‘Hide & Seat’ – Latest Innovation For The Shower Space

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

Roca's ‘Hide & Seat’

Storage space is becoming a very important issue for many people who need to maximise the use of the space available in the bathroom.

Roca has responded to this situation, by developing Hide & Seat, a shower space, which includes seating and storage built-in to the acrylic shower tray, to provide an all-in-one solution:

  • The product is comprised of two separate sections for storage; the lid of the seat lifts to reveal a compact space to keep sponges, shower gels and other essentials close to hand, whilst the external trolley pulls out, providing an ideal place to keep towels and face cloths dry.
  • Hide & Seat comes with a built-in thermostatic control, which allows the water to flow from the handset if rinsing, or two different parts of the overhead shower rose, depending on whether the user is sitting or standing.
  • The shower screen is also included and comes with Roca’s MaxiClean treatment, which repels limescale build-up.
  • The multi-functional and skillfully designed, Hide & Seat is available now priced at approx £3,500.

To view the complete ranges of Roca’s Bathroom products, please visit the website.

Tel: (01530) 830080

Read more about : Bathroom Showers, Shower Enclosures, Shower Trays

Peacock Blue Introduces National Trust Bedlinen For Summer

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

The Rosalind Bedlinen From Country Collection

A new range of bedlinen has been designed by Peacock Blue for the National Trust. The collection encompasses three themes, Coastal, Country and Townhouse, to take account of the extent of the National Trust’s reach.

The designs for each collection have been inspired by The National Trust properties, together with the decades of artifacts and the heritage that the organisation cares for.

Only high quality natural materials have been used in the production of the whole collection.

The Rosalind bedlinen in our picture is from the Country collection:

  • Includes a striking carnations and butterflies design with a delicately checked reverse, in soft shades of purple and green.
  • The inspiration for the Rosalind design came from fabric found at Greenway House and Garden in Devon, which  was the private holiday home of the much loved Author Agatha Christie.
  • The bedlinen is made from 100% cotton and has a luxurious thread count of 200.
  • A double duvet cover is priced at £85 and pillowcases cost from £26.

The accessories that complement the Rosalind design are:

  • The Beatrix Linen Cushion £40.
  • Evelyn Cotton Throw £120.
  • Evelyn Lacy Knit Cushion £45.

Peacock Blue specialises in and is passionate about creating high quality great value bedlinen, in colourful, soft, indulgent designs.

Fore more information and to view the entire Peacock Blue National Trust bedlinen collection, please visit the website.

Tel: (08450) 17 55 66

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Forbo Flooring’s Flotex Helps To Reduce Allergens

Sunday, July 1st, 2012

Flotex Cord Grape 520004.

According to Allergy UK, indoor allergies are increasing, with over 45% of allergy sufferers blaming pets as the main cause*.

Forbo Flooring aims to combat symptoms and help reduce allergens in the home with its innovative Flotex range:

  • Flotex offers all the warmth and comfort of textile flooring combined with the hardwearing and washable characteristics of a flexible floor, with the added assurance provided by the Allergy UK Seal of Approval. In addition tests demonstrate that twice as many allergens are removed from Flotex, when vacuumed compared to normal carpet.
  • The effect of its distinctive nylon construction, is to decrease the number of allergens in the atmosphere, including house dust mites and pet allergens – making it just the thing for allergy sufferers and families.
  • Flotex also benefits from Sanitized® – a unique anti-microbial treatment that guards against bacteria, mould and stale odours, thus helping to put a stop to undesirable pet scents.

Lindsey McManus, deputy chief executive, Allergy UK said: “Traditionally allergy sufferers would often have to avoid textile flooring, but Flotex gives them real choice with the reassurance that it helps to reduce levels of allergens in their home.”

Featured here is Flotex Cord Grape 520004. Flotex is priced from £24.99/m2.
Forbo Flooring’s Marmoleum range also comes with the Allergy UK Seal of Approval and prices start at £28/m2.

To view Forbo’s innovative Flotex range, or for more information, please visit the website.

Tel: (0800) 731 2369

*Allergy UK Indoor Allergy Week Report 2011.
The Allergy UK (British Allergy Foundation) Seal of Approval is given to products that specifically restrict/reduce/remove allergens from the environment of allergy sufferers and also for products, which have significantly reduced allergen content.

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Latest Home Fashion Lookbook From Sterling Furniture

Saturday, June 30th, 2012

La Belle Maison From Lookbook

According to Sterling Furniture’s new 2012 Lookbook, homing in on the catwalk collections of New York, Paris and Milan, is a great way to bring your home décor right up-to-date,

Intended for the style aware interiors enthusiast, who is into contemporary style and quality furniture, the Lookbook is a real guide to home styling, presenting homeware and furniture for every taste, style and budget.

The Lookbook aims to demonstrate to the interior designer within everyone, just how easy it is to achieve the height of fashion looks at reasonable high-street prices.

