February 2011Coaster living :: issue 2

In this issue of Coaster Living, we explore a few ways to remove those pesky water marks just using house-hold items such as mayonnaise. Also, take a closer look at one of our newest living room collections - Jasmine. This collection will bring a homey and lively feeling to your room.

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REMOVING WATER MARKS

TUPELO FURNITURE MARKET2011 COLOR OF THE YEAR

MAKING YOUR OWN COUCH PILLOWS

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

FEBRUARY 2011

A SIP OF JASMINE

CREATING A SAVANNAH BEDROOM

Coaster Company of America

12928 Sandoval StreetSanta Fe Springs, CA 90670

(800) 221-9699www.coasterfurniture.com

Copyright © 2011Coaster Company of America.

All rights reserved.

Removing wAteR mARkS

tupelo FuRnituRe mARket

2011 ColoR oF the yeAR

mAking youR own CouCh pillowS

AlSo in thiS iSSue

FebRuARy 2011

A Sip oF jASmine

CReAting A SAvAnnAh bedRoom

in thiS iSSue

2 Coaster Living :: February 2011

2Check out these tips for removing water marks with household items!

Helpful Tips

3liven up a room with

honeysuckle, pAntone’s 2011 Color of the year.

Trend Report

4our new jasmine

collection creates an inviting environment.

At Home with Coaster

8learn how to make your

own couch pillows.

Do It Yourself

6Create an elegant

savannah style bedroom.

Mix & Match

Coaster Company of America

12928 Sandoval StreetSanta Fe Springs, CA 90670

(800) 221-9699www.coasterfurniture.com

Copyright © 2011Coaster Company of America.

All rights reserved.

Helpful Tips Removing wAteR mARkS

If you have wood furniture, such as a dining table, coffee table or even a dresser, you might want to be careful to not leave liquids on the sur-face. If you do, you might see marks similar to the one pictured to the left. These are water marks and many people think they are irrepa-rable. But if you act quickly, there are a few household methods to removing these stains without using any harmful chemicals. The first thing to remember, though, is to avoid rubbing, scrubbing or wiping the liquid off the wood surface. Try to blot it out gently and quickly using a clean cotton towel.

MayonnaiseApply a generous layer of mayonnaise onto the mark and leave it over night. In the morning wipe the surface with a thick cotton cloth.

ToothpastePolish the mark with white toothpaste until it disappears. Remember to use a white paste, not a gel!

AshesIf there’s a smoker in the house, you can use those cigar or cigarette ashes to rub into the mark until it disappears.

Baking SodaMix baking soda and water to make a paste. Rub the paste into the stain and leave it overnight then wipe with a cotton cloth in the morning.

Source: www.wisegeek.com “How do I Remove Water Marks from Wood?” 11/24/10

Top: dining table + Chair Set# 101331, 101332Catalog Finder

Pantone writes about their newest color of the year: “A color for all seasons. Courageous. Con-fident. Vital. A brave new color, a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing ‘everyday’ about it.” The dynamic reddish pink of Honey-suckle brings an encouraging, energetic and uplifting spirit to any room or hallway. Perk up

your place as well as infuse a sense of nostalgia with this captivating and stimulating color. At Coaster Company of America, you can find shades of Honeysuckle inspiration in many places from paintings to bedrooms. Honeysuckle can be used as an accent color to accessorize with or as a bold color for your walls or bed spread. You can also liven up your room with this bright color through wall art and paintings. To learn more about Pantone’s 2011 Color of the Year, visit www.pantone.com

3Trend Report

Left: ventura dresser & mirror# 200103+ 200104, pg 60

Left Center: Flower painting 20x20”# 960400, pg 623

Right Center: kayla Queen bed# 201171Q, pg 57

Right: vanity Stool# 2425, pg 609

Trend Report 2011 ColoR oF the yeAR

Current Events tupelo FuRnituRe mARket

February 17–20, 2011

This month about 35,000 retail furniture buyers will be attending the Tupelo Furniture Market. On February 17-20, 2011, over 800 exhibitors will be at the 2 million square foot market in Tupelo, Mississippi - the upholstery capital of the world!

