England Furniture and Your Pets

Everyone loves their pets but not every pet lover wants to allow their furry friends to play with – or rest on – their England Furniture pieces.    People with cats in the house often become distressed by the scratch marks left on their England Furniture upholstered chairs.  Dog lovers often stop feeling the love when they begin to notice dirty paw marks on their England Furniture loveseats.   Pet owners in general are often concerned with the problem of pet hair left on their England Furniture sofas.     What follows are some guidelines that pet owners may consider when choosing and/or maintaining their England Furniture products.

 

If your cat loves to scratch your furniture try to create a barrier between the furniture and your cat’s paws.  Some people have found that covering the arms of their couch with plastic wrap helps to protect their England Furniture.   Others have found that placing double-sided sticky tape on the arms acts as a good deterrent.

 

People who are experiencing problems with their dogs lounging on their favorite loveseats can consider a number of methods that may stop the behavior.  The most important step is to create a soft, comfortable spot for your dog.  Dogs will be much less likely to climb on your furniture sofa if they have a clear place on their own.   A second step is to train your dog to not jump on your favorite England Furniture pieces by making them unavailable for a significant period of time.   You can simply boxes or upside-down chairs on your furniture.  Others have affectively used furniture mats, static mats or upside-down carpet runners to train their dog to stay off the furniture.

 

If you decide to allow your cat or dog to rest on some of your England Furniture products there are some tips you can consider to address the issue of the pet hair often left behind.  First, choose England Furniture fabrics that attract less hair.    Leather is easy to clean and pet hair doesn’t stick to leather furniture easily.   Suede furniture is also generally easier to remove pet hair from than other fabrics.  Microfiber is also a choice worth considering and is not a hair magnet.  Avoid fabrics that are nubby or heavily textured as your pet’s claws are more likely to get stuck in these types of fabrics and they could simply be seen as more fun to play with by your pets.  If you are ever uncertain about which fabrics are the best choices as a pet owner contact your local England Furniture dealer for guidance.

 

There are some owners of England Furniture who want to try to seek a compromise with their pets that simply want to lounge on the furniture with everyone else.   These compromises can include the use of furniture slipcovers.  Others simply place blankets or sheets over their sofa and loveseats to catch the dirt and hair.  Finally other England Furniture owners have designated one piece of their furniture as the place for their pet to reside.   Some keep an older chair or loveseat in the room so their furry friend can relax with the rest of the family.

Six Tips for Rearranging any Room

Use these 6 helpful tips from England Furniture to help rearrange any room in your home without added stress.

Tip 1 – Draw a plan showing the empty room before actually removing or rearranging furniture. Make separate scale drawings of the furniture you currently have and place them into your room plan. This will help you decide the best positions for each piece of furniture. (There is a 3D room planner on the England Furniture website if you want to get a more detailed and accurate vision) Allow as much floor space as possible to ensure that people can not only move around freely, but get to other rooms without any difficulty. Try not to block any doorways or windows.

Tip 2 – Make sure that you have a focal point in your room. A focal point is a central area of focus in a room and the furniture should be arranged around this point. For example, if you decide to use a fireplace as your focal point, strategically place the furniture in the room so everything is facing the fireplace. Large windows can also be used as a focal point. Once you have decided on a focal point, remember to keep space, as well as door location, in mind when planning out the layout of the room.

Tip 3 – Place the larger pieces of furniture – such as sofas and cabinets – against a wall. Engaging in this step allows the space in the center of the room to become empty, thus helping to create the illusion that the room is more spacious.

Tip 4 – Remove as much clutter as possible. Try not to have too many decorative figures, embellishments or photographs hanging on the walls or displayed on end tables. The goal is to keep the look of the room clean and simple, while still maintaining some sentimental value.

Tip 5 – Another way of creating space is to use open, uncovered shelves rather than cabinets. This step will not only allow you to display your favorite sentimental items, but it will allow for the visualization of the walls behind those items. This helps to create a sense of depth in the room.

Tip 6 – Finally, consider the current color scheme of the room. When possible try to use more light and neutral colors which will help to accentuate natural sunlight when it enters the room.

For more information about rearranging any room in your home try the England Furniture room planning feature at http://www.englandfurniture.com/RoomPlanner.aspx

The England Furniture Monroe Loveseat

England Furniture Company Monroe Loveseat

The Monroe Loveseat (1436)

The Monroe Loveseat from England Furniture offers unique versatility and it would be an excellent choice for any room in your home. The transitional Monroe collection also includes a sofa, a queen sleeper, a chair-and-a-half, an ottoman and multiple sectional configurations. You can even choose from England Furniture’s wide array of fabric options to customize your look to perfection.

The England Furniture Sunset Armless

England Furniture Sunset Armless Chair

The Sunset Armless Chair (2804)

Add additional seating to any room with this armless chair from the England Furniture Sunset collection. This chair can mix and match with just about any room setting. It has a high back, tall legs and a clean, natural finish. Add an England Furniture throw pillow to complete the look for this gorgeous piece.

The England Furniture Modern and Contemporary Living Room Table

England Furniture Table

The Modern and Contemporary Living Room Table (J251)

This modern and contemporary living room table available from England Furniture features a Milton Cherry Finish on a Cherry Veneer. It has one long shelf and 2 drawers. This piece is great for storage and organization. This England Furniture table can make a great addition to almost any room or hallway in your home.