Combinar los muebles de los cinco elementos con las estaciones
A traditional Chinese guide to the five elements in furniture: which materials count as wood, earth, metal, water and fire, and what people born in different seasons are advised to…
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Las ventajas de los muebles de cuero para la sala de estar
What separates a good high-end furniture maker from the rest, and why genuine leather living-room furniture is worth the higher price.
Por qué considerar evitar los muebles blancos
White furniture looks fresh but has five weak points: yellowing, hard-to-clean surfaces, finish emissions, board quality and hardware. How to check each one before you buy.
Qué define a los muebles minimalistas modernos
Where modern minimalist furniture came from, how it differs from baroque, rococo and neoclassical styles, and what to keep in mind when furnishing a living room.
Métodos de cuidado para cuatro tipos de muebles
Good furniture can last for decades with the right care. Practical cleaning and maintenance for leather, fabric, wood and metal pieces.
Protección solar de verano para muebles
Sun and air conditioning both take a toll on furniture in summer. How to protect sofas, coffee tables and solid wood from fading, yellowing and cracking.
Los cinco elementos y el color en el mobiliario
In traditional Chinese thinking each color belongs to one of the five elements. Here is how that maps to sofa colors, and how to work out which colors suit you.
Qué comprobar al comprar muebles por internet
Six things to check the day your furniture is delivered: package count, finish, joints, frame, size and hardware, so problems are caught before the driver leaves.
Cómo distinguir el cuero auténtico del sintético
Five quick checks for real leather on a sofa or chair: touch, grain, smell, a burn test on a hidden fiber, and how the surface takes up water.
Cómo proteger los muebles de la humedad
Humid weather causes mold, swelling and warping. Here is how to protect wood, engineered-board, leather and metal furniture before the damp season sets in.