Today is a reminder for caring!

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You know you are important and lovable right?

Somehow we are caught up in the world about caring for others that you forget to care for yourself too.

Today as the world celebrates compassion and kindness.  We also wanted to do our part and give you something:) So take what you need from us…

Thank you. We are grateful of you over these years.

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FLY my sofa!

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I am sure there were many times in your life that you doubted yourself?

May I dare say that these are usually learnt behaviours.

Remenber the time, when your parents told you that you are not good enough as compare to your siblings or cousins? Or when you teachers started to keep bugging you on homeworks? Subsequently, you may have supervisor at your work place who will micro-manage whatever you do?

Those of us who are lucky may get friends who trusted us and gave us encouragements.

However you may doubt yourself, you need to know that just as you have learn something. You can unlearn it and learn new skills to trust yourself and believe that you deserve better in life.

I am sure that you have trusted yourself many times in your life.

So spread your wings.

Perhaps you may want a sofa chair with wings to constantly remind yourself of your ability? Contact us if you want to customise one. Text Vince 90305057 or email: info(AT)centrepiece.com.sg

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11 Reasons to Love a Gray Sofa

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Some design decisions are just difficult. Choosing a simple white paint for your ceiling can take days of staring at paint chips until you start seeing spots. Picking a sofa is no different. The options for fabric, size, material, shape and more are enough to make your head spin.

But there’s one way you can make this process a little easier: Whatever else you do, go with gray. Here are my top 10 reasons as to why going gray is the safest bet you can make.

 

1. It’s the most neutral neutral. Because gray is a mixture of black and white, with little or no specific color undertone, it is the most neutral hue possible, meaning it can anchor absolutely any color scheme.

Notice how this room reads a strong presence of blue, even though only a few accessories actual show any color. Gray makes colors pop (like vivid black) while feeling fresh and clean (like stark white), so you can play with pillow accents endlessly and never clash. Trends will come and go, but gray will always slip right into a new palette perfectly.

 

2. It’s essential for cool colors. Pale blues, acid greens, popping purples and anything in between … chilly colors play perfectly off gray’s clean slate, whereas they may clash with warm tones, like beige, sand or taupe, or feel too extreme against black. For those who like a cool contemporary palette (and are scared of the upkeep of clean white), a gray sofa is a must-have.

3. It works with hot hues. It’s worth stressing that although we may think of gray as “cold,” a true gray is not warm but also not cold either, so it also suits hot hues, like red, orange, yellow and pink. For those who gravitate toward sunny colors like a moth to a flame, a gray with a hint of brown will bring an even subtler warmth while still keeping the overall effect controlled instead of wild.

4. It ties colors together. Besides working well with any individual color in the spectrum, gray also has the power to connect diverse hues to create a coherent palette. Here its rich depths tone down the contrast between the casually tossed pillows (not to mention the orange flowers, blue accents and leafy greenery). Solid gray is also an excellent choice to pair with a bold-patterned rug, for those who are not confident in their pattern mixing skills, achieving a no-fail balance.

5. It dresses up simple forms. Gray has an inherently sophisticated quality (especially in dark, moody shades), so even the simplest sofa shape will look high end dressed in a stark gray fabric.

Tip: When shopping at big-box stores that sell interchangeable sofa covers, consider grabbing a fun, colorful version for a summer look, and the darkest gray available to keep on hand for winters (or for when you move and need to adapt to a new space).

6. It can be soft. Like beige and white, gray can be easily dressed in a soft, Shabby Chic– or cottage-inspired style with accessories like linen or twill pillows, draped knit blankets, pale woods and faded colors. Despite not being an inherently warm color, gray has a warm sensibility. Think of it like tofu, which takes on the flavor of anything you mix it with.

7. It can be sharp. For those who prefer a sleeker and more tailored look, gray is the perfect complement to graphic patterns or glam accessories, working equally well with silver tones, luxe gold or crisp black lines (not to mention glossy hardwood floors). Ultimately, it is the choice of accessories that defines the mood, be it contemporary, traditional, eclectic or something else.

8. It can be luxe. Since gray balances light and dark, it’s effective at revealing touchable textures, like plush velvet, supple wool and timeless tweed. When you seek out a quality sofa, it’s smart to choose a color that’s easy to maintain while showing off your investment to its ultimate potential.

9. It can be a feature. In a subdued neutral palette, a gray sofa adds weight to balance out airy whites or creams, and emphasizes the subtle undertones in the surrounding neutrals.

The contrast between light and dark, cool and warm, and various textures is what gives this room visual variety and interest, and so the strong gray sofa anchors this scheme in a key way. A gray sofa in particular (as opposed to other furniture) also gives you lots of wiggle room, as you can lighten the look with a draped blanket and toss pillows until the effect is just right.

10. Or it can take a backseat. A gray sofa also works well in spaces that do show lots of drama (be it in the form of wild accents or busy collections). A gray sofa won’t pull focus from what you want to have featured, so your prized art collection, cherished photos or stunning rug can be the star of the show.