www.tupelofurnituremarket.com

February 2011

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Pantone 418 C

Stone Hearth

At Home with Coaster FeAtuRed ColleCtion: jASmine

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Pantone 414 CGranite Boulder

Pantone 7541 C

Pearl Drops

Pantone 174 CRuby Ring

Pantone 4755 C

Kangaroo Tan

The jasmine plant is

grown at high elevation in

the mountains

Glass tabletops make the room appear larger

A warm neutral

for the walls

The color red adds energy to the room

The sofa group creates

a circular shape which

encourages socializing

BedrOOM checklIST

cOASTer FurnITure

Sofa group # 502711Coffee table # 700275end table # 700275tv Console # 700614

WAllS & FlOOrIng

wall paint kangaroo tan - pAntone 4755 Cwall molding pearl drops - pAntone 7541 CFlooring tigerwood

AcceSSOrIeS

Red and white vase Red Shag Rug

beige Framed Artwork Red and white lamp

black and white Screen Coffee table magazines

A Sip of JasmineIn northern China it is customary to serve Jasmine tea as a welcoming gesture to guests. Appropriately, our living room collection is named after this delicate flower for its symbol-ism of warmth and hospitality.

The moment you enter this room, you are welcomed by all the warm, reddish neutrals from the walls to the floor. The space also seems open and airy because of the white upholstery pieces as well as the glass tabletops of the cof-fee table and end tables. Matted in white and framed in black, subtle and simple drawings of foliage are hung neatly on the plain “Kangaroo Tan” wall.

In the back of the room is a black and white screen, which creates texture and a balanced asymmetry in the room. Also, the smooth tex-ture of the leather upholstery is complimented by a “Ruby Ring” red shag floor rug. All the main furniture pieces are positioned towards the center of the room, creating a perfect place to gather and socialize.

Complete this living room with a complimenta-ry coffee table and end tables, decorated with red and white accessories. Also a simple TV console is the perfect media storage solution.

5At Home with Coaster

uPhOlSTery

Sofa Rug Accents

Liven up your place with

foliage artwork

creating an inviting place

to gather

Mix & Match elegAnt SAvAnnAh bedRoom

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PaintingItem #: 960451L24” x W48” x H1.5” Title: Tree of LifeCatalog Pg #: 616

Floor LampItem #: 901161Height: 60.75” Finish: MahoganyCatalog Pg #: 643

Floor RugItem #: 970016Dimensions: 5’ x 8’ Type: Printed

ACCEnTs & LIgHTIng

Night StandItem #: 201482L24” x W17” x H28” Stain: MahoganyCatalog Pg #: 54

ChestItem #: 201485L35” x W19” x H53” Stain: MahoganyCatalog Pg #: 54

BenchItem #: 100224L48” x W28.25” x H26.5” Catalog Pg #: 561

MInoR PIECEs

MAIn PIECEs

Queen BedItem #: 201481QL87.75” x W64” x H51.25” Catalog Pg #: 54

DresserItem #: 201483L67” x W19” x H37.25” Catalog Pg #: 54

MirrorItem #: 201484L45” x W2.25” x H38.25” Catalog Pg #: 54

The main pieces in a bedroom are usually

the bed, mattress and dresser. In this set, the

dresser is paired with a matching mirror above

the dresser. Having a large mirror in your

room will provide depth and lighting.

The minor pieces of a bedroom may include

a night stand, chest of drawers, a bench,

vanities and armoires. They often compliment

the main pieces in look and material. In

this case: a mahogany wood finish.

