Go With the Grain – How to Make the Best Use of Wood within the Home
October 16, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
As the summer rapidly disappears and life begins to focus towards autumn and the festive season our attentions will draw back to our homes and how to create that comfy cosy feel to keep us warm during the cold wintery nights. One simple and easy way to bring back this sumptuous feel is by introducing [...]
Plastic V Wood
June 12, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
As a generally house-proud and stylish nation, we Brits love our furniture. We would all agree that home can only be truly beautiful if it is filled with beautiful furniture. However, with so many varieties, styles, finishes, tastes and opinions out there, one thing we definitely can’t agree on in is what we actually consider [...]
Going Back to Our Roots – Beautiful Beech Wood
April 14, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
As the world gets smaller and our ideas get bigger many of us now opt to import our furniture, home ware and crafts from Scandinavia, East Asia and elsewhere. On our own doorsteps however lies a beautiful, versatile and timeless material ideal for most domestic requirements. Seen in England, Europe and North America the deciduous [...]
Rustic Spanish Style for your Home
March 12, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
As the pound plummets and the idea of jetting off to distant shores becomes more of an expensive dream than an annual past time it is still possible to bring some sunshine in to your lives. From a simple lick of paint to a complete design make over why not add some fiery Spanish passion [...]
Top Tips for Painting and Staining Wooden Furniture
February 15, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Paint or wood stain is an economical and relatively straight forward way to add a new life, shine and style to a dated, tired or un-coordinating piece of furniture. Furthermore, treating your furniture to a bit of tender loving care will help to protect the wood and inevitably prolong its shelf life. With so [...]
Block Wood Furniture
February 9, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
With increasing attention on sustainability, recycling and green living, interior designers have seen an emerging popularity of natural, rustic, hand made and environmentally friendly furniture. Block wood furniture, which is surprisingly furniture that appears to be made of one continuous and solid piece of wood, fits nicely into this new trend. Its charming and [...]
Top Secret- Spring 2009 Predictions
January 16, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
You may not believe it but spring is just around the corner and with it will come an excited handful of new design trends that will lift you and your home out of the doldrums. But if you can’t wait and would like a sneaky peek at what is going to be big in [...]
Wonderful Wooden Garden Furniture for Any Home
January 2, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Whilst sat enjoying the outdoor air there is no better choice than a beautiful wooden garden chair to embrace your natural surroundings in comfort. The versatility, range and natural beauty of wood furniture makes for classically impressive additions to your garden. Whether you have a small back yard or large estate there is a style [...]
Gorgeous Garden Furniture
December 30, 2008 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Whether you have a small but beautifully formed balcony or large and luxurious courtyard your external garden area is as much an important part of your home as a dining room or lounge. At the centre point of your house during the warm summer months; this area acts as a seating spot, dining room and [...]
Create a Dream Design Without a Drop of Paint
December 15, 2008 by katie.barrett · View Comments
With such a wide variety of colours and types of wall paint available; designers and the public often forget to consider ways to decorate a room without grabbing for a tub of emulsion. From traditional wallpaper to corrugated steal panels there is a huge array of more individual and unique forms of décor to bring [...]
