Anything electrical and my partner will always pick up the phone to a trustworthy electrician, even if it is the job I desperately want doing, like changing the light fittings.  As he says, if you’re not sure of your earth from your live wires, leave it alone!  Similarly, plumbing is another trade that unless you have fairly good knowledge of what your doing, can result in costly water damage to your home!

One home improvement task that can be made ourselves  is deciding what furniture to buy when we want to add a new look to our bedroom.  AKKA furniture has a range of oak and walnut bedroom furniture that can really improve and add style to your home.  Even just by changing your bed, you can add an updated look to your room.  The Stockholm bed offers a very stylish modern take on the traditional sleigh bed.  It has gentle curves that you just want to run your hand along to touch the smoothness of the wood.  To complement this beautiful bed we offer a range of oak bedroom cabinets,  including bedside chests with one or two drawers,  to the grand eight drawer chest which can accommodate a vast amount of clothing.  All cabinets come with a choice of walnut or oak knobs.  Why not update your room with wooden bedroom furniture and give it that look of class.

Ideally your bed should be in the center of your room with a bedside cabinet either side to maintain balance.  If space allows, a chest of drawers is a great way of storing jumpers and underwear, along with creams and lotions.

The mattress you choose needs  to support your back and provide you with the firmness you need for a restful nights sleep.  It is a personal preference as to which type of mattress you select, pocket sprung or open coil.  Whichever you choose, spend a while lying on the mattress before you decide to buy  to be really sure it is the right choice for you.

Finally wardrobes are an essential part of the bedroom, they store away clothes,  shoes and other articles which we may not want out on show.  Our two and three door wooden wardrobes both have an extremely useful shelf above the hanging rail to store shoes , hats or even books . Both also have drawers beneath the cabinet, ensuring plenty of storage for a range of items.

 A blanket box placed at the end of the bed can really add to the look of your room and is of course great for added storage.  Our blanket box has three three oak panels on the front and is a great size for storing a wealth of belongings. Made of oak and matching oak veneers this piece of furniture will add a touch of class to your oak bedroom.

 Why not email us for our handy bedroom planner and start planning your oak bedroom today.

When looking at decorating your master bedroom, think of pale, soothing colours such as a pistachio green or a soft gray blue.  These colours not only help you to relax, but in turn can help promote restful sleep.  Of course the bedroom furniture you choose is an essential part of getting the right ‘feel’ for your bedroom. 

Akka Furniture manufacture their bedroom furniture in the highest quality American white oak and American black walnut.  We put three coats of oil on all our bedroom furniture to give it a luxurious smooth feel.  We offer a range of beds from the sleek modern Stockholm bed with its delicate curved headboard, to the modern Milan bed which offers a minimalist look with influences from Zen and the Far East.  Your bedroom wouldn’t be complete without a range of cabinets to compliment the bed.  We offer a range of bedroom cabinets from one or two drawer bedsides to eight drawer chests.  Storage is also catered for in the form of underbed drawers which slide on wheels underneath your oak or walnut bed and cleverly cater for all your shoes.  Blanket boxes can store anything from bedding to cushions or even jumpers.  All our accessories are available in oak and walnut and really will give your bedroom a touch of elegance.

Alternatively, you may be more attracted to the ’shaker’ style of furniture.  We offer a range bedroom cabinets including one and two drawer bedsides, chests of drawers, blanket boxes and underbed drawers.  Our classic shaker style wooden bed is the Vienna with its American oak and American walnut spindles.  Whichever range you choose, it will make your bedroom a room you will want to relax and spend time in.

1. Declutter your bedroom. Put away or get rid of unwanted debris, like old make up or read newspapers. Put your clothes away, in a chest of drawers as opposed to the back of the chair or the floor!  Get the room clear and the energy will flow.

2  Ring a bell or clap your hands to chase off stale energy to make way for the new.

3  Walk slowly from your front door to your bedroom and be aware of areas where belongings are stopping or slowing the flow of chi, or sending chi to other rooms. Make a path so fresh chi can find its way to your bedroom and nourish your love life. 

4   Any photos or artwork in your bedroom should be of a romantic theme. Images that represent loneliness, sadness or aggression can have a powerfully negative effect in the love stakes. Perhaps that’s why Klimt’s The Kiss is such a popular choice for bedroom, and not so much Munch’s, The Scream!  Pairs of items are always good and so are round objects, like mirrors.

5   Both your front door and bedroom door should open easily and smoothly – sticky, squeaky doors are a no-no as they are interrupting the flow of romantic energy around your house.

6 
If one side of your bed is against the wall, the person who sleeps on that side may feel trapped or less empowered in the relationship.  If possible, place the bed with equal space on either side.  Ideally, the bed should be opposite the door but not  in line with it. 

AKKA bedroom furniture is handcrafted with loving care and their beautiful beds are sure to provide any bedroom with a romantic touch.  The Toulouse bed is a classic Louis Philippe design available in American white oak.  To create an atmosphere of modern love, take a look at the AKKA’s Paris range with it’s upholstered leather headboard.  Whatever style of romance you wish to bring to your bedroom, AKKA is sure to have what you’re looking for.  It’s not just beds, there are wardrobes, tall boys, chests of drawers, even blanket boxes all made from American oak or black walnut.   AKKA create beautiful wooden bedroom furniture sure to make any heart beat faster.

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.

Bed Linen Size Chart

                                 Duvet Cover             Fitted Sheet           Flat Sheet

Single                      135cm x 200cm       90cm x 190cm       180cm x 260cm

Double                    200cm x 200cm       137cm x 190cm     230cm x 260cm

King                         230cm x 220cm       153cm x 200cm    275cm x 260cm

Super King             260cm x 220cm        183cm x 200cm    305cm x260cm

Pillow Size Chart

                             Oxford                        Continental            Super King

first number      50cm x 75 cm            65cm x 65cm        50cm x 90cm

is the width

Mattress size chart

Single                            3′                                3′ x 6′3″                 90cm x 190cm

Double                           4′6″                           4′6″ x 6′3″             135cm x 190cm

King                               5′                               5′ x 6′6″                  150cm x 200cm

Super King                    6′                               6′ x 6′6″                 180cm x 200cm

Once you’ve chosen your wooden bed, you may want some chest of drawers or an elegant oak or walnut wardrobe to compliment it.  Of course, your bed will need dressing in beautiful linen.  Don’t scrimp on thread count, the higher the more sumptuous it will feel.