Monthly Archives: September 2010

It’s In When You Are Out – Shopbox

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From September, online shoppers will be able to rent a Shopbox, have it installed and ready to accept delivery of any online purchases when not at home.

Consumers will no longer have to stay in and wait for their grocery shopping, or be forced to pay for peak time evening or weekend slots, as the Shopbox will receive the goods whilst they are out, storing them securely and at the correct temperature, until they return home.

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Read more about : Fridge Freezers, Kitchen Accessories, Security Services

Harlequin To Launch Six Ranges Of Bedlinen

Harlequin To Launch Six Ranges Of Bedlinen

Harlequin has joined forces with Bedeck, one of the leading manufacturers of luxury bedlinen, to produce a sumptuous new range of bedlinen and accessories. This will be Harlequin’s first collection of own-brand bedlinen.

Derived from six best-selling Harlequin designs, the bedlinen comes in four sizes of duvet cover (single, double, king, super king) and two styles of pillowcase (oxford and housewife), complemented by flat and fitted sheets, decorative cushions and throws. Azara features a sophisticated ivory paisley on a sultry black ground, with a plain black reverse. Printed onto 200 thread count cotton sateen, the duvet covers and oxford pillowcase feature a panel motif whilst the housewife pillowcases have black embroidery on an ivory ground. Marbree a graceful floral motif, features a floral panel in charcoal and gold embroidery on ivory, with an ivory reverse, flat-piped in gold. The duvet covers and oxford pillowcase come in a soft 220 thread count cotton sateen. Nalini an elegant aqua and champagne-coloured floral panel embroidered onto a white 220 thread count cotton sateen ground. The duvet covers and oxford pillowcase have a plain white reverse and are flat-piped in aqua. Pod – pictured here is a zingy aubergine and lime-coloured retro-chic motif printed onto 200 thread count ivory cotton sateen. The duvet covers, which feature a panel down one side, are backed in a multi-coloured horizontal stripe and piped in aubergine. The oxford pillowcase mirrors the duvet cover, but with an all-over background texture reverse, whilst the housewife pillowcase is a multi-coloured horizontal stripe. Prato a contemporary horizontal stripe printed onto 200 thread count cotton sateen. Both the duvet covers and oxford pillowcase come in a relaxing combination of aqua and natural, with an aqua strié on the reverse, piped in a plain aqua. Venezia is a dramatic aqua damask design woven in sumptuous 300 thread count cotton sateen, with a plain aqua weave reverse. The duvet covers and oxford pillowcase feature an all-over motif and are enhanced by piping around three sides. The housewife pillowcase has aqua embroidery on an ivory ground

There is also a comprehensive range of complementary products, comprising embroidered flat sheets and housewife pillowcases, strié-printed fitted sheets, housewife and square pillowcases.

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Read more about : Bedlinen, Curtain Fabric, Cushions, Wallpaper

Rupert Bevan: Name Change And New Website

Rupert Bevan: Name Change And New Website

Famous for their work ranging from the Soho House hotels to Windsor Castle, the bespoke furniture makers Bevan & Hely-Hutchinson have changed their name to Rupert Bevan Ltd.

As part of the move, they have also launched a new website.

This showcases their extraordinary design and craft skills, with inspiring images of their furniture and decorative finishes commissioned by architects, interior designers and private clients all over the world.

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Read more about : Bar Stools, Bookcases, Console Tables, Custom Furniture, Dining Chairs, Dining Room Furniture, Dining Tables, Leather Chairs

George Clarke joins Fun on the Floor’s Expert Panel

George Clarke joins Fun on the Floor’s Expert Panel

Channel 4 presenter and architect George Clarke has joined Fun on the Floor’s panel of experts to help people make the most of carpet. George, who presents Channel 4’s The Restoration Man and The Home Show, has joined the panel as Design Expert.

Fun on the Floor has been working with George and trend forecaster Victoria Redshaw, to identify the key interior trends for the next year. From the decadent drama of ‘Ballet Russe’ to the poptastic Miami-inspired mayhem of ‘Feelgood Factor’, everyone can find a look they love and be inspired to experiment with colour, pattern and texture at home.

George Clarke, Fun on the Floor’s Design Expert, says: “I’m really excited about joining Fun on the Floor. I’m passionate about helping people turn their home into a place, which meets their family’s needs and is somewhere they love spending time.

