The Monogrammed Linen Shop has just launched a stunning new concept in dining linen - placemat and napkin sets for the table, created using a unique combination of paint and embroidery. All very innovative and completely elegant!

Each table mat and napkin set is unmatched in its intricate detail. Designs are bespoke – only your imagination can limit you!

This new style of dining linen was born because Anne Singer, who owns and runs MLS, was looking to create designs with depth, by incorporating shading.

She found a creative and innovative way to do this – by mixing two seemingly incompatible materials: paint and thread. This unusual combination is a truly exclusive innovation in dining linens.

Available solely from the Monogrammed Linen Shop, each tablemat and napkin set takes a month to create. Prices start from £180.

To view the gorgeous Monogrammed Linen Shop’s linen collections, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 7589 4033

About
The Monogrammed Linen Shop is a leading luxury linen shop in London. For the past 28 years their Chelsea shop has provided classical and contemporary fine linens to clients from all over the world.

As quality is their first concern, the company will only use the most beautiful laces and embroideries, together with the finest Egyptian cottons, linens and silks to produce the sheet sets, table linens and towels.

The Egyptian cotton percale range starts at 300-thread count and is famous for its softness and crisp appearance.

Belle Amie a new collection, designed by iconic Swedish designer Marianne Westman has been added to the New House Textiles range of homewares….

Now in her 80’s, Marianne Westman, has always created pretty designs and products inspired by her immediate surroundings and Belle Amie was one of her first designs, drawn from wild flowers near her home.

A small-scale, cheerful flower print, it comes in the classic sky blue / bright white combination, which is such a perennial kitchen favourite.

Belle Amie brings a period look to the kitchen and is now available in a collection, which includes trays (from £21.96), oilcloth (£23.28 per metre, 150cm wide), paper napkins (£4.79) and a trivet (£17.28).

Belle Amie is part of the New House Textiles collection of Homewares, available to buy online.

The collection is very well priced, ranging from £4.56 for a set of stylish paper napkins, to £58.44 for a linen and cotton tablecloth, which will grace your table for years to come.

To view the complete New House Interior’s Belle Amie Homeware collection, please visit the website.

How would you like to cut your lighting bills by as much as 75%, yet still have an attractive lighting scheme.

Here are some tips from Sally Storey, (Design Director at John Cullen – Britain’s leading lighting company) to help you avoid possible pitfalls.

If you are thinking of redecorating, then now is the best and cheapest time to install more efficient lighting before you start.

The future of energy efficient lighting lies with LED fittings, which can last for as long as 20 years. They appear more expensive than regular products, but over their lifetime will more than make up for the initial outlay with energy savings.

John Cullen’s brand new, next generation Polespring LED downlight, sets new standards for energy efficient lighting. It uses just 12w of energy and gives you the equivalent of a traditional 50w halogen bulb at a fraction of the running costs. With its improved colour rendition and clarity, it is suitable for lighting throughout the home – even for paintings and other artwork.

If you don’t like compact fluorescent light bulbs, then replace traditional light bulbs with energy saving IRC (infra-red coated) bulbs. They come with all the usual fittings and give out the soft and attractive light we all recognise and love. A 40w bulb will give you 60w of light output – still helping you to keep your bills down.

Make sure all your lights can be turned off with the flick of one switch; if you have to turn lamps off individually, you will end up leaving them on even when you are not in the room.

Sensors are also an effective way of ensuring that lights are only used when they are needed. They are particularly useful in corridors, bathrooms and gardens, as well as in areas in the home where children (or adults) regularly forget to turn off the lights.

Good task lighting, such as a desk lamp or reading lamp by your bed, means that you don’t need to have the whole room lit up just to work or read. The new floor-standing 4w LED Pocket of Light floor lamp provides a well-directed beam of light, which won’t dazzle the person next to you. It is ideal as a freestanding task light by a bed or a sofa.

Finally, don’t think energy efficiency is all doom and gloom. For the first time ever, you can transform a roof terrace for as little as 7w, or bring your garden to life at night time with just 60w – no more than just one traditional light bulb! So get planning before the summer!
Prices: LED Strip Streamer, £72 per metre; Polespring LED, from £110;
Plaster Flat, £132.

