Monthly Archives: June 2009

Natural Blonde Floorboards Are Back From Dinesen

 Natural Blonde Floorboards Are Back From Dinesen

After a few years playing with painting floorboards black, or in vivid colours, blondes are definitely back.

With blonde floorboards, the natural grain of the wood is able to really shine through, so the calming effect and visual elegance of pale wooden floorboards, are once again the preferred option when it comes to creating a perfect foundation for any room in the house.

The exclusive floors from the Danish company Dinesen, are made of either Douglas fir or Oak. Douglas is in greatest demand and is used in the vast majority of floors produced:

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Fine Dining At Great Prices With dwell Furniture

 Fine Dining At Great Prices With dwell Furniture

The choice of dining room furniture at dwell, a leading UK contemporary furniture retailer, caters for everyone.

All the designs are exclusive to dwell and, with such a wide range of glass dining tables, extendable tables and other space-saving designs, you can still invite your friends around for supper, even if you don’t have a large kitchen or living room.

Featured here is a Round dining table with high backed seats:

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Read more about : Contemporary Furniture, Dining Chairs, Dining Room Furniture, Dining Tables

Comfort’s New Door Stations And Keypad

 Comfort’s New Door Stations And Keypad

Two new Door Station intercoms have been introduced for the Comfort Intelligent Home System.

These ring the home phone when the security is switched off, to allow a conversation with the visitor from any phone or keypad in the house.

In Away Mode when the security is armed, the Door Stations can call a mobile phone and the user can open the door or gate from their phone, or keypad; this system can also help deter prowlers checking for unoccupied homes.

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Read more about : Home Automation, Intercom Systems, Security Services

IBC Launches ‘Summer Decoration with Bulb Flowers’

 IBC Launches Summer Decoration with Bulb Flowers

The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre, in collaboration with Italy-based lifestyle designer Donna Brown has produced “Summer Decoration with Bulb Flowers” — a free consumer booklet, which features an unusual table decorating twist.

Canadian-born Donna is a top name in the interiors industry in Italy, whose passion for flower design is based on the creative study of the connection between flowers and food.

She has developed an innovative way of decorating with some of nature’s most interesting ‘design objects’.

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Read more about : Garden Plants, Home Interiors

Innovation Promised At The Kitchen & Bathroom Show

 Innovation Promised At The Kitchen & Bathroom Show

Do you dream of an individually designed kitchen with state of the art technology and streamlined appliances? Are you bored with your bathroom and longing for a more luxurious experience?

Then visit the UK’s only dedicated Kitchen & Bathroom Show, at Sandown Park on 27 and 28 June, where your dream kitchen and bathroom awaits you.

Meet over 50 individual kitchen manufacturers and suppliers, often not seen on the High Street, who will inspire you with bespoke designs, the latest technology and a fabulous array of colours, which could transform your kitchen from sad to sensational.

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Read more about : Bathroom Suites, Fitted Kitchens, Kitchen Accessories, Shows and Events

Hot Savings In The Fired Earth Summer Sale

 Hot Savings In The Fired Earth Summer Sale

The Fired Earth summer sale runs from June 13th to July 12th and there’s up to 50% off selected tiles and bathrooms!

This sale is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of fabulous savings on beautiful wall and floor tiles, bathroom collections, kitchens and wood flooring.

The hot seasonal savings include: Up to 50% off tiles* and bathrooms* 25% off kitchens* Up to 25% off wood flooring.

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Read more about : Bathroom Flooring, Bathroom Furniture, Bathroom Showers, Bathroom Suites, Ceramic Floor Tiles, Ceramic Wall Tiles, Fired Earth, Fitted Kitchens, Kitchen Furniture, Wooden Floors

SL101 From SieMatic Adds Sophistication To A Kitchen

 SL101 From SieMatic Adds Sophistication To A Kitchen

Adding to SieMatic’s extensive portfolio of kitchen furniture, the SL101 brings an air of uncomplicated sophistication to the kitchen.

Light oak doors combine with feature fog grey, to create an effortless style with a Scandinavian edge: Typical of the SL range, uninterrupted clean lines are ideal for contemporary open plan living. SieMatic’s innovative interior storage system, MultiMatic, is hidden within the striking units to keep clutter out of sight, while increasing capacity by 35%. Recessed handles and flush doors create a sleek aesthetic that provides a feeling of space that SieMatic is renowned for. Surpassing all expectations, the new 1cm thick optic worktops in honed Nero Assoluto Granite, creates an unprecedented elegance; these thinner worktops allow for much easier installation, as they are much lighter than the normal 30mm or 40mm thick.

Prices for the SL101 kitchen start from £20,000 including VAT.

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Read more about : Fitted Kitchens, Kitchen Furniture

The Ultimate In Lazing Luxury From Momentum

 The Ultimate in Lazing Luxury From Momentum

Cardiff based furniture store and online retailer  Momentum, has introduced the new range of Fatboy Outdoor furniture and the Fatboy Headdemock. (Hammock)

The perfect way to bring the inside out, Fatboy Outdoor is not only luxurious, durable and comfortable, but available in eight signature colour ways – black, lime, orange, red, sand, turquoise, white and taupe, so whatever your colour
scheme – inside or out- there is a colour to suit any décor.

Perfect for sunbathing, enjoying a cool drink, or simply providing the kids with the ultimate ‘pod’, on which they can play or relax.

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Read more about : Garden Furniture

The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2009

 Innovation Promised At The Kitchen & Bathroom Show

Are you interested in picking up the latest in innovative products and services, inspirational design ideas, renovation tips and cost saving solutions for the home?

Then look no further! The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is on at Sandown Park on 27th and 28th June.

The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show features over 150 exhibitors, 36 free seminars and master classes, as well as the unique opportunity to get advice from the Experts, making it a must-visit event.

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Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Shows and Events, Solar Panels

Inspiration For Contemporary Furniture Lovers

 Inspiration For Contemporary Furniture Lovers

For some people, furniture is just a tool. A functional object to sit on, eat at or sleep in; but Interior Addict, the online furniture retailer, says that for them, it’s an obsession.

The Interior Addict team are very clear about their love of all things interior related, saying “we’re not just passionate about furniture design from the likes of Arne Jacobsen, Joseph Hoffman, Le Corbusier and Charles Eames – we’re utterly addicted to it!”

The company has a strong focus on only selling the finest reproduction pieces, inspired by iconic designers; their buyers spend much of their time seeking out interesting colours, designs, shapes, textures and trends for their clients:

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Read more about : Contemporary Furniture, Sofas