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Read more about : Home Interiors, Rugs, Web Sites

Charles: A Nostalgic Collection Of Sandberg Wallpapers

Charles: A Nostalgic Collection Of Sandberg Wallpapers

Charles offers a mix of nostalgic wallpapers, combining classical and archive-inspired motifs with contemporary designs from the Sandberg Studio, all interpreted in true Sandberg style.

The collection encapsulates the spirit of adventure and travel from a bygone era: sophisticated, elegant, avant-garde but essentially timeless.

Drawing inspiration from an eclectic range of sources, including old luggage, maps, books, buttons, men’s’ tailoring and shoes, Charles is a reassuringly easy collection to work with.

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Read more about : Home Interiors, Paints, Wallpaper

Silent Gliss Venetian Blinds Give Ultimate Control

Silent Gliss Venetian Blinds Give Ultimate Control


Venetian blinds give sleek style with ultimate control over light and glare; as the day goes on small adjustments enable maximum light and visibility.

Each system within the range offers different benefits: The Silent Gliss 8300, with either 16mm or 25mm slats in a choice of 77 different colours, is controlled with a single metal chain for raising/lowering of slats and tilting. A series of 8300 blinds can be fitted side by side with minimal light gap. Systems 8100 and 8110 have integrated control wands with brake for user friendly, precise opening and tilting. System 8100 has 16mm slats and can be positioned within narrow frames because of its small headrail. System 8110 has either 16mm or 25mm slats. Privacy feature is standard for the 25mm slats, allowing no direct light to penetrate when in the closed position. Both systems are available in 77 different colours. Silent Gliss also offer a cord operated system 8900 with 25mm or 50mm slats in real wood or 50mm aluminium slats, suitable for larger applications. The 8950 system is an electrically operated version, also available with real wood or aluminium slats. The Silent Gliss 8500 is motorised, offering quiet and smooth operation at your fingertips. Add a remote for flexible control over the system. Available with 16mm and 25 mm slats.

Most of the 77 colours are available in the 16 and 25 mm slats.

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Read more about : Conservatory Blinds, Home Interiors, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Window Blinds

John Lewis of Hungerford’s Paint Finishes Most Durable

John Lewis of Hungerford’s Paint Finishes Most Durable

Kitchen specialist John Lewis of Hungerford really can boast it offers the best-painted finish in the kitchen industry, after its Gloss paints were independently tested and awarded the highest rating available.

It’s official – independent tests declare:…

In tests by the Satra Technology Centre, the Gloss paint finish that the company specialises in, scored the maximum of 5 points in all 17 categories, from resistance to wet and dry heat to marking by liquids, oils and solvents, which means they are certified for ‘severe usage’, the highest possible rating. 

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Read more about : Bespoke Kitchens, Fitted Kitchens, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Furniture

New Tile Collections By Leading Designer Nick Munro

NEW Tile Collections By Leading Designer Nick Munro

Well known for his role on BBC1’s High Street Dreams, Nick Munro is celebrated as one of Britain’s most original and innovative designers – and now he’s launching two new collections with Fired Earth.

The two new tile collections – Roman Mosaics and Welsh Mountain Slate are designed to be both beautiful and functional.

“I’m really excited about the new tile collections,” says Nick. “Welsh Slate is a great product. I love the Welsh mountains and I love the colours when the sun breaks through – the green meadows, crystal streams, blue skies – and, of course, the perfect blue-grey of the slate.

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Read more about : Ceramic Floor Tiles, Ceramic Wall Tiles, Fired Earth, Floor Tiles, Home Interiors

Cormar Carpets Brand New Collection – The Apollo

 Cormar Carpets Brand New Collection - The Apollo

For hot new colours at austerity-proof prices, Cormar Carpets brand new Apollo collection is out of this world!

Apollo is an easy to clean, stain resistant carpet that is available in a palette of fashionable new colours and well priced at £12-14 sq m, ideal for families setting up home or on a restricted budget.

An average size 4x5m room would cost less than £300 plus VAT to carpet – nearly half the price of a new iPad.

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Revolutionary New Children’s Storage System from IKEA

 Revolutionary New Children’s Storage System from IKEA

Children love to play and have fun, but all too often it causes chaos around the home.

To make it easier for children to accumulate and play with their toys, IKEA’s clever designers have created the ultimate range of bedroom storage – STUVA, to help create a happier home for all the family.

Launching across all stores this August, STUVA is a unique clever storage system with endless possibilities to suit every child’s needs:

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Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Bookcases, Childs Furniture, Ikea Furniture