Monthly Archives: April 2010

Pure & Simple The Rubens From And So To Bed

 Pure & Simple  The Rubens From And So To Bed

There is an enduring appeal to the classic lit bateau, – now And So To Bed give it even more charm in a pure and simple white painted finish.

The ‘Rubens’, a Louis Philippe style sleigh bed, is one of And So To Bed’s best loved designs and although still available in solid mahogany, it is now right up to date in its new painted finish.

Available in the full range of Farrow & Ball colours.

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Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Beds, Sleigh Beds

Spice Up Your Health With Pods From Menu

 Spice Up Your Health With Pods From Menu

We are more health aware than ever before! And now Menu has made it easier to add a healthy bit of zest to your meal.

Pods is a new range of beautifully designed glass ware with different measuring tops for herbs, spices, and oils etc.

Together with designer duo Norm, Menu has created a stylish range that not only serves as traditional kitchen storage items for herbs and spices, but also doubles as an attractive, healthy, fun piece to set on the table, so each person can choose their spice according to their own taste:

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Read more about : Kitchen Accessories

Design Trend: A Room of One’s Own

 Design Trend: A Room of One’s Own

Ladies Dressing Rooms and Gentleman’s Study at evitavonni:

Personalised space is a current trend and what better than to have the ultimate in ‘His ‘n Hers’ zones with a ladies dressing room and a gentleman’s study?
Having a space to relax in that is completely tailored to your style and lifestyle is the very definition of modern luxury.

Senior Interior Designer at evitavonni Kate Williams comments: “For the lady of the house, the dressing room is certainly back in vogue:

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Read more about : Custom Furniture, Home Interiors, Home Lighting

A Japanese Style Bedroom From Supatra

 A Japanese Style Bedroom From Supatra

For an elegant way to introduce Oriental styling into the bedroom, look no further than Supatra’s stylish Kyoto Bedroom Range in elm wood that comprises of bed, chests, wardrobes and bedside tables.

The Kyoto range is part of Supatra’s Japanese bedroom furniture collection. Its style mimics the gently tapered shapes and elegant lines of the pagoda for a unique yet classic look.

The collection features the Japanese bed and a range of storage chests and wardrobes that can be matched to suit your storage needs. Each item is crafted from solid elm wood in a rich colour with gloss finish:

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Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Beds, Wardrobes

Spring Clean & Organize Before You Preen

 Spring Clean & Organize Before You Preen

With the UK’s bathrooms having their annual spring clean, almost 70% of people surveyed said they had found up to 10 unused pamper products, with the remainder having up to 30 bottles, packs and tubes simply gathering dust.

Shampoo is the most wasted product, closely followed by shower gel and moisturiser.

Over a quarter of respondents said their bathroom also held host to out of date medicines, but most shockingly, 54% said that they would still use them regardless, with men proving to be particularly lax on this issue.

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Read more about : Bathroom Cabinets, Bathroom Furniture, Bathroom Suites, Bathroom Vanity Units

Sunway’s Guide To Choosing Window Blinds

 Sunway’s Guide To Choosing Window Blinds

2010 will be an exciting time with more people looking to make the most of their current homes to really maximise their appeal.

It’s important that not only does a window have the impressive ‘wow factor’ aesthetically, but work from a practical perspective too.

With summer on its way, now is the time to invest in window coverings and filtering strong sunlight and heat reflection, are two of the main issues during the summer months. Blinds also provide a neat, decorative solution to window styling.

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Read more about : Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Window Blinds

Eco Chicken Rotisserie Grill

 Eco Chicken Rotisserie Grill

The Must Have Gadget for the outdoor Grilling in 2010 – The Kip Grill,only from The Garden Gift Shop.

Rising hot air from the lit coals drives the Chicken Rotisserie grill, using Natural Energy and High Tech Turbine technology.

Cooking with charcoal grills creates irresistible tastes and aromas, but Scott at The Garden Gift Shop thinks that it’s a little more exciting:

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Read more about : Barbeques, Kitchen Accessories

Halo’s Soft Spot For The Home

 Halo’s Soft Spot For The Home

Award winning furniture designer, Halo, is unveiling its softer side with the new Eton Wood upholstery sofa range.

Known for its signature leather pieces, Halo is increasing it’s offering with the Eton Wood collection.

It’s designed for luxurious comfort using natural materials, combined with traditional craftsmanship originated from Long Eaton – a Nottinghamshire town renowned for its furniture making skills.

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Read more about : Leather Sofas, Sofas

Gorenje’s New Fridge Freezer With Radio & Voice Messaging

 Gorenje

Being bold and different is at the core of Gorenje’s philosophy. A simple look at the company’s stylish products, is sufficient proof of its clear identity in the kitchen appliances market.

It is where ‘sleek’ and ‘robust’ blend naturally and where practicality and genuine flair dovetail without compromise.

Gorenje’s elegant refrigeration products combine excellent use of space with superb design and the very latest technology to keep food, vegetables and fruit in the very best of condition.

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Read more about : Fridge Freezers

Transform Your Shed With Sadolin

 Transform Your Shed With Sadolin

If that tired old shed at the bottom of the garden is more eyesore than eye-catching, then it’s time to take action, with a makeover that will restore it to its former glory.

And, no matter what the transformation you have in mind – be it from shed to home office, to den for the kids, or simply a retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind – Sadolin has a woodstain just perfect for the job.

Shed to Hideout – It’s Child’s Play with Sadolin
Give the kids a treat by creating their very own ‘club house’.  Available in a choice of 45 shades from soft pastels through to more vivid hues, Sadolin Superdec (RSP: £14.99/ 1 litre can) gives a stylish opaque, paint-like finish and is a great way to breathe new life back into your old shed.

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Read more about : DIY Advice, Garden Sheds, Paints