Interiors & Furniture
We're a nation of hoarders
Britain is a nation of hoarders according to Hammonds Furniture. The average person accumulates more than a TON of unwanted stuff – crammed in attics, wardrobes and under beds, according to new research carried out.
Don’t let the plasma TV dominate the room
Don’t let the plasma TV dominate the room – hide it away in Picture House’s new innovative Mystic black marble fully working fireplace – now you see it, now you don’t!
Which Desperate Housewife are you? B&Q unlocks the hidden secrets of your home
As Desperate Housewives hits our TV sets for an eagerly anticipated third series, women around the country are watching with envy at the beautiful women of Wisteria Lane, and wondering – how can I get a home like that?
Show your home some love this Valentines Day
With Valentines Day approaching, it’s easy to turn your home into a romantic retreat by making a few small changes in the way you decorate, furnish or light your rooms. Here, a B&Q advisor shows you how to turn your home into a love nest and to create the perfect setting for a romantic evening.
Aestus sets the benchmark for radiator design
Designer radiator and heated towel rail manufacturer Aestus has extended its offering of bench style radiators with the Oslo. Way ahead of its time in chrome and Wenge wood, the Oslo coordinates perfectly with other bathroom fixtures and furniture in the same popular materials.
Chromotherapy in the bathroom from Puro Design
Puro Design, London’s newest kitchen, bedroom and bathroom showroom, announces the addition of Verdi Lighting to its stunning array of luxury brands.
Kährs introduces new Linnea Ten Collection
Kährs has introduced a new, thicker version of its popular Linnea floor to its wood flooring range. Featuring a multi-layered construction, glueless Woodloc joint and UV prefinish, Kährs Linnea TEN is a durable, stylish real wood floor that can be laid quickly and relocated if necessary. It is available in a variety of different finishes and is offered with a 20-year guarantee.
Light up your home
Leading lighting supplier Fritz Fryer has built their reputation on providing beautiful antique and period lighting to grace and enhance any home. A vast array of shapes and styles in both contemporary, reproduction and antique lighting is offered, from chandeliers to table lamps, exterior lanterns to standard lamps, wall scones to rise and fall dining lights, the choice is endless and quality unquestionable.
Store in style!
Stylish storage solutions needn’t cost the earth and can make a real difference to your lifestyle. Interior Designers Porous Designs know exactly how to ensure every metre counts in your bedroom and offer these tips to help make the most of your clothes storage.
Fashion forward: What will the well-dressed window be wearing in 2007
Following her visit to the Heimtex exhibition in Frankfurt, the world’s largest international trade fair for textiles, Sarah Quilliam, head of product design at Hillarys, gives us her predictions for major trends in window dressing in 2007.
All hands on deck with MHS
It’s hip to be square with the Deck, the latest cutting-edge design from MHS Radiators. Newly launched, the Deck comprises four brushed stainless steel panels, arranged into a pattern reminiscent of a classic Greek design or the ancient Soloman’s Knot. A small polished square makes up the centrepiece of the frame.
Indigenous introduces Olympia limestone
Indigenous has introduced a new limestone tile to its stone product range. Featuring a smooth, satin finish and square cut edges, the new ivory ‘Olympia’ can be installed on both floors and walls for a stunning, contemporary look.
New looks in stone for 2007
Natural, durable and really easy to look after, stone provides a practical and incredibly stylish flooring option. Its varied tone and texture complements both contemporary and traditional interiors and, unlike most other materials, stone actually looks better with age.
Nicholas Anthony predicts the trends for 2007
The interiors trends for 2007: by Tony Nicholas, managing director of Nicholas Anthony.
Love is blind... it’s curtains for boring Valentines' presents
A candle-lit dinner at a fancy restaurant, a dozen red roses, champagne, chocolates, scent or aftershave are all popular ways to show your loved one just how much you care on Valentines Day. But they’re also very predictable and dare we say even a tad boring?