Making your cottage cosy with beautiful oak furniture
Country cottages are well-known for being cosy, handsome, and charming, which is why, even those who don't live in a cottage, seek this style for their own houses.
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Indulge yourself with comfortable accessories
Your oak furniture is built to last and look good and, thanks to the natural beauty of the grain, it's easy to enhance its comfort with any style of soft furnishing accessory you like.
Create your perfect study space using oak furniture
Whether your study or home office is your bedroom, a box room, an attic conversion or even on the upstairs landing, we know a few tricks to help you turn it into a space that works for you.
Timeless Home Furnishing And Accessories To Invest In
If your idea of buying furniture is to buy items to last a life time, and to ensure they don't go out of style fast, then you can absolutely achieve this wish.
Blend the past and future with your décor
If you find it hard to choose between traditional (even rustic) and contemporary décor, remember: it's possible to encourage both styles to live together in harmony. Here are a few tried and tested ideas.
Dressing your home for summer
While there's sometimes a risk of rain, there's no doubt British summers can be magnificent. Rich greens and florals, swaying textures and rich sunshine are right around the corner, if they haven't arrived already.
Modern furnishings for your victorian home
The average Victorian home has a lot going for it: high ceilings, lots of natural light and – if you're lucky – some original period features. One issue owners of Victorian homes have is updating the look without losing their charm.
How to style an interesting bookshelf
Do you like a tidy bookshelf – or would a casual look suit you more? If an organised A-Z of authors and titles turns you cold, here are some tips on how to create an artistic ambiance in your living room.
Which type of wardrobe is your perfect fit?
Buying a new wardrobe is the beginning of a beautiful working relationship. In fact, aside from your bed, it's the most important piece of oak bedroom furniture you'll own.
Choosing furniture that complements the design of your home
While there are no rules when it comes to putting your personal stamp on your living space, it's understandable if you want to stay true to the period style of the building.
How to decorate your living room on a budget
We know how hard it can be to want to redecorate with limited budget. We have a few tips to make sure you can get the look you want with a few simple yet effective ideas.
How to oil an oak dining table
Oiling oak furniture brings out the depth and warmth in the natural grain of the wood. The oil seeps deep into the wood which keeps the protection on the inside of the furniture as well as the outside.
Styling your sideboard
Sideboards are often extremely underrated pieces of furniture. They are a beautiful addition to any home which offers extensive storage options, why would you not want one?
Small living room ideas
Having a small living room can be frustrating when it comes to placing furniture and decorating. We have some great tips to make your living room feel and look more spacious.
Storage ideas for your home
Having a cluttered home can make it hard to relax and unwind after a hard day at work. We have a few storage saving ideas for you to keep your home clutter free and organised.
How to make the most of a small bedroom
Small bedrooms can be transformed into cosy little havens with a few simple changes. It’s difficult to fit all the basics such as a bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and a desk into such a small space
5 ways to transform your hallway
Hallways are the first thing we see when coming into a house, so it’s important to keep it looking fresh, homely and welcoming, here are a few tips to transform your hallway.
How to style your coffee table
Coffee tables can complete the design of a living room. We will give you all our tips on how to design your coffee table with flair, style and function.
Oak buying guide
Oak furniture is bought as an investment for many individuals which will last a lifetime if it is properly maintained and cared for.
7 things to consider before painting oak furniture
Painting oak furniture is a great way of making your piece of furniture loved again! Many of us get bored of the look or style of a particular piece of furniture and painting it can give it a new lease of life!
How to style an open plan Living/Dining area
Styling an open plan living and dining space can create a beautifully bright, light yet cosy space which will can be linked seamlessly to the rest of the home.
Oak Storage Solutions
Storage space and solutions are in high demand with many families growing without being able to move home for more space due to financial situations.
Furniture Characteristics
Wooden furniture is usually created from either Oak, Pine, Sheesham or Acacia wood.
How To Ensure Your Living Space Is Guest Ready
If your living space isn’t set up for a varied amount of guests, your get-together could potentially go from fabulous to slightly awkward as soon as the party moves to the living room. Since there are plenty of summer events happening this year, get all your friends together and have that perfect summer party! Here are a few of our top tips to ensure your living room is guest-ready.
5 Decorating Mistakes You're Probably Making
Although interior design and decorating tastes are subjective there are a few general rules and simple tips that can help make a space not only look better but also flow and work better, too.
4 Interior Design Trends That Are Here To Stay
There are countless interior design trends that seem to come and go quicker than you can say “coat of paint” and whilst most of them are quick trends that will disappear within just a short space of time some of them are here to stay.
How to Decorate Around a TV
Magazine shoots, interior design books, lots of design-focussed websites always seem to have one thing in common: they refuse to admit that anyone actually watches television.
