The FALO heater!

Killing Birds with Mobelli - Pt.1

We want to kill many birds... metaphorically, with only one stone. Don’t get us wrong, we are avid bird lovers (except for when they p**p on our furniture) and we would never really want them gone. We are just trying to prove a simple point that can transform your life into one of comfort by providing quality products with multi-functionality. Thanks to Eskom, we live in dark times so we thought we should highlight some of our products that can help you manage and live better.

The first one in this series is our illuminating heater- the FALO.

Yes, the original 100% Italian gas heater sports a dancing flame at its centre, which gives off satisfying heat and provides beautiful lighting. Being gas operated, Eskom can’t put a damper on your evening. No matter the weather or loadshedding schedule, the FALO is off the grid and ready to provide heat and light whenever and wherever you want! Having a beautiful, enticing flame throwing off hypnotic light is a bonus, which we use constantly when the power goes off.

The FALO is equipped with an electronic ignition, which makes lighting it a breeze (see what we did there?) All you have to do is press the knob and voila- the flame comes to life. In the colder months you can use a higher heat setting, whereas in the warmer months simply set the flame on low and illuminate without the heating option. The accessories such as wheels (included in the price) make moving the FALO effortless. The optional table makes socialising around the heater even easier. 

Well what if you are our commercial client, trying to lure customers in? With the FALO, not only will it provide heat and light, but it also tells your potential customers walking past- “Hey! We are open for business, and it’s cozy and comfy in here, please come in!”

Gas is not cheap and the FALO was designed to not only be more efficient than any other gas heater, but to heat its surrounding gently rather than at full burn. This saves even more money because we believe that one Falo will do the job of 3 or 4 mushroom heaters. Even though the FALO is generally more expensive to own than a mushroom heater, normally 4 good quality mushroom heaters cost more to own and run than one FALO. Moreover, the tall FALO allows for a 9kg gas bottle, decreasing the amount of gas bottle changes that saves time and hassles.

The FALO isn’t all brawn and no beauty either. The Italian made, stylish Aluminium heater invites people in with its bright illuminated flame. Playong on human’s evolutionary instincts, people will gather around the Falo, drawn to its warm and dancing flame.

Eskom power failures drive everyone equally crazy. With no light to see and no WIFI to Instagram, we’re blind and bored, and feeling very uncomfortable. And now, as winter starts to slowly creep in, no one wants to get caught without a heater. Fear no more, Mobelli is here and is fully geared to make your winter four seasons, the most comfortable yet. Providing heat, light, and a place to entertain, Mobelli’s FALO will help you fight against the cold and darkness. Eskom’s no match for us!

How To: Get your Mobelli Outdoor Furniture Winter Ready

As the seasons swiftly change from summer to autumn, and the winter- you may worry if your outdoor furniture is protected from all the elements of the African climate. You’ve got nothing to worry about. Mobelli has you covered as all of our outdoor furniture is manufactured with the South African climate in mind. With minimal TLC, its durability will take you from season to season for years to come.

With most patio and outdoor pieces, you are required to oil, cover up, move inside, and other annoying tactics to ensure longevity. But not Mobelli furniture! We have ensured that our beautiful furniture can remain outside season to season hassle-free! Below are a few tips we’ve come up with to maximize your furniture use.

1. No need to cover up!

With colder weather fast approaching, South Africa will soon face cooler temps and rainier afternoons. Unlike most outdoor furniture companies, Mobelli stocks scatter cushions that are resistant to water damage and the threat of mildew and mold. Our cushions are naturally water resistant and are made with premium, important Sunbrella and Tempotest acrylic fabric. The acrylic fabric is ideal for all outdoor weather conditions- whether it is protecting against the harsh African sun or rainy days. 

Our beautiful and varied collection of scatter cushions in bold shades and unique patterns will have many options of wintery hues and shades for your to choose from. Mobelli’s cushion box is another great addition to your outdoor area because of its convenient storage space and look. The cushion box is available in either Ash White or Safari Brown to suit your personal decor taste.

2. Cleaning and caring!

Depending on your location and the type of furniture, different cleaning techniques will need to be used. Now is a great time to give all your outdoor furniture a good clean to get rid of dirt and debris that have accumulated over the summer months. If you are living along the coast, because of the salinity in the environment you will have to be a little bit more diligent.

If you are looking to buy furniture that is easy to care for, we recommend Mobelli’s wicker pieces. They are long lasting and weather resistant. They also lend themselves well to brightly coloured cushions and adapt to your style of home.

We also recommend our reliable aluminium outdoor furniture. Also low maintenance, the light-weight and modern look is a great alternative to steel furniture. At Mobelli, our Tesoro Collection is made of a unique powder coated aluminium woven with a new age rope like material.

While you hastily exchange hot summer nights with warm wintery coats and hot chocolate, by following these 2 tips you can sit back and relax, knowing that your transition is much more simple and successful because of Mobelli

A fresh approach...

