Do you know your occasional furniture?

There are many types all originally with particular intentions but now being used for other uses around the home

Console Table – The console table is fast becoming a must have piece of furniture. Not only does an oak console table look elegant with a vase of flowers or your favourite photo frames placed on it in a hallway or dining room, but it's extremely versatile too.

More than just a side table?

Side tables or to give them their correct term Occasional Tables are the most useful piece of furniture as they can be used all over the house…

Living room is the most obvious place – next to Sofas and armchairs make the ideal place to place a cup of tea whilst watching the telly.

Wide Open...

Everyone wants more space… sometimes its not always possible so why not create the illusion of space.

A large mirror in a small room creates the illusion of depth, this is the one time when out of scale is good, so don’t be afraid to go big.

Mirrors come in all shapes and sizes, with a variety of frames, some more ornate than others. Choose a simple Oak frame for a clean modern look or a more ornate Rococo style for a more traditional look.

The Heat is on…

This Heat wave is showing no signs of abating. What does that mean for our furniture? All outdoor wooden furniture is protected from the damage the sun can do and we are advised to maintain our outdoor wood with an oil or a specific treatment. 

Are you feeling the summer?

Light summer evenings and the better weather days now upon us many of us are entertaining...Time to invite friends and family over for a Bite to eat? Maybe even a BBQ if the weather holds out.

Entertaining, even alfresco, means people coming over; extra bodies in the house, bums on seats etc. So once you have sorted the food, get your house in order….

Coffee tables are surely for more than coffee, right?

Depending on the space you have available a coffee table can act as a central feature in your living room.

Do you have a sideboard?

However, you live, storage space is at a premium with every possible nook and cranny needing to be utilised (often to capacity). Out of all the storage items of furniture the humble sideboard is often overlooked, but why when it is so versatile?

How to style a bookcase

A well-styled bookcase can be achieved using random accessories from around your home. Bookcases come in all shapes, sizes and colours and can be used all around the house. Whether built-in or freestanding, no matter your budget, bookcases are for more than books.

Are you looking for a Bank Holiday Bargain?

As the bank holiday approaches some of us will be planning to make the most of the sales in search of a Bank Holiday Bargain!! According to the Money Saving Expert “Enjoying yourself on a bank holiday weekend needn't cost the earth. Whether you are looking for cheap food and drink, going to do a bit of DIY, or heading out for the day, the long weekend shouldn't leave you with empty pockets.” https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/bank-holiday-deals

Are you feeling Egg-cited?

Chocolate eggs have been in the shops since boxing day and the count down is definitely now on till Easter… Everything has gone chick, bunny and egg mad!!

Now hot cross buns seem to have gone a little wayward with new exotic favours being on trend – chocolate, chocolate orange, chocolate and salted caramel just to name a few. Whilst they all taste nice (Not that I would try them all lol), there is nothing like a traditional hot cross bun for me.