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Monthly Archives: April 2011
New Slimline Richmond ‘TV Fireplace’ Launched
The newRichmond slimline ‘TV Fireplace’ has been introduced by Picture House TV Furniture, providing a great way to hide your TV.
The elegant fully functioning new fireplace hides the TV inside: The TV automatically lifts to viewing height when the remote is pressed; press it again and it magically disappears and the television switches off automatically to save power. The fireplace, which emits 2kW of heat, has a small footprint making it a perfect choice if space is restricted and there are no messy wires and cables, as they are all hidden from view. It will accept TVs up to 52in. Picture House’s ‘TV Fireplaces’ are environmentally friendly, as the TV is turned off when not in use and automatically turns on when it’s raised up. Since the TV is not on standby it doesn’t use any power unless it is being watched, thereby reducing the household power consumption. Other new designs in the Picture House portfolio include, the Corvado, the Havana and the Valenza.
Award-winning inventor and furniture designer David Free, who runs Picture House TV Furniture and presents “The Great British Woodshop” on Discovery Shed says: “My living room looked soulless with this big black box on the wall – so I came up with this idea of concealing the TV inside a working fireplace – which creates one focal point for the room.”A choice of different electric flame effect fires suitable for the fireplace is available. Prices start from £3,000.
Read more about : Fire Surrounds, Fireplaces, Home Entertainment, LCD TVs, TV Cabinets
John Cullen Lighting – Sally Storey’s Top Lighting Tips
Britain’s leading lighting specialist John Cullen Lighting, established in 1981 offers a comprehensive service for all aspects of interior and exterior lighting.
Sally Storey is Design Director for John Cullen and is one of the world’s leading lighting experts.
Here are Sally’s Top Lighting Tips:
Read more about : Home Interiors, Home Lighting
Grow A Bumper Crop Of Tomatoes With Ease.
Why not embrace the Grow-Your-Own lifestyle to celebrate British Tomato Week (15 – 22 May)?
Botanico the award winning Grow-Your-Own and eco product supplier, offers a great range of garden accessories that are ideal to help you grow an abundant crop of tomatoes.
Tomatoes are straightforward to grow and produce a multipurpose ingredient for salad soups, pizza and sauces.
Read more about : Gardening Advice, Gardening Services, Planters
The Most Powerful New Upright Vacuum From Vax
Vax a leading UK floorcare company has announced a new addition to their popular Mach range of bagless upright vacuum cleaners.
The Mach Air Force is the new ‘big brother’ for Mach Airintended for bigger, busier homes and boasts double the dust capacity and over 50% more suction power: The cleaner has a 3-litre capacity and a huge 340 air watts of suction power, which makes it officially the most powerful multi cyclonic upright vacuum cleaner in the world. As it uses multi cyclonic force, this vacuum’s filters don’t get clogged-up, to ensure that you continue to enjoy constant, powerful suction as you clean*. Multiple cyclones separate dirt from the air path, so it collects in the container, not the filter, which means that its suction is always as powerful as the first time you used it. Mach Air Force is also big on ease of use, as its extra long 10-metre power cord enables you to clean more rooms without stopping and a pet hair removal tool provided as standard. If allergies are a problem for you or your family, the anti-bacterial H12 HEPA filter helps reduce dust mites, pollen and other allergens and also limits pet-related odours. If your home has lots of stairs, the Total Homes Edition has an extra long stretch hose allowing you to clean right to the top of your staircase, while leaving the machine safely at the bottom; it also has a dedicated hard floor tool for quick and easy floor cleaning.
About the Mach family.
The original Mach Air bagless vacuum cleaner launched in 2009, is the lightest full size multi cyclonic upright available and consistently one of the top 10 best sellers in the UK.
Read more about : Cleaning Services
Emma Bridgewater’s Iconic Designs Now On Fabric
Emma Bridgewater has announced that her three most iconic designs will now be offered for purchase on fabric-by-the-metre.
Made in the UK from 100% cotton, the Polka Dot (featured), Pink Hearts, and Starry Skies fabrics are now available in two finishes, coated or uncoated: The coated fabric is perfect for tablecloths as it is easy to wipe clean, and is priced at £19.95 per metre. The uncoated fabric can be used to create all kinds of home furnishings – from cushion covers to curtains, priced at £14.95 per metre. These new fabrics printed with Emma’s most popular designs, are sure to prove just right for many home interiors.
To order online, or to see all of Emma Bridgewater’s fabric designs, please visit the website
Read more about : Curtain Fabric, Home Interiors, Upholstery Fabric
Choose Bold Colours To Liven Up Your Rooms
Bold Colours are in on the catwalks this year, but it’s not only fashion that can benefit from a splash of colour – covering your windows with a daring choice of colour can enliven the whole room.
Silent Gliss Folding Panels are ideal for this purpose, as each panel can be made with two colours of your choice.
The exclusive Colorama fabric range alone consists of no fewer than 40 colours, so you can be sure to find your perfect colour combination.
Read more about : Home Interiors, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Window Blinds
Timeless, Elegant and Practical Kitchen Furniture
The Kitchen Dresser Company is a family-run business, specialising in the design and construction of fine kitchen furniture using only the highest quality materials and traditional cabinet-making skills.
In the beginning the company set out to create the perfect dresser and since then the collections have developed to include a wide range of truly bespoke, made-to- measure pieces.
Every piece is unique, timeless, elegant and practical, made by hand in England within long-established Victorian workshops in the heart of the Staffordshire potteries.
Read more about : Custom Furniture, Home Interiors, Kitchen Furniture
Create A Flamboyant Focal Point In Your Bathroom
Washstands have remained an important part of any traditional English home, from the showy heights of the Victorian Era to the elaborate designs of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Why not create a dreamy and eye-catching focal point in your bathroom, with a Cherub washstand from Catchpole & Rye?
The Cherub Washstand featured here, is an original replica of a Victorian washstand made at the pinnacle of the Gothic revival era.
Read more about : Bathroom Vanity Units
bloom’s Alma Papa – The New Cot/Bed For Children.
bloom the international contemporary baby brand, has introduced the alma papa, to produce the perfect crib and bed for children up to the age of four.
Adding to the original Alma Cot’s many attactive features, this next generation of cot design easily converts, via the removable bed rail into a smart bed for toddlers and young children: Made from solid, sustainable wood and strong stainless steel elements, this crib provides a touch of contemporary style suitable for any nursery or home. Open slats on all sides maximize the all important air-flow, while its simple fold system, makes the alma papa easy to store in a cupboard or behind a door. The alma papa offers two mattress heights, combining the benefits of a newborn cradle with a crib or cot that can be used from birth to age four. The cot can be quickly assembled and is reassuringly strong and well made while being easy to move from room to room due to its four lockable castors.
The stylish and contemporary design of the alma papa is already proving to be a popular choice with parents.
Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Childs Furniture, Contemporary Furniture
Enjoy An Afternoon Nap In The Garden This Summer
The Bow Hammock from Living It Up is beautifully crafted and exudes the height of elegant style.
Designed to complement any garden or patio, this roomy hammock provides the perfect place for an afternoon nap.
The frame is made from treated Larchwood, so that it can be left out in the garden all year round and the canvas can be easily removed for storing to keep it clean.
Read more about : Contemporary Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Garden Furniture, Gardening Services, Sofa Beds, Sofas