Lazy mornings are what Christmas holidays are made for aren’t they? Who wants to get up and out of bed at 7.00 am when is still feels as if it’s the middle of the night? If you’re like me, a lazy lie-in until 8.30 am followed by a cup of fresh coffee is just what is needed on these cold winter mornings. Breakfast can be slightly extravagant in the holidays, where time is not necessarily so short. Eggs benedict can be a real treat, soft squidgy lightly toasted muffins, topped with really crisp bacon and a perfectly poached egg. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘American Black Walnut’
Christmas Holidays ….
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011Last 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.
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…)
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…)
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…)
Looking at bedroom furniture on the high street
Monday, October 11th, 2010Call me sad or is it an obsession that I have but I’m always interested in wooden bedroom furniture that is on offer to the public via the high street and internet. Pricing will always be an important part of a customers criteria when they are selecting potential companies who they might want to look at. Quality of the the products , customer service back-up and does the bedroom furniture come from renewable sources are other considerations that people make.
Because we at Akka bedroom furniture design, manufacture and sell directly to you the customer we can be very competitive on pricing as we have such low overheads plus when you speak to somebody it is going to be the owners who are answering your questions whatever they are , not a sales person. We believe that it’s important that we try and convey our quality of the comprehensive range we carry in solid oak and walnut through the website so customers can make an informed decision on us. (more…)
Bedroom Furniture – Beds
Friday, September 10th, 2010Bedsteads provide a classic or contemporary look to your bedroom. At AKKA Furniture all of our beds are made from either American White Oak or American Black Walnut. Oak has a real warmth and beauty and will age beautifully through the hand oiled grain. Walnut is distinctive and luxurious and is uniquely associated with quality. All beds come with wooden slats providing a strong base for your mattress. (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:
Oak Furniture
Sunday, August 1st, 2010Oak furniture, which is very popular in the british home is generally made from either European oak or American white oak.
European oak is found in Slovenia, France, Yugoslavia and many countries from the Baltic region. American white oak is found in the east of the USA and South Eastern Canada.
Britain as a nation have fallen in love with oak furniture, and many furnish several rooms in this wood, including dining rooms, living rooms and bedrooms.