Saturday, July 23, 2011

Latest Hardware and Resin Panels at GlobalTrends



Beautiful walls require beautiful hardware.  GlobalTrends carries a full complement of both indoor and outdoor hardware to mount our products.  

Our resin panels can be mounted in a variety of ways.  We carry several sizes of standoff mounts, which allow the panels to be mounted away from the wall, in varying distances.  The back of the standoff mount screws into the wall, and the head is mounted through a hole drilled in the panel.  The result is a clean look that shows no screw or nail heads!


If you plan to use your resin panels for shower enclosures or doors, GlobalTrends has you covered there too.  Flat, bendable hinges and corner mounts ensure the panels will be secure, and rubber pads inside the mount protect the panel from scratching or rattling. View our resin panel projects.


Outdoor mounting hardware needs to be heavy and finished to withstand the elements.  At the same time, hardware should be simple enough so as not to detract from the panel or project.  GlobalTrends carries simple shiny chrome or brushed aluminum mounts that can bolted into a wall, and provide enough strength and coverage to keep your panels secure outdoors. Our hardware solutions are complimentary to your doors, Bio Resin panels, and glass art pieces without detracting from their beauty. View our Hardware Products

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Metallic Drapery - Metallic Coils and Metallic Sequins

Ask a contemporary architect about drapes, and you’ll get a sneer and an eye roll.  Long seen as stodgy and “old,” drapery gets a makeover with metallic coils and sequindrapery.  The worst part about drapes is that they can remind people of their Grandmother’s house!


I found these coiled curtains and have come up with so many different uses for them.  I’ve used them as quick dividers (mounted on a track with S-Hooks) for large rooms, Curtains to block light, Privacy for outdoor patios, and I’ve even used the smallest gauge loops for a shower curtain!. View our collection of Metallic Coils.

Sequins don’t always have to scream pizzazz.  Used as a full curtain, the drapes pool under the window like a shimmery reflecting pond.   I’ve found a couple of other great uses for these drapes.  In a retail store, I’ve covered whole walls, and used hooks to hang garments for sales or displays.  I think my most favorite way to use this drape is to cover buffet tables with it.   


 Stack books or boxes at different levels, then cover with a table cloth and drape with the sequins.  The levels display buffet items attractively, and the sequins attract attention and add just the right touch.View our collection of Metallic sequins.




Friday, July 15, 2011

Renovate your Home with MDF Panels


MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is easy to install, lightweight, and comes in a variety of patterns.  Better than wall paper or paint, you can create an entire wall system by gluing the panels together, applying wood filler, and then painting.  The result is three dimensional, with light and shade to show the depth of the pattern.  4x8 panels can be used on the wall, or turned and used as a contemporary headboard.  These versatile panels can also be cut and shaped, enabling you to make cabinets and doors.  MDF panels make great backdrops for any shelving system, making them perfect for retail operations.  They are also melamine backed, giving them sound dampening and acoustic qualities.

One thing I have noticed about these panels is that they can be custom ordered, with a relatively short (2-6 weeks) lead time.  The best part:  Panels come in a flat white that can be painted, or in several varieties of reclaimed wood for a more natural, rustic look.MDF panels come in a standard size sheet. MDF panels also come in 2 by 2 sheets depending on the design and use.  

MDF panels can be mounted as modular walls, ceiling tiles, or framed as artwork. MDF carved decorative wall panels can be used in a wide range of interior applications. Panels are pressed fiberboard covered with six layers of high quality paint. Our standard size panel is 48x24in; although, we can custom make panels up to 118x78in. Thickness ranges from 1/16 to ¾ inches, and price is based on panel size. Thinner panels can be used as a veneer to cover doors, tables, and counter tops. Thicker panels make great cabinets and cabinet doors. The panels are backed with melamine, allowing them to dampen sound and increase acoustic integrity. Try using them as wall covering! Use our wave or geometric designs, or get creative and create your own panels using a CAD drawing (please allow 8-12 weeks lead time for custom work). The panels are sturdy and durable, and for walls that are already straight, they can be hung using nails, screws, hooks, panel cleats, or even glue.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Handmade and Contemporary Furnitures

 
Where do you go for home furnishings that are not only functional, but fabulous as well?  GlobalTrends, of course!  From soft and supple leathers and hardwoods to elegant chaises, even resin panel furniture, GlobalTrends has the solution for your furniture needs.

GlobalTrends is proud to offer contemporary furniture as well as handmade furniture that can’t be found anywhere else.  Our Julian and Loc collections are custom-ordered furniture that is handmade and truly unique.  Like a jigsaw puzzle, different woods are assembled and hand-sculpted, insuring no two pieces are exactly alike.  The woods are from rapidly renewable island sources.  No contemporary furniture showroom would be complete without Oggetti furniture.  Beautiful Philippine style bamboo furniture is durable and lightweight, perfect for hotels, restaurant waiting areas, lounges, or anywhere that needs to be able to move furniture quickly and easily.

The furniture at GlobalTrends is truly one of a kind.  Your living room won’t look like a room out of a catalog, it will look like you, and reflect your personality.  At GlobalTrends, our showroom is filled with contemporary furniture, but we can order furniture from several brands, including Global View Furniture, Maitland Smith furniture, Bentley Churchill Furniture, Swaim Furniture, Ferguson Copeland-Furniture, Divany Furniture, Passad Furniture, Ann Pamintuan Furniture, Modloft Furniture

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