are looking for lifestyle hacks in condominiums to expand their living space but still adhere to their personal style and provide them with functionality. This is the primary aim of Innovation™ - to produce furniture that makes a difference in everyday life. I was invited to an intimate gathering last year and learned useful information on how to save space and money with Innovation Sofa Beds. More highlights of the event below :)

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

Brief History of Innovation™ Sofabeds

     Innovation™ was founded in 1971 in Randers, Denmark. The Head of Design is the Danish architect Per Weiss, who is responsible for the concept and design of the collections. Per Weiss has a holistic approach to design, working with industrial and textile design, but also with visual presentations and images in catalogues, at fairs and events.

     Innovation™’s core product are multi-fuctional sofas or what we commonly call as Sofabeds, which is central to the idea of maximizing space in small living rooms such as those in condominiums or even simply for the purpose of practicality. I presume some of you have seen a Sofabed already but wait Innovation Sofabeds are way different from what you usually see in the furniture stores around the metro. 

Here are the five reasons why I highly recommend Innovation™ sofabeds:

1. Aside from its original Danish design, Innovation™ sofabeds are known for their innovative “pocket springs” for sofabed cushions similar to mattresses, but better. It ensures durability for the long term and comfort for the customers. Innovation offers a wide range of mattresses with different preferences. There are three types: Spring Mattress 6-12 cm, Spring Mattress 13-16 cm and Latex Mattress.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

2. Innovation™ Sofabeds have large fabric selection with some limited edition fabrics. These are the reasons why Innovation takes pride in their quality and design. There are sofa beds that can be customized according to your chosen fabrics. THE GOOD= Same price as the original value of the chosen model. All you have to do for customization is to choose the fabric and they will send the sofa bed back to Denmark. The fabrics that they're offering have great texture, some are scratch-proof and durable.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

3. Production and service is essential as well. They have a certified environmental profile, which is handed out on demand. All recyclable waste like cardboard, plastic, iron and metal is separated and used in other productions. Residual, combustible waste is incinerated in low-pollution plants. Packaging is reduced to a minimum and the quantities needed for safe transportation are either reused or incinerated to produce energy.

4. Design Collection. Innovation™ sofabeds have four collections that suits your personality. I'm sure that one from the design will fit your lifestyle and your taste when it comes to mix and match theme of your condo units. 

a. The Scandinavian Touch- A collection of products that reflects the new Nordic sensitivity. Designs defined by the combination of Wooden legs and an understated upholstery character

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds
The Scandinavian Touch

b. Mid-Century Modern- Midcentury Modern is a collection of products inspired by the great epoch in the history of design, which stretched from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds
Mid-Century Modern

c. Cozy Coz- A soft, elegant and feminine styling applied to a range of our popular multifunctional sofas

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

d. Istyle Classics- A collection of functional, durable, modern quality furniture based on the Scandinavian interpretation of functionalism

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds
IStyle Classics

5. Functionality. These sofabeds functions as a sofa where you watch, work, and wonder; as a day bed where you can relax, recharge, and rejuvenate; as a bed to stretch out, sleep, and slumber IN A VERY FAST and EASY WAY. They even come equipped with four innovative mechanisms such as: Click, Lift, Flip, and Slide which transforms a sofa into a sofabed.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

     During the intimate event with other bloggers, we were grouped into three and we were tasked to design our own space using Innovation™ sofabeds and furniture. I was teamed-up with Rodel Flordeliz and we designed our chosen sofa by adding a green accent to one of the default sofa designs inside the showroom.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds

     Thank you so much Innovation™ and Digital Circles for having me. I learned a lot during the event with the tips that was shared to us by Innovation™ home and for this fun game that brought out our creativity and made inspired us on designing our own theme and dream sofas.

