home and interiors
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7 UK Bed Sizes You Must Know Before Buying
Ever found yourself standing in a furniture showroom, utterly baffled by bed size options? You’re definitely not alone. Getting your bed dimensions right matters enormously for both sleep comfort and room layout, yet so many people overlook this crucial detail when furniture shopping. Here’s something worth knowing: UK bed sizes are measured according to the mattress dimensions, with each size following specific standards. Don’t make the common mistake of assuming your mattress size equals the bed frame size – the frame will always extend slightly beyond these measurements. From the compact Small Single at 75 x 190 cm through to the generous Super King at 180 x 200 cm, UK…
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The Legacy Collection By Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Lawrence Llewellyn Bowen is a bit of a legend when it comes to homes and interiors, so it is very exciting news that he has recently launched a new collection entitled The Legacy Collection. This collection is a collaboration between the designers brand new label ‘House Llewelyn-Bowen’ and fabric experts Terrys Fabrics and is just perfect for those who like to give their rooms a new look as we enter into cosy season. The Legacy Collection The Legacy collection is a huge one, which clearly has something for every taste and style. The collection features 79 stunning pieces, which incorporates fabrics, curtains & blinds. There are 11 hand-drawn prints and…
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An Autumn Gift And Homely Touches
It never ceases to amaze me how many people cite Autumn as their favourite season. I’m a Summer person, loving the sunshine, heat and days wearing flip flops, but even I can see that Autumn can be absolutely beautiful, and that it does have its attractions. Crunchy Autumn leaves, the golden colours of the earlier sunsets, the fact that it is now officially jacket season – all these generally make people happy. Add in the chance of an Indian Summer, the fun of Halloween and fireworks on Bonfire night, and you get a whole lot of reasons for loving Autumn. I may yet be converted! If you are looking for…
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Low Cost Bedroom Decor Ideas
As the cost of living crisis continues to exert its grip, and with mortgage rises about to get even worse, the lack of disposable income continues to be a real problem for those who are trying to update and improve their home. It has to be said that just because we can’t afford to replace things, it doesn’t mean that things don’t need replacing, and this is certainly true for our home furnishings and appliances. Things still break, wear and tear is still a problem, our kids still grow out of things, none of these facts change, and so what this actually means is that we are, more than ever,…
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The Design Detail That’s Quietly Everywhere
You may only have noticed it subconsciously, but wood wall panelling has been quietly staging a full-blown comeback over the past few years. This isn’t a return to dusty studies or a 1970s throwback, though; Today, panelling is turning up in the smartest of places, from boutique hotels in Shoreditch to pared-back townhouses in Primrose Hill…and it’s looking sharper than ever. Of course, there’s a reason it’s back on the radar of interior designers. As homes, offices and spaces of all nature get more sleek and more minimalist, people are reaching for materials to soften the edges, both literally and visually. Wood – perhaps the most natural of materials – does this…
