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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Bensons’ Tips On When To Change Your Bed
March is National-Check-Out-Your-Bed Month, so leading bed specialist Bensons for Beds has offered five reliable ways to tell when it’s time to throw out the old and check in the new.
“Working out when your bed has outlived its usefulness isn’t rocket science, but you do need to know what to look for,†says Bensons’ bed expert Simon Williams. “Unlike many major household items, the wear and tear of a bed can be very gradual and almost go unnoticed.
“Unfortunately, the impact an old bed has on a good night’s sleep can be enormous. But when poor sleep kicks in, people rarely think to blame their bed.â€
Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Beds
Australian Eco Friendly Integrated Toilet And Hand Basin
An eco friendly Australian-designed innovative and space-saving, integrated toilet and hand basin, is now available in the UK from Boundary Bathrooms.
The Caroma Profile ECO incorporates a hand basin on top of the cistern, which removes the need for a separate sink, making it just perfect for providing a bathroom in a restricted space.
Water is also cleverly saved by incorporating a novel dual-flush push button and spout, using wastewater from the hand basin to fill the cistern and flush the toilet, so only one water inlet and one outlet for both is needed.
Read more about : Bathroom Furniture, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Toilets
Hart & Johanson’s Tables For All Occasions
Hart & Johanson, has now provided the ideal answer to the that old problem – having a dining table for day to day use, while having enough space to entertain as well.
Their new dining tables the Charleston and Borrowdale seat four to six people comfortably, while easily extending to accommodate eight people, without loss of style or quality.
Hart & Johanson, designs each piece with the user in mind, so the Charleston and Borrowdale tables are perfectly proportioned to fit any home.
Read more about : Dining Chairs, Dining Room Furniture, Dining Tables
Teka – The Pulse Electronic Tap
The Pulse, Teka’s first electronic mixer tap, is at the forefront of modern tap technology. Its ultramodern shape creates a profile of gentle curves and straight lines lending the sink area a futuristic appeal.
Available in a chrome finish, the rounded spout of the Pulse has integrated electronic controls, for simple one handed temperature adjustment and flow regulation.
The slim border around the electronic controls illuminates to indicate water temperature. Graduating from blue for cold water to red for hot water this feature is both eye-catching and functional.
Read more about : Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Taps
Montana Wardrobe From Icons of Denmark
Icons of Denmark has introduced the new Montana Wardrobe to the UK – a flexible modular system, which allows you to express your own style.
Montana Wardrobe is a completely new concept that breaks with the traditional idea of a wardrobe as a closet or a space for storing clothes and shoes.
The philosophy behind Montana Wardrobe is that a wardrobe shouldn’t just occupy an entire wall:
Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Contemporary Furniture, Custom Furniture, Wardrobes
Return Of The Classic Furniture Collections
As colour and traditional design enjoy a comeback in the home, one of the most iconic names in British furniture has launched a range of classically-styled living, dining and bedroom collections.
The Classic Collections by G Plan Cabinets are aimed at on-trend homeowners, making the switch from neutrals and no-frills furniture to a richer, more interesting interior.
Inspired by famous artists, G Plan’s new Classic Collections take the famous furniture brand back to its roots of timeless design and quality detail, with the Matisse and Gainsborough living and dining ranges and the Monet and Heritage bedroom ranges
Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Beds, Bookcases, Console Tables, Dining Room Furniture, Sleigh Beds, Sofas, TV Cabinets
Urban Gardens Week: 11th – 18th April 2011
Urban dwellers and novice gardeners throughout the UK are to be encouraged to grow their garden knowledge and transform their tired, outdoor space as part of Ronseal’s Urban Gardens Week 2011.
The leading woodcare manufacturer has announced Urban Gardens Week 2011 will take place for the third year running between 11th and 18th April 2011.
With many urbanites shunning the green fingered approach to gardening and neglecting their often overlooked outdoors spaces, the week aims to encourage and empower novice gardeners, providing easy-to-follow inspiration and support.
Read more about : Garden Plants, Gardening Services, Shows and Events, Web Sites
Eggstravaganza! NEW Easter Egg Collection Hatched.
Prestat the chocolatier to Her Majesty The Queen, has launched a clutch of five exquisite Easter Eggs.
The Easter Parade Collection comes in extravagant packaging, designed by the renowned artist and illustrator Kitty Arden – Prestat’s trademark gold swirls and bright pink run riot – while each gold-foiled egg nestles on a bed of fuchsia tissue:
The Rose and Violet Crème Easter Egg is crafted from the finest dark chocolate (71%) and filled with Prestat’s legendary Rose and Violet Cremès, which it has been making for more than 100 years.
Read more about : Chocolate
Edifier Launches Prime USB Speaker System
Edifier®, a supplier of visionary speaker systems supporting state-of-the-art design and extraordinary sound quality, continues to consolidate its position as a leader in the manufacture of high quality, multimedia speaker systems with its latest lifestyle product launch.
The Edifier Prime USB is a dynamic 2.0 multimedia USB Hub speaker system, with both USB audio streaming and regular analog audio input capabilities.
The full-range speaker drivers are mounted in designer white satellites combined with the top mounted electronic volume controls guarantee ease of use and impressive audio performance.
Read more about : Home Entertainment, Leisure
Tommy Walsh’s Online Shopping for DIYers and Tradespeople
TV DIY and gardening guru, Tommy Walsh has launched a fast and competitive shopping comparison website, with an impressive inventory of merchant contributors and a wide array of products; Tradessupermarket.com is aimed at the construction trade and DIY enthusiasts.
As the UK faces its toughest recession since the 1930s, Trades Supermarket launches at a welcome time for tradespeople and consumers, who want to find the best deals for building materials and tools, including drills, kitchens and flooring: For consumers who don’t have the skills of tradespeople, but want to ‘have a go’ – a section on-site called ‘Tommy’s Trade Secrets’ provides a portfolio of video diaries by Tommy and his friends undertaking DIY tasks. The footage provides helpful hints and tips and advises about the necessary material and tool requirements. Tommy’s Deals is another section on the site, this time dedicated to bestsellers and deals of the week and is categorised by hand-tools, powertools, work-wear and materials. In addition to listing the products of the UK’s larger and more well-known merchants including B&Q, Screwfix and Wickes, smaller independents are also included, providing an important balance of materials, tools and prices, from brands such as Makita and Ryobi.
Commenting, Tommy Walsh, said: “In Tradessupermarket.com we have a site, which not only stores a large catalogue of products, but can also be used as a resource for DIYers who need practical help at home, be it a lesson on how to plaster a wall or hang a door.
Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Web Sites