The Big Factory Sale 2012

The Big Factory Sale 2012 is finally here! There are more than 10,000 bedsheet designs, 2,000 designs for ready made curtains and pillows, cushions, towels,, blinds and mattresses.

Date: 7/12/2012 - 9/12/2012
Time: 9.00am - 7.00pm
Venue: Eastern Decorator Warehouse
Address: Lot 55992, Batu 5, Off Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 31200 Ipoh, Perak.
Contact: +609 292 2933

*While Stocks Last

The ColourActiv™ for Long Lasting Colours

Looking for a long-lasting bed sheet product? What do you do if you have a bed sheet fabric that has colourfast problem? ColourActiv™ is developed to avoid problems with colourfast.

Developed in the 1950s, ColourActiv™ was the first dye produced capable of covalent bonding between the dye and fibers. ColourActiv™ thereby becomes part of the fibers rather than merely remaining as an independent entity. These special dyes, which technically are also referred to as reactive dyes.

ColourActiv™ provides colorfastness and avoids colours to bleed or run-off once washed or exposed to intense light, offering timeless and long-lasting for beautiful colour.

The colour of ColourActiv™ is exceptionally vibrant and sheen, its smooth surface makes the colour silky with soft hands touch.

ColourActiv™ has an eco-friendly manufacturing process as it requires less water in production cycle and releases minimal water-waste and contamination into the water supply.

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Branded Warehouse Sale 2012 @ Southgate Commercial Centre

Event: Branded Warehouse Sale 2012

Venue: Southgate Commercial Centre

Date: 27/4 - 1/5/2012

Time: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm

*1,000 FREE Carparks

Description

Branded Warehouse Sale 2012 @ Southgate Commercial Centre, 27/4-1/5, feat. brands like AKEMI, AKEMIUCHI, Elle, Cannon, Nichii, Piere Cardin, Crocs, FOS, Getha and many more.

AkemiUchi Year End Sales 2011

AKEMI Tencel® Fabric on Your Skin

by Fred Victor

Well, there are undoubtedly many treats in stores with an ever-changing range of fabrics coupled with great bargains. Nevertheless, it’s still important for choosing a really good fabric especially when it comes to SLEEP … undeniable perhaps.

Here, AKEMI Tencel® introduces “the botanical way of life” – a new age in fiber technology. 

What is AKEMI Tencel®?

AKEMI Tencel® is an amazing eco-friendly fabric, and it’s completely natural. Made with wood pulp cellulose from sustainable tree, AKEMI Tencel® fabrics are created through the use of nanotechnology (the first cellulose to use nanotechnology)

The AKEMI Tencel® fabrics are as soft as silk, strong as polyester, cool as linen, warm as wool and more absorbent than cotton.

It’s a 100% biodegradable fabric which certified by the International Forest Stewardship Council.

Besides, AKEMI Tencel® fabrics carry the Oeko Tex 100 certification, an international standard developed in 1992 so as to certify that it contains no harmful substances. Further, it also has been awarded the European Community Eco-label flower for products and services with reduced environmental impacts.

In brief, Tencel® is a registered brand name for a fibre call lyocell, manufactured by the Lenzing AG Company.

In short, AKEMI Tencel® fabric is amazingly comfortable!

Why AKEMI Tencel®?

AKEMI Tencel® Looks Brilliant

AKEMI Tencel® sheets have a beautiful flowing drape, and the brilliant luster of silk which boast easy-care properties to beat cotton. The sheet is just simple to launder, and ironing is much easier than those conventional sheets. AKEMI Tencel® will keep its colour and exceptional appearance even after numerous washes. Take a look, seeing is believing!!

AKEMI Tencel® Feels Comfortable Though It’s Warm under Bed Sheet

AKEMI Tencel® has a cool and sensual touch for that extra special comfort. The incredible smoothness and in-built moisture control capabilities of AKEMI Tencel® help you to keep cool when other fabrics are not able to.

Let’s look at the figure below, AKEMI Tencel® (left) is not just “feel good”, it is also especially kind and gentle to the skin. In contrast, the surface of cotton fiber (right) is typically much rougher, irregular and more irritating to sensitive skin types.