For further information about John Cullen Lighting, please visit the website.

Stockist Enquiries: Tel: (020) 7371 9000

Harlequin has carefully selected fabrics from its enormous portfolio of designs and textures, to create a lush assortment of twenty-nine cushions.

These lovely Harlequin-branded cushions will provide an attractive finishing touch to any room, either used individually or in an eye-catching group:

• The wide variety of ‘looks’ offered will complement both existing and new interior schemes and the designs include a selection of printed silks, velvets and enhancing weaves from Harlequin’s recent Amilie, Juniper, Momentum and Boutique Velvets collections.

• The cushions are supplied in a number of sizes and include a plump, feather-filled interior pad.

• They have been grouped into six evocative colour groups, for ease of selection: amethyst and linen; chartreuse and pewter; charcoal and silver; cranberry and hazel; pearl and hessian; duck egg and ivory.

The new cushions are available from Harlequin stockists throughout the UK.

For further information and to view all the new Harlequin-branded cushions, please visit the website.

Barnes of Ashburton are celebrated for their designs in hand-crafted bespoke kitchens, but in response to the increasing numbers of people choosing to work from home, they have entered the market for home offices.

If space is at a premium and converting a box room or garage isn’t an option, then a home office space can easily be created within your living room.

A cleverly planned bespoke workspace should cover essential storage whether fitted or freestanding and will include:

• Permanent or Hideaway Desk.

• Storage and Bespoke Cabinets.

• Book Shelves and Display Cabinets.

Featured is the Barnes of Ashburton home office painted in ‘All White’ from Farrow & Ball, with a 40mm solid oak block -top. The prices for a similar design start at £5K.

Barnes of Ashburton will design and install an office for you that precisely matches the style of your existing room and will make the most efficient use of the space available. That’s the beauty of bespoke!

Barnes of Ashburton was established by furniture designer Patrick Gunning over 35 years ago. Since that time the business has built an enviable reputation, for supplying the very finest bespoke kitchens and handmade freestanding furniture to clients across the UK.

To view further examples of bespoke home offices created by Barnes of Ashburton, please visit the website.

A brand new collection of wooden venetian blinds has been launched by Santa Fe Shutters to compliment their gorgeous shutter range.

Called The Blind Collective and offered in 50mm or 65mm slat, the colour palette mirrors that of their gorgeous new shutter range.

Woven tapes are an additional option and help to generate a relaxed yet sophisticated feel.

Featured here is a 65mm Wooden Venetian in ‘Clay’ with prices starting from £209.64 for a blind 40cm x 120cm.

When it comes to bathrooms this Autumn/Winter, it’s all about ‘cocooning’ – creating a warm and inviting space and well chosen window blinds and clever lighting, can create a bathroom where you can escape relax and indulge.

For further information about the Santa Fe Shutters new Blind Collective wooden venetian blinds, please visit their brand new website.

Tel:  (0845) 076 0109.

Arthouse, now into its eleventh year, is becoming one of the UK’s leading suppliers of home decoration products.

The Arthouse merchandise can help you to produce your own peaceful sanctuary, with cool soothing naturals and relaxing positive imagery.

Featured here is the Arthouse ‘buddha’ 3d Relief Effect Wall Canvas, which presents a beautiful and enlightening depiction of the heavenly ‘Buddha’.

• The dramatic figure is brought to life using a tremendously effective 3D relief technique, with choice earthy tones; warming creams and sparkling chocolate browns, encapsulating the peace and harmony that Buddha traditionally represents. Measures 60cm x 60cm. Priced at £25.

• “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment” (Buddha).

Arthouse has developed stunning products, through innovation and creative design, including Wall Coverings, Tiles, Coving and Ceiling Roses and Screens plus the more recently introduced glass Photograph Frames.

No matter what mode you prefer, whether Urban Chic or Country Living, there is sure to be a collection that is suitable for your home.

For further details on the wide range of Arthouse products, please visit the website.

Selected ranges are also available at B&Q, Wilkinsons, Homebase, and other DIY retailers.

Tel: (01706) 230077

This year, perhaps as a solution to the imminent depressing dismal days and long nights of winter, autumn interiors are presenting lots of colour.

