Monthly Archives: February 2006

Manhattan – a New Concept in Shutters

Manhattan Window Shutters from The New England Shutter Company

The New England Shutter Company have launched a revolutionary new range of window shutters with no central tilt-rod.

The mechanism is hidden within the shutters themselves, so adjusting one louvre will move all the others to the same position.

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Denim Beds from And So To Bed

Josephine Bed in Grey Denim from And So To Bed

And So To Bed are now offering their upholstered beds in denim – offering a new look for bedtime.

The ‘Josephine’ bed pictured is finished in blue/grey denim, but a wide range of other colours are also available.

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Georgian Fire Surround by Templestone

Georgian Fire Surround from Templestone

Templestone produce fine stone fireplaces in either natural or reconstituted stone.

This Georgian Fire Surround is from their reconstituted stone range, so it’s kinder to the wallet than the hand-carved natural stone alternative, yet it still looks fantastic.

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Bathroom Lights from Aston Matthews

Daisy Bathroom Lights from Aston Matthews.

There is a wide range of innovative bathroom lighting solutions available from bathroom specialist Aston Matthews – from brightly coloured floor lights, to traditional wall lamps and smart directional ceiling spots.

For example, the Daisy LED bathroom lights (right) are designed for use in the floor and they can even be submerged.

They are ideal for highlighting steps or for marking out zones in a wetroom.

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Portable Steam Clothes Cleaner from Whirlpool

Clothes Refresher from Whirlpool

Whirlpool have created an innovative new product which will “refresh” your tired clothes without sending them to dry cleaners.

It is called the Pret-a-Porter and is very portable, as when closed it is about the same size as a small suitcase and weighs only 10.5 kilos.

It’s very easy to use – hang your clothes on the hangers supplied, fill the small container with the right amount of water, zip up, and press the button.
The Pret-a-Porter detects the amount of water and automatically adapts the length of its cycle to the textile option chosen.

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Stone Age introduces 22 new Stones

Tiffany bathroom sink from Stone Age

Stone Age, the leading stone supplier, has just introduced 22 new stones to their range of limestone, sandstone, granite, marble and basalt. 15 of these are marbles which have never been seen in the UK before.

The marbles are from quarries all over Italy and will be available in various finishes which include brushed, polished, honed and bush-hammered.

Stone Age have also introduced a range of washbasins created from their stunning stones – the picture shows the Tiffany Basin in Paradiso marble, in a honed finish.

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National Homebuilding and Renovating Show

Modern architect designed home.  Photo by Nigel Rigden.

Whether you’re planning to build your dream home from scratch, convert an existing building, or renovate an older property, the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is a great place to find the products, services and advice you need.

With more than 400 exhibitors, new products, new services and the latest ideas in self-build and renovation – it’s a great opportunity to see the latest products and materials.

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Mistral Chocolate Fountain

Chocolate Fountain from Mistral

The new Mistral chocolate fountain is a great way to enjoy chocolate this Easter.

You create your very own cascading fountain of smooth, glossy chocolate to be enjoyed any way you like. Just choose your food to dip in the delicious chocolate – fruit, marshmallow, biscuits – the choice is endless.

It’s perfect for parties, celebrations or a romantic dinner for two, and is an ideal gift for young or old.

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City Bathroom Sink from Bathstore.com

The City bathroom sink from bathstore.com

The City basin from Bathstore.com is the latest in stylish bathroom sinks.

Its smooth almost globe-like shape sits perfectly on your bathroom worksurface, allowing you to add a touch of understated elegance to your bathroom.

This bathroom sink is designed for use with a washbowl mixer tap, or with wall mounted taps, if you prefer.

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Gothenburg Dining Chair from Inside Out

Gothenburg Leather Dining Chair from Inside Out

The Gothenburg leather dining chair from Inside Out is a classic piece of dining room furniture, which has clean and simple lines and an elegant design.

Available from stock from Inside Out, the Gothenburg Dining Chair is made from fire retardant premium grade leather.

The chair is supplied in a choice of two colours of leather: chestnut brown and black.

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