Take a look in the flowerbeds to see some pretty little snowdrops nodding their heads.

Learn something new; take a course in pottery or learning a language boosting your brainpower will raise your spirits. 

Act happy by faking it until you really feel it.  Smiling is contagious and if you walk around with a big grin it won’t be long before the beams are coming back at you.

Buy a hula hoop, space hopper or jump on the trampoline – exercise cheers you up and these are fun, nostalgic ways of getting fit. 

Do something kind for someone else – a sure way of getting that fuzzy warm feeling!  You could have a declutter and give away your unwanted stuff to a charity. 

Cherish the small things in life and scientists report that those who say thank you more often are generally happier people. 

Get more sleep

If your bedroom is not conducive to spending more time in it, then take a look at AKKA Furniture.   AKKA bedroom furniture comes in a variety of styles, made out of warm American Oak or elegant Walnut.  To help you get more sleep, AKKA’s mattress supplier Dreamworks, have a vast array of products, ranging from cage sprung, pocket sprung and memory foam mattress.  These mattresses have a spring count ranging from 1000 to 1700 springs to suit every need and they come in sizes ranging from 3ft up to 6’ft.

Of course, it’s not just beds that AKKA offer but a range of wooden bedroom furniture, including tallboys, wardrobes, drawers, bedside cabinets, dressing tables and a variety of storage accessories including underbed drawers and blanket boxes.  Every piece is hand crafted, created with attentive, loving care, to ensure you have wooden bedroom furniture that will last a lifetime.

At this time of year, most of us are desperately trying to keep their new year resolutions, be it cutting out unhealthy elements in our life or doing more good things, like increasing our exercise regime. One very healthy resolution that often gets overlooked is ensuring that you get a good night’s sleep which has a massively beneficial impact on well being.

Healthy adults should get between 7 – 9 hours sleep a night. Not getting enough sleep can lead to a number of health problems including an increased risk of depression, obesity, diabetes as well as a decrease in the ability to concentrate. 

Here are some tips to aid a good night sleep.

Establish a regular sleeping and waking pattern, even on weekends

Create a regular, relaxing bedtime routine 

Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows

Avoid watching TV, using a computer or reading in bed

Finish eating at least 2-3 hours before your regular bedtime

AKKA bedroom furniture comes in a variety of styles , made out of warm American Oak or elegant Walnut.  To make sure the beds help you sleep as well as enhance your bedroom, AKKA’s mattress supplier Dreamworks, have a vast array of products, ranging from cage sprung, pocket sprung and memory foam mattress. These mattresses have a spring count ranging from 1000 to 1700 springs to suit every need and they come in sizes ranging from 3ft up to 6’0ft.

Of course, it’s not just beds that AKKA offer but a range of wooden bedroom furniture, including tallboys, wardrobes, drawers, bedside cabinets, dressing tables and a variety of storage accessories including underbed drawers and blanket boxes.

Akka furniture is currently offering up to 50% off some of their most popular items.  The oak two drawer bedside cabinet is one such offer.  As with all our cabinets, it has dovetailed drawers front and back for extra strength.  We also offer a three drawer chest which in a larger bedroom, can also be used as a bedside cabinet.  There are seven different beds to choose from, the Milan bed being our most ‘modern’ with its design influences from Zen and the Far East.  More traditionally, our Vienna bed has beautiful spindles encompassing our two woods, oak and walnut.  Every piece is crafted with care, using beautiful American Oak or American Walnut.  We also stock wardrobes, dressing tables and underbed drawers which fit neatly beneath most of our beds.

Because we at AKKA appreciate the beauty of trees and all they bring to the world (and the table!), all of the timber we use at AKKA comes from FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certified renewable and well-managed sources in America. We don’t believe we should sacrifice the planet for the sake of beautiful furniture but we do believe this responsibly sourced furniture can be used to make some of truly stunning bedroom furniture.

AKKA is the home of beautiful handcrafted wooden bedroom furniture. There are ranges for every taste, from the minimalist to the classic and these are made from either black walnut or whIte oak .  Not only do AKKA make wonderful beds and amazing wardrobes but they also create many other wooden bedroom accessories, from chests of drawers to underbed drawers, mirrors, dressing tables, tall boys and blanket chests.  Every piece of wooden furniture is crafted with loving care and no short cuts are taken in their creation. AKKA believe that nature has provides us with beautiful wood and in return, AKKA use care and appreciation to create wooden bedroom furniture that will last a life time.

AKKA beds are about comfort and style.  These two elements are completely intertwined in the creating of all AKKA bedroom furniture.

AKKA beds come in a variety of styles including the classic Toulouse and the contemporary Milan range, made out of warm American Oak or elegant Walnut.  To make sure the beds enhance your sleep as well as your bedroom, AKKA’s mattress supplier Dreamworks, have a vast array of products, ranging from cage sprung, pocket sprung and memory foam mattress. These mattresses have a spring count ranging from 1000 to 1700 springs to suit every need and they come in sizes ranging from 3ft up to 6’0ft.

It’s not just beds that AKKA offer but a range of wooden bedroom furniture, including tallboys, wardrobes, drawers, bedside cabinets, dressing tables and a variety of storage accessories including underbed drawers and blanket boxes.

AKKA bedroom furniture is hand crafted with care from quality wood, with style and comfort in mind to make sure your bedroom encourages a good night’s sleep. Full moon or not!