AKEMI Tencel® Has Unique Moisture Performance

AKEMI Tencel® has a unique moisture control capability that comes from its internal structure of very fine Nanofibrils inside the fiber. Nanofibrils are tiny components (little "hairs") which make up the fiber. The unique structure of the fibrils allows the production of textiles which, until now, could only be dreamed of. This is the first cellulose fiber whose functionality is based on this innovative structure. These Nanofibrils work together like a network of tiny canals that able to conjure away moisture, they are hydrophilic, and able to optimize the absorption of moisture with excellent cooling properties, thus enhancing your sleeping comfort.

Tests show that AKEMI Tencel® demonstrates its excellence in moisture absorption capability, that it absorbs 50% more than the conventional cotton. It’s just incredible!

AKEMI Tencel® Inhibits Bacteria Growth

Due to the excellent control of moisture, AKEMI Tencel® Nanofibrils generate an excellent comfort zone next to the skin. Also, with lesser moisture, the growth of bacteria on fibers is inhibited.

Without bacteria, mold and mites similarly find life more difficult. All this is achieved without the use of added chemicals that otherwise might be harmful to sensitive skin.

In other words, AKEMI Tencel® is ideal for sensitive skin!!

AKEMI Tencel® Feels Like a Second Skin

AKEMI Tencel® is produced from wood pulp by means of a process that respects the environment and uses no pesticides and/or other potentially harmful chemicals.

This means TENCEL® is pure and soothing next to the skin. Independent studies have shown that these characteristics work together with the natural moisture control of AKEMI Tencel® produce a significant improvement in the well-being of people especially those with very sensitive skins.

This combination of properties and the ecological nature of the fiber itself make AKEMI Tencel® bed sheets a “must-have” and a dream come true for everyone.

AKEMI Tencel® is 100% Organic

As mentioned earlier, AKEMI Tencel® is extracted from wood pulp, thus it is 100% bio-degradable. The wood used is taken from tree farms which practice sustainability and is guaranteed by the PEFC quality seal and the international FSC label.

It is a good feeling to go to bed with AKEMI Tencel®!

Award Winning

In summary, every night is a special night with AKEMI Tencel® bed sheet.

AKEMI Tencel® excites the senses in a way that no other fiber can, giving you the most satisfying sleep ever. Its cool, sensual touch, in-built freshness and lustrous good looks combine together in the purest of Nanofibers. Anyone who has ever experienced AKEMI Tencel® bed sheets or pillows will never again wish to sleep on anything else! It’s simply incredible!!

Have a good night's sleep ;-)

How to Choose a Bed Sheet That Suits Me

by Fred Victor

Well, we spend about one-third of our lives in bed (correct me if you’re just having less than a 3-hour sleep due to your busy schedules daily), thus choosing the right bed sheet set can make huge difference by providing a restful, hygienic and healthier comfort throughout  a night’s sleep.

No doubt, your bed sheet’s quality relies greatly on the (1) types of fibre, (2) fabric weave patterns, and (3) tensions of the weaving.  

If you’re in the midst of finding a new bed sheet, the following tips will offer some help.

Size of Your Mattress

There is a wide variety of mattress sizes available in the market today, and varies from country to country. Of them, the most common ones include mattresses for single, super single, queen, king and super king. Frankly, there are some people who are uncertain of whether their mattresses are king or super king ... me too ;-)

Mattress Thickness/Depth

There is a wide choice of mattresses available in the market nowadays that it may easily get you confused, your mattress thickness is the case. From a standard depth of 6-7 inches (15-18 cm), mattresses can now be as deep as 10-16 inches (25-40 cm). Again, such standard varies from countries; you should triple-check on the mattress label before purchasing a bed sheet that suits yours.

Thread Count

You can easily find out whether on the front or back of the bed sheet packaging, thread count indications are printed it. In brief, thread count refers to the number of threads per square inch/centimeter in both directions in the weave. Of course, the higher the thread count, the more luxurious the feel of a fabric is.  

Consider a Fabric that Works Well for You

For sheets you’ll sleep on it for about eight hours every day, let’s treat yourself better okay. Just choose the best you can afford. Cotton is the most popular sheet fabric in terms of moisture absorption; for luxury, sateen and silk can be considered; for performance, Microtex™ and Silktex™ can be considered.