How To Keep Your Home Safe In The Holidays
With summer and the holiday season finally upon us most of us are busy planning our lazy days in the summer sunshine and are dreaming of travelling to new and exciting destinations.
Summer Holiday Challenge
Wimbledon on the telly and a note from school reminding you about sports day next week can only mean one thing – it's not long until the school summer holidays.
Totally Tropical Interior Look
If you’re not jetting off to exotic climes this summer holiday (or you’re just yearning to go back), don’t worry.
Planning The Perfect Summer Entertaining Area
Now that nights are growing shorter and the days are growing longer, it’s the time of year when we all get excited about spending more time enjoying the outdoors.
Make a statement in your home with pine wood furniture
The undeniable natural beauty of wood makes a statement in both traditional and contemporary homes.
How to Create a Beautiful Bedroom in 6 Steps
Our bedroom is normally our sanctuary – a place we start and end our days, the last thing we see as we close our eyes, the first thing we see when waking to a new day.
Design A Kitchen To Suit Your Lifestyle
It doesn't matter if you're a keen cook who spends their weekends trying new recipes, if regularly feed a hungry family or if you can barely find time to heat yourself something to eat in the microwave. The best kitchens are the ones that work around you and your lifestyle.
9 Easy Ways To Refresh Your Bedroom
One of the rooms in our home that we all spend a lot of our time in is our bedroom yet it’s often one of the most neglected rooms in the house.
How To Incorporate Pastels In Your Deco
So the sun is shining, the flowers are beginning to bloom and the buds are finally making their appearance in the trees. With temperatures rising, it may be easy to shove those winter boots and coats to the back of the closet but what about our homes?
7 Ways To Refresh Your Home For Spring
With the days growing longer and the fresh scent of spring in the air, it’s the season when we’re all starting to look forward to enjoying some warmer weather and sunshine.
How to Prepare Your Home for Spring
While we may be familiar with swapping our winter wardrobes at this time of year, it's not just our closets that need a bit of a refresh.
How to Create Global Style in Your Home
One of the most exciting trends for 2016 is the well-travelled home.
The Mighty Oak - Natures Greatest Survivor
The mighty oak tree is the national tree of numerous countries, including England and Wales. The standard bearer for strength, endurance and durability.
10 Tips to Throwing the Perfect Christmas Dinner Party
In the run up to the holidays, gathering together with friends and family in the comfort of your own home is one of life’s little pleasures.
Tips To Make The Most Of Your Hallway
Your hallway is arguably the most important room in your home. It’s the first room that people will see and it's your chance to make a good first impression!
Top 5 Home Products for Winter
Take a look at our top five inspirational home products that will help to add warmth and cosiness over the colder months to come.
How to Make a Small Room Appear Larger
While we may wistfully look at some grand rooms with soaring ceilings and enough space to have a party for 70 in our favourite interior design magazines, the truth is, most of us live in much more modest spaces.
Baking days are here again
Make your way to the cookery section in any high street bookshop (if you can still find one) and you'll discover a huge range of titles devoted to baking.
7 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Winter
With a cold chill in the air and October just around the corner it’s that time of year when we should all be thinking about getting our homes ready for autumn and winter.
Dine In Style This Christmas
Christmas is a time for families and for entertaining friends. Dinner parties and festive meals are a delightful way to relax and enjoy the season.
7 Steps to Creating a Country Cottage Style Living Room
Elegant, timeless and comfortable. Considering these are the hallmarks to country cottage style, there's little wonder why its popularity continues.
Summer living room decorating ideas
Sunshine, blue skies and dishes of luscious strawberries and cream herald the leisurely days of summer.
Types of wood finishes Lacquer, Wax lacquer etc..
Smooth, gleaming surfaces on wood furniture immediately indicate quality and stature.
All you need to know about ACACIA wood
Acacia wood is one of the prettiest exotic woods used to make veneered or solid wood furniture.
Why Buy Solid Wood Furniture
High quality, strong and long lasting – solid wood furniture is an investment. It will age well achieving a patina of age that will appeal to everyone.
Why Using Veneer With Solid Wood Is More Sustainable?
Sustainability is extremely important in the modern world. Trees are vital the continuation of life on earth..
Facts About Veneered Furniture
With its pretty grain patterns and wood like appearance, veneered furniture is often mistaken for solid wood.
Why Solid Wood is Better Than Engineered Wood
Choosing wooden furniture can be difficult. Not only do you have to think about the different styles, finishes and colours..
Top 10 Furniture Buying Mistakes
Buying furniture is a big decision and it is important to get it right. Making mistakes can be costly.
All you wanted to know about Sheesham Wood Furniture!
The gentle, warm aroma that surrounds Sheesham wood partly explains why it also has the name of Indian Rosewood.