March 2011coaster living :: issue 3

Go green for St. Patrick’s Day by add-ing a simple house plant to any room - Check out 6 of the most hardy indoor plants! Also, take a closer look at our modern and clean Dabny dining room set. And build your own kid-friendly and colorful play zone!

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TAKING MEASUREMENTS

ATLANTA SPRING GIFT & HOME6 INDOOR PLANTS FOR YOUR HOME

PAINT A ROOM LIKE A PRO

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

MARCH 2011

A DAB OF MODERNISM

KID-FRIENDLY PLAY ZONE

Coaster Company of America

12928 Sandoval StreetSanta Fe Springs, CA 90670

(800) 221-9699www.coasterfurniture.com

Copyright © 2011Coaster Company of America.

All rights reserved.

TAking meASuremenTS

ATlAnTA Spring giFT & home

6 indoor plAnTS For your home

pAinT A room like A pro

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A dAb oF moderniSm

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rearranging your furniture? Tips for placing furniture the

right distance apart.

Trend Reportgo green! Check out some of the best plants to liven

up your home.

At Home with CoasterAdd a dab of modernism to your dining room with our

dabny Collection.

Mix & MatchCreate a kid-Friendly play Zone with Coaster’s youth

furniture pieces.

Do It YourselfSpring is coming. before you clean out your house, paint your walls like a pro!

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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 TAking meASuremenTS

Every so often I like to rearrange the furni-ture in my house to get a different perspec-tive on things. To ensure the comfort and satisfaction of your guests, here are a few tips for placing furniture the appropriate distance apart.

Walkways: When rearranging your furniture, try to leave a minimum of 2.5 feet for walkways.

Coffee Table to Sofa: Coffee tables should be located 14-18 inches from a sofa to provide sufficient leg room, but still close enough for accessibility.

Dining Tables: In a dining room, make sure there’s a least 48 inches between each edge of the table to the nearest wall or piece of furniture for passing traffic.

Chairs: Chairs should be no more than 8 feet apart to facilitate conversation.

Source: http://makeover.about.com/od/roomredesigns/a/ar-rangingfurn.htm 2/15/11

Top: 3-pC occasional Set# 701514, pg 446catalog Finder

Bottom: noah dining Table# 102001, pg 181

1 Pothos: Not only is this an attractive leafy plant, it’s a hardy plant that requires little care. For best results, keep in a medium indirect light and it only needs water when the soil feels dry to the touch. Make sure to keep this plant away from kids and pets, as their leaves will not sit well with their stomachs.

2 Spider Plant: These long, narrow leaves may look thin, but this spider plant can tolerate neglect and can thrive in a wide range of conditions. The spider plant is a perfect plant for beginners and have also been known to reduce indoor air pollution.

3 ZZ Plant: Also known as a Zanzibar Gem, this tropical peren-nial plant has smooth, shiny dark green leaves as well as a rhizome that stores water (in case you forget). The ZZ plant also has small yellow flowers, but be careful - this plant is poisonous if ingested!

4 Peace Lily: These gorgeous lilies can clean your air of many environmental contaminants and pollutants. They thrive in the shade and don’t need excessive watering. Talk about clean and simple.

5 Chinese Evergreen: This perennial plant, native to south-eastern Asia, can tolerate a wide range of light, as well as neglect, and are relatively resistant to pests.

6 Christmas Cactus: These catci are triggered into flowering when subjected to cooler temperatures, and prefer bright indirect light and moist soil.

Source: www.wikipedia.org 2/10/11

3Trend Report

Trend Report 6 hArdy indoor plAnTS For your home

Current Events ATlAnTA Spring giFT & home FurniShingS

March 12-14, 2011

“The Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market is one of the premier events of its kinds in United States. Wholesale gift and home furnishing companies and traders from all 50 states of USA and about 90 other countries participate in the exhibition cum sale. Nearly half a million attendees throng the place in buying and selling the choicest of goods at Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishing Market Expo.”

