Humans have been making things out of wood for a long time. In fact, we have been using it since before we evolved into Homo sapiens – a 2001 report published in the Journal of Human Evolution puts the date of the earliest evidence for woodworking at an astonishing 1.5 million years ago, which predates […]
Oak is hard to beat when it comes to furniture – here’s why When it comes to furniture, most of us would agree that wood is hard to beat. With more character than metal and being easier on the environment than plastics, it’s easy to see why it is once again reverting to being the […]
Oak furniture has been around for centuries and its sheer quality makes it an esteemed choice for many homeowners. Oak dining tables in particular, are extremely popular, creating a real centrepiece. It’s natural ‘living’ look gives a timeless quality and it is one of the finest investments you can make for your home. However, there can […]
Shabby chic is now a style that most are familiar with but where did the term originate? Shabby chic first came into use in the 1980s as an opposing style to the opulence and glitz that was considered mainstream at that time. The term was used to describe both fashion and décor, and was usually […]
If you are moving into a new home you may not have all the furniture you need. This will especially be true if you are upsizing or you are moving into your first home. You may also be moving from a one style of house to another and feel that the furniture you currently own […]
There is a wonderfully versatility to oak furniture that means that is probably one of the most flexible choices for home furniture. When you buy oak furniture you are buying quality items that you can enjoy year after year in your home and maybe even in the homes of future generations too! Solid oak furniture […]
Whilst the bedroom is perhaps the most relaxing room of the home, it is all the more a soothing environment with a smart set of oak bedroom furniture enhancing the living space. Oak furniture is a popular choice for a classic feel. If you don’t already have a dressing table to match the other furniture […]
Traditionally, people buying furniture for their home would spend many weekends trawling around the array of different furniture retailers on remote retail parks in all weathers. Now though, there is a much easier way to get the perfect furniture items for your home without leaving the couch you have currently! It is easy to buy […]
If you are considering redecorating, and/or, redressing your living room then you will, no doubt, be looking at the many various options for furniture and interior design available. One range of items that will certainly be prevalent in your search will be solid oak furniture – that gorgeous, durable, stylish and rich-looking interior furniture solution. […]
People have been choosing to buy oak furniture for their homes for decades – people who have it adorning their houses now can probably remember their grandparents having similar – or maybe even the same – furniture in their homes many, many years ago. It can be difficult to find furniture that suits all tastes, […]
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