A fresh approach to outdoor living with Mobelli.

Mobelli’s fully upholstered outdoor furniture collection is here! The Rivoli collection strategically blurs the lines between what can be places inside and outside the home. The attractive taupe sling material allows rain water to drip through the open weave, therefore- drying it out quickly. This emphasizes the value of hassle free outdoor living. JUST IMAGINE: you can leave your upholstered outdoor furniture in the pouring SA winter rain.

Everything about the Rivoli is made so that all that is required of you is sit back, relax, and enjoy your time with family and friends. All one has to ensure is an occasional rinse with water every now and again. The Rivoli is part of Mobelli’s 3 fully upholstered collections from Mobelli. Available now country wide!!!

The leaves are falling...

Since Autumn has just begun, now is a wonderful time to begin thinking about ways to update your space from summer into a more cozy setting for the colder months ahead. Fortunately, Mobelli has your back by offering endless possibilities for adding style, comfort, and convenience to your outdoor living spaces. Below are a few tips we’ve collected around the office to help you make this transition an easy, fashionable, and comfortable one!

We are always asked how can people transform their existing outdoor furniture to a newer look. It’s pretty simple and cost effective. Instead of buying brand new furniture to replace your already in great condition set, we recommend buying replacement cushions. At Mobelli, our cushions are made from the amazing Sunbrella and Tempotest materials- they are mold, mildew, water, and UV resistant. They are perfect for the outdoors because of the acrylic material specially made for the African sun. It is really amazing what a few cushions can do to revive a 10 year old patio set.

With the colder weather coming in, we recommend adding to your patio and backyard some cozy blankets that you can store inside Mobelli’s convenient cushion box. We also highly advise you to grab yourself an amazing Dolce Vita heater. The Dolce Vita is a has oeprated outdoor heater that is made from stainless steel. It creates an elegant environment with its sleek design and functionality. Once the gas is ignited- the Dolce Vita heater distributes an even heat and allows you to adjust the flame setting through a remote control or manually.

The Dolce Vita set is really the focal point of any party and outdoor area. Everyone loves to gather around a fire and feel the warmth by catching up and chatting with loved ones. It is an innate part of human nature that dates back to thousands of years ago.

Instead of shivering outside trying to enjoy a fresh evening out, by adding these elements above you can create a romantic air, by enjoying a fresh breeze along with some warmth.

At Mobelli, although we are summer lovers- we do not fear the winter. We welcome it with open arms as it comes with cozy nights filled with family and friends, and of course hot chocolate. By adding simple yet effective additions to your outdoor area, you too can come to love the cold months coming up ahead!

Outdoor Kitchen Dream!

Outdoor kitchens have become this year’s biggest trend in home renovations. when planning your outdoor kitchen, it is key to keep the ambiance of your desired home in mind. Whether you are looking to install a bar, perhaps Mobelli’s Grande Extendable Table, or both, you will need an area that will be comfortable for both you and your guests.

Mobelli has a great range of outdoor dining pieces, from traditional round tables, the One Touch umbrella, to a more modern take on wicker furniture. One of the more popular options is our Tesoro Collection. This dining table and chair collection is simple and sleek in design. it incorporates slender aluminium frames, intricately woven wicker and glass.

If you decide to go with a breakfast bar area for your patio, make sure to check out Mobelli’s amazing bar stools. They have incredible longevity and are extremely comfortable too! For a more modern style home, Mobelli recommends the Monaco Bar Stool. With a variety of funky colours, there should be an option or two that perfectly suit your home. We believe that the breakfast bar has become a very popular option for patios and backyards because it doubles as a countertop! When you don’t use it for dining, it can be used as an area for prepping foods, a bar, a place to lay drinks or cutlery. 

Styles of outdoor furniture seem endless with many options to choose from. But at Mobelli we assure you that each piece we have is made with only the best materials and is extremely comfortable, so that you don’t have to sacrifice style, trends, and beauty for comfortable. Our products are all well made so that when you buy at Mobelli you invest in great furniture so that you will not have to replace in 5 years. All our cushions come in the option of being covered in Sunbrella material! The Acrylic cushion covers are mildew, mold, and water resistant, making them the perfect fabric for outdoors.

Unfortunately, the outdoors are not always the paradise we want them to be. Cold fronts and the famous winds are always a nuisance. But it should not stop you from using your outdoor patio, backyard, and pool area. Mobelli has its hands on one of the most innovative outdoor heating system. The Dolce Vita is perfect for those months of chilly evenings. This gas operated heater does not only provide you with warmth but it also adds an aesthetic similar to a fireplace- where people can gather together and catch up.

