Personalise Your Bedroom With Sharps’ Highline YouCreate

Thursday, December 20th, 2012

Personalisation of the home has proved to be very popular recently, as homeowners try to discover ways to put their individual stamp onto their home, rather than move house.

One of the really personal rooms in the home is the bedroom where the whole decor, from furniture choice, mirrors, colour scheme and fabric reflects our personality.

Now the ground-breaking YouCreate from Sharps echos this increasing trend, as it enables homeowners to create a bedroom entirely personal to them, whilst adding a surprising focal point.

The stylish Sharps Highline sliding door series has already provided a variety of around 600 door styles and surfaces. But now, with YouCreate, the potential for design is unlimited, as you can display your personal photos in large format on the striking Highline sliding door collection.

Whether it’s your memorable family pictures, or those beautiful wedding day pictures, or your favourite holiday haunt, Sharps’ designers can now apply them to their sliding wardrobe doors.

There are also a variety of images to select from, including a soft floral image, a gallant union jack flag, a trendy zebra print and many more.

This option gives the bedroom a contemporary edge and is just right for those who wish to make a focal point in the bedroom.

Sharps has also created an application online, to help you select your Highline sliding doors, so that you can see the completed result while personalising the door style.

Just upload your picture on Sharps website, choose your   door arrangement and watch it being applied to the sliding doors.

Then to share the design with friends, simply click the button, or print it out for the Sharps designer.

A completed Sharps bedroom is priced from £1,800, including manufacture, delivery and fitting. The product and installation is guaranteed for 12years.

Visit the website for further information and to view Sharp’s Highline sliding door collection.

Tel:   (0800) 9178 178

Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Wardrobes

Bazaar Velvet’s New Rug Collections For 2013

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

Bazaar Velvet regularly searches the world to discover the finest rugs accessible for their customers and this year has been no different.

Their new 2013 collections are amazing and are expected to suit every taste and fashion going:

From the brilliant varied Rug Star Collection, to the geometric surprise of the Core Collection or the patchwork Vintage collection, there are lots to choose from.

Bazaar Velvet is fervent about contemporary rug creation and have more than 25 years’ skill at making rugs for their customers.

They offer a range of gorgeous hand knotted rugs traditionally made using only the finest silks and wools and working with several of the world’s top textile has resulted in an astonishing collection of stylish rugs, in a profusion of colour palettes and textures.

Many of the ranges can be customized by colour, size, design and texture to go well with your own distinctive setting.

Bazaar Velvet is an associate of the Good Weave establishment that makes sure that child labour is not involved in their rug production. Priced from £350/sq m.

Visit the website for more information and to view Bazaar Velvet’s extensive ranges of beautiful rugs, go to the website.

Tel:   (02077) 369693

Read more about : Rugs

The Wooden Toy Shop’s Magic Activity Case For Children

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

Introducing the Wooden Toy Shop’s Janod Magic Activity Case – ideal for keeping your little one entertained.

Creative as well as educational this brilliant toy is sure to afford lots of enjoyment for your child.

The 4 in 1 Magic Activity Case is a box of games and a teaching aid in one package that encourages drawing, writing and learning while being great fun.

The wooden box contains a whiteboard on one side and a blackboard on the other.

There is also another magnetic white board, for use with the brilliantly coloured magnetic number and letter blocks, plus a drawing board, ideal for writing, doodling and drawing.

The entire contents are simply stored in the case, making it a wonderful in car activity for your child.

Age: 3years + Case measures: Approx.37cm x 4cm x 30cm.

About

The Wooden Toy Shop offers an extensive collection of classic, traditional and modern wooden toys for children of every age, making it a delight to discover something special for that favourite child.

Wooden toys also provide many attractive benefits, such as being more eco friendly compared to modern day toys made from synthetic materials.

Furthermore they are constructed to last, so are regularly passed down to later generations, thus providing exceptional value for money and a lifetime of wonderful memories.

For more information and to see the Wooden Toy Sop’s wide ranges of wooden children’s toys, go to the website.

Tel:   (01626) 221 380

Read more about : Home Entertainment, Web Sites

The Lighting Store Introduces The Pioneering Jake Dyson CSYS Light

Monday, December 17th, 2012

The Lighting Store has announced that it is now the authorized stockist of the novel Jake Dyson CSYS light.

The CSYS task light comes in cream, black, white, red or blue from online and in store.

The light is a fully dimmable and adjustable, LED lamp that unites excellent design with the latest technology.

The CSYS design uses the identical mechanics of a construction crane, enabling the parts to be easily adjusted in three axes, providing exact and stable positions.

The light itself is extremely compact and sleek, so that it doesn’t interfere when located in your line of sight.

The CSYS light includes an advanced electronics and thermal management system that is and sturdy and efficient giving a clear bright, even pool, of pleasant white light.

Innovative technology has been used in making the light, to minimise glare and hotspots.

This efficient temperature control avoids early LED breakdown and gives the bulb 160,000 Hrs of life, which means that it’s 5 times better energy efficient when compared to halogen bulb.

