3/02/2007

An ultimate relaxation with a massage chair

After a day’s hard work, you can enjoy the incredible stress-free and healthy massage for the entire full body experience with a well-chosen massage chair.

Use of fine materials, excellent craftmanship and cosy style integrated with astonishing features for health and enjoyment; a massage chair is definitely an asset to our health and living. Contemporary-modernistic design, contrasted with attractive lines with soft curves possesses the profile of fine furniture. When not in use, it still serves well as the most comfortable lounger to relax on and integrate into an inviting and healthy seating environment in any room. It is ideal for furnishing home theatres, entertainment rooms, dens and living rooms. Live, play and relax.
With culmination of years of research and development, manufacturers of massage chairs have been emulating the techniques used by chiropractors and massage therapists and developing new features to delivers completely new level of massage functionality for our back, spiral and in fact our body as a whole.


Each model of chair has it own design for massage emphasis with pre-set or custom program of kneading, tapping, rolling and swinging function, The use of optical sensors to automatically detect and target individual acupressure points along the back with every pre-programmed massage. The pre-set programs offer a variety of massage modes from full body relief to focused robotic, vibration and air-pressure massage programs specifically geared to relieving shoulders, lower back, legs and/or hips. You can choose to use the manual selection mode that provides a customized massage with over a hundred personal massage combinations.


Some designed with high, extra padded armrests to create an ergonomic feel, with a 45-degree angle along your arms and torso. Individual modules in the back pad that not only gives it the aesthetic appeal similar to a luxury lounger, but serves as individual pockets of cushions to provide additional support. To further enhance the functionality and effectiveness,some models featured with a heated panels, a neck and shoulder tension reliever, arm-rest, foot and calf vibration, to simulate a personal acupressure for total comfort.


Everybody is different. In order to fully massage each individual body, chairs are available in standard and larger sizes. The computerized body-scanning technology that starts by measuring the length of you back and the width of your shoulder then calculates the precise from/to positions and develops the massaging paths to suite your body.
For your complete relaxation, accessory tables are designed to let you hold reading materials, beverages, remote controls and phones within easy reach without leaving the comfort of your chair. These tables will match the base of your chair and offers beauty and function. A home luxurious massage lounger that works like authentic shiatsu masseuse is to pamper yourself and your beloved ones.


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3/01/2007

Choosing the right armchair for your room and your needs

In today’s interior design, there is a strong trend that the traditional three-piece sofa suite becomes less popular. Homeowners prefer a much more flexible seating options. The sofa and armchair don’t have to be the same style or covered with same material. The sofa can be identical – a classic look – while the matching armchair can be a more adventurous choice. East meets west, classic blends to contemporary; all the mix and match make your decorating project more challenging and daring. A well-chosen armchair can be terrific for a living room seating marvel and is ready to help your decor leap into style!

Checklist before buying an armchair:

Who will be using the armchair?
- Children
- Adults
- Elderly people
How many people using the chair regularly?
- 1 – 2
- 3 – 5
- 6 – 8
How do they use the chair?
- Audio & video entertainment
- Reading
- Rest
- Play
- Eating

General guidelines for picking an armchair are:

Size and style


  • The size of your room – consider the external dimensions in relation to room size.
  • There are some styles such as Chesterfield, high back scroll arm, high back with wings or recliners are all take up spaces.
  • The type or function of your room - living room, entertainment room or bedroom – if it is expected to have a lot of activities or traffic in the room, you should not look for bulk items.
  • You need more consideration on construction for last longer or extra and removable upholstery fabric to cover the head and arm rest areas if anticipate high usage.
  • The style of furnishing of the existing decoration – it can be complementary an existing scheme or in bold contrast.
  • A bamboo frame style easily creates an oriental or tropical feel.

Comfort and price

There is no substitution to a comfortable armchair. You may like an armchair for lounging in, a comfy seat for sprawling. Take time to sit and try on an armchair to find out if it fits you.

  • If you like support for head and shoulders try an upright high back chair and probably with wings.
  • Consider the member who use the armchair such as seat height and depth; back height and length.
    - Low seats are difficult for elderly people to get up from
    - Tall people with long legs need a deeper seat
    - Very soft sofas don’t support your back properly
    - A low back will not support your head and shoulders
    - The arm rests should be at a comfortable height
  • Soft stuffing and cushions is not very good for posture but encourage sprawling.
  • Low armed chair make an ideal for curl up in.


    The construction and material of an armchair also provide different level of comfort. Of course the price is likely to reflect both of these two elements. The spring system, the foam and the fabric or material used for the upholstery is all-important factor that constitute to the price structure. Check carefully the density of the foam covering the frame and make sure the frame joints are strong. High priced pieces are quality handcrafted with sturdy, kiln-dried solid wood frames, individual coil springs and dense foam padding for comfort and support.
    Upholstered chair usually offer choice of fabric.Genuine leather chair is soft and pliable; it's also easy to clean and is specially treated to resist splitting and staining.

Seating is so important to comfortable living that it is worthy to buy a good one.