Made-to-measure curtains in warm, earthy tones change a room into a warm space - making it snug and inviting.

The Artisan Collection from Montgomery echos the colours of the season - ember red, firework orange and the terracotta of turning leaves.

• Designs such as Bricks, Script, Gauguin, Morocco and Patchwork, (pictured in autumnal shades) have a traditional, ageless quality.

• The complementary colour palette means designs can be combined to create a layered look, rich in pattern and texture.

• Prices: - Patchwork 02 Red £34/m.

• Featured rolls left to right - Bricks Red £27/m, Script Terracotta £22/m, Gauguin Red £29/m, Morocco Terracotta £29/m, Tuscany Terracotta £17/m.

Montgomery is one of the UK’s leading soft furnishing brands, specialising in made to measure and readymade curtains.

A family business established over 50 years ago, it specialises in custom-made curtains and accessories, Montgomery now has over 160 retail concession departments within department stores, such as House of Fraser, Beales, Debenhams etc.

To view the complete ranges of Montgomery made to measure curtains, please visit the website.

The new Rapide Ultra 2 carpet cleaner from leading UK floor care brand Vax, is able to achieve spotless carpets in just 20 minutes, with its deep cleaning, quick drying technologies.

An average front room takes just 20 minutes to wash, and is dry enough to walk on again within an hour or two.

Cleaning your carpets can seem like an enormous job that you never quite have time to do. Therefore it’s no real surprise that recent research by Vax, revealed that over half of UK parents let their kids crawl and play on carpets that are never washed.*

The Rapide Ultra 2 carpet cleaner takes all the hassle out of washing, so you can be confident your carpets look and smell as clean as your clothes, every day.

• Its flexible hose and wash tool make it easy to clean your stairs, upholstery and even your car seats.

• For really stubborn spots, there’s also a pre-treatment kit to break down dirt and stains before you wash.

• Watch the demonstration video at www.vax.co.uk/about/videogallery.php?video=rapide_ultra2 to see how quick and easy it is for yourself.

Why wash your carpets?
A clean carpet is not just about how it looks; even if it’s vacuumed daily and looks spotless on the surface, your carpet can still become a breeding ground for dust mites, pollen, bacteria and mould.

They get trapped between its fibres and thrive in the warm, humid conditions of our double glazed, centrally heated homes. Regular washing helps keep these unwanted houseguests at bay, so your home is a healthier place for you and your family.

The W90-RU-P Rapide Ultra 2 is available from major retailers for RRP £279.99 and includes a 2 year guarantee.

For more information about the Vax Rapide Ultra 2 carpet cleaner, please visit the website.

Customer Careline Tel: (0844) 412 8455

*The Vax survey of 1,937 respondents found that while 88% of parents said they let their children play on their carpets, 48% of parents never washed their carpets.

The popular Linnea Living Collection by Kahrs, has been extended to include ten one-strip designs, made in Sweden from sustainable oak, walnut and cherry.

Linnea Living is only 7mm thick and offers a fashionable and practical real wood flooring option that benefits from Kährs award-winning manufacture and design:

• Offered in a popular one-strip plank format, Linnea Living boards measure 1225 x 118 x 7mm.

• The floors are crafted from sustainable European Oak, with designs including white-stained Oak Blanc, mocha-toned Oak Coffee and include FSC-certified choices.

• Blush toned Cherry Muscovado and rich Walnut Cocoa, complete the range and offer alternative sustainable species.

• All of the floors benefit from a durable satin or matt lacquer pre-finish, with many designs also featuring micro-bevelled edges, as well as stained and brushed surface treatments.

• All designs feature a light weight, high performance structure, which is both easy to handle and eco-friendly. Below the hardwood surface, boards consist off a layer of High Density Fibreboard above a hardwood veneer base.

• Kährs eco-conscious construction, - combined with its Woodloc® joint, eliminates gapping and reduces natural movement caused by humidity change.

Boards can be laid on most dry, level surfaces including concrete, wood and particle board and can be installed either floating, or glued down.
Kährs Linnea is also ideal for installation over underfloor heating and all products are offered with a 12-year guarantee.

For more information on the Kahrs Linnea Living Collection, please visit the website.