New 2014/2015 collection

Right now in the stores you can check out our new collection! Here I will put a very small part of the new collection,  but remember to check back on the blog for posts about the different styles in the collection and how to use them! You can check right here for the new online catalog.

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Summer Sale!

Right now there is a sale going on in BoConcept showrooms!

You can save a lot of money on special orders, on selected items. So, how does it sound to design your own wall system, dining table or sofa, for a great price?

Check out some of the models on sale below.

Save 25% on Volani and Lecco wall systems, Arco and Carmo sofas and selected extendable dining tables. You can also save 15% on discounted leathers and fabrics. If you combine the discounted materials with Arco or Carmo sofa, you can save 40%.

Don't miss out, go to our showroom in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain or Dubai.

Home office: The Cupertino Desk!

Plug, hide, play and work, that is what this desk is all about. The Cupertino desk combines modern technology with the clean, simple lines and great function of Scandinavian design. BoConcept has many years of experience making beautiful designs suitable for urban living, and with this intelligent piece of work they have once again put their knowledge to great use. The result is a true innovation within home office design.

This desk is an all-you-need-in-one desk. A small working table with great potential, it features an integrated sound system. The Bluetooth enabled speakers are designed to fit the table for a complete, no-fuss look and offer a full Hi-Fi experience so they can be used as a home audio system. 

Compartments for easy cable management and storage are hidden underneath beautiful oak tops that provide a warm contrast to the white lacquer or black-stained oak veneer - the two colour options that you can choose for this table. 

The small size and clean lines of the table makes it very easy to fit in an efficient work space without having a traditional office look.

It's important to have a clean desk that just allows you to sit down and focus. This desk makes it so easy, no cables everywhere, just connect your phone to the speakers and enjoy your favorite music while you work. 

Do you like it? You can see more here: BoConcept Cupertino Desk

Small living: Tips for the bedroom

Having a small bedroom doesn't mean it can't be interesting. By carefully choosing your furniture and color palette, you can create a beautiful space to get your beauty sleep :)


Evaluate your space
First, plan your bedroom. Measure it, how much space do you have? Not only on the floor but the walls as well. Both length and height! Also note placement of doors and windows.
Think about how you want to arrange the furniture, should the bed be under the window so you have space for a cabinet against the other wall etc.

If you have a long narrow bedroom, as on the picture, a bed with a wide head board is a good idea to underline the length of the room. On the opposite side the wall is being used for a huge wardrobe which can store all your clothing, bed linings and other extra stuff you want to hide away. Sliding doors are brilliant as they don't take up any space.
The mirror gives the room more depth


Choosing the furniture 
Go for sleek and clean cut lines when choosing furniture for a smaller bedroom.
Curvy furniture tends to take up too much unnecessary space.
Make use of vertical space with tall furniture as cabinets or wardrobes.
Shelves and hanging cabinets are great to add some extra storage without taking any extra space from the floor and give more air. But don't overdo it, otherwise it will  have the opposite effect and make the room seem cramped.
If you have really limited space, a bed with  lift top is practical as you can store extra linings inside.

Choosing a color scheme 
To make a room seem balanced it's a good idea to plan a color scheme before going out shopping for new furniture and accessories. If you like dark colors consider using these as accessories only, and go for lighter furniture. If you use dark furniture in a small room it may feel a bit like a dungeon. Keep it light.
Whether you go for a monochromatic tone in tone look or a multi color palette,
keep it simple and light

Decorating a small bedroom
Don't buy too many accessories. You probably already have a lot from gifts, vacations or the like and you may want to add new, which is good, but don't overdo it. Instead of scattering your accessories all over the room, place them together in sets to make it more organized.

Small "tile" galleries

For galleries choose smaller frames that can be hung together. For bigger artwork go with no frame or a very thin frame to avoid making it too dominant in the room.
When choosing curtains, they of course needs to provide privacy and keeping light out. Get a light colored rolling blind and hang a curtain in a light and transparent material over it. The light material will make sure that the room doesn't look to 'heavy', but instead light.

