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…)
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Monday, February 21st, 2011Your Sanctuary
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011We 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…)
Wallpaper or paint your bedroom?
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010Do you wallpaper or paint? I’m sure that has been a discussion that you and your wife or partner have had when the time has come to redecorate the bedroom. The woman’s view is to wallpaper but you are thinking of the extra work involved in wallpapering and try to convince her that painting is the best option!!
First thing is to decide the look and feel you both want to achieve. Generally a calm and relaxed feel will be required as this is a room that you will spend a third of every day in. Are you keeping your bedroom furniture or replacing it with new? Home magazines are a good place to look as they can show different looks and tastes for the bedroom. Many customers visit us a AKKA furniture to view our bedroom furniture so they can visualise the look in their bedroom. We can put together in our roomset at our warehouse the pieces of furniture you are interested in purchasing to give you a general picture. We stock a wide selection of wooden beds along with bedside cabinets, wooden chests, wooden dressing tables and wooden wardrobes all available in either american white oak or american black walnut. So the furniture is chosen, now for the walls! (more…)
AKKA Bedroom Furniture and where it’s wood comes from
Monday, November 8th, 2010At 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…)
Bedroom Furniture Sets
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Bedroom furniture sets have been bourne out of the need people have to match all of their bedroom furniture. There can be a number of reasons for this:
Buying wooden bedroom furniture roomsets
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Wooden bedroom furniture roomsets are sold in order to minimize the amount of time it takes to purchase furnishings. By buying furniture for the bedroom separately (that is, buying each piece individually), not only do you run the risk of breaking the design theme but you also may end up paying more in the long run. Buying roomsets may help offset cost in the same way that buying anything in bulk ends up cheaper. Many suppliers , manufacturers and retailers are willing to make deals and lower prices when consumers decide to purchase a package deal that includes all of the bedroom furniture for a specific part of the home. Doing this for a bedroom makes more sense as bedroom furniture is very functional. There are decorative pieces available, but it is likely that everything in a set will be used some way or another.
Advice on bedroom furniture and mattresses
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010AKKA Furniture’s beds and mattresses are often said to be among the finest available. Combining craftsmanship with the best of contemporary design has been our aim since we started the company. AKKA Furniture began as a bed making firm in 2007 and we’ve been designing and making quality bedroom furniture, including beds,chests, wardrobes, wardrobes and mirrors ever since. A third of your life is spent in bed, so it’s very important that you choose the right bed for you and your partner.
Size?
You need to consider the size of your bedroom when deciding on bed size. You need enough room to walk around the bed, and don’t forget the rest of your bedroom furniture needs to fit in too. Leave plenty of space for bedroom and wardrobe doors to open if space is tight.
Take into account that most sleep experts (including the Sleep Council) agree the bigger the bed, the better the sleep.
The width of the bed is particularly important if you sleep with a partner. A standard double bed (135cm) gives each person just 69cm of space which is much narrower than a single bed. Also, the average person tosses and turns up to 70 times a night, therefore a wider bed ensures you are both more likely to get a good night’s sleep.
The length of the bed is also important. We recommend that your bed should be 10 – 15cm longer than the tallest partner. As a guide if you are over 6ft tall we recommend a kingsize bed to ensure that you don’t end up sleeping diagonally across the bed which is uncomfortable for you and your partner, as well as bad for you back.
Which Mattress?
Choosing the correct mattress is extremely important to ensure comfort. In 1988, sleep expert Dr Chris Idzikowski conducted a study which found that swapping an uncomfortable old bed for a comfortable new one could account for an average of 42 minutes extra sleep per night – four times that achieved by over the counter sleep aids.
We can supply Dreamworks matresses at AKKA Furniture, delivery time is normally two weeks.
Creating your perfect bedroom
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Creating a room plan can help you decide where to place your bedroom furniture. At AKKA Furniture we have a free bedroom planner with all of our furniture sized up to scale. This will help you decide if certain pieces will fit comfortably within your bedroom space. Placing the bed is the main hurdle when planning the layout for a bedroom and a number of issues will influence the choice of spot: (more…)
Choosing the best bedroom furniture for you
Friday, May 7th, 2010A bed room is the peaceful area of your dwelling to have your privacy and be totally relaxed. Everyone loves to sleep in a lovely and cozy bed room, just like they want to have quality in any other rooms in your home. Picking the correct furniture to go in the rooms should be critical. Developing a fine bed room gives a type of security and multiplies your comfort. When you are married then you will have better times together if you could have a comfortable double or king size bed and beautiful home furniture such as dressing tables, bed side tables, cabinets, chests and wardrobes. Bedroom furniture can come in numerous styles of designs. Here i will discuss various good tips on how to choose the most suitable bedroom furniture which will offer you the lovely sleeping experience.
1. Must haves and Desires. Get to know the things you would like and what you might need from the bedroom. It is really better if you talk about it with your husband or wife to get good designs ideas. You have to prioritize on things that you need as opposed to want, when you cater for your needs then is the time to start to think about what which you may desire.
2. Styles and Concepts. Study your bedroom’s structure and dimension and envisage what kind of pieces of furniture would suit it. Why not use our free planner that can be found on the homepage?
3. Decide on Appropriate bedroom furniture. Whenever you’re getting your furniture ensure that it’s hard-wearing, of high quality, and well engineered. You don’t want to waste your cash on poor quality pieces of furniture that can only survive for some months before it falls apart. AKKA furniture only produces timeless bedroom furniture in oak and walnut that will stand the test of time.
4. Deciding on your right website. There are numerous shops and warehouses that retail pieces of furniture but you will need to select the best one. Use the world-wide-web and locate one that supplies the types of furnishings you desire but after that be certain that they have got good credibility and good buyer satisfaction. Why not come down and visit our showroom in Colchester?
5. Enjoy your good quality bedroom furniture. The bedroom is required to be your sanctuary, finish it off with quality furnishings and insure that it is an area you may love sleeping in.
Dressing tables
Friday, March 5th, 2010So you’re thinking of purchasing a new dressing table. There are a few things you need to know before you buy to get yourself the best quality and the best deal. And, although you might think dressing tables a luxury, a good one can help reduce bedroom clutter – so they’re actually practical, too!
Dressing rooms are great (just think, a whole space dedicated to grooming and dressing up!) and a functional and fabulous dressing table is a luxury no lady can do without.
Mirrored dressing tables are everywhere at the moment but they are a sexy alternative to some more traditional wooden units. If you do prefer wood, try something like walnut, which will look more retro than rustic.
Not everyone’s a fan of the boudoir look, but dressing tables needn’t be prissy. A well-designed bureau or console – anything that you can tuck your legs underneath and that won’t look too officey – can work just as well, if accessorised properly. A good mirror, comfy chair and tabletop light are an absolute must.