From modest makeovers to room revamps, the 2012 Lookbook taps into the season’s key trends and perennial home fashion favourites:

  • Look 1 Paradise Island – exotic brights.
  • Look 2 Harvard – confident country club.
  • Look 3 Heather Bracken – tartan trends.
  • Look 4 Dolce Vita – Italian glamour.
  • Look 5 La Belle Maison – French twist. – Pictured here.
  • Look 6 Fifties Retro – mid-century modern.

Gordon Mearns, Managing Director, Sterling Furniture, said: “Bringing catwalk style to home décor and getting the most up-to-date trends for the home needn’t be expensive.The approach taken to home decorating has changed significantly over the years with style and longevity at the top of shoppers’ lists.

The visual guide to homeware, home fashion and furniture also features, top tips from Sterling’s design team, styling advice and colour inspiration.

About Sterling Furniture
Sterling Furniture offers everything for the house and home, including:
Upholstery, dining and occasional furniture. Beds and bedroom furniture.

The Lookbook is available to view online at:
http://www.sterlingfurniture.co.uk/icat/lookbook2012
and http://www.pinterest.com/sterlingtrends

Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Contemporary Furniture, Dining Room Furniture

Bazaar Velvet’s Rex Ray Fine Art Rug Collection

Friday, June 29th, 2012

Rex Ray Twin Peaks Rug

A brand new collection of rugs, inspired by the San Francisco based artist Rex Ray, famed for his fine art paintings and mixed media collages, have been introduced by Bazaar Velvet.

Each rug is hand knotted in fine, soft wool by master craftsmen of the traditional weaving area of Jaipur, India and exemplifies the idea of art for the floor.

Rex Ray’s distinctive and colourful style is considered to have a rebellious edge; he acknowledges various influences in his work including the arts and crafts movement, abstract expressionism and the fluid forms of mid-century modernism, together with more popular sources of culture.

The Rex Ray Fine Art Rug Collection radiates passion, vibrancy, and a brilliant decorative quality that will add an instant renewal to any decorating scheme.

Featured here is the Rex Ray Twin Peaks Red.
A fine art rug is an ideal way to add pattern and colour to your home without the major upheaval of full redecorating. Price start from £350 per sq m.

About Bazaar Velvet:

Bazaar Velvet are passionate about modern rug design and have over 25 years’ experience in producing rugs.
They offer a collection of beautiful hand knotted rugs using the finest wools and silks, and their association with some of the top textile designers from around the world, results in an amazing range of stylish rugs, in a profusion of textures and colours.

Many of the collections can be adjusted by size, colour; design and textures to suit your own unique environment.

Bazaar Velvet is proud to be a member of the Good Weave organisation that ensures there is no child labour involved in the production of any of their rugs.
For more information and to view Bazaar Velvet’s Rex Ray collection of inspired fine art rugs, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 77369693

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Yeoman’s Range Of Aluminium Telescopic Gardening Tools

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Telescopic Tree Pruner

Gardening can be turned into a painful and unpleasant experience, by over stretching or excessive bending.
In response to this problem, Yeoman one of the UK’s leading garden tool producers, has developed a complete range of telescopic tools that extend, thus making light work of lopping even the highest branches.

Every Yeoman telescopic cutting tool is made from lightweight aluminium, in order to reduce tiredness for the user. The triangular telescopic handles come with comfort grips, making every job easier on the hands.

Yeoman’s telescopic tools range includes:
Aluminium Border Shears, Aluminium Bypass Loppers, Aluminium Anvil Loppers and Geared Hedge Shears, with an extension of 40 – 53cms, whilst the geared technology provides extra cutting power.
All of these telescopic tools are priced at just £29.99 RRP.

Yeoman also offers telescopic tools for specific jobs including:
Lawn Shears that can be adjusted to suit the individual user, extending from 79 – 99cm and also priced at RRP £29.99.

Also available is a Telescopic Tree Pruner, (in our picture), designed to safely remove the highest branches from ground level.
It features a dual ratchet-cutting blade for cutting through branches up to 25mm in thickness; a detachable saw is also available for cutting through the thickest of branches.
With an extension of 2.7m the tree pruner is a wonderful tool, again priced at just £39.99. RRP.
Yeoman products are available from garden centres throughout the UK.

For more information about the complete range of Yeoman’s aluminium telescopic gardening tools please visit the website.

Tel: (01905) 791984.

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New Chromotherapy Sky Shower From Bathrooms International

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Bathroom International's New Chromotherapy Shower

Bathrooms International has introduced their new and delightfully luxurious Chromotherapy Sky shower.

  • Launched this spring the therapeutic shower is perfect for re-energising as well as soothing and enhancing your mood.
  • Let the blasts of coloured water bring back your good mood in this virtual haven in your own home.
  • Choose a vibrant red for energy, green to create balance and blue for the ultimate in relaxation.
  • Use the Chromotherapy Sky Shower’s remote control to adjust the settings and let your worries wash away with the water.

