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Posts Tagged ‘organization’Press: Montreal HomeMonday, October 11th, 2010
New: Charlotte Table SetTuesday, October 5th, 2010
Introducing the Charlotte Table Set! This table set has been one of the staples of Way Basics, so we’re very excited to offer the new design on this tried and true Way Basics gem. Each stool is a mini version of the table and features the cut-corner look, which helps to prevent some of those everyday bumps and bruises of the playroom. The slot design of the table and stools is very simple to assemble. Simply slide the base boards together and stick the top on. Each stool comfortably tucks under the table when not in use. Oh the beauty of modular designs! Another staple of the Way Basics product line is our super simple assembly process. We’ve made our assembly process even easier by integrating dowels into the design. Simply peel back the protective covering on each adhesive strip, insert the dowels, and set the boards together. Check out how we’ve used Wall Candy Decals on the White Charlotte Table Set! How fun is that!? Playful, fun, creative, sturdy, and unique are just some of the words that have been used to describe the Charlotte Table Set. We love the Charlotte and know that you will too! Q & A with the Way Basics CubeTuesday, September 28th, 2010We got a chance to sit down with the most popular item at waybasics.com for an interview. In this interview, the Cube talks all about how it came to be, what it’s made of and plans for the future. WB: So Cube, what makes you so popular? Cube: Well, I come in 9 different colors, you can accessorize me with storage baskets and decorate me with the new decals from Wall Candy and Wee Gallery. Not to mention, I go great with all the other zBoard items. WB: Very cool. But what makes you so different from all the other Cubes out there? Cube: Glad you asked. For starters, I’m made of 99% recycled paper. WB: Wow, really? How’d you manage that!? And what about the other 1%? Cube: It’s true. I’m actually made in Taiwan, which is much more advanced than the rest of the world in their paper manufacturing technology. Necessity is the mother of all invention you know, and with resources in short supply in Taiwan, it’s important to make good use of the materials they have. So here I am! The other 1% is actually virgin paper. WB: So why is that necessary? Cube: Eco friendly ink is printed directly onto the virgin paper, and it’s made into the paper veneer that wraps my inner core. WB: We’ve found that almost all household furniture contains MDF or particle board, which also contains VOCs and formaldehyde. Please don’t tell me that you have that harmful stuff. Cube: I’ve heard about that too, and worry not! There’s no VOCs, formaldehyde, or ANY toxic materials in me. I’ve actually undergone third party testing, so you can lay your worries to rest. Many families are concerned with off gassing and other toxins being present, so I’m happy to say that you’ll get none of that nonsense with me. WB: Wheeew.. That’s a relief. So there really isn’t any comparison is there? Cube: You guessed it. Now the only trick is gonna be finding some sunglasses that’ll fit my stylish self. WB: Well if that’s the only thing you have to worry about, life is good! Any plans for the future? Cube: The possibilities are endless you know. My main goal is helping people to live simply. With everything getting more and more complicated, I feel like we should slow things down and bring it back to the basics. WB: Very true. Well I’d say good luck, but I know you’re not gonna need it. You might need a little luck with the shades though lol. Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to talk to us. We really appreciate it. Cube: Of course! You know, if you have any other questions, I’m happy to answer any questions you might have. Drop me a line at talktous[at]waybasics.com any time. Way Basics Presents ‘Together’Saturday, September 25th, 2010Introducing the newest furniture line at waybasics.com, TOGETHER. Way Basics is the exclusive distributor of TOGETHER furniture and storage products and is happy to welcome this wonderful line of storage and furniture to our offering at waybasics.com. Versatile, stylish and cleverly designed, the pieces of this all wood furniture, are cut to fit together perfectly, making it clean and very sturdy. Assembles and disassembles in a snap, each piece also ships flat, so your table will be ready for use in seconds. No tools or hardware are required for assembly. CARB (California Air Resources Board) certified and harvested from sustainable forests. The pieces have a beautiful unfinished look, so you can leave them as is or finish them to match your décor. About TOGETHER TOGETHER was developed and patented by architects, Roger Berent and Kyle Hulewat of MAP (Metropolitan Architecture Practice). Their vision was to create stylish and cleverly designed products for use in our everyday lives. When Berent and Hulewat started their architecture practice in Detroit, the economy promptly fell apart. With a bit of extra time and a love for furniture and product design, they decided to take a chance creating a furniture line that is simple, affordable and efficient. It took hours of brainstorming, designing, and prototyping to get the furniture line to the perfect specifications. After consulting with other top developers, the contemporary designs that would soon become TOGETHER were set in motion. Berent and Hulewat are focused on “small batch” production, with the idea that the quality of the product, rather than the size of the market, is what matters most. After cutting each piece of furniture to the proper specifications, they are hand sanded to make sure their high quality standards are reached and exceeded. TOGETHER is 100% designed and made in Michigan, USA. Using natural materials and handcraftsmanship, TOGETHER is designed to be practical, functional, and look great!
See the entire TOGETHER Collection here Messy Room MakeoverMonday, September 20th, 2010
Announcing the second round of the Messy Room Contest! Made popular by Way Basics fans from across the country, here is your chance to air your dirty laundry and win some cash for the clutter! Organization seems so simple, yet many times it’s just short of unachievable—that is, without the help of Way Basics of course! Last time we ran this contest we focused on messy bedrooms, so this time around we’ll be focusing on messy/disorganized living rooms and family rooms. The Dirt: Send us a photo of your messy living room to talktous@waybasics.com. Please include yourself in the photo along with your name. We’ll keep entries open until the end of the week (Friday October 1st). The top entries will be announced right here on our blog on Monday October 4th, then we’ll let the loyal Way Basics blog followers vote on their pick for the winner of the contest. The winner gets a $100 shopping spree at waybasics.com, so if you want to ensure victory, get your friends to vote for you! Good luck everyone and have fun! Ready, set, go!! For a look at what happened last year with the Messy Room Contest click here. PRESS: Better Homes and GardensWednesday, January 6th, 2010
Way Basics to the Rescue!Wednesday, August 19th, 2009One of our team members recently discovered the art of organization with style! These are before and after pictures of a closet in need of some help. Find out how you can build stylish organization into your life today with the fun, affordable, and modular zBoards from Way Basics!
Welcome to Way Basics!Sunday, June 1st, 2008Until now cardboard furniture, paper furniture, and any variation of them have been too flimsy, too expensive, or too unpractical. Way Basics brings you the essential storage, organization, and furnishing basics infused with eco-modern design. Our goals is to simplify, make things easier, and do things the right way, which means being a friend to our environment. Our products are made from recycled paper and completely recyclable at end of life. At the core is the ingenous zBoard, a rigid board that’s 99% post consumer waste, 62% lighter than particle board, but just as strong, and is water resistant. Assembly is simple as 1, 2, 3. You just peel the protective adhesive strip, stick the zBoards together, and you’re done! Curious? take a look at our homepage www.waybasics.com |