11. It can grow with you. A gray sofa isn’t just an easy choice for your look right now; it’s a smart investment in your future. If taken care of, a quality gray couch can be the most grown-up piece in your first apartment. But someday, whether in a few years or a few decades, it can also have a place in your dream home.

Yanic SimardApril 11, 2015

Principal designer at the award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group and it’s talented team of designers.

Check with us if you are in Singapore on how we can help you custom made that exact grey sofa that you have always wanted.

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Why choose reupholstery?

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                         The first step in determining re-upholstery as an option is to judge the quality of your piece. Upholstered furniture pieces are like cars and electronics: the quality is hidden inside. Old furniture may be better quality in materials and construction than what you could get for the same cost in a new piece of furniture

 

                 An easy way to determine quality is to gauge whether the old sofa or chair seems to be sturdy and well-constructed while only the fabric is worn. Second, if you like the style and size of what you have, you already know what you are getting. More importantly, you know whether your old piece is comfortable. It is not always easy to determine this from a few minutes in a showroom.

 

Re-Upholstery Process

Re-upholstery involves more than replacing the fabric. The frame, springs, and padding are all inspected and re-glued, repaired, or replaced as necessary.

 

Cost

The cost of re-upholstery will generally be more expensive than cheaply made furniture but less expensive than most high end furniture. If your sofa cost less than SGD $2000, it may not make much sense to consider re-upholstery. Nevertheless, it is best to talk to few local re-upholstering businesses to estimate the range of cost.

 Of course, you can also consider what we can offer. Text us for an appointment at 90305057 or email: info(@)centrepiece.com.sg

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– See more at: http://www.doitgreen.org/green-living/furniture-re-upholstery-vs-replacement#sthash.fH52MuYf.dpuf

Should I stop being happy?

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You must have heard that we cant be happy all the time, so how much do you think we should try to be happy when we are not?  How did you decide when we should stop trying to be happy?

When was the last time you felt like life is a piece of dump?

That you rather sleep and never wake up? Did you start telling yourself that we do not deserve to be happy as it is not normal to be happy all the time?

But then, you felt trapped. Not unhappy.

Resting is no longer comfortable.

What is itself is no longer natural. You may feel strangely strange being alive and yet feeling so odd.

But don’t stop, have courage and fight for your happiness no matter what others say. Your inner voice must learn to heal and console ourselves like a child.

Until you feel comfortable and happy to be just yourself. Don’t stop trying to be happy.

Don’t give up on bringing happiness to yourself and to others who may feel like yourself now. So reach out to your friends and family and tell them that they deserve happiness and don’t stop trying to be happy.

You deserve to  be happy and we hope we will one day be part of your journey of happiness.

Justin(@)centrepiece.com.sg or text Vince @ 90305057.

It has been half a decade! SG50 is a long time.

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If you happened to be in Singapore on holiday, working, studying or just passing by, you may have noticed that Singapore is having a little birthday party! So you will get to see plenty of fire works in these few days.

If you happened to be a local, permanent resident or on work permit. You may have left Singapore to enjoy a short break from your daily routine:P So you maybe enjoying firework in some other Disneyland overseas.

If you happened to have plenty of love. Whether you are in Singapore or not. Do celebrate your uniqueness and life as it should be, filled with love and plenty of fireworks!

Wishing you plenty of happiness and joy.

And of course, if you want to drop by over this long weekend, we are also out celebrating. So please text 90305057 before dropping by:)

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We know it matters – customers’ delightful feedbacks

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We know the extra work and effort that we consistently put in matters. We are customers too. So we want to give you more values for your dollar, this is our way of saying thank you. In turn, we know you care and have the kindest way to express your kindness towards us. We appreciate it!

I think it is not very clear, but these are some kind words of thanks from you.

Thank you for sharing this with us!

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Thank you for your kind sharing.

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Little things that happened around us should not be taken for granted. Sometimes, a little effort will bring much joy to others.

Do share with us what you think, so that we can further improve on our services and quality of our products. Any comments will be appreciated:)

Hope to hear from you soon.

Vince Chiang 90305057

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Preparation for the Christmas festival.

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The Christmas festival is always a time for lots of activities. It may be a tad late to sent in your sofa to us for to upholstery as we are quite filled up with orders. But of course if you may have a special reason or a particular request, we can always work out something for you:)

However, you may want to consider doing up some cushions to decorate your sofa? This will add further festive mood to your home.

 

Sometimes a simple flower cushion can make a lot of difference to the mood of your living room.

Perhaps a little dash of colours?

We have many selections of fabrics that you can consider. And since it is Christmas, you will definitely get a better deal!

Consult Vince @ 90305057. He will perhaps be able to suggest some ideas for your consideration.

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Publish in Norway design magazine

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We are proud to be providing our services to this Norwegian designer.