Featured here is the Sky Shower Chromotherapy with blade 700x380mm 700x380mm. Shower priced from £3,800 +VAT.

About
Bathrooms International is a leading UK independent luxury bathroom retailer, supplying elite and glamorous ranges of baths, sanitary-ware, fittings and accessories from around the world.

With over thirty years experience and renowned globally, Bathrooms International offers excellent craftsmanship and the highest quality products for your bathroom.

For more information about Bathrooms International’s luxurious bathroom products, please visit the website.
Tel: (020) 8202 8288

Read more about : Bathroom Showers, Bathroom Suites, Bathroom Taps

Jan Constantine’s Exclusive Collection For The British Olympics

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

JC Olympics Cushions 2012

This striking collection of cushions is being manufactured in Britain for the British 2012 Olympic Games by official licensee Jan Constantine.

Jan, who is renowned for her hand-embroidered textiles, is printing the cushions with vintage posters from past Olympic Games that are reproduced from the Historic Collection of the Olympic Museum.

The most prominent posters in the range were originally designed for the previous 1908 and 1948 Olympic Games.

All products from this collection will be available from Jan Constantine in April and a selection will be on sale at the Olympic Village Megastore at Games Time.

Part of the funds raised from the sales of these products will be used to help stage the London 2012 Olympic Games which begin on the 27th July.

About

The Constantine Collection is designed for today and includes original hand-embroidered designs, featuring exquisite textiles and home accessories that are unique speciality products in the interiors market.

For further information and to view the Jan Constantine collection of Olympic Games and other embroidered cushions, please visit the website.

Read more about : Cushions, Shows and Events

The Posh Shed Company’s New Range Of Superior Sheds

Monday, June 25th, 2012

The Charming Gothic Shed

We all want to make the most of any good British weather this summer, by enjoying a little gardening or simply relaxing outdoors.

The Posh Shed Company offer assistance here, with their new range of superior sheds:

  • Such as their beautiful hexagonal shed, which is perfect for storing gardening tools, or their open garden shelter providing an ideal place to soak up the sun.
  • The Posh Shed Company have something to suit everyone, whether you need a place to store your bikes, a potting shed to keep your tools, or just somewhere to seek comfort every now and again.
  • You are sure to find something to suit from their vast choice, not only with their own standard designs, but also bespoke options for those looking for something a little different.

Featured here is The Gothic Shed
Fresh from its recent starring role on Alan Titchmarsh’s ‘Love Your Garden’ programme, this garden shed creates a charming focal point, with its detailed facia boards and Gothic arch within the door and window frames. Priced from: £1,680.00.

The Posh Shed Company makes a wide range of beautifully handcrafted sheds to the highest standards and also provide a bespoke service.

What better way to make the most of British summer time, than with a gorgeous building that will sit pride of place in your garden.

Whatever the size of your garden or your requirements, please visit the Posh Shed website, which showcases more of their striking collections, available to create the shed of your dreams.

Tel: (01544) 387101

Read more about : Building Services, Garden Sheds, Leisure

Create Your Own Home Workspace With Ikea

Sunday, June 24th, 2012

The Vika Viene Office Furniture

IKEA has everything you need to create a workplace in your home. After all, a well-positioned work space ensures that you are well away from any distractions!

Elegant and practical
If you fear the appearance of an office in your home, then consider Ikea’s smart VIKA VIENE, (in our picture), which is a table top that lifts open to reveal a mini office and when you have finished for the day, you can close the lid and use the table as a sideboard or anything you like:

  • The inside is lined with felt and can be used as a notice board, while the pockets and paper holders are perfect for keeping your workspace well organised.
  • Spring hinges mean that the table lid closes softly and silently and there’s a cable compartment at the back so that you can keep sockets and cables out of sight, but close to hand.
  • There is a choice of table legs for the table, however the VIKA RUNTORP legs with castors mean you can move the table easily and lock it in place.

To soften the workspace appearance, the featured desk has been matched with a HENRIKSDAL upholstered chair.

  • These comfy chairs have a padded polyester wadding seat and a high back for enhanced comfort. The seat covers are available in a selection of colours and patterns and can be easily removed and washed.

Prices: VIKA VEINE table top, white, £87. VIKA RUNTORP legs with castors, £32. HENRIKSDAL Chair, brown-black, Gobo white, £65.

Personalise your office space.
The VIKA table range of table tops and legs enable you to personalise your work space, regardless of its size.
From large studio desks to compact laptop tables, you can create the perfect desk to meet your needs.
Table tops are available in range of finishes and colours and can be mixed and matched with various table legs.

For further information and to view Ikea’s Vika range of home office furniture, please visit the website.

 

Read more about : Contemporary Furniture, Custom Furniture, Ikea Furniture