New England Lifestyle are specialists in the design and supply of hand made, timeless and elegant white painted furniture.

The company’s Bedroom Furniture collection will give inspiration to anyone looking for bedroom interior ideas, offering a choice of three ranges: ‘The Manhattan’, ‘The Maine’ and ‘The Jemima’.

All of the ranges are charming and include bedside tables and bedside cabinets, as well as white chests of drawers, tall chests and solid double wardrobes.

The Manhattan White Bedroom Range is hand made and finished in white satin with armour bright metal handles; inspired by the clapper board beach houses of New England; with its tongue and groove detail to top, side and door panels, it will provide an eternal seaside feel to your bedroom.

Featured here are:

Manhattan Double Wardrobe - A substantial white wardrobe with tongue & groove detail to doors and sides; two doors, one internal shelf at the top and hanging rail below.
H189cm W96cm D59cm Priced at £698.00.

Manhattan Tall Chest - features tongue & groove detail on the sides and top; finished in smooth satin white, the drawer unit has five drawers on runners and robust cast iron handles.
H125cm W61cm D44cm Priced at £348.00.

Manhattan Chest of Drawers - A stylish chest of drawers featuring tongue and groove detail on the sides and top. This versatile drawer unit consists of two large drawers and two small drawers.
H91cm W94cm D44cm. Priced at £398.00.

Manhattan Blanket Box – is a versatile storage solution designed to suit both bedroom & living room settings. Finished in white with tongue & groove detailing the box has a lift up top and two stays.
H50cm W123cm D52cm. £248.00.

The Manhattan White Bedroom Range would compliment any interior design scheme.

Web: http://www.newenglandlifestyle.com

Tel: (020) 7736 4321

Marks & Spencer has launched the ‘TV Bed’, an innovative version of the popular Monroe bedstead from the Autograph Collection and it is already proving a big hit.

This must-have bed is the ultimate in Bond-style luxury:

The Monroe leather bed features a handy in-built TV, so whether you’re enjoying a film in the evening, or keeping the children occupied in the morning, there is entertainment for everyone.

The Monroe bedstead is available in double, 5ft, or 6ft options and priced from £2449 for the double. Mattress and TV sold separately.

M&S offers a range of flat screen TVs to suit, including an own brand 32″ HD Ready LCD TV at £549.

Web: http://www.marksandspencer.com

Tel: (0845) 603 1603.

And So To Bed’s Georgian Four Poster is a favourite in period properties due to its classical proportions, however the company has given this traditional beauty a contemporary twist:

The mahogany Georgian Four Poster can now be hand painted to order, offering dramatically different looks, available in eight standard colours from ‘statement’ black or silver through red, blue and green to more ethereal soft white, cream or grey.

A perfect ingredient for today’s eclectic look, this imposing bed will always make a classic centrepiece.

Shown in our picture:

                  The Georgian 5’four poster painted in soft white: £3,295.
                  Ormolu chest of drawers hand-painted in turquoise: £1,125.

• On the bed:
          Palazzo duvet: from £179.
          Palazzo pillowcases: from £29.95.
          Palazzo sheets: from £59.

                 Aida quilted bedspread in dupion silk shown in ‘lagoon’: from £395.
                 Aida neckroll in dupion silk shown in ‘fuchsia’ and ‘cascade’: £35.

Web: http://www.andsotobed.co.uk 

Tel: (0808) 144 4343

And So To Bed’s splendid Chaucer brass bed is a masterpiece of Victorian design, with intricate castings and filigree work; it is now available in three different finishes.

One of And So To Bed’s enduringly popular designs, the Chaucer bed is given a very different look by each of the finishes; shiny brass, antiqued brass and polished nickel.

The silvery tones of polished nickel, for instance, can carry a traditional look through into an eclectic modern interior, whilst period bedrooms cry out for the antiqued brass as shown here, in a classic country house setting.

Featured here is The 5’ Chaucer Bed: Priced at £2,500. (Also available in 5’6” and 6’ sizes).

Web: http://www.andsotobed.co.uk
Tel:   (0808) 144 4343

Deane Direct specialise in home storage solutions and supply both solid and mirrored wardrobe door kits, to enable you to make 100% use of available space; the doors are tailor-made for self assembly and adapt to most room shapes and sizes.

You can choose from two striking ranges for your new wardrobe:

The Metro Collection as seen here, which features 3 or 4 panel doors with cool aluminium door-frames that slide like a dream; then choose two elements to make up the doors from mirror, solid wood colour panels or coloured glass, or

The Heritage Range, a favourite with Deane’s clients, with one-piece doors made from a variety of wood or metallic colour frames, then add your choice of mirror, matching solid panels or coloured/frosted glass.

Help and advice is freely available with planning and design, at the comprehensive and simple to navigate Deane Direct website, which provides simple instructions on how to measure, and calculate your precise requirements.

Web: http://www.deanedirect.co.uk
Tel:   (01329) 827817

Orchid Furniture have launched a new showroom located on the Kings Road London, showcasing a ‘boutique’ selection of their exclusive designs and best-sellers.

The new showroom was opened in response to requests by customers, who wished to have greater access to Orchid’s vast selection of East-meets-West inspired furniture designs.
 
Open seven days a week, the showroom will also offer a design service and wedding voucher facility all under one roof.