Lastly, to make your life in your outdoor kitchen easier and more enjoyable, Mobelli highly recommends you bring out the big guns with our LotusGrill. This battery operated, charcoal based, smokeless and portable braai is ready to use in just 5 minutes. It is the perfect cooking tool for outdoor braais (you can even use it indoors because it is smokeless). Available in six exciting colours, the LotusGrill will save the day when last minute guests arrive, and especially during those awful South African Loadshedding hours right before dinner time!

This is what dreams are made of. Found online now at Mobelli.co.za

Cheaper is NOT always better

All too often consumers hire tile setters who present the lowest bids, claiming that they “have been setting tile for 30 years.” Uninformed consumers assume they are getting skilled tile and stone installers who will do great work. Unfortunately, a substantially low bid is generally an indication of inexperience — hardly the kind of person you want to install hundreds, if not thousands of dollars worth of tile or stone in your home!

Most installers have not had any formal training for installing tile; they frequently learn on the job from other installers, for better or worse, and many of them are not up-to-date on industry standards, if at all.

Consumers make a big mistake by going cheap on installation labor and not taking the time to qualify installers. The best way for consumers to help ensure that their tile will be installed per industry standards is to make sure their installer is either a Certified Tile Installer through the Union or CTEF, or that they are at least ITS Verified through the University of Ceramic Tile and Stone.

Certification is a win-win for both the consumer and the installer. First, it gives the installer credibility in the eyes of a potential client; and second, it gives the consumer some assurance that the installer knows and will apply industry standards on the job. Ultimately, certification leads to more business and helps installers and consumers avoid costly problems!

The ITS Verification course is a 4-hour online course that teaches industry standards for tile and stone installations. It can be taken all at once in one sitting, or in sections, anytime over the two week registration period. The cost is $150. Use the coupon code “NTCAonline” and get a 10% discount at www.UofCTS.org .

SOURCE:http://www.uofcts.org/2014/07/cheaper-is-not-always-better/

The launch of the Mediterranean collection

We have recently launched the Mediterranean Collection which offers outdoor style at an unbelievable price. Creating sophisticated and comfortable outdoor spaces really doesn't need to cost the earth. The cost effective Mediterranean range is made from sturdy, scratch resistant, powder coated aluminium frames with technowood arm rests and Batyline sling. Constructed from a polyester fibre with a polymer coating, Batyline sling, which is produced by Ferrari, is snag proof, fast drying and flame retardant. The range consists of lounge suites, sun loungers, and dining chairs. The Mediterranean range is stackable, making it easy to store.

'Mobelli has always held the belief that outdoor furniture should be affordable, comfortable and, most importantly, be manufactured to an extremely high standard. Quality is what differentiates Mobelli.  There are many cheap imitations out there, but these will not last for long and consumers end up having to spend more money on outdoor furniture a couple of seasons later. Quality outdoor furniture is a pre-requisite for South African homes. The UV rays are harsher here than in any other part of the world and that puts extra pressure on the lifespan of outdoor furniture. It stands to reason that furniture sold to the South African market place should be of a high quality to withstand the harsh UV yet affordable enough so that many people can enjoy it. Mobelli outdoor furniture is infused with a special agent which helps inhibit the UV rays which are so harmful to furniture.

Affordability is also a key pillar of the brand. Mobelli have not increased their prices since 2009 - even though the rand-dollar exchange rate has taken a tumble. We would rather make outdoor furniture more accessible than out price it for the average home-owner.'

-Alon Sachs

Loving this layout! We’re imaging an intimate gathering filled with lots of great delicious braai foods and cocktails! Go online to Mobelli and find your perfect outdoor seating style

Now in stock at Mobelli!

Swivel with your summer love in Mobelli's Aura collection! This swivel day bed is perfect for many scatter cushions, blankets, and watching the sunset.

OUTDOOR OPTIONS Mobelli has revealed its collection of outdoor furniture for Summer 2013. It features illuminated and stackable multi-purpose Torre; the retro-inspired Citta del Capo modular lounge suite, and the traditional Traliccio dining and lounge collection. All are finished in high-end outdoor materials, aluminium being key. The stylish Citta del Capo collection was designed with modularity in mind. The core pieces, chaise lounges and centre chairs fit together to form a variety of comfortable combinations. Two chaises lounges create a large luxurious daybed, whilst a pair placed either side of a centre chair form a deluxe L-shaped lounger. The collection includes arm chairs, chaises lounges, centre chairs, ottomans and coffee tables. The Mobelli Smart collection (illustrated) reflects the clean lines and gentle curves of retro furniture from the 1940s and '50s. Based on powder-coated stainless steel frames and a patented plastic compound rope, this collection is extremely robust, exceptionally comfortable, and competitively priced. Smart features a stylish bar, bar stools, and dining chairs with or without arms. Mobelli are global leaders in design-led outdoor furniture. Their comprehensive range comprises a collection of classic and contemporary designs, as well as innovative accessories such as patio dividers, umbrella's, shades and illuminated outdoor planters, furniture and lights

Habitat - November / December 2012, PG.26