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Pothos

ZZ Plant

Chinese Evergreen

Spider Plant

Peace Lily

Christmas Cactus

At Home with Coaster FeATured ColleCTion: dAbny

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Pantone 429 c

Liberty Gray

Indoor Plant Care Tips1. Keep the soil moist. It’s better to be slightly dry

than over watered.2. Read the plant’s label to give it the appropriate

amount of light. Avoid direct sunlight.3. Warmer temperatures and low humidity can dry

out your plant. Keep it cool and moist.

Potted plants, such

as palms, can really

liven up a room

Pantone 446 cBeluga

Pantone 428 c

Silver Screen

Pantone 7535 cHarvest Brown

Ladder back to sit back with ease

How to spot modern furnitureExtension leaf!

A light neutral colored rug would work well underneath

the Dabny dining table.

Servers are a good place to store serving

dishes and extra plates.

Uncovered

windows to let

in lots of

natural light!

Pantone 1 c

Irish Mist

DInIng CHECkLIST

COASTER FuRnITuRE

dining Table #102471dining Chair #102472Server #102475

WALLS & FLOORIng

Wall paint beluga - pAnTone 446 CWall molding irish mist - pAnTone 1 CFlooring First grade maple

ACCESSORIES

White Table lamp White decorative Vases

black & White Artwork White Tea Set

Simple planted Foliage White Floor molding

A Dab of ModernismBe refreshed and soothed by the clean modern look of this dining room furniture set. The Dabny dining room collec-tion features a simplistic structure, lux lines and warm white oak veneers. The warmth of this room is created by the light solid colors spread throughout the wood, walls, accessories and decor. Not to mention the large open windows that let in warm natural lighting.

Simplicity and cleanliness isn’t the only thing that makes this dining room modern. The geometric lines and shapes, from the lamp, to the server, to the windows complete this modern feel. The matching server features storage drawers and stor-age cabinets, perfect for stowing away seasonal dishes.

You don’t want your room to be too bland with all light, neutral colors, so add a little contrast with one to two darker colors. This will create depth as well as a more balanced

spacial environment. In this case, a portion of the side wall was painted with a darker color. Also, a potted plant with dark green leaves adds a new texture to the room, as well as a rich color. Potted plants can liven up the place, as well as keep the area fresher. Check out some of the hardier house plants on page three that can also reduce indoor pollutants.

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MATERIALS

Chair Table Accents

Pantone 7535 cHarvest Brown

modern: adj.-Of or pertaining to present and recent time; not ancient or remote

modern furniture: • Clean, uncluttered lines• Smooth surfaces• Industrial, practical• Innovative materials (ie. plastics, molded plywood)• Mixing materials (ie. leather/stainless steel

Simplicity with Contrast

Mix & Match kid-Friendly plAy Zone

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Sports LampItem #: 901112H15.25”x 10” dia. Sport: SoccerCatalog Pg #: 648

Floor RugItem #: 970030Dimensions: 5’ x 8’ Type: Printed

ACCEnTs & LigHTing

Sports ChairItem #: 460178L24.75” x W26”Sport: SoccerCatalog Pg #: 147

ChairItem #: 460236L13.75” x W16” x H25.25” Catalog Pg #: 148

3-Tier ShelfItem #: 480015L33.25” x W13.75” x H17.75” Catalog Pg #: 144

MinoR PiECEs

MAin PiECEs

Bunk BedItem #: 7239L115.5” x W99.75” x H49.75” Catalog Pg #: 134

ChestItem #: 460450L32.25” x W16”Color: BrownCatalog Pg #: 143

The main pieces in this room are the larger

items, such as the bunk bed, which isn’t just

a bed, but a slide and tent as well. Other main pieces could

include the growing desk and chest.

The minor pieces in this room are the chairs

and 3-tier shelf. The 3-tier shelf is another

great storage solution for toys and games, along with the sofa

brown chest. And the sports chairs come in a

variety of sports!