Accents and lighting are important in the

bedroom because this is where your

personality comes out. Accessorize with

complementary colors and textures. In this

set, warm earth tones are used.

elegAnt SAvAnnAh bedRoomCreating an

Queen MattressItem #: 1093QL60” x W80” Coil Count: 390Catalog Pg #: 153

7At Home with Coaster

Painting960451

Bed201481Q

Mattress1093Q

Chest201485

Mirror201484

Dresser201483

Nightstand201482

Floor Lamp901161

Rug970016

Bench100224

Gold Pillow Top for unsurpassed comfort

Also comes in King!

Carved bracketed feet

Unique sleigh-shaped bed

Proper light creates a more spacious and inviting room

Traditional and elegant

Add a little life to your room

Use warm earth tones

Warm accessories for warm mahogany wood

Practical seating and added style

Square shapes to contrast the curves of the bed

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Do It Yourself mAking youR own CouCh pillowS

Sometimes when you buy a couch set, you just can’t find those per-fect pillows that express exactly what you wanted. Or you may have been staring at the same pillows for years and feel that your living room needs a redesign. The best way to accomplish both is by mak-ing your own pillows. This gives you flexibility for style, material, size and plushness. Here’s a few simple steps to make your own couch pillows. And to the left are some examples of pillow and couch com-binations that we’ve created. Have fun.

1. Picking a FabricFirst, examine your room. What color is your sofa and furniture? What are they made out of? What color is your floor? What color are your accessories? All of these surrounding items play a role in the way your eyes perceive your room. You want your pillows to compliment all of these items. Since the pillows will actually be sitting on the couch, make sure they have enough contrast in color and material to stand out, but are not too overwhelming. Also, what do you want your pil-lows to feel like: silky, fuzzy, smooth, ridged, etc? It might help to take a photo of your room with you when you go shopping for fabric.

2. Picking a SizeOnce you’ve picked out the fabric, you need to pick the size of your pillows. Pick a size that allows people to sit comfortably on the couch, but large enough to add style to your couch.

3. cuttingMeasure out the size you want on the backside of the fabric, adding a 3/4 inch all around. Cut and repeat. You should have two pieces, front and back. You can use sewing chalk to mark your lines.

4. Pinning and SewingPin three sides of the pillow so they stay together as you sew. Using a sewing machine, sew along the three pinned sides. Turn the cover right side out and stuff your pillow. This is when plushness/firmness comes into play. You’re in control of how soft or firm you want your pillows to be. Then pinch the fourth side together and sew by hand using small, even stitches. Now place them on your couch and enjoy the new look of your living room!

Source: www.ehow.com “How to Sew Couch Pillow Covers” 12/17/10

Middle: molly Sofa Collection# 502421, pg 329

Top: Sofa Set# 502551

Catalog Finder Bottom: Sofa Set# 503031*Pillows Not Included in Collections

Helpful Tips Removing wAteR mARkS

“How Do I Remove Water Marks from Wood?” WiseGEEK: Clear Answers for Common Ques-tions. WiseGEEK. Web. 24 Nov. 2010. <http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-remove-water-marks-from-wood.htm>.

ARtiCle SouRCeS

“Announcing the Color of the Year for 2011: PANTONE® 18-2120 Honeysuckle, a Vibrant, Ener-getic Hue.” PANTONE / Fashion+Home. PANTONE. Web. 21 Dec. 2010. <http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20821&ca=4>.

Trend Report 2011 ColoR oF the yeAR

“Tupelo Furniture Market.” Tupelo Furniture Market - Welcome To The Tupelo Furniture Market. Web. 10 Jan. 2011. <http://www.tupelofurnituremarket.com/>.

Current Events tupelo FuRnituRe mARket

Terrieh. “How to Sew Couch Pillow Covers | EHow.com.” EHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles. EHow. Web. 17 Dec. 2010. <http://www.ehow.com/how_4456424_sew-couch-pillow-covers.html>.

Do It Yourself mAking youR own CouCh pillowS