At AKKA, we only use quality wood. American Oak is traditional, with a beautiful grain and comes from a sustainable source. Oak definitely delivers a warmth and classical feel to a bedroom, whilst ageing beautifully over time.

Our black walnut bedroom ranges are distinct and luxurious, bringing a stylish contemporary feel.

To compliment this beautiful wood, AKKA’s furniture is hand crafted with care and attention to detail.  We know that while everyone appreciates style, substance is equally important.  AKKA’s bedroom furniture offers a diversity of style, and pieces that will really work for you.  Take a look at  AKKA’s stylish Stockholm sleigh bed.  Or perhaps the Geneva oak four-poster bed would suit your bedroom better.  If you are looking for a walnut bed then maybe AKKA’s Prague spindle bed could be your ideal?  With its beautifully turned spindles and minimal carvings, this solid walnut bed is a bed you really want to touch and enjoy.  As well as beds, AKKA offers an array of accessories.  Whether you want a two or three door wardrobe we can help.  Three drawers or six drawers?   Perhaps a tall boy would work better for you.   We also have a beautiful oak or walnut dressing table to complete your bedrooms.   We understand how important storage is, so we also offer under bed drawers and blanket boxes.

AKKA’s aim is to create bedroom furniture that will look good and work hard for many years to come.

AKKA furniture can bring these styles to your bedroom.  The Toulouse bed comes in solid oak brings Louis Phillipe classic feel to your bedroom.  You can accessorise with a Toulouse bedside and solid two chest drawer.  For a more contemporary French feel, take a look at Paris The combination of oak and walnut on the solid veneer headboard of this bed is an enchanting mix, but we also offer the opportunity to own a bed with a beautifully upholstered, plush leather headboard.  This high quality pull-up leather has been lightly brushed with the addition of beeswax to give a pleasant matt appearance and a sense of hotel chic to your bedroom.  The leather comes from the Selvaggio range of our partner, JMT Leather.

The Milan bedroom range is made from solid oak and has a modernist style, perfect for a more minimalist feel to your bedroom.

If you have been inspired by your travels this summer and want to recreate a whole new look in your bedroom, then please take a look at all the AKKA ranges.  The beautifully handcrafted bedroom furniture we offer are all made with loving care from solid oak or walnut. We create wardrobes, chests, tallboys, dressing tables, mirrors, blanket boxes and underbed drawers.

• If you haven’t got a dog of your own, borrow one. Much easier to get reluctant ramblers out into the fresh air if they have a loveable pooch to lead the way.
• A quick search on the Internet can show you how to make a kite so just wait for the next windy day and watch it fly.
• Round up the neighbourhood kids and organise a mini Olympics. Chocolate money makes for great gold medals.

You might be putting off spending money on your house while paying for the summer holidays at home or abroad , but  we want you to know that Akka Furniture doesn’t charge the earth for beautifully crafted oak and walnut bedroom furniture.  Take a look through our range and see what appeals.  If you desire a sleek and stylish bed, look no further than AKKA’s Milan bed.  With clean lines and made from solid American Oak, this bed’s timeless appeal could grace any room. Match it with a stunning oak chest of eight drawers and your storage  needs are also met.   A solid oak dressing table adds a beautiful finishing touch.

If walnut bedroom furniture is more to your taste take a look at the Prague bed, rich and inviting with beautifully turned spindles and subtle carvings.  Again if this bed is the centrepiece to your bedroom you could  compliment it with a solid walnut three-door wardrobe.

AKKA have lots of beautiful pieces at reasonable prices. AKKA know that you want handcrafted wooden furniture, made with care and precision , and that the pieces you buy will last!  They also keep overheads down to a minimum so that you don’t pay over the odds.

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.

Real wood furniture is manufactured with a moisture content of between 10% to 12% but if your bedroom furniture is placed into direct strong sunlight or in front of a radiator then there is a chance that your chest of drawers or bedsides will gradually dry out.  This is why you will need to re – oil the furniture.

The best way to re-oil our bedroom furniture is to follow these simple instructions:

1. Clear all your clothes out of the drawers plus anything laying on top of the unit.

2. Place the furniture outside.

3. Get some 220 grit sandpaper and sanding block from your local D.I.Y store.

4. Rub the piece of furniture down following the grain left to right. NEVER  across the grain.

5. Get a lightly damp cloth and take the dust off the furniture. Let the unit totally dry.

6. Take a lint free cloth and some Danish Oil and rub the oil into the wood following the grain.

7. Leave outside to dry.

8. Place the furniture back into your bedroom space.

All of the above can be carried out on all of our bedroom pieces such as chests of drawers, bedside cabinets , wardrobes, dressing tables and blanket boxes.

There’s a real art to handling wood . That’s why we make each piece of furniture indivdually , giving the chest of drwaers or the oak wardrobe the same attention to detail it deserves and at every build stage. We hand select all of solid timber products but the same can be said for the real wood veneers that we use aswell. Only the best will do.

All of the doors and drawers are hand assembled then oiled with three coats of Danish oil to ensure a high degree of colour match throughout every piece of furniture that will end up on show in the bedroom. However  there are always individual variations of colour and grain , so when we say our product is unique we mean it and the same goes for your bedroom furniture.

Finishes to your furniture should always complement the choosen wood. Take our oak range for instance. The danish oil brings out those delicate honey tones which only enhances our minimal classic shaker designs.