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.

If opting for the cheaper option, will the bedroom furniture stand the test of time or will it have to be replaced in two or three years when the veneer splits or one of the legs has come away from the drawers?  The answer is very probably.

At Akka bedroom furniture we like to think that we make and do things properly.  We have worked with some of the big multiple stores, so we know our quality is very good.  However, we don’t price our products as high because we are able to keep our overheads down.  We sell directly from our warehouse, therefore minimising shop rental and rates.  Our customers are welcome to come and view the furniture at our warehouse by appointment.  You can also order directly over the telephone.

Akka Furniture’s wooden beds are available in four different sizes, 3ft, 4ft 6, 5ft and 6ft, to cover all the standard sizes.  All our beds have solid side rails with accompanying solid wooden slats.  Some beds have a quality matching veneer, and all others are solid throughout.  Our cabinets compliment our beds and are also available in a range of sizes in either american oak or american walnut.

QUICK GUIDE TO TOG RATINGS

3 Tog  - for hot summers

4.5 Tog - for average summer weather and through the spring and autumn in well-insulated bedrooms


9.0 Tog - for spring-autumn weather and through the winter in well-insulated bedrooms


10.5 Tog – This is a good tog rating for all year round use.

12.0 Tog - for use in winter in fairly well insulated bedrooms


13.5 Tog - for in winter in cooler bedrooms


15.0 Tog – For the chilliest of temperatures

Problems can arise when a couple sharing a duvet has different tog requirements.  If one of you is coldblooded and needs to be at the higher end of the tog rating yet the other is constantly kicking over covers as a result of overheating, what tog is a dilemma. Separate beds may be the answer but there is another solution. Available on the market now are quilts with split warmth.  The summer one is made up of a cool side with a tog rating of 4.5 and a slightly warmer side with a tog rating of seven. The winter duvet has 10.5 and 13.5 tog halves.

Once you sorted out your togs, you may want to change other areas of your bedroom. Have a look at AKKA’s beautiful handcrafted wooden bedroom furniture. There are ranges for every taste, from the minimalist to the classic and are lovingly handcrafted in walnut or 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.

• Sunlight and fresh air are very important.  Pale coloured curtains promote a feeling of both.
• For indoor lighting, use several light sources instead of a single overhead light. Lighten up corners and alcoves with floor lights and table lamps. Candles are very important in Scandinavian homes.
• Traditional Scandinavian design is functional without needless decoration but simplistic, flowing lines.

For Scandinavian style in your bedroom, look no further than AKKA Bedroom Furniture. The Stockholm oak sleigh bed captures the essence of  Scandinavian living with its classic handcrafted head and tailboard. The simple lines bring a sense of space and serenity to a bedroom.  At the same time, the sleigh shape brings to mind cosiness and warmth and the oak delivers elegance and classic appeal. The Stockholm sleigh bed is available in Single, Double, King and Superking.

Of course at AKKA there are many other wooden beds to look at as well as other wooden bedroom furniture, such as chests of drawers, tall boys, dressing tables, blanket chests and underbed drawers. All of AKKA’s furniture is lovingly handcrafted from quality wood and designed to suit you and your lifestyle.

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.

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.

• 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.

The ideal bedroom temperature is around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. A room that’s too warm can disrupt comfortable sleep.

Here are some that might help you achieve a good nights kip during the balmy nights:

• Too many blankets and pillows will just send the thermometer sky high. Keep your bed covers to a minimum. 
• Go natural! – man made bed linen is not as cool as natural fibres.
• A slightly open window helps but it’s not always feasible to do this. A fan also cools things down by moving air from bodies and taking the heat with it.
• A more drastic action is to take a pair of cotton socks, rinse them in cold water, wring them until they are damp and put them on. Cooling your feet lowers the overall temperature of your skin and body.
• Sleep in a ’spread eagle’ position, so heat doesn’t gather around you and think of ice bergs!

 Akka Furniture hopes these tips help. We believe that bedrooms should be special and our wooden furniture is created with care to turn your bedroom into a sanctuary that works in every season.

Made from oak and walnut, our beds, cabinets, wardrobes and accessories, are all stylish yet timeless, crafted to last a lifetime. Take time to look through our ranges to find one that suits.  As well as beds, Akka Furniture can provide you with an array of wooden wardrobes and your storage needs can all be met with our many beautiful and functional pieces which include chests, tallboys and blanket boxes.

Number 1

Statement bed + bold rug + streamlined accessories = Colourful yet clean

This look is about the bed as the focal point of the room , so to maintain balance other items are kept deliberately minimal. And when it comes to a rug and linens , let the bed guide your colour choices.

Number 2

Clean white + delicate pattern + gold accents = pretty modern

White is very restuful and can work wonderfully in a bedroom , but to avoid a stark or clinical feel it’s important to introduce a little textural relief. Use a wallpaper , bed linen or even a choice piece of bedroom furniture to add some delicate pattern and colour.

Number  3

Warm wood + a shot of colour + luxury underfoot = Chic and simple

Wardrobes with mirrored doors and wooden beds with under bed drawers underneath are great for small spaces – make the most of every inch ! If you do have the room , a blanket box at the end of the bed is a luxurious extra – it can serve as both seat or a place to leave hastily abandoned clothes , books and breakfast trays. Chests of drawers and bedsides can also be warm in in either oak or walnut.