Expand Your Living Space this New Year with Innovation Sofa Beds
Sitting in our nature-inspired sofa design

Visit Innovation™ in their showrooms:

DESIGNPOD

4/F SM Megamall Building A, Mandaluyong City

Tel No: 998-8349/ 0917-5638984

Email Address: designpod@livingspace.com.ph

INNOVATION 

G/F SM North Edsa, Interior Zone, North Avenue corner EDSA, QC

LIVING SPACE

2/F LRI Design Plaza, Nicanor Garcia St., Bel Air II, Makati City

Tel. No: 403.1345 / 0917-5638985: 

For more information about Innovation™ and their sofabeds call them at

(+632) 998-8349 or send an email here: marketing@livingspace.com.ph for inquiries

visit their website http://LivingSpace.com.ph/site/Innovation-Denmark/

Like them on Facebook:InnovationHomePH

Follow them on Instagram: @InnovationHomePH 

#ExpandYourLivingSpace #INNOVATIONSofabeds 

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Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch

     Last week, I was invited to the Dunlopillo Moments launch in Ital Design Showroon at BGC. I have no idea what to expect but as what the invite said, the launch will feature designs that will showcase Dunlopillo mattresses. For a stay-at-home mom like me who always lacks seven-eight hours of sleep, seeing luxurious mattresses takes me to dreamland. 

     An expert on luxury in the home, Dunlopillo is the perfect partner for Ital Design, whose elegant yet uniquely designed bedroom vignettes provide an inspiring display of mattresses and furniture pieces for a variety of customers. Since 2003, Ital Design has been carrying exclusive European and Asian designed furniture and fixtures, ranging from mid-range to high-end offerings in designs that settle for no less than first-class quality and apparent individuality. 

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch

     Dunlopillo is known for its thoughtfully engineered mattresses and has created for itself a legacy of comfort through the years. I've learned that their latex boasts of being the best in the world, providing unparalleled support and high elasticity. They are also known for making the best mattresses in the world because of its unique characteristics:

• The exceptional air ventilation and breathability for ideal temperature control. 
• To prevent the growth and spread of bacteria, the mattresses incorporate the use of silver,  
• For minimal partner disturbance, its springs are designed to ensure uninterrupted slumber. 

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch
Dunlopillo Tala Silver
Silver has long been proven to possess antibacterial properties. Harnessing Nano Silver Technology, Dunlopillo infuses minute silver particles within their mattresses. This Tala Silver Latex kills and prevents the growth and spread of bacteria, dust mites, and other harmful organisms.

     Ital Design’s Managing Director, Jam Chan, is enthusiastic about their newly renovated showroom at MC Home Depot in Bonifacio Global City. “Instead of doing a cluttered display of mattresses, we decided to play with the store and make it more visually appealing to our clients.” Ten decorated vignettes of different themes are on display to encourage customers to imagine the possibilities the mattresses and furniture hold. 

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch

Ital Design’s Managing Director, Jam Chan

     Among the ten vignettes on display, my heart skipped when I saw a red-themed bedroom that's so chic and screams lipstick. This is called The Crimson: Whether it be statement lipstick or a generous splash on the wall, no other color elicits excitement like a bright, unabashed red. In an interesting opposition to the usual use of this brave hue, white serves as the accent ‘pop color’ to offset the sea of red.

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch

     Another design that I'm rooting that day was the Split Peas. Reflect boy and girl twins even in one room. Get creative and split the room right down the middle. Adorn the girl’s side with softer, feminine colors. As for the boy’s side, use more masculine hues and a pull out bed for sleepovers.

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch
Split Peas

     Each vignette has its own style, function, and personality. Chan emphasizes, “We want our customers to feel that their bedroom is a truly personalized space.” The showroom is designed to equip customers to build the bedrooms of their dreams. 

     Thank you so much Dunlopillo and ARC Pr for having me. The ten vignettes truly gave me an idea on how to design our soon too be themed bedroom.  Truly a creative space where every customer can find inspiration for the home, the new Ital Design showroom is a great space where the best sleeping solutions meet the best of interior design. 

