When life gives you lemons, you don’t try to make apple juice. Similarly, when life gives you gorgeous high gloss furniture, you don’t run scissors over the surface to see if they become scratched. Taking care of your glossy contemporary furniture is mostly about being sensible and mindful of potential hazards.

Regular Care
The aim of high gloss furniture maintenance is to reduce the chance of dullness or a matte finish developing. In the short-term a quick dust with a cloth may seem harmless, but long-term dusting with an unsuitable fabric can, ultimately, dull that gorgeous gloss. Microfiber cloths (similar to those you may use to wipe your glasses) are ideal and are incredibly soft and effective when it comes to removing dirt and dust. Giving your modern coffee tables a daily wipe with a soft cloth or microfiber fabric is a great way to maintain gloss and minimise the effects of daily wear and tear.

Specialist Care
There are plenty of gloss care products out there that are designed specifically to maximise the life of gloss surfaces. Usual furniture polishes and waxes are typically unsuitable for gloss finishes as they leave behind an unpleasant residue.
Never apply too much pressure and always use dampness sparingly. If dampness is needed to remove dirt or staining, be exceptionally gentle. For more advice on maintaining your high floss furniture, get in touch with an expert here at Pandon on 07867973388 or by email at onlineservices@pandonhome.com

Modern style tends to focus heavily on minimalism. We meet lots of clients who all ask our design experts the same thing – how can you make minimalist style warm and homey?

Let’s take the example of modern living room furniture; how can you add a cosy feel to a simple, elegant white coffee table or high gloss furniture?

Textures
Our expert designers love to use textures to create inviting, cosy spaces. The great thing about minimalist-inspired decor is that you can really go to town on statement accessories like throw cushions, blankets, rugs etc. Wall hangings typically offer a brilliant opportunity to make a warm statement.

Plant Life
Throughout the home a little plant life can go a long way. Bushy foliage houseplants are perhaps the most inviting because they bring the chaotic patterns of nature right to your coffee table, but we also love potted roses and giant ferns for their gorgeous natural statement.

Leather
Where typical minimalist-style furniture tends to be hard surfaced, stylish designs in leather can be great for adding a touch more practical cosiness to the home. Family homes in particular tend to be busy, lively places; any of our luxurious leather sofas would suit marvellously!

The Personal Touch
Our designers all extol the virtues of adding your own personal touch to a space. Family photos, travelling keepsakes, family heirloom furniture mixed into our contemporary palette; all combined to make a practical, stylish, welcoming home environment based on chic minimalism and designer luxury.

The minimalist style of decoration is quickly growing in popularity, with people falling in love with the simple nature and sleek feel of the whole look. But, getting the perfect style is harder than you might think, and it takes a lot of time and attention to detail to achieve the perfect minimalist home. One of the most important things you can do is invest in key pieces of modern furniture to perfectly complement the rest of your décor, because doing so will help transform your home to give it that lusted-after designer edge.

The right furniture really can make all the difference when it comes to designing your home. Keeping your clunky old pieces really won’t do a lot for your minimalist ideals, so upgrading to pieces with a sleeker, cleaner look is really the only option. High gloss furniture is ideal – this type of furniture makes an instant impression whilst keeping the minimalist feel, ensuring your home remains as simple and stylish as possible.

The minimalist look also lets you experiment with style and invest in pieces you otherwise wouldn’t be able to. There are certain things, like leather beds and sofas, that will simply look out of place in a more classically-designed home, so getting the perfect level of compatibility is vital. With the right combination of pieces you’ll be able to achieve the perfect style, so embrace the minimalist look with ease by investing in key pieces of furniture and you’ll soon have a home you can be proud of.