Don’t forget to add some light to the room. Compliment the sports

chair with a sports lamp! And cover the floor with a soft and

colorful floor rug, suit-able for playing and

napping.

kid-Friendly plAy Zonecreating a

Growing DeskItem #: 480003L47.25” x W25.5” Color: NavyCatalog Pg #: 145

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Rug970030

This table grows as your kids grow

Matches the sports chair and comes in a variety of sports!

This is a comfy and colorful chair to add to your room

Chair460178

Table480003

Bunk Bed7239

Chest460450

Shelf480015

Lamp901112

Chair460236

A fun slide and tent turn this bunk bed into a play zone

Pop a movie in and relax in this sports chair!

Matches with your bed sheets

Cover the floor with something soft

Storage and seating in one!

Add light and style!

A great place to store toys and games

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Do it Yourself pAinT A room like A pro

Spring is right around the corner. A great way to freshen up your place is by giving it a new paint job. Learn how to paint your own home like a pro by following the steps below. To the left are a few of our pieces we’ve paired with complimentary wall colors.

1. Clear and CleanThe first step to painting your room is clearing all or most of your furniture out. You can move smaller pieces to the center of the room. You also want to remove drapes/curtains, switch plates, and artwork. Vacuum the room completely and dust the baseboards and window sills (you don’t want to mix dust and paint). Don’t forget to cover the furniture in the center with a tarp or some sort of covering.

2. Fill in the HolesIf you have any nail holes and dings that you want to get rid of, fill those with putty before painting. Make sure it dries completely.

3. Baseboards FirstPaint the baseboards first. Then once they are dry, you can put blue painter’s tape on to protect them when you’re painting the walls.

4. Drop Cloth ReadyPrep your painting area by covering the floor with a drop cloth and pouring some of your paint in a paint roller trough. You should use the rollers for the larger surface areas and a paint brush to clean up the edges and paint around small areas, like light switches, corners and edges.

5. High to LowStart at the top of your room and work your way down. If you’re painting your ceiling, do that first. Try to apply the same amount of pressure on your roller with every roll, to ensure even coverage.

6. Clean upWash out your brushes and roller while the paint is still wet and re-move the blue painter’s tape after the paint dries. Carefully roll up your drop clothes and watch where you step!

Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_4693856_paint-room-professionally.html 2/15/11

Middle: Johanna recliner# 600363r, pg s99

Top: darie Sectional/ottoman# 500606, pg s96

catalog Finder Bottom: leopard Cabinet#950007, pg s117*Pillows Not Included in Collections

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Helpful Tips TAking meASuremenTS

“Arranging Furniture – 10 Simple Tips for Arranging Furniture.” About.com Home & Garden. 2011. Web. 15 Feb. 2011. <http://makeover.about.com/od/roomredesigns/a/arrangingfurn.htm>.

“Pothos, Spider Plant, ZZ Plant, Peace Lily, Chinese Evergreen, Christmas Catcus.” Wikipedia. Web. 15 Feb. 2011. <http://www.wikipedia.org/>.

Trend Report 6 hArdy indoor plAnTS For your home

“Home & Gift.” AmericasMart Atlanta. Web. 15 Feb. 2011. <http://www.americasmart.com/markets/gift>.

Current Events ATlAnTA Spring giFT & home FurniShingS

Donald, Stevie. “How to Paint a Room Professionally | EHow.com.” EHow | How To Do Just About Every-thing! | How To Videos & Articles. Web. 15 Feb. 2011. <http://www.ehow.com/how_4693856_paint-room-professionally.html>.

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National Pig Day

March 6:

Alamo Day

March 11: Johnny Appleseed Day

March 12: Girl Scout Birthday (1912)

March 14: Pi Day

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day

March 20: World Storytelling Day

March 21: World Poetry Day

March 27: World Theatre Day

March 30: National Doctor’s Day