coaster living :: aug/sept 2011

The ImporTance of casTers

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addIng your own casTers

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2 Coaster Living :: August/September 2011

2Helpful Tips

want to make things faster and easier? add caster

wheels!

Trend Reportretro is still in.

Learn more about this 2011 furniture trend.

At Home with Coastercheck out the floating table top of the new Libby dining

collection

Mix & Matchnow introducing our new power motion feature in

living room sets & recliners

Do It Yourselfadd mobility and ease to any furniture piece with

caster wheels

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furniture. They can improve mobility and flexibility. Learn how to add casters to your furniture at home with our Do It Yourself Project on page 10.

Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Benefits-of-Caster-Wheels&id=2433625

In our every day lives, convenient inven-tions help make our tasks easier and faster. One such invention are caster

wheels. Casters can be found all around us: office chairs, shopping carts, dollies, serving carts and tables. A caster wheel is a wheel mounted to a fork, but also has an additional offset steering joint, which allows the wheel to rotate 360 degrees. Casters are usually mounted to a chassis, which is like the wheel frame.

The steering joint on the caster allows for easy turning without changing the direction of the chassis. When going straightforward, the swivel caster will rotate parallel to the direction of travel. There are also two types of casters: free moving and locking. Lock-ing casters have a built-in mechanism that prevents the wheels from moving. These are often used on larger, heavier items.

Casters can be applied to many types of

occasional end & coffee Table# 701177-701178, pg 431Catalog Finder

serving cart# 910001, pg 645

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According to an article about 2011 Furniture Trends, retro fur-niture remains to have a strong presence in today’s furniture fashion through its whimsical patterns, colors and the feeling of

nostalgia. Retro style furniture is furniture that belongs to, or has the look of having been in the decades between 1950s and 1980s. Take a look at our Retro Timeline to help you spot retro-styled furniture:

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Trend Report reTro Is sTILL here

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accent chair# 900186, pg 548

Source: http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20696&ca=1

Sleek shapes becoming widerAvacado green and harvest goldsOranges and earthy browns

Sleek furniture with a slender profileBold patterns and fabricsChrome bar stools

Playful, psychedelic patternsLow coffee tables and sideboardsOne-piece molded furniture

Art Deco influenceTeal and mauve colorsSouth western styling

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Matching server features a “floating” table top

Plenty of storage for extra china and serving dishes

This modern table lamp is simple & functional

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“Floating” table top creates a clean modern look

Vibrant pattern only enhances the dining group

Constructed from poplar solids and birch veneers

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Item number #103161dimensions 60” x 39.50” x 30”material poplar solids, birch veneers

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Item number #103162dimensions 25” x 19” x 34”material Vibrant patterned seating

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Item number #103163dimensions 48” x 18” x 35.50”material poplar solids, birch veneers

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Item number #902003dimensions 30” x 27” x 32”material swirly fun pattern seating

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Item number #960474dimensions 24” x 24”finish hand painted oil on canvas

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Item number #970011dimensions 5’ x 8’material Tufted polypropylene

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Item number #901122dimensions 16” x 28.25”material Ball accents with white shade

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Make a statement in your dining room with our new Libby col-lection. The Libby collection is crafted from poplar solids and birch veneers. Two unique features set this collection apart

from the rest: the floating table top design and vibrant patterned seat cushions.

The illusion of a floating table top is created on the dining table and server, which gives these pieces a modern feel. The dark cappuccino finished table tops are suspended by small chrome-colored pillars. The matching server is also accented with chrome-colored knobs.

The clean straight edges created by the parallel lines of the floating table top are complimented by the subtle curves of on the chair back. These side chairs are wrapped in a fun and vibrant swirl pat-tern fabric. Although the pattern is full of energy, the neutral colors of the material help soften the look and feel, making them the perfect addition to this simple dining table.

As for accessories, the best colors to pair with the Libby collection are either chrome-colored or neutral earth tones. We compliment-ed the chrome server knobs with a simple chrome based table lamp. And the Libby chair fabric is softened with a light beige floor rug. One of our swivel accent chairs is also available in this swirly pattern, making it the perfect fit for this room.

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The floating table top feature of this din-ing collection creates a modern look. Give your dishes a modern look too by choosing simple, geometric shapes for plates and bowls. Plain white is often used in “modern-looking” homes and pairs well with most decor. Compliment with chrome utensils.

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Coaster is now introducing a new Power Motion feature in select living room collections and recliners. Keep an eye out for this power bolt icon in our 2012 Catalog. Crafted with ease and comfort in mind, these Power Motion recliners are sure to make relaxing

comfortable, easy and fast.

One of the main benefits of Power Motion is the ease of opening and closing the footrest. Little to no effort is needed to move your recliner into the full recline position. Instead of struggling with a handle to open and close your recliner, Power Motion pieces are equipped with an easy to use open/close button - Perfect for elderly!

Not only is it easy to use, but it’s quick and quiet too! The Power Motion mechanism opens in less than 10 seconds and is built to be very quiet. You can find the Power Motion feature on our living room collections, home theater seating and single recliners. Add a lift-top coffee table to make your living area even more convenient and comfortable.

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A. Sadie Living Room Collection#600611-6006132012 Catalog pg: 388

B. Power Motion Recliner#6004182012 Catalog pg: 393

C. Pie Shape Coffee Table#7002462012 Catalog pg: 430

D. Rizzo Collection#600135M2012 Catalog pg: 383

Power Motion FeatureCrafted with ease and comfort in mind.

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Do It Yourself addIng your own casTers

A great way to add mobility to furniture is by adding casters. Caster wheels can be added a variety of furniture pieces

with just a few tools and very little time. Casters also come in a variety of sizes for dif-ferent weight furniture pieces.

1 sElECT ThE sizESelect the appropriate size wheel that will support the weight of the piece when the furniture is “fully loaded” (ex weight of the bookcase full of books).

2 lOCkiNg vs. FREE ROlliNgDepending on what you’re adding cast-ers too, you may want to choose wheels that lock versus free rolling casters.

3 EMPTy AND FliPEmpty the piece and flip upside down, so the legs/base are upward.

4 MEAsuREDraw the location of where you want to place each caster. Make sure to pick spots that will keep your piece level and well supported.

5 DRilliNgDrill holes at the marks. Make sure your furniture piece has enough material to drill a hole long enough for your caster screw.

6 FliP AND FillOnce you’ve mounted all the casters, carefully flip the piece right side up. Test the balance of casters. Then fill with its contents.

Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_5704160_add-casters.html

3x3 Bookcase# 800085, pg 512Catalog Finder

Leclair youth collection# 460282, 460285, 460287, pg 132

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Farnsworth, Billings. “The Benefits of Caster Wheels.” The Benefits of Caster Wheels. Ezinearticles. Web. 27 July 2011. <http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Benefits-of-Caster-Wheels&id=2433625>.

Abbas, Abe. “Retro Style Furniture - What Is Retro Style Furniture.” Furniture and Home Furnishings - Tips on How to Buy Furniture and Home Furnishings. About.com. Web. 27 July 2011. <http://furniture.about.com/od/furnitureterms/f/What-Is-Retro-Style-Furniture.htm>.

Trend Report reTro Is sTILL here

“Las Vegas Market.” Las Vegas Market. Web. 27 July 2011. <http://www.lasvegasmarket.com>.

Current Events summer Las Vegas markeT

Mallory, F.r.r. “How to Add Casters | EHow.com.” EHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life | EHow.com. EHow. Web. 27 July 2011. <http://www.ehow.com/how_5704160_add-casters.html>.

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