Home & Garden
Update your bedroom on a budget
The credit crunch is making life tough for a lot of people; everything is being affected, from mortgage payments to the weekly shopping budget. We still like the nice things in life but realise that we have to be a bit more careful with what we spend our money on - this includes home improvements. Nevertheless, little enhancements can be made to improve the look of a room without having to break the bank.
Enjoy a taste of Miele at the Wine Show
Premium German domestic appliance manufacturer, Miele, will be sharing their knowledge of wine storage with thousands of wine enthusiasts at the Wine Show in Islington, London, from 23-26 October.
Bring your kitchen bang up to date with some monochrome magic
As ever, interior trends follow hot on the heels of fashion and this year is no exception. 2008 saw monochrome taking to the catwalk once again and now, a matter of months later, that classic combo of black and white is back in the shops and heading for our homes.
A place to call home
A Leeds couple opted for a completely fresh start when they moved into their new detached house in Pudsey after selling all of their furniture on E-Bay! Rodger and Katie Place called in the services of Kit It Out, the Bingley-based furnishing package firm to apply a surprise makeover to their Bramley Homes property on Bradley Lane and they were over the moon with the outcome.
Sony Rolly offers a unique music experience
Following unprecedented interest, Sony has announced that “Rolly” (SEP-30BT) will be available in selected European outlets this October. “Rolly” is Sony’s unique palm-sized music entertainment player which spins and dances to the rhythm of music.
Make your bedroom a haven
AURA Haven makes a real statement with its new collection of natural, relaxing bedlinen that merges simple design with sophisticated texture. The Australian brand’s passionate designers have created the collection in response to a growing need for a relaxing bedroom sanctuary, a place to unwind and reflect. Only the purest and most natural cotton, linen blends and silk are used with subtle finishes achieved through textures of pleating and embroidery. Using calming and natural colours AURA Haven bedlinen is simply stunning with fabrics that are as beautiful to the touch as to the eye.
Blooming marvellous nurseries
The latest Autumn Winter nursery collection from Blooming Marvellous combines a fantastic selection of toys, furniture and accessories to ensure your baby’s first years are spent in comfort and style. With key designs combining the best features and finest materials the collection is created so that your child’s belongings can become accessories to your home, blending beautifully into your surroundings.
Have yourself an eco-nomical Christmas
With the excitement of the festive period also comes the worry of running out of essential supplies and the added expense this time of year brings. Luckily help is at hand - Whirlpool is launching its four-strong range of A+ rated chest freezers with extra low running costs, which means you can store all the food you need for Christmas, whilst helping the environment and saving you cash at the same time.
The sofa for all seasons
Searching for the perfect sofa is almost a national pastime. The Ekornes Classic launched this year may just fit your criteria perfectly. Its design can be described as modern with a retro feel. Classic is extremely comfortable because that is the start point for any sofa Ekornes make, but it looks great too.
Don’t fake it - Top care tips for real Christmas trees
With Christmas just a few months away The British Christmas Tree Growers’ Association offers some top tips on this season’s tree trends, advice on how to care for your tree and ways to recycle at the end of the season.
Swedish style at Bodie and Fou
Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, Award-Winning designer Camilla Diedrich may look like an anarchist but she thinks like an architect. One of the first textile designers to start cutting holes in textiles and structuring them in terms of negative space, Diedrich’s early work related more to deconstruction architecture than it did to fabric design.
Ernest Jones launches Vera Wang Love Knots collection online
Ernest Jones has announced that the Vera Wang Love Knots Collection for Wedgwood, featuring Vera Wang’s signature ‘bow’ motif, is now available online. Offering a range of designer wedding gifts, the Love Knots Collection consists of photo frames, candlesticks, vanity boxes, napkin rings and champagne flutes, all designed by leading wedding gown designer Vera Wang for English china company Wedgwood.
Warm up for winter with Dulux PaintPod
As the dark nights draw in and the temperature outside begins to drop, it’s time to start thinking about warming up our rooms ready for the winter months ahead. What looked light and airy in the bright and breezy days of summer can look stark and austere in winter, so opt for a welcoming palette that you’ll want to retreat to at the end of the day.
East meets West at home
Award winning furniture designer, Halo, is creating even more inspired looks for the home by fusing its British vintage designs with eastern influence. Encouraging a mix and match look Halo’s high calibre collection includes the Vintage leather Downing chair, a comfortable, British classic wing back chair in Halo’s signature Vintage leather and trunks collection which are large statement pieces often used in Eastern interior design.
Niko bi-fold covers the market
Niko Ltd introduces new sizes into the AQ Bi-Fold shower door range, with improved fittings. New products for the luxury shower market from Niko Ltd include 1100mm and 1200mm models in the AQ Bi-Fold shower door range. Now matching all popular sizes from a basic 700mm up to a luxury 1200mm, the Niko Bi-Fold shower door truly covers the market.