Posts Tagged ‘blanket boxes’

Too hot to sleep?

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

Summer is definitely here. The sun has been blazing down and reached scorching temperatures. While summer days may be a dream, the long hot nights can be something of a nightmare when it’s just too warm to sleep.

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: (more…)

Stepping into Summer

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

This beautiful warm weather has probably inspired you to update your summer wardrobe, and maybe it’s time to reconsider a new sunny look for your bedroom.

Akka walnut bedroom furniture works beautifully with crisp white cotton sheets and the oak beds are just right for the fabulously fresh floral patterns which are so on trend this season.   The wooden beds are beautiful in their own right but dressing them in the right linen just enhances their good looks and brings your room up to date. (more…)

Beautiful Bedrooms

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

More 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…)

AKKA Bedroom Furniture and where it’s wood comes from

Monday, November 8th, 2010

At 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…)

Blanket box – Different uses

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Oak and Walnut blanket boxes are not only stylish and a major part of your home decor, but they also serve as a practical and convenient place of home storage. Here are a few of the many uses of the blanket box: (more…)