The launch of the floor based model of the CSYS task light is expected early in 2013.

The CSYS is priced at £550.00.

About

The Lighting Store is a leading UK family run lighting company, with an excellent online store and London showrooms that has been sourcing stunning lighting for over sixty years, with brand names such as Artemide, Flos and Foscarini.

The Lighting Store is renowned for it’s fashionable collection of lighting suitable for all budgets.

Visit the website for more information and to view The Lighting Store’s extensive range of beautiful lighting products.

Tel:   (0208) 2090120

Read more about : Home Lighting, Table Lamps

Nikki Szabo, Introduces Her New Nursery Fabric Collection

Sunday, December 16th, 2012

Nikki Szabo, a much-admired designer, has launched her latest gorgeous nursery material collection, featuring fairground and animal themes, which was previewed at The Baby Show in November.

Having graduated from Wimbledon College of Art in 1998, Nikki began by founding The Curtain Company, to offer a quality made to order curtain-making facility, for both private clients and interior designers.

She then began creating fabric designs, which are all hand painted with a blend of ink and watercolours.

Every pattern is then printed on a linen blend material, using the latest technology, to create a superb, unique fabric that encapsulates the delicate, luminosity of watercolour.

Nikki’s aim was to create designs that were free flowing and light hearted, so that the fabric would maintain character and movement.

Her finished designs are quirky colourful and fun, with the focus on fairground and animal topics.

As well as fabrics and cushions, a curtain, blind and soft furnishing making service is also available.

Prices: Fabrics: £42 per metre. Cushions: £45 each.

Visit the website for more information and to view Nikki Szabo’s charming new collection of nursery fabrics.

Tel:   (01276) 857715 Free on Skype.

Read more about : Curtain Fabric, Cushions, Window Blinds

Dramatic Chinese Furniture Pieces For Your Interior Décor

Saturday, December 15th, 2012

Introducing the Chinese furniture range from interior specialists Gong, based in Fulham Рjust the place to discover a unique eastern piece for your interior d̩cor.

Gong presents dramatic Chinese furniture pieces such as, cabinets, sideboards and chests that are sure to add some stunning Chinese design to your interior.

Featured here is the stunning Coh cabinet, which is just right for creating an impressive focal point in your hallway or living room.

The sideboard is of Elmwood and has four drawers plus two sets of doors; finished in a lustrous black lacquer, balanced with smooth brass handles to give a real Asian look.

The piece would fit well into either a contemporary, or a classic interior and bring a touch of drama to the room. Priced at £1250.00. Also available in red.

The Su-03 low dresser is a characteristic example of Chinese furniture that could also provide a perfect television stand. It has three drawers and two cupboards and the simple design is improved by brass handles, door plates and hinges.

The Su-09 Chinese chest ,or the Su-26 bedside-cabinet would provide an elegant statement for your bedroom. They are finished on top with a woven rattan top, plus brass detailing, giving a rustic bohemian appearance.

Prices:

Coh Cabinet- Black or Red – £1250.00

Su-03 – £975.00

Su-09 – £450.00

Su-26 – £365.00

For more information and to view Gong’s stunning Chinese furniture ranges, go to the website.

Tel:   (020) 73707176

Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Home Interiors

Nabru’s Design Your Own Sofas For Limited Spaces

Friday, December 14th, 2012

Nabru are online specialists in self assembled sofas. So no matter the size of your home or family living room, they can supply a sofa to meet your requirements.

The company’s online design your own service, enables you to select nearly any blend of styles, fabrics, sizes and colours, so that you can adapt your new sofa to fit your living space precisely.

Often the ideal answer for a small room is a corner sofa that can squeeze into underused corners, to make good use of wasted space.

Armless versions of Nabru’s sofas are also available, to help you maximise the seating capacity.

Also, lots of their materials are on trend for spring 2013, such as their Poppy Red, Monaco Blue, and Greyed Jade.

Nabru has ensured that their sofas are easily assembled, which is confirmed by the great customer feedback received. Standard sofa types are typically put together in an hour, but it has been achieved by practically-minded people in just 30 minutes. However, there is a helpful video on the company website, in case of difficulty.

Featured here is the Arc 2×2 Corner Sofa in Poppy Red fabric. The small footprint of this sofa makes it ideal for fitting into a tight corner.

  • Height 86 X Width (197×197) X Depth 96cm, Seat Height 47cm, Seat Depth 58cm. Priced at £535.
  • Other pricing illustrations include:
  • Ula 2×2 corner sofa, armless £473.
  • Lear 4×4 double sofa bed, armless £855.

Visit the website for more information and to view Nabru’s ranges of design your own sofas.

Tel:   (070) 220 2454

Read more about : Custom Furniture, Sofa Beds, Sofas

Introducing Period Tiles From TheVintage Floor Tile Company

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

The Vintage Floor Tile Company specialise in restoring and refurbishing a stunning choice of vintage floor tiles.