Jemma Page, founding partner of Orchid says, “We have carefully presented the showroom to display the very best pieces, from Chinese Antiques to reclaimed teak, including a host of accessories from wall-panels to storage solutions, cushions and lamps.  ‘It’s all about today’s lifestyle’ and we hope that the products we offer fit into almost any lifestyle”.

Featured here is The Mandarin Bed, exclusive to Orchid’s Mandarin collection:

This stunning bed has a slatted base for easy delivery and assembly. The slats are wide with narrow gaps to provide ample mattress support.

Black or brown lacquer finishes are available in standard King (5′) or Superking (6′) sizes. Priced at £2230–£2400.

Web:  http://www.orchidfurniture.co.uk
Tel:    +44 (01264) 811111

Orchid Furniture is leading the way when it comes to locating original Chinese Antiques, carefully sourced from China, which fit superbly with English lifestyles.

Chinoiserie is one of the hottest trends this year and Orchid Furniture’s selection of superb quality Wedding Cabinets, is an ideal way to embrace the Oriental style:

Traditionally in Southern China a Wedding Cabinet was filled throughout a girl’s life with homely gifts towards her eventual marriage; it would then leave with her on her wedding day as part of her dowry.
 
They provide the perfect place for keeping favourite cashmere jumpers or freshly cleaned linens.

It can also be used in the dining room to display favourite china and crystal, or as a stylish drinks cabinet.

Made from Elm wood, each cabinet features a circular plate with a metal fastening, which closes to create what is known as the ‘togetherness panel’.

Orchid carefully restores every cabinet using traditional restorers, to maintain the integrity of the piece; they are fitted with two removable shelves and a hanging rail as standard, but can be adapted to suit a variety of uses.
 
Featured here is a Chinese 19th Century Lacquered elm, black wedding Cabinet. (LH1-54)  Priced at £1285.
Height 175cm ; Depth 50cm; Width 100 cm.

Visit the website for more exciting oriental inspiration:

Web:  http://www.orchidfurniture.co.uk
Tel:    +44 (01264) 811111

Laura Ashley’s Inspirations For Spring & Summer online catalogue continues to appeal to our creative talent with The Elegance Theme - “A sophisticated and comfortable drawing together of rich textures, reflective surfaces and dark wood.”

The Gatsby Cabinet Mirrored Furniture featured here, is as popular now as it was in the thirties and re invents the glamour of the past to reflect the requirements of modern well-designed living.

The desirable furniture pieces offered include:
Dressing Table £500; Stools upholstered in a variety of colours £175;
Chest of Drawers £1000 (illustrated); Drinks Cabinet £600; Round Coffee Table £450; Side Table £325. Decorative glass framed round mirror £160 (illustrated); Pandora Cut Mirror Lamp Base £52(illustrated).

On the same theme, the striking Venetian Furniture is truly unique as each panel is individually engraved with floral motifs, by a skilled craftsman using a traditional cutting wheel, giving each piece a personality of its own including:

Venetian Console Table - An impressive elegant table combining engraved Venetian style mirrored glass with beautiful glass handles £325.

Venetian Side Table £275.

Visit the website to view more stylish ideas on the Elegance Theme:

Web: http://www.lauraashley.com/
Tel: (0871) 230 2301  

The Habitat Spring/Summer catalogue highlights their new VIP For Kids range, with contributions from leading fashion designers such as Paco Rabanne and Christian Lacroix to model cum actress Sophie Dahl and Muppet legend Miss Piggy, who were asked to start thinking like kids!

You can click on each celebrity’s name on the Habitat website to view their exclusive input.

Pictured here is Fort Fantastic – The enchanted shed, which features some of the extensive and lively kid’s collection including:

The Ando kids bunk bed (£545) with Animals bed linen design by Philippa Prinsloo (£32).

The Fashion Monsters designed by Christian Lacroix - Belly (£35), Smoothy (£20) and Sweety (£30).

Moonbuzz - a moon pendant designed by Buzz Aldrin in white polyresin (£53).

Treehouse - a captivating wooden toy (£49).

Matryoshka - multi coloured storage boxes by Marcel Wanders 1-6 (from £45).

Croak - a colourful croquet set (£29).

Web:  http://www.habitat.net
Tel:   (08444) 99 1111.

Neville Johnson the bespoke fitted furniture designers have launched a chic and elegant bedroom collection for 2007. The sumptuous range can provide the perfect sanctuary in which to escape and includes an en-suite dressing area to house all your belongings.

The thoughtfully designed antique-cream painted wardrobes, conceal an abundance of hidden storage solutions to meet your individual needs. Additional options include, pigeon holes for your shoeboxes, internal deep knitwear drawers, a slide out accessory shelf and shoe carousel, which together can make your bedroom the ultimate in ‘clutter-free living’; down lighters can also be included to give additional room ambience.

Another new feature is the stylish dressing table, which now includes ‘deep’ cosmetic drawers; the large wood-framed mirror with down lighters adds a touch of old-fashioned Hollywood glamour.

Complete your grand design by incorporating an electrically adjustable bed; using a remote control you can choose your perfect bed angle, or press a button and effortlessly launch the soothing ‘massage system.

This luxurious bedroom is available in a wide range of finishes, enabling you to create your own desired look. Plus, due to the bespoke nature of Neville Johnson’s designs, you can rest in blissful comfort knowing your bedroom is completely unique.

Prices start from £4,000.

View the wide range of bespoke fitted bedroom concepts at:

Web: http://www.nevillejohnson.co.uk/pr
Tel:  (0161) 873 8333