Basic Essentials - Woodwork & Upholstery - Part 2

This week, we continue with our feature on custom made furniture highlighting furniture upholstery/ re-upholstery and unique carpentry in woodwork...again we feature our business partner Happiness Business Centre (HBC) whose products are fostered in quality, time endearing designs and distinctive style...

HBC offers modern designs in upholstery, combined with exceptional craftsmanship on accent furniture, pictured above, quality trademark designs using original hardwood base with an exceptional finishes.

Happiness Business Center has been in the furniture business for over 25 years, and keeps delivering on quality furnishings for your interior decor space...specializing in custom made woodwork, furniture, upholstery and drapery for all your interior decor needs.

Re-upholstered dining chairs brought back to life by HBC re-upholstery experts...

Solid wood dining table and chairs, finished with the trademark of quality by HBC carpenters and fitted to upholstered seating perfection ...How wonderfully inviting...

Beautifully crafted easy chairs...upholstered with unique fabrics that add elegant appeal to your style...the wonderful thing about custom made furniture is it affords you the opportunity to take on a 'hand-on' approach in choosing design, wood stain/ veneer finishing and fabric choice...at HBC your choices allow you to become part of the creative process.

HBC Custom made 'rocco' design chairs  with a unique glass-top accent table...speaks to both comfort and functionality and spares nothing in quality...Here the craftsmanship is seamless from woodwork to upholstery...

This sectional sofa features a combination of three beautiful fabrics that are matched in texture and contrasted in colour...

Large sectionals  can seemingly over-power a space...this particular design refreshingly revamped and re-upholstered with different fabrics, giving the illusion of a less bulky piece of furniture which would be the case if this sectional was in one bold colour...Great design ideas at HBC...

Zanzibar style inspired console, in rich brown matte finish...a perfect addition of  uniqueness to your space

Beautiful fabric upholstered on traditional rocco styled chairs...unique elegance.

Inspired by the 'Zanzibar style' this  display table offers a unique medium of placement for all your accents and accessories, polished and finished in finesse by HBC carpenters.

Simple yet authentic in traditional style this Zanzibar Chest, with accompanying stools is an HBC original custom made from high grade solid wood, with brass embellishments on a matte finish.

HBC is credited with using the best locally sourced wood and has a refined selection in upholstery fabrics, the end product speaks for itself, in durability, quality and style.

HBC furniture and upholstery featured in this exquisite setting...defining excellence in design.

From the beautifully cascading drapes, to the simple elegance of the sofa set to this Asian style inspired coffee table all these products have been created, designed and custom made at HBC, your one-stop shop for home decor and interiors...

Last Minute Christmas Ideas...

Here are some last minute ideas you can incorporate into your Christmas motif...it's never to late to add charm, uniqueness to your Christmas decor...

By incorporating simple Christmas decor...save some from your tree you can craft a unique center piece...

...from their beauty, versatility and fragrant blossom roses add a sweetness to Christmas...

Create a center-piece or unique work of art with your existing dinnerware...use platters, soup and dessert dishes in your existing collection...

This Christmas...use seasonal fruit to aptly decorate a casserole dish for a unique addition to your Christmas decorations...

Have any silverware...or a champagne or ice bucket...use your valued pieces to create a unique placement for a bouquet of roses, carnations or your choice of flowers that you associate with Christmas day....

The charm of glass mixed with Christmas globes...add a collection of Christmas globes in various sizes, colour and design and create a masterpiece of holiday wonder...

The allure of Christmas globes...you can decorate just about anything with them...here mix and match with beading, contrasting colours and textured designs...sweet!

Simple class...incorporating votive candles and glassware...with just a touch of pine twig to awaken the Christmas spirit...absolutely elegant!

A simple flower arrangement  on a ceramic flower vase will make an elegant centerpiece....

This wonderful creation mixes white carnation and golden globes...over a ceramic bowl and plate garnished with fruit...absolutely lovely...

Rustic elegance...

Ceramic vase appeal...mix fresh cut flowers with pine to create a unique bouquet this Christmas...add a few decorations to the mix and voila....a beautiful center piece.

Christmas does not need to be an 'out of pocket' fete...create decor pieces that use your existing decor items...this fruit basket does just that...throw in some pine, fruit and Christmas balls...

This is classic...Using a basic cake platter as a medium of placement  for a unique flower bouquet...adding a few votive candles just adds a custom feel and look to your Christmas decor...

Use a collection of small Christmas balls as fillers to a beautifully sculpted ceramic candle holders, this is your chance to incorporate your favourite colours...magical!

Candy magic....combining my three of my favourite things sugar candy canes and  roses and the colour red...speaks love, love and more love...equals Christmas!

When setting your table this Christmas holiday...throw in a few Christmas balls for effect...if you have a few candle stands why not replace your candles with Christmas balls instead...

Create a Layered effect to  bring out the details in your choice of decor...infuse colour, texture and contrast...in your centerpieces...

The mystic of glass just adds a lovely touch to all decor...Be sure to add a few pieces in your decor motif...

Lilies and pine...set in beautiful silver vase a combination of elements that add chic unique center pieces...

I wish you all a wonderful and merry Christmas...Make sure you decorate your space to reflect this wonderful season in beauty and style...

Bedroom Solutions...Keep it Simple.

One space I cherish the most is the bedroom...which should be your escape from the world...within your world. So why not make it, peaceful...restful, comfortable, inviting and simple...here are a few ideas to create your ideal space.

Create a unique headboard, here a box-framed picture setting makes for a beautiful addition...which is easily changeable overtime...

Choose restful colours...

Choose a bedroom designs that incorporates storage solutions...this bedroom incorporates hardwood that is non-bulky more modern design...absolutely classic!

This low bed & wide headboard design speaks to a more contemporary feel...light shades balance out the dark mahogany furniture for a simple minimalist appeal...

Choose a versatile colour scheme...as your drapery, linen, carpeting and overall decor hinges on getting this right...

White Bedroom furniture...makes the room look pristine, calm and serene...

I love the use of this wall space above this simple headboard...

Bedroom throws...mix and match colours with your bed linen...

This room is beautiful laid out...from the gray feature wall to parquet floor. It features a high ceiling, neutral colour scheme and perfect lighting...There is so much detail in this room...i love it!

A feature wall, that incorporates colour, design and pattern...an effect that can be achieved through wallpaper designs or through the classic wall mural...either way it makes for a very appealing change to a room...

Classic traditional hardwood furniture...adds a more vintage look to a room...I really love the use of the timeless storage chest at the end of the bed...essential functionality embraces unique style...

A first rate design..the four poster bed...adds a stately feel to a room...

The classic daybed makes for a wonderful addition to a guest bedroom, as it does not overwhelm the space...

Choose curtain drapes and shades that allow natural light to cascade freely into your room...

Adding a couple of occasional chairs to your bedroom creates an ideal space to read, have a small chat...watch the news and have your morning coffee...

Modern day version of the four poster bed....

Unique yellow, gray and white combination...really appealing.

If you favour a wrought iron bed...combining the right elements together can create a wonderfully balanced space that is inviting, modern and unique...

Create your haven...your bedroom should reflect not only your style, but your peaceable habitation...so take the time to really develop and design it to your perfection...use warm colours, simple textures...and do not negate functionality to effect your comfort zone...lastly keep it simple.