FURNITURE NEWS
HANDMADE VS MACHINE MADE FURNITURE
Some say furniture making is an art, and others a science. Those who see furniture making as an art see both design and production as being done by artists, who imagine what they want, draw it, and than make it by hand. Others see furniture making as a process of taking a design and turning it into a technical drawing, and then using machines to precisely copy the design.
So what do we mean when we say "handmade furniture"? Does it mean furniture made by hands using simple tools, or does the term handmade include power tools? What defines "handmade furniture" as opposed to "machine made", and more importantly, what effect does this difference have on the quality of the furniture? And in Bali, how is the furniture made?
Furniture manufacturing is generally classed as either handmade, semi-machine made, or fully machine made.
The process of "Handmade" manufacturing normally means "hand tools" only are used to make the furniture. Handmade manufacturing suits certain types of furniture but not others. Modern & contemporary furniture that requires precise dimensions and styles, do not lend them selves to a handmade process.
The type of furniture that is strictly handmade tends . . .
Future issues here will deal with the latest furniture news, and focus on topics such as furniture materials, indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, rustic furniture, carved furniture etc and showcase and highlight furniture resources.
FURNITURE DESIGN NEWS
THE LATEST MIRROR DESIGNS
Mirrors are an attractive feature in any home, and often serve two purposes - a mirror for people to look at them selves in, and as attractive hangings for walls and entrance halls.
Good mirrors should be designed with frames that make the mirror a feature, and add ambience and style to a room. Frames should be understated, and offer more in design than just a frame to hang hooks on. The frames should also complement the mirror, and add to its overall style and shape.
We have two new designs that we think meet this criteria. Our Mirror Charlize Theron features a large rectangular mirror (150cm x 84.5cm) framed with teak wood running the length of the two longest sides. The teak wood on each side consists of three lines of small teak strips, with each small teak strip being of a different size and length. When these strips are put together, the effect is one of stylish elegance, with the teak not overpowering the mirror, but being exactly the right size and shape to keep the length of the mirror long and sleek. The teak sides actually accentuate the long sides of the mirror.
Not everyone has high ceilings however to accommodate a large rectangular mirror. So we designed a large square mirror, the Mirror Salma Hayek. To accentuate the "squareness" (120cm x 120cm) of the mirror, we double framed all four sides, and gave it an oriental look by separating both fames on each side with two joiners. Normally a thin frame is overpowered by such a large mirror, but by using two narrow frames, and separating them by the same width as the frame, the effect is of three frames. This effect makes sure that the total width of the whole frame is in proportion, and balances against the size of the mirror.
Our buyers are also appreciative of our mirrors, with back orders for both the Theron and Hayek Mirrors.
Our Mirror Catalogue on our website has all our mirrors listed, and keep an eye out for our monthly Hot Products mailers, as this is where we display all the latest models.
More Info
Drop into our Furniture Showroom to check out these mirror designs. Or contact us at design@kayukufurniture.com if you would like us to design a mirror for you, and to find out more information about new mirror designs, or other furniture designs.
Topics here deal with furniture designs, and feature designs for living rooms, dining rooms and home office studies.
SELLING & BUYING NEWS
USE AN OFF-SHORE WEB SERVICE & SAVE MONEY
You want to launch your new web site, and announce your business to the world. So you go to a web designer, and tell him all your ideas for creating a site that you just know everyone will think is really cool, and will have lots of visitors raving about it. He listens politely, says no problem, and tells you his fees. You spill your coffee, mumble something about the timing not being right, and retreat hastily.
For those who do bite the bullet and pay the high fees, you end up with a beautiful web site, but . . .no traffic. It looks good, but no one can see it. A lot of money . . .and . . ..no results. And there is not one successful business person I know who throws away money needlessly.
So find out why more and more savvy business folks are looking off shore to have their site designed, and more importantly, marketed. Off shore providers provide the same services, but at a cheaper price.
Our Kayuku Furniture site was designed, and more importantly marketed by a Bali based company called Synergy Interactive Marketing. Do they provide the same quality . . .hmmm, we think so, just check out our website and newsletter.
So if you are really serious about driving traffic and generating enquiries and sales, and establishing an online presence, then contact these guys. Better still, get your quotes from your own designers, and send it to them. They nearly always are able to quote underneath.
So what are you waiting for?
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Topics in this section deal with the normal buying and selling issues facing all buyers, such as finding products via trade portals, fraud sites, product export and cargo issues, great money saving ideas, buying tips etc.
BALI NEWS
SOURCE WISELY. USE BALI SOURCING SERVICES
Intending to visit Bali and do some business? Not sure of where to go or what to do? Looking for a professional agent who can work with you to find the best vendors and manufacturers for your particular product?.
For all those who have done business in Bali before, being able to find and then work with a vendor who can deliver quality products, on time and to specifications, each and every time, is not an easy thing to do.
Many buyers go through a lot of expense and time in designing and developing samples only to find their vendor changes the specs or fails to deliver the quantity required. Even more frustrating is finding a lot of hidden charges and costs that you were not aware of, and had not factored in. There is nothing worse than opening your container to find the product color is all wrong, or the dimensions are not correct. And you had thought you had been clear in detailing what you wanted!
A lot of buyers are now turning to third party agents to work with them and deal with their vendors. These third parties liaise with the vendors and act on behalf of the buyers, and as the buyer's representative. They take the entire headache out of making sure that your product arrives safely, and to the agreed specifications and quality standards, on time.
If you are on the lookout for a qood agent, than we can recommend Bali's number one buying and sourcing agent, Bali Sourcing Services. We know they are the best for one simple reason . . .we are them!
We began Bali Sourcing Services in response to many buyers' complaints about the lack of a reliable third party who could provide good local knowledge, local communication and language skills, and good knowledge of Balinese "social" and "business" etiquette. And since we launched the service in late 2005, the number of buyers using our services has just kept growing.
Our latest client is Country Road, who we arranged and scheduled a successful sourcing trip to a number of home accessory vendors.
We provide a complete range of product services, ranging from shopping tours, buying & sourcing services, product design, production, export and shipping services.
No matter if you need someone to make sure all your products are stuffed safely, or you need to source some new vendors, or you want some one to monitor the quality of your products during manufacturing with your vendors, give us a call.
You can learn more about Bali Sourcing Services by Clicking Here.
This section lists resources focused on Bali. Topics covered include links to people, services, products and companies in Bali we know and deal with.
KAYUKU FURNITURE NEWS
OUR CHIEF FURNITURE DESIGNER
We get great feedback from buyers who tell us that our designs are great. And we work hard to create contemporary teak furniture that is elegant and stylish.
The driving force behind our designs is Ayu Conroy . . .also known as Ketut Rahayuni. Ayu is the Managing Director of the company, but also is the creative force and spirit behind the designs.
Ayu brings a passion for designing, and for working to achieve the balance between style and function. She draws inspiration for her designs locally from the blend of modern and traditional interiors and styles that is unique to Bali, and from her travels overseas in Asia, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.
Ayu looks for simplicity in her styles . . .
This section covers topics such as our furniture factory, our staff profiles, hot selling furniture products, the services we provide our buyers, and some of our customer profiles.
YOUR TURN
Give us your feedback. We would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Please share them by emailing us at feedback@kayukufurniture.com.We hope to use your feedback to give you the type of information that you need and want.
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