What a difference this last week has made to everyone’s mood and outlook. The sun has come out , temperatures are rising and the longer daylight hours are upon us once again.
With a spring ( no pun intended) in our step why not get down to some basic cleaning and oiling of your wooden bedroom furniture that you bought from Akka Furniture? Just a little time spent here will prolong and enhance the life of your bedroom furniture as it is real solid wood. (more…)
No nothing can beat the natural warmth , texture , colouring and feel of solid american white oak or american black walnut. That’s why when i designed and created our Milan and Toulouse bedroom furniture ranges it was important to me to not only remain true to the materials we use , but also to ensure that each piece was a tribute to the skill and dedication that our craftsmen have built up over the years. (more…)
We spend one third of our lives in our bedrooms ( more than any other room in our homes). That’s why before you do anything , it’s always worth taking the time to decide what it is you want from your particular space and I don’t mean purely in terms of style. Make a list of what’s important to you. For instance , will the room have a dual purpose? Do you have to include a dedicated computer work area? Or do you just want to relax after a long day in the office. (more…)
At AKKA bedroom furniture we take the responsibilty of using ethical timbers very seriously. This means that we only use our american timbers that come with a forestry stewardship council stamp. This will identify that the timber has been sourced from a mill and forest owners that participate in managing it’s forests by re-planting trees after logging has taken place. This encourages people who live in the poorer parts of the world to see that they can still make money from the trees but also still see their natural habitat not totally disappear around them. (more…)
Oak and Walnut blanket boxes are not only stylish and a major part of your home decor, but they also serve as a practical and convenient place of home storage. Here are a few of the many uses of the blanket box: (more…)