Check the Laundering Instructions

Look, silk bed sheets are definitely sensuous and beautiful, but let’s consider if you have to dry clean your bed sheet each week. Why? It’s because silk cannot be machine-washed. So, let’s be sure that you’ll be able to care for your bed sheets the way the laundering/caring instructions say. But, if you insist on silk bed sheet, you should consider Silktex™ - which shares the many positive properties of cotton, and at the same time it can replicate the soft and smooth feel of silk. 

Last but not least, allow me to stress that approximately 1/3 of our time is being invested in bed, so should we consider investing something on bed? Haha, meaning that the quality of your bed should be really upgraded ;-)

Have a great weekend ahead!

Tips to Colour Your Home

In a world where thousands of colours can be chosen from, choosing colour (whether paint or colour of your home furnishings) for each segment of your home should be a fun; however, you should seriously consider every colour and its association before putting on as colour affect moods and emotions for those who stay in the space that you have created.

Colour brings life into every inch of your house. For instance, it can warm (yellow colour) or cool (white colour), calm (blue colour) or excite (red colour) you. What’s more, cleverly use of colour can make your small bedroom looks bigger, why not?

Begin at the Beginning

Determine what features or existing finishes in the room you would consider permanent. Consider the wardrobes, for example, if the wood of your bedroom wardrobes has a red undertone, make sure the paint or decoration colour you choose works well with that hue.

Determine the Colour Scheme

Consider the proportions of different colour that you wish to use carefully. One colour should always dominate a colour scheme. A scheme that always works well is to have two thirds of the room done in one colour and the other third in another colour. You should avoid using two colours of the same strength and intensity.

Emphasize or Minimize

Colour of your paint or furnishings can emphasize certain features while minimizing others. A long narrow room will look wider if you use a slightly darker colour on the shorter walls and a lighter colour on the longer walls. To give a big room a more intimate feel, decorate the walls in colours that advance toward you, such as red, gold, orange and brown. To help a small room seem larger, paint and also decorate the walls in colours that make them appear to recede, such as white, blue or violet colour.

Common Colour and its Associations

Red

Love, life, power, heat, roses, strength, sex, cherries, blood, Christmas, danger, excitement

Blue

Sky, freshness, sea, intelligence, birds, heaven, jeans, cold, mountains, ducks

Yellow

Sunshine, ducklings, brightness, vigour, bananas, gold, canaries, the moon, lemons

Green

Ecology, planet, growth, leaves, wisdom, olives, avocados, cool, calm, sea

Black

Darkness, mysteries, winter, discipline, negatives, crows, patent-leather, seals

White

Snow, weddings, holiness, brilliance, light, piano keys, daisies, kittens

Gold

Wealth, honour, glamour, marriage, jewelries, good-luck, sun, luxury

Pink

Girly, passion, feminine, strawberries, piglets, flowers, clouds, lipstick, celebrations

Purple

Luxury, passion, grapes, heather, sexy, feminine, crown chakra, mourning, imagination, psychics

Brown

Wood, timber, dogs, earth, comfort, nuts, chocolate, velvet, coffee, horses

Kid’s Room Decorating Ideas from Eastern Decorator

Decorating your kid’s room can be fun and it doesn’t need to be expensive. The key is to focus on fun, personal style and preferred cartoon character like Hello Kitty, Superman and so on.

Kids’ bedrooms are more than just a place to sleep; they usually share a lot in common such as vibrant colours with their favourite cartoon characters on bed sheets, walls and furniture, fun shapes, cute features, playful pieces, interesting stuffs and fun patterns. So their rooms are probably the most difficult to decorate. The parents need to be sure that the room is safe and child-friendly, with functional and easy to use pieces and with a beautiful theme.

Pick a Theme

Simply put, selecting your kid’s preferred theme (can be derived from his/her preferred cartoon character) to coordinate with a subject matter gives you a unifying focal point for all the room’s parts. And selecting a subject (e.g. play area, study area, shelf, cabinet etc.) that excites and conjures up your kid’s creativeness will supply them unending excitement and satisfaction.

Add Colour

Painting is one of the least expensive ways of decorating your kid’s rooms. However, it doesn’t necessarily need to paint all the walls. All you need is to create an accent wall, and repaint in a different colour way. Other avenues can be considered like the bedroom door in a bright colour or the window frames in of pink colour.

Repaint Furniture

Consider repainting some of your subject (old furniture) such as dresser drawers, table, book shelves, and chairs etc. that incorporate the bedroom theme. Other types of furniture can be added later if you have spare cash, but for the meantime it is best to concentrate on getting necessary items first.

