Interiors & Furniture
Winter wools to summer shades - Interior design trends predicted for 2015
No sooner has the Turkey and tinsel finished thoughts turn to decorating with more people turning to DIY in January than at any other time of the year.
Get the look - Sarah Jessica Parker’s New York Town House
For many, Sarah Jessica Parker is the epitome of style. She is the actress behind Carrie Bradshaw, the driving character behind the phenomenally popular sitcom Sex and the City – the programme documents Carrie’s progress from freelance writer, to Vogue staff writer, to author, amidst a whirlwind of cosmopolitans and high heels.
Britain's hidden treasure
Homes across Britain are filled with "buried treasure", but a majority of people still don't plan for what will happen when they pass away according to new research from Saga Legal Services.
Dining rooms are our least-used room (except at Christmas)
The dining room, once a place where families would enjoy time together every evening over dinner, has fallen out of affection in UK homes. However, Christmas may see people making use of the room again.
Window blinds get motoring
One of the UK’s largest networks of made-to-measure window blinds, Apollo Blind, is predicting that homeowners will live that little bit smarter in 2015.
Consumers prepared to spend more for sustainably sourced furniture
UK consumers are expressing concern over the amount of wooden furniture that is sourced via illegal logging and are willing to pay more for their purchase to address this, according to an independent survey by oakfurnitureuk.co.uk.
Create a stylish home for Christmas with Redrow
Next Saturday (15 November), Gloucestershire residents are invited to get into the Christmas spirit by visiting Redrow’s development in Hardwicke, where they will be given the opportunity to learn some festive craft tips from a local designer, who has appeared on Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Britain.
This winter's must have used furniture
French, Welsh, Kitchen, Farmhouse, Jacobean, Country, Pine, Oak.... The winter of 2013-14 saw the highest level of orders for painted shabby chic dressers ever. This winter, The Contrast Dresser is leading the latest in used furniture 'must have's'.
New look for Bristol's favourite furniture store
One of Bristol’s favourite family-run stores has introduced a brand new look and updated product ranges to appeal to new audiences.
Clashing colours and rich textures inspire autumn interior design trends
Clashing block colours and plenty of textures through the home are set to be the top trends in interior design for autumn/winter 2014, according to Taylor Wimpey designers.
Putting the Soul into your living space
Unique pieces of designer furniture made from reclaimed timber that was once part of old ships, and salvaged wood that had a previous life have been brought to a Bristol store.
Whatever the weather, you can be tanning indoors this summer
To celebrate the arrival of summer, DFS has reduced the new tan coloured Kemble, Montoya and Bryson ranges to half price in its June Price Snap. All crafted from natural leather and handmade to order, the pieces, which ooze timeless style, are perfect for those lazy summer weekends.
Brits ‘Don’ the Mad Men look
The return of the hit series, Mad Men, has prompted a retro revival in home, beauty and grooming purchases on Amazon.co.uk.
Sea breeze, baking and cut grass top the UK's favourite scents
Natural scents such as a sea breeze (46%), cut grass (41%) and pine trees (39%) are amongst the top favourite smells according to a new survey commissioned by AirWick, the air freshener brand, to celebrate the launch of its new National Park collection.
Win colour-changing smart lights from Philips worth over £300!
Ever wondered how great it would be if you could transform the ambience of your living room to match your mood, and go from cosy night in to disco dinner party at a swipe of a finger?