Of course, with the impending Bank Holiday we are almost guaranteed to get rain …. it normally happens in Britain! Therefore I’m sure there will be many of us looking around our home and deciding which DIY jobs we should tackle. Home improvements are often a priority when the Bank Holiday arrives, but are they jobs we should attempt ourselves or are they best left to qualified tradesmen? (more…)
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May Bank Holiday …. DIY weekend?
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012Bedroom Furniture that stands the test of time
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011Everyone is watching where they spend their money as essentials such as heating, electricity, gas, water and food are the priorities in these tough economic times. Our disposable income is being squeezed, so when looking to buy bedroom furniture, do you go for the cheapest or is this a false economy? (more…)
Wood, Glorious Wood
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011Trees are so beautiful at this time of year, especially those whose leaves have turned beautiful burnished shades of orange and red like the flags of Autumn. Many trees are at their peak of fruit bearing now and hopefully owners of apple and plum trees will have had enough to make an array of crumbles, pies and compotes. Nuts are also abundant at the moment. Chestnuts are tumbling from trees in their prickly cases, waiting to be toasted on the fire! If you are lucky enough to find a productive walnut tree there is nothing like enjoying wet walnuts, freshly picked and distinctively different to the walnuts enjoyed at Christmas. (more…)
Moonlight and Bedrooms
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011While the sun might be dimming, over the last couple of nights the sky has been lit by the beautiful Harvest moon. This is the full moon, which falls nearest to the autumn equinox and this year that occurs on September 23rd. While it is a stunning sight to see, there are many myths surrounding a full moon. It is said that to stare at it will send you insane, hence the word lunatic. Plenty of people claim a full moon interrupts with their sleep. That may be the case, but lets face it, it’s mostly that they don’t have a very comfortable bed. (more…)
Last a lifetime
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011We do live in a disposable society, where things are bought, used and discarded but at AKKA we believe in bedrooms that last a lifetime.
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.
Schools out for Summer!
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011Schools out for Summer.. . although the weather has definitely cooled off! It’s not easy to entertain the children for six long weeks without spending a fortune but there are some free ways of getting them out and exhausting them without exhausting your budget.
- 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.
Beautiful Bedrooms
Monday, May 23rd, 2011More than any other room in your home , your bedroom needs to be calm and considered – it’s where you start and finish every day. So , stick to a simple pallete of colours and materials , and don’t have more bedroom furniture than you really need. After the wooden bed and a wardrobe , we recommend just great flooring , a fabulous mirror , lovely lights and a simple bedside table. Here are some tips….. (more…)
Do we need to change our bed?
Monday, April 25th, 2011At AKKA Bedroom Furniture we continualy hear customers say ‘ we have had this bed and mattress since we were first married’ or ‘we just got this bed cheap and have made do ever since’.
There are normally tell tale signs when your bed and mattress need changing. Do you wake up in the night with an aching back or keep rolling into your partner? Have you ‘turned’ the mattress and now fall into a hollow part of the mattress formed by your body posture? When you lay towards the edge of your bed, does the mattress not support your weight and is showing signs or wear? (more…)
Reviving Your Wooden Bedroom Furniture
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011What 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…)
Real wood veneer
Monday, February 21st, 2011No 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…)