Archive for August, 2010

CB2 Holds Contest with $10,000 Prize

Friday, August 20th, 2010

CB2 is holding a contest for the space with the most creative design. All you have to do is submit three pictures of your living space and get a lot of votes. For the first elimination level, only 50 contestants with the highest votes ¬¬will go on to the next round. This round will be judged by Todd Selby and CB2 and the one with the most creative and original design will be chosen as the winner.

The big winner will receive a shop card from CB2 which is worth $10,000 and will be featured on TheSelby.com, Todd Selby’s blog. Runners up will get shop cards worth $500 to $2500. The contestant with the most votes will get a shop card from CB2 worth $2500.

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Get Platform Bedroom Sets for A Total Bedroom Makeover

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Furnishing a bedroom can be tricky. One has to decorate with pieces that either match or complement each other. Although having pieces that sport different designs and styles can create an interesting bedroom design, there’s always the danger of your furniture looking like a collection of items that came from different time periods.

To make sure you have coordinated pieces to work with, buy platform bedroom sets. This ensures that the major furniture pieces match each other. You can then accent the interior design with other pieces that may be of different styles that complement the main style.

A platform bedroom set usually includes a platform bed, nightstand, dresser, and mirror. You can also add an armoire, chest, and other storage furniture as your bedroom needs demand. Nightstands can come in pairs. If you’re sleeping with a partner, it would be ideal to have two nightstands. Other storage furniture include chiffonier, wardrobe, shelves, and closets.

Decorate with wall art, vases, or even ornamental plants for a more stylish and refreshing space.