Here’s some cartoon characters for you to consider. Let’s get started to design a lovely bedroom for your kids. Have fun ;-)

The Monster Mansions 2011

Have you ever thought how insane a mansion would be? There are people who love to live comfortably and some even wants to live with luxury, style and extravagant lifestyles. Most of the people consider it a materialistic pleasure, probably which is the liking of today’s people, right? Now, the places we are revealing you are some of the most beautiful, insane and monster one which owned by some famous celebrities, and are real fun to watch. Well, here we go …

Property: The Manor, Los Angelos

Owner: Aaron Spelling

Professionalism: Founder of Spelling Production, Television and Film Producer (USA)

Worth: USD$3 billion

Property Value: USD$150 million

The home of Aaron Spelling, dubbed “The Manor” by wife Cindy, the mansion stands on land that stretches across 56,000 square foot – has 123 rooms for his family to choose from, an indoor skating rink, multiple pools, three kitchens, sports courts, private orchard, several swimming pools and a bowling alley.

Property: Maison de L’Amitie, Palm Beach, Florida

Owner: Dmitry Rybolovlev

Professionalism: Co-Owner of Uralkali, Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur (Russia)

Worth: USD$9.5 billion

Property Value: USD$95 million

The sprawling oceanfront 60,000-square foot compound, bought from Donald Trump in 2008, includes diamond and gold fixtures and a nearly 50 car garage.

Property: Xanadu 2.0, Medina, Washington

Owner: Bill Gates

Professionalism: Founder and Chairman of Microsoft, Philanthropist and Author (USA)

Worth: USD$56 billion

Property Value: USD$121 million

The high-tech Lake Washington complex owned by the world’s second-richest man boasts a pool with an underwater music system, a 2,500- square foot gym and a library with domed reading room.

Property: The Mansion, Jupiter, Florida

Owner: Tiger Woods

Professionalism: Professional Golfer, Entrepreneur (USA)

Worth: USD$1.5 billion

Property Value: USD$60 million

This USD$60 million worth Florida mansion comes complete with a running track and four-hole golf course. The mansion, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, boasts huge windows for incredible sea views and has a glass-fronted lift for anyone too tired to take the stairs. As well as a gigantic master bedroom - with, a little ironically, his-and-hers bathrooms - there are three further bedroom suites.

Property: Promised Land, Montecito, California

Owner: Oprah Winfrey

Professionalism: Television Host (The Oprah Winfrey Show), Actress, Producer and Philanthropist (USA)

Worth: USD$2.7 billion

Property Value: USD$50 million

The media queen’s 23,000-square-foot Georgian-style manse sits on more than 40 acres, boasting a tea house, more than 600 rose bushes and an upscale outhouse.

Property: Acura TSX, Palo Alto, California

Owner: Mark Zuckerberg,

Professionalism: Founder and CEO Facebook (USA)

Worth: USD$13.5 billion

Property Value: USD$7 million

The property was sold for $7 million in March, a 5,000+ square foot Palo Alto manse features "privacy hedges" and was recently overhauled with a spa, outdoor fireplace and a lap-lane salt water pool.

Luxury Hotel-like Bedroom Décor Ideas

Have you ever dreamed of having a bedroom as luxurious as that of the 5-star hotels? Creating a luxurious and stylish bedroom isn’t as easy as it sounds because you need to look into each and every detail of your bedroom to get a luxury hotel bedroom décor. We’ve gathered some pictures of our collections on luxurious bedroom designs. Let’s have some fun with your bedroom by applying some ideas, you’ll make it tastes like a hotel.

Step 1

Select a Hotel’s Theme

When designing a hotel guest room, hotels usually develop a color palette and scheme that fits with their themes or locations e.g. the garden, golf course, desert or beach etc.).

This applies to yours – you need to develop a “theme” for your bedroom as it’s the place which reflects your taste and style. Sounds great huh?

Step2

Decorate Your Bed

Earth-tone, consistent white  and plain are the core elements that most hotels have in common.

Bed is the prominent area as the colour of a hotel room is brought up by the bedspreads, pillows and other bedding accessories – either matching or coordinating curtains, which are generally always in earth-tone colours.

You can consider of what hotel rooms share another common element of having quality, commercial grade furnishings and carpet, quality room-darkening draperies and bedspreads and the finest linens. Hotel towels and washcloths are consistently white and clean.

