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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Rue du Château –Website For Anything Stylishly French!
A new website, Rue Du Chateau Interiors has just launched offering a wonderful array of decorative and stylish objects dating from 1900-1970, which are all French.
Items on offer include a vast range of furniture such as: A Patisserie worktable with carrara marble top, (pictured here), priced at £640. An Art Deco Chest of Drawers with chrome ball handles is priced at £830. A set of four iconic 1st production Tolix chairs, dating from 1927, has a price of £950. Also a 1960s Designer’s Paris bar table and chairs is priced at £1,100.
The founder Dominique Chabernaud, used to live in a Château in the Loire Valley, whose owner was an inspirational antiques dealer in Paris. Now, he and his family have moved from France to the market town of Arundel in West Sussex, and live close to the town’s castle, hence the name of his online boutique.
Read more about : Bar Stools, Console Tables, Dining Chairs, Dining Tables, Home Lighting, Web Sites
Susie Watson Designs’ Family Christmas
There is something about the ceramics, textiles, glasses and decorations created by Susie Watson Designs that fill a family Christmas with the magic that normally belongs to childhood memories.
Maybe it’s the festive colours and traditional designs, or just because every tablecloth, napkin, candlestick and jug is made by hand. Perhaps it’s just that Susie Watson Designs look their best when they are all mixed up together.
A real family Christmas has so many different ingredients, that it has a life of its own – there is no secret formula.
Read more about : Christmas Decorations, Glassware, Home Interiors, Ornaments, Tableware
Embark On A Life Together With Sliderobes
Love is in the air with the announcement of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement and, if history is anything to go by, this love will be contagious; many couples will choose next year as their year too!
Along with wedding planning, the soon-to-be-marital home needs careful consideration:
A calm and organised home is a good start to a happy journey; but living together forever will take some getting used to – and there’s “stuff” from two people to fit into the house!
Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Home Interiors, Wardrobes
The Most Durable Painted Kitchens Available
John Lewis of Hungerford have done it! Their painted kitchen cabinetry is now officially the hardest wearing in the kitchen world, and the Gloss and Satin Eggshell finishes have been awarded the highest rating available, by SATRA Technology Centre, certifying the kitchens for ‘severe usage’.
All painted cabinetry is now resistant to wet and dry heat and marking by liquids, oils and solvents. As specialists in painted kitchens, this is one of the highest possible accolades
“We have worked extremely hard over the years to perfect our formula and thrilled that we’ve been able to achieve it†says Jon Rosby, MD of John Lewis of Hungerford.â€
Read more about : Bespoke Kitchens, Fitted Kitchens, Home Interiors, Kitchen Furniture
Keep The Heat In And Snoopers Out This Christmas
Window blinds are an essential winter product for the home – to seal in warmth and reduce the likelihood of homes being targeted by thieves.
At this time of year, UK homes are not only under attack from the harsh winter weather pushing up winter fuel bills, but from thieves after festive booty, often proudly displayed under Christmas trees in the front room for all to see!
Step up security with a window blind, while increasing the energy efficiency of the home, creating an altogether safer and cosier winter
home.
Read more about : Home Interiors, Window Blinds
Now You See It – Now You Don’t!
The time when we used to have to cross the room to change TV channels, or put on the surround-sound system is luckily long gone.
Infrared (the signal that is emitted by your remote control) is the solution for operating your TV and A/V devices from the comfort of your armchair. And it works pretty effectively!
There are, however, two limitations:
1. The signal only has a range of 8 metres and
2. It needs to be able to ‘see’ the device if it is to work.
Read more about : Home Automation, Home Entertainment
Everest Launches New Energy Business
Everest, one of the UK’s leading home improvement companies, has launched a new business arm, Everest Energy.
The business will initially operate in the Meridian television region across the South of England prior to a national roll-out, and will focus exclusively on selling and installing boilers and central heating systems, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, which generate cheap green electricity from sunlight, and a selection of other energy efficiency products for the home.
Simon Jarman, Everest’s Managing Director, said: “Everest has been improving homes for many years with its energy efficient windows and we feel that the time is now right to move into energy generation.
Read more about : Building Services, Central Heating Boilers, Central Heating Radiators, Condensing Boilers, Gas Boilers, Guttering, Solar Panels, Wind Turbines
2morrow for 2day
2morrow, the latest innovative yet fun and modern bathroom range from Villeroy & Boch, successfully merges classic with contemporary furnishings to offer creative and style led interiors.
The new modular bathroom collection is comprised of a variety of design options and finishes, boasting sleek lines and contours with a big splash of colour. Colour trends have always been a strong influence on the home and this is extending into the bathroom, as consumers make bolder decisions when it comes to colour. Not happy with just an accent wall, shoppers are looking to designers for statement colours on bathroom furniture. This collection offers design flexibility with a diverse selection of eight melamine finishes on fronts, bodies and trims, with additional exciting and inspiring colour fronts in olive green and sunflower orange, while high gloss versions available in white, ruby red and mocha will add a vibrant pop of colour to any bathroom. All furniture is available in a high gloss foil for a sleek shine. Mix and match design combinations with an assortment of handles such as a single ring or double bar handle, while the minimalists out there will love the handle free version. Choose from sliding drawers or doors, with options to mount the furniture under or above the central washbasin or countertop.
While the 2morrow range sits beautifully with the classic Loop & Friends and the Memento washbasins, two exciting new designs are being introduced as perfect accompaniments to 2morrow:
Read more about : Bathroom Cabinets, Bathroom Furniture, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanity Units, Villeroy & Boch
The Epitome Of Christmas Is A Burning Fire.
A burning fire is the very epitome of Christmas as it represents the heart of the home around which Christmas festivities unfold.
Chesney’s has launched a new collection of traditional and contemporary stoves available in up to ten finishes, including olive green and claret red: perfect for the festive season.
Providing warmth and light in an environmentally friendly way, a Chesney’s stove will be the focal point of the room and make for an unforgettably cosy Christmas.
Read more about : Fire Surrounds, Fireplaces, Home Interiors, Multi Fuel Stoves, Stone Fireplaces, Wood Burning Stoves
Security Specialist Yale Launches ‘Yale Security TV’
Yale has added a new section to its website, offering ‘how to videos’ that show consumers how easy it is to replace or update their home security products.
Available on their website, Yale SecurityTV features informative and educational videos on a range of Yale products: Including how to change a Yale euro-profile cylinder, and how to install a Yale replacement PVCu handle. Videos showing how to replace a Yale nightlatch and how to upgrade to a British Standard rim cylinder will be coming soon. The videos form part of a new campaign that will see Yale products promoted to security conscious homeowners over the next few months.
Caroline Martin, Marketing Manager for Yale, says: “Consumers are watching two billion videos a day on YouTube and the growing trend for smart phones, also means it’s easier for homeowners to watch ‘how to’ videos on their mobiles, if they need installation help in the middle of a DIY project at home.
Read more about : Burglar Alarms, DIY Advice, Security Services, Wireless Alarm Systems