Dunlopillo Moments at Ital Design Showroom Launch
With Glaiza of moomy musings, Earth of earthlinggorgeous, and John of kumagcow

     To know more about Dunlopillo and what's in store for you, visit their current showrooms here:

Libis Showroom

T: 912.4494/ 911.1672 /F: 912.3339

Add: Acropolis Commercial Area, #16 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Libis, Quezon City Philippines 1110

Edsa - Cubao Showroom

Telefax: 913.1975/913.1072

Add: No. 156 EDSA, Brgy. Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City

MC Home Depot – Fort BGC

Telefax: 815 .6217/ 815.6218

Add: 32nd St. cor. Bonifacio Blvd., Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

MC Home Depot-Pasig

Telefax: 633.4023/634.6556

Add:168 Ortigas corner Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Ayala Center Cebu

T:(032)345.1378

Add: L315 Level 3, Ayala Center Cebu Business Park, Cebu City

Abreeza Mall Davao

T: (082) 295.9876

Unit 3115 - 3116 Level 3 Abreeza Mall, JP Laurel Ave. Davao City

Like them on Facebook: ITAL-DESIGN-Furniture-Depot 

Follow them on Instagram: @italdesignph 

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CFL or LED: Which is the better light for you?

     Because of the ever increasing price of commodities, we all need to be smart in choosing the products that we buy. Quality over quantity. With lots of attributes to consider, which is really better for you? Let’s scale it down.

CFL or LED: Which is the better light for you?

CFL

• CFL also known as compact fluorescent is your mini version of a standard fluorescent light bulb.
• CFL gives lighting efficiency and has been used for decades now and it has graced our homes as it fits perfectly in an ordinary socket without using an adaptor.
• CFLs normally takes a few moments to warm up and reach its full brightness.
• However, CFLs contain a small amount of mercury which normally does not cause any hazard but if the bulb breaks accidentally, that’s where the problem comes in. Mercury has been banned in the medical field due to its harmful effect on human health.
• Regular CFL bulbs lasts up to 6000 hours
• Average energy use per year: 767 KWh/yr
• Average cost in the Philippines: Php 125 to 300

LED

• LED or Light Emitting Diodes was introduce several years back with the promise of lowering your electric bill. 
• According to the study made by Lighting Research Center, LED light bulbs work by bringing together currents with a positive and negative charge to create energy released in the form of light. The result of this is a fast source of light that is reliable and instantaneous.
• LED bulbs also fits an ordinary socket without the need of an adaptor and it bright up as soon as you switch it on.
• LED bulbs is considered good for the environment and are endorsed by green movements.
• LED bulbs generally cost more to buy although manufacturing technologies are lowering these prices as we move along.
• Regular LED lasts anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 hours.
• Average energy use per year: 329 KWh/yr
• Average cost in the Philippines: Php300 to 800

Equal Factor

     Both serves your lighting needs efficiently. Both fits in sockets of your lamps and fixtures. Meaning, if you don’t consider the chances of your bulb breaking then you would likely choose CFL over LED because of the price difference.

Points to Ponder:

     CFL might cost less but it requires you to buy more bulbs over time whereas LED lights last longer, so even though you’re paying more at purchase, you buy fewer bulbs in the long run.

     Considering the humid weather in the Philippines, we should also consider that CFL bulb emits more heat than LEDbulb, thus, by choosing wisely, you can reduce the heat index in your home.

     Moreover, if you care for the environment, Lower energy consumption decreases carbon dioxide emissions, sulfur oxide, and high-level nuclear waste.

CD-R Kings makes it easier for you to decide

     CD-R King, your one-stop media provider gives you the ease of choosing by taking away the drawback of price difference by making LED bulb available to the General public at a more affordable price.

     This is effort compliments their advocacy in encouraging people to care for the environment during their California e-bike campaign early this year.

     It is also noted that CD-R King offers several choices of LED bulbs with different price range both for personal and industrial use.

Below are some of the choices for regular household use.

CFL or LED: Which is the better light for you?

For other variants, you may visit CD-R king branches or check out their website at www.cdrking.com