The Company offers  a gorgeous choice of resfurbished tiles from the Edwardian and Victorian periods, suitable for both interior and exterior use.

The company’s remarkable product range includes geometric, encaustic, and quarry tiles that are restored by hand individually, with scrupulous care and attention.

Established from an awareness of the lack of dealers in period floor tiles, this well-established company now claims to have the biggest collection in the UK.

Original distinctive tiles provide many advantages:

They not only improve the look of a space with their beauty and wear from earlier use, but are also of higher quality compared with today’s mass produced tiles, making them a hard-wearing alternative that will survive for many years.

These tiles are recovered from all kinds of properties such as cathedrals and churches and often bring a story with them, which tends to add interest.

Also importantly, due to their recycled character, they are an eco friendly and sustainable choice.

Quarry tiles were developed in the 19th century, are linked to the arts and crafts movement and used in halls, kitchens and service quarters in many houses.

The tiles were manufactured from fired terracotta clay or stone, with either a matte or satin finish.

The majority of quarry tiles were set in a grid design, with a variety of shapes like octagons and hexagons.

Encaustic tiles are ceramic tiles where the pattern is inserted into the clay prior to firing, with a carved mould, rather than due to a glaze as in many modern tiles.

Since the design is set into the tile’s body, the pattern stays accurate to the original as it wears with the passage of time.

The patterns produced were filled with slip or clay of a complementary colour, which results in an assortment of colour designs and options.

Geometric tiles are frequently used collectively, to produce striking flooring patterns as pictured here:

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  • Vintage encaustic floor tiles are regularly found in Churches.
  • Priced at £1800 per m2. Concrete tiles in mosaic patterns are also stocked.

The Vintage Floor Tile Company ’s experts provide advice on design to ensure that their clients not only choose the precise tiles for their project, but also advise on the perfect type of tile and pattern according to the dimensions of the space offered.

For further information and to see the The Vintage Floor Tile Company’s entire range of beautiful period tiles, go to the website.

Read more about : Ceramic Floor Tiles, Floor Tiles, Mosaic Tiles

The New Drift Dining Table From Halo Living

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

Halo Living, one of Britain’s principal craft furniture makers, has introduced a new representation of a classic farmhouse type table – the Drift table.

The Drift Dining Table is hand crafted in wild grained solid Oak with a kiln-bleached surface, this showpiece table is rock-solid and generously balanced with clean, understated lines.

Equally suitable for a convivial kitchen, or a formal dining room, it is offered in various lengths including, 2.2 metre, 2.6 metre and 3 metre, all of which are 1 metre in width x 78cm in height.

Halo’s entire Drift Collection echoes the current open-plan living trend, and comprises of a striking sideboard, lamp table, coffee table and a TV stand, all of which, enable you to harmonize the mode from kitchen- dining through to the living areas.

Drift dining tables are priced from £2,295 recommended retail, for the 2.2 metre length.

Halo’s furniture is obtainable from retailers all over the UK and world-wide.

About

Halo Furniture was developed from a Cheshire family antiques business and now the company’s ranges consist of furniture, leather suites and accessories for dining, living, bedrooms and occasional pieces.

Halo’s furniture is wholly made by hand, with traditional materials and construction, yet still offer great prices.

Visit the website for more information and to view Halo Furniture’s exceptional collections of furniture and accessories.

Tel:   (0161) 923 0500

Read more about : Dining Room Furniture, Dining Tables, Leather Sofas

Survey Reveals Real Christmas Trees Back In Favour

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012

According to a recent survey by B&Q*, a remarkable 55% of British shoppers would select a real Christmas tree in preference to a fake one.

64% of people choosing real trees, do it because of its more traditional appearance.

Aroma plays its part too, as 70% of those plolled said they prefer real trees since they enjoy waking to the aroma of real pine on Christmas morning.

Other reasons for having a real tree included:

21% said that it is more pleasant for the children.

20%   that real trees can be personalized to order.

Whereas 16% thought it was more environmentally friendly.

Last Christmas B&Q sold more than 300,000 real trees over the festive season, – 25% less than artificial tree sales.

Brits have already bought twice as many Grow Your Own trees compared with last year. Priced from £6.98.

B&Q offers an extensive variety of real trees:

From only £7.98 for a little Norway Spruce, to £44.98 for the large Nordman Fir, the non drop kind.

The choice consists of six varieties of real trees including, Serbian Spruce Blue Spruce, or Dwarf Alberta Spruce in various sizes.

B&Q supports home-grown products too, as most of their trees are sourced from the Green Team Plantation near Aberdeen.

Nevertheless, a large number of people still favour artificial trees and there is no doubt they look much more realistic each year.

71% of people polled, who chose artificial trees, said they were more convenient in general, while 54% stated it is because they can reuse them in years to come.

Other reasons offered were – the decorations hang better on it 21%, not enough room for a real tree 19%.

For further information about B&Q’s huge range of Christmas decorations, visit the website.

* Survey of 2,000 people.

Read more about : Christmas Decorations, Home Interiors