Decorating
Dreamwall’s Wallcovering With A Difference
Dreamwall was formed by Hannah Coleman in March 2003, and is a leading UK wall covering provider specialising in Imitation Brick, Stone and Slate wall panels.
Dreamwalls flagship product is the unique ‘Rustic Brickwork Range: this product was designed totally in-house, so Dreamwall have full control over the design and specification.
The ‘Rustic Brickwork Range’ in our picture, was inspired by the many factory conversions created around the UK.
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Shed Your Inhibitions… with Woodcare Experts Sadolin
It’s time to say goodbye to the summer sunshine and start preparing your garden ready for the inevitable cold and wet weather ahead.
Pack away your garden furniture and tools safely for the winter months and where better to keep them than your trusted garden shed, which with a little TLC, can be made into an attractive garden feature – not just a practical storage solution.
This autumn, in addition to tidying up the interior of your shed, why not give the exterior some attention too, protecting and decorating it with a fresh coat of woodstain – giving it a new lease of life?
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Daniel Croyle’s New Fabrics, Wallpaper & Furniture
Daniel Croyle Ltd launched a brand new collection of designs at Decorex 09, inspired by the beauty of China and the simplicity of craft interwoven with a clean folk aesthetic.
After a very successful show in Birmingham in 2007 winning Best Wallpaper Design for his Charlie design, Daniel has five new fabric and four new wallpaper designs alongside an exclusive range of furniture.
All textiles and wallpapers are Hand Printed and Woven in the UK and the furniture is also produced in the UK; supporting British craft and helping reduce the impact on the environment caused by excess shipping.
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Earthborn Paints Whole New Range of Beautiful Colours
Earthborn has always been known for making beautiful paint, with ever popular colours, but now the company has decided to increase their colour range, to give customers an even better choice and to help them find their dream colour.
There is now a choice of 36 carefully chosen colours, which are also available in both of the beautiful Claypaint and Eggshell finishes.
Why not breathe new life into your home and decorate a tired old room?
Try a bit of bold colour by way of ‘Flower Pots’, a colour reminiscent of tuscan teracotta pots, or ‘Cricket’ a beautiful shade of green that will remind you of summer days and deck chairs down at the gazebo.
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Eco Hand Woven Textiles Meets Metallic Glam
The new wall coverings at House Couturier add a fabulous texture to your walls and are a great way to update your walls for the new season.
From Chic Glamorous metallic grass to eco Jute, House Couturier are offering a new collection of paper backed wall coverings. (Backed with recycled paper).
Made from natural plant fibres, many are harvested annually, are rapidly renewable and some are biodegradable.
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Hand Made Silk Velvets From House Couturier
Add a touch of traditional styling to your décor, with handmade velvets from House Couturier.
Traditional weavers create unique handmade velvets on 18th and 19th century looms in plain and jacquard silk velvets, which can be custom coloured.
The velvet can be created from a choice of archived prints, or from one of your own patterns, to co-ordinate with your existing interiors.
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Surface View Launches A New eshop
Surface View has launched their new eshop surfaceview.co.uk/two, featuring a new range of ready-to-buy canvases and prints.
From their vast and uniquely beautiful image collections, Surface View have brought together some of their favourite images and made them available to buy as canvases, prints or mounted prints online.
All of the imagery is lovingly digitally re-mastered from the original sources and care is taken to respect the character and ´age worn´ beauty of the original image.
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If You Can’t Move It’s Time To Improve
The Council of Mortgage Lenders recently reported that over 900,000 borrowers would now be in negative equity, as a result of the downturn in the property market.
They added that three in four of those have an average shortfall of between £6,000 and £8,000 so many homeowners now find themselves unable to move.
While a stagnant market could make you feel like you’re stuck on the same rung of the property ladder, why not make plans for when you can sell? Investing in some home improvements now could help claw back some of the value your property has lost.
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If You Can’t Move, It’s Time To Improve – Examples
Install wood flooring
Installing wood flooring is one of the easiest ways to increase your valuation. The warm, natural tones of oak brings a touch of style and elegance to any home and can really enhance the existing decor.
A recent study by Woodcare showed that wood flooring could add 5 to 10% to the value of your home, whilst a survey of estate agents suggested that properties with wood flooring also sell faster.
It is much more affordable than ever before, with high quality oak flooring from top brands, now available for as little as £30 per square meter. Take a look at the superb range available at 1926 Wood Flooring, with styles and colours to suit all tastes:
http://www.1926woodflooring.co.uk
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Fired Earth To Help Protect Our Nation’s Heritage
In celebration of Fired Earth’s 25th anniversary, the company is launching a campaign to raise funds in support of the work of the National Trust.
The initiative – which began on May 1st will support the Trust’s work of protecting and opening to the public, more than 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills, as well as the work it does in looking after natural features, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves and villages – for ever and for everyone.
Fired Earth already has a relationship with the National Trust through its holiday cottage business and there is a real synergy in the outlook of both of these British organisations, with each placing great importance on the place of colour in our living environment and on environmental issues.
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