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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Relax With The New Oyster Sofa By Supatra.
Welcome the sunshine into your conservatory this year and relax, with the contemporary look of the new Oyster sofa by Supatra.
The comfortable curves combined with the easy living natural appeal of the silky smooth water hyacinth, provides everything you need, to enjoy and rediscover the bright space of your conservatory.
Natural fibres and plush cushions, together with solid wood frames tightly covered with water hyacinth, gives a solid feel, which is very similar to an upholstered sofa; the Oyster sofa could be an ideal solution for your conservatory, sunroom, or indeed any room in your home.
Read more about : Contemporary Furniture, Sofas
MyHammer Launches New Trades & Services Portal
Building on its success as the market leader in Germany, MyHammer means to revolutionise the UK trade services market and has now launched its interactive website, which aims to take the hassle out of home improvement, for consumers.
From putting up shelves to fitting a whole new kitchen, MyHammer offers a one-stop-shop for any home improvement job.
Through its approval process, users are assured in the knowledge that all tradesmen’s qualifications are verified, and the customer feedback mechanism provides further reassurance, when selecting the right tradesman for the job.
Read more about : Building Services, Web Sites
Evo-Stik Anti-Germ Puts The Seal On Clean
Evo-Stik has put the seal on bathroom and kitchen cleanliness with Anti-Germ, the first antibacterial tile adhesive, grout and sealant range.
Even though you clean your kitchen and bathroom surfaces rigorously, it’s impossible to get to the grime that lurks in the gaps and cracks between your tiles – unless you replace it regularly, or do a deep steam-clean – who does that?
Even worse, that pure white surface sealant you used to finish the job
becomes a breeding ground for ugly black mould and home to bacteria within days of application.
Read more about : DIY Advice, Other
The Vale – Chelsea, London For Sale Through Hamptons
Standing on a beautiful quiet Chelsea street, situated close to the King’s and Fulham Roads; The Vale is a spacious end of terrace, period residence, with a large landscaped garden.
This home has been decorated in a fantastically eclectic style, using influences from across the world and is currently for sale through Hamptons International.
The Vale is approximately 7,881 sq ft and is arranged over four floors:
Read more about : UK Wide Property
V-ZUG’s Steam Oven Is A New Dimension In Cooking
Design meets technology in the exclusive V-ZUG series Combi Steam SL oven, which is a testament to Swiss craftsmanship and engineering.
Cooking with steam is a long held tradition and the benefits are well documented:
Evenly distributed steam condenses on the food, cooking it gently and retaining the nutrients and flavour that normal cooking methods can so easily remove.
Read more about : Ovens
Opus Launches Exterior Hi-Fi Speaker Range
Opus Technologies recognise no limits in the pursuit of pure sound and offer home entertainment systems of superb quality; the company has released two Exterior Speaker models – the OE150 and OE165 premium, to open up their Opus 500 system to wider uses.
These corrosion resistant high performance speakers are designed for most outdoor conditions and afford hi-fi quality sound in the garden, barbecues and by the pool; most importantly they are able to cope with varying alfresco dynamics to perform consistently every time.
Key features:
OE165 premium exterior speaker – 1 x 6.5†injection-moulded cone woofer provides an even more commanding bass performance.
OE150 – 1 x 5.25†injection-moulded cone woofer for a clean and powerful sound.
Specifically designed for outdoor use and guaranteed weatherproof.
Supplied in white and can be over-painted to match any décor.
Both models feature a 1†treated anodised aluminium dome tweeter, which is adept at directing treble energy across a wide area.
The OE150 is compact and ideal for small spaces such as the underside of eaves on smaller terraces, while the OE165 revels in larger environments and is perfect for bigger parties.
Like all Opus designs the OE150 and OE165 are easy to install and come with an adjustable mounting bracket, which can be installed either horizontally or vertically.
Read more about : Home Automation, Home Entertainment
Villeroy & Boch’s Alfresco Dining For Summer
Villeroy & Boch is offering colourful and stylish dining solutions for summer picnics and alfresco dining.
The informal tableware collections including “Retro Summer”, “My Garden” and “Wonderful World”, provide both contemporary and elegant designs for all occasions.
Drawing on the inspiration of the 1950’s, “Retro Summer” features a throwback to exotic locations with a touch of glamour.
LUMA Launches First Organic Bed Linen For Children
Organic and ethical luxury retailer, LUMA, has launched the UK’s first collection of organic bed linen, designed especially for children.
The charming children’s organic bed linen range has been created with thoughtful attention to detail:
With natural themes reflecting LUMA’s eco credentials, 2 designs ‘Bugs & Leaves’ and ‘Flutters & Flowers’ create a world of munching caterpillars, friendly spiders, bees, dragonflies, butterflies, flowers and leaves.
Read more about : Bedlinen
An Authentic French Damask From Northcroft Fabrics
The traditional damask designs of the 18th century, have remained popular since the day they were first woven; more than 200 years later, they are still a fundamental design element of many classically inspired drawing rooms and living rooms.
From their Limoges collection, Northcroft Fabrics offer an authentic replica of an 18th century French fabric, in an extensive colour selection, featuring a typically regal and symmetrical design of stylised flowers and leaves.  Suitable for both upholstery and curtains, Limoges retails at around £44.00 per metre.
Fabric details:
. Made from: 50% cotton, 50% modacrylic.
· Colours: Cream, Beige, Donkey Rose, Brick Red, Maroon,
Pompadour, Blue, Eau de Nil, Bottle, Gold and Grey.
· Pattern repeat: 45cms.
· Width: 140cms.
Limoges can be co-ordinated with Loire, which is a small repeat pattern, designed as a contrasting fabric and available in the same colour selection; both fabrics are fire-retardant to domestic standard and have a soil resistant finish.
Read more about : Curtain Fabric, Upholstery Fabric
Bathrooms International’s New Papillon Bathtub
The latest trend for luxurious interiors is ‘Nature’ and designers are now creating beautiful hand made products from raw natural materials that are also friendly to the environment.
Bathrooms International of Pont Street has responded by launching The Papillon, the ultimate bath made from stone.
This bespoke freestanding bath is exquisitely hand carved from a large block of stone by master craftsmen; the individual character of the rock as well as the inspiration of the mason transform the bath into a unique sculpture.
Read more about : Bathtubs