Buying quality products for your own home is often less costly in the long run because quality products are more durable and last much longer than sub-standard merchandise. For instance, cheap towels often fray after their very first encounter with a washing machine. But, high quality towels often continue to look fluffy and new even after 40-50 washings.

Step3

Space Up Your Bedroom

Most hotels often take a small space and create a flexible place for the guest for various activities.

Simply space up your bedroom according to your desired activities that you want to perform besides sleeping. For instance, you can consider adding a (1) snack area with mini refrigerator, (2) executive working table and chair, or (3) small reading area.

Step4

Snacks Area

Here’s an area where guests can have their food, drinks and snacks.  

Simply transform a corner of your bedroom for your food and beverage by adding a chair or two plus a small table. It’s a better idea than having to go to the kitchen for a refreshing beverage or snack while watching movie.

Step5

Light It Up

Some techniques are being used in 5-Star hotels.

Not necessary all techniques required, but you can apply some recommended ideas by installing (1) dimmer control on your every switch, (2) three-way switch bedside lamp, or (3) reading lights at your snacks or reading area.

Step6

Personalize Your Room

Most hotel rooms feature local art and interest magazines so their guests feel the connection with the city that they are visiting.

As for your case, you can consider displaying some of your favourite painting, antique items, books etc. so that you’ll feel connected.

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AKEMIUCHI @ Branded Warehouse Sales 2011

Date:

26 – 30 May 2011

Time:

10AM – 10PM

Venue:

Ground Floor, Centro Mall, Klang

AkemiUchi Opening Sales @ Johor Bahru Sutera Mall (Update)

Event:
AkemiUchi Opening Sales

Venue:
Johor Bahru Sutera Mall, 3rd Floor (near Carrefour)

Official Launch:
30 April 2011 (SAT)

Soft Launch:
25 April 2011 (MON)

Therapeutic Pillows by Akemi

Akemi has crafted a series of Therapeutic Pillows which using traditional remedies that can help you to relax and sleep more comfortably and healthy. Let’s take a tour …

1. Akemi Bamboo Charcoaled Pillow
It provides dual comfort with the combination of bamboo charcoaled and synthetic fibre. It can release far infrared rays and negative charges (Anion), improve blood circulation with its anti-bacteria properties, and provide maximum pressure relief and support.

2. Akemi Lavender Pillow

It provides dual comfort with the combination of dried lavender plan and ball fibres. Its natural aroma has long been shown to encourage deep sleep. Apart from this, it calms and eases the mind.

This special pillow is treated with mitesgard which control dust mites – an important to allergic asthma. Its ball fibre is specially engineered to conform to the exact shape to human body.

3. Akemi Gingko Pillow

The Gingko tree is a phenomenon – a living fossil as it has been unchanged since time of dinosaurs. A symbol of longevity and is seen as one of the wonders of world. The east, gingko leaves are used to treat for instance respiratory problems e.g. asthma and bronchitis. It becomes popular worldwide as it is for memory and mental clarity improvement.

This therapeutic pillow provides dual comfort with the combination of gingko leaves and ball fibre. Ball fibre is a specially engineered fibre that conforms to the exact shape of human body.

4. Akemi Tea Leaf Pillow

The tea leaf pillow harnesses the soothing, healing properties of the tea leaf. This natural filler is sought after for its ability to relieve stress, improve sleeping quality and invigorate the mind with its unique fusion of comfort and aromatherapy.

This therapeutic pillow provides dual comfort with the combination of tea leaf and synthetic fibre.

5. Akemi Mint Leaf Pillow

Mint leaves sometimes are regarded as “the world’s oldest medicine” with archeological evidence placing its use as far as back as ten thousand years ago.

Its minty scent will produce a cooling sensation which helps reduce fatigue and encourage deep sleep. This therapeutic pillow provides dual comfort with the combination of tea leaf and synthetic fibre.

6. Akemi Lemon Grass Pillow

Lemon grass is a herb from grass family which contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. This natural filler is sought after for its ability to calming nervous system, relieves insomnia, lessen stress, and reduces mental fatigue.

This therapeutic pillow provides dual comfort with the combination of lemon grass and ball fibre.

Akemi is available at major department stores e.g. Parkson, Metrojaya, Jusco, KL Sogo and Robinsons.