Get some decorative baskets to hide away clutter in a beautiful way, they will look nice on shelves, in wall units or under the bed and at the same time they hide away any mess. Keep your bedroom clean and avoid too much mess.




The last advice would be to choose things that you really like. That way it will be personal  and you will love walking into your bedroom every night.

Small living: Space saving ideas for hallway and dining rooms

Yesterday I showed you some really awesome small apartments. At BoConcept we are aware that you may live in smaller homes, especially in the big cities.

Get some ideas here how you can save some space in your hallway and dining room with clever functional furniture

Hallway 

Your hallway may be very small, or a part of your living room or kitchen, but it is still nice to have a place for shoes, keys and jackets
 This cabinet can be turned around so you can hide shoes and other stuff, the other side has a mirror. You can choose to have knobs on the side of it. It's a great space saver and can fit in even the smallest space and allows you to keep a clean look.

Another solution could be a wall hanged shoe cabinet. It's a good idea to have as little on the floor as possible to give some more breathing space. 

Dining area

Have no space for a dining table? Fear not! We have the solution

                                      

This table can be both a coffee table and a dining table, it's true magic!!! Or maybe not magic, but really clever design. Check out the video to see how it works. This way you can still throw dinner parties, even though you don't have the space for a designated dining area.

With a table like this you'll need to have some folding chairs. Even though the chairs are not there for long at a time, they should still look nice and be comfortable enough to sit on for an entire evening.
These chairs looks great with the table 

If you do have a dining area, but limited space go for an extendable table and chairs that can easily be stacked and moved to the side 

Stack-able chairs and extendable table

           

Stockholm sleeping sofa

Links: Adjustable table, extendable table, Breda chairs, oslo folding chair, shoe cabinet, wall hanged shoe cabinet

Spring: how to easily bring spring into your home

Spring is here! The last few months with weather where you can actually walk around outside without getting soaked after 5 min. Do you want to create some spring feeling in  your home? Then this is for you.

Cool and beautiful vases for flowers is sure to bring spring feeling into your home.  Nothing says spring as colorful flowers. But if you, like me, can't keep flowers alive for more than a second, floral cushions is a quick, everlasting fix. This one is fresh but still subtle and not screaming for attention so you can easily fit it in with your furniture.

Crisp white, like the vase above is cool, especially with some kind of texture and pattern like shown.

The ottoman in the Minto fabric is a great and funky extra seat for your guests, or just to rest your feet on. It has some great bright colors and can easily be coordinated with existing furniture and accessories.

A good tip to not get tired of your accessories is to "recycle" them. Hide away a few accessories and change them for new, and then after some time change the new with the old ones, that way you can change your accessories to match the seasons and you are not likely to get tired of them  as you often will have fresh styled interiors.

Meet our team - Ulysses Manalo

So in the showrooms, we have store managers who makes sure that the daily life in the stores are running smoothly. In Dubai the store manager manages to do this with a smile, humor and extremely hard work, and if you ask him, good looks (discussable) ;)  He and his whole team can help you with all your questions.

Name: Ulysses Manalo


Age: 42
Position: Store manager
Showroom: Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road

How long have you been working for BoConcept
I have been working for BoConcept for 10 years now

What is your best style tip?
Maximize the space you have, but never compromise the design. Choose a few pieces that makes the room seem bigger. In Dubai many of us lives in smaller apartments. I suggest putting mirrors, it will create the illusion that the room is bigger than it is. Also choose glass or see through coffee tables, it will make the room look lighter and less cramped. If you have an unused corner, place a nice chair where you can read and relax.

Your  favorite item in the store? 
The Cenova sofa! I like that you can choose to have loose, casual cushions, it is so relaxing and comfortable. It also looks great with the fixed cushions! It is really a sofa where you can lay back and relax. I of course also love that you can change material, color and size so you can create a sofa that is perfect for your home.