DIY & Building

Let There Be Candlelight From Menu

Let There Be Candlelight From Menu

Menu, the innovative Danish design company, has launched two beautiful candle-holders, which will fit into any type of décor, be it traditional, modern or classic.

Menu’s elegant new double candle-holder in mirror finish steel, is obviously inspired by dance and movement; the straight, robust bodies and the curved slim arms, appear both masculine and feminine at the same time.

When you place the candle-holders closely together, they seem to unite in a dancing embracement and the harmonious balance between masculinity and femininity makes this double candle holder the ideal wedding gift!

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Self-Build Mortgages – An Overview

Self Build Mortgages - An Overview

The main difference between a self-build mortgage and a house purchase mortgage is that with a self-build mortgage, money is released in stages as the build progresses, rather than as a single amount.
Some lenders will lend you money to purchase land, typically 75% of the purchase price or value, which ever is lowest.

During the build you can borrow typically 75% of the cost of the value of the house as the project progresses, depending on the chosen lender.

There are two methods by which the money can be released during the build, known as arrears stage payments and advance stage payments respectively.

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Visit The Autumn Self Build & Renovation Show 2008

Visit The Autumn Self Build & Renovation Show 2008

With many people still needing to get on or move up the property ladder, The National Self Build & Renovation Show, sponsored by EDF Energy, will show visitors how to build their way out of the housing slump, through self build, renovation, or home improvement.

BuildStore’s National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon will host the Self Build & Renovation Show, where visitors can discover the many inspirational and educational features and exhibits, including a full-size timber frame Potton house (featured) and a renovation house, a self-build education journey and a Trade Village.

They will be inspired by great ideas in design and innovation, plus inside knowledge on everything they need to know, to build their dream home.

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Visit The London Home Building & Renovating Show

Visit The London Home Building & Renovating Show

The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show at ExCeL London from 19th to 21st September, (featuring over 200 exhibitors, 12 free seminars and 12 free master-classes), is the only show in the South East dedicated to improving, renovating, extending or building your own home.

The current lack of confidence in the property market means, for many, moving house is no longer an option and making the most of your current home is the most sensible strategy.

As energy prices continue to rise, environmentally friendly improvements and energy saving measures have to be a consideration; indeed new building regulations insist upon it.

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The French Furniture Company’s Stylish Collections

The French Furniture Company’s Stylish Collections

The French Furniture Company specialise in French painted reproduction furniture in antique white, cream, black, stone and gilt finish and also offer a vast array of stunning and distinctive products, to furnish every room in the home – you’ll be sure to say “oh la la!”

The French Furniture Company supplies striking and exclusive products, ranging from exquisite Venetian pieces, hand made French Shabby Chic furniture, through to the most delicately fashioned objet d’ art.

They also specialise in Ornate Mirrors, gold, silver, white, black and Venetian; many of these handcrafted pieces are limited editions and could well be destined to become the antiques of tomorrow.

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Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Beds, Childs Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Garden Furniture, Home Lighting, Sofas, Wardrobes

500th Anniversary Of Palladio – 1508 – 2008

500th Anniversary of Palladio - 1508 - 2008

One of the world’s most important architects, Andrea Palladio, was born on 8th November 1508.

His influential book, I Quattro Libri dell’Architettura (The Four Books of Architecture), includes his designs for symmetrical structures with classical architectural features, including Corinthian and Ionic columns.

Palladian style is still prominent today and features heavily in the Haddonstone Collection; indeed, the company has based many of its columns, temples and pavilions on Palladian principles.

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Louis Poulsen Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of PH5

Louis Poulsen Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Bright Lights

Louis Poulsen is celebrating the 50th birthday of it’s PH 5 pendant lights, by introducing the PH 50, a special version of the famous pendant, to create bright lighting for your interior design.

For five decades, the PH 5 has proven its unique ability to blend into all types of interiors; the 2008 version, PH 50 comes in five completely new colours that present new decorative options – without changing Poul Henningsen’s design, or the excellent ideas underlying the light processing.

Designed to hang low above a table, the PH 50 provides glare-free lighting – the visible reflectors directing light both vertically and horizontally to create a warm tone of light.

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The Screwfix Catalogue 92 Offers ‘More of The Best’

The Screwfix Catalogue 92 Offers 'More of The Best'

Screwfix is the UK’s leading multi-channel supplier of thousands of high quality screws, fixings, hand tools, power tools, plumbing and electrical supplies.

Combining trade prices with a massive range of leading brand items, Screwfix offers over 18,000 products and is fully committed to customer care and support.

Their latest Catalogue 92 focuses on offering ‘More of The Best’ and comprises a collection of products that provide the best deals, are best for the task and represent the best new brands.

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Stunning Stairs From Spiral Staircase Systems

Stunning Stairs From Spiral Staircase Systems

Spiral Staircases work with their customers to create the best quality staircases to complement their existing home interior design.

Spiral Staircase Systems create technically and aesthetically pleasing designs of glass, stone, steel and wood, focusing on the design, manufacture and installation to achieve the highest level of quality in the finished product.

Working with customers to their design specifications, the company creates stairs that are not only visually striking, but also practical too, to ensure they fulfil their functional purpose in the home.

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Why Not Build Your Way Out Of The Credit Crunch?

Why Not Build Your Way Out Of The Credit Crunch?

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre will host its second Self Build & Renovation Show of the year in Swindon, from Thursday 2nd October 2008; offering lots of advice and inspiration, for anyone looking to climb up the property ladder through self build or renovation.

Whilst the wider housing market is suffering a major downturn, due to the credit crunch, building your dream home, through self-build, renovation, or conversion, is becoming a more appealing and realistic option.

At a time when house-builders have ‘downed tools’ and the Government’s new homes targets are under threat, self builders and renovators are taking advantage of the increased availability of land, labour and specialist advance payment mortgages.

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