As the temperature drops we want to get cosy, especially in bed. It might be time to consider changing your duvet to a higher tog rating. A tog rating measures the warmth of a duvet. So the higher the tog rating, the warmer the duvet. The amount of warmth the duvet gives depends on how much air it traps. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘care of wooden bedroom furniture’
Tog Time
Monday, November 14th, 2011Turn back the clocks
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011So the clocks have turned back and we now have one more hour to enjoy in bed. The downside to this is, of course, waking in the dark and the early evenings drawing in. If winter days seem short in Britain then spare a thought for those who live further North. In midwinter around the Arctic Circle, instead of daylight the dark sky is illuminated by the northern lights. The Scandinavians create warmth and light in their homes to compensate for the Artic winters. Scandinavian décor has become very popular lately. Here are some ways to bring a Scandinavian feel to a home, and brighten up these dark months. (more…)
The arrival of Autumn
Sunday, October 16th, 2011What a joy it was to have a late burst of sunshine at the beginning of October. It was great to wear summer clothes and feel the sun on our faces. The fiercely hot autumn weather peaked in a new record temperature of 29.4C (that’s 84.92F in old money), on 2 October. This was the hottest temperature recorded in October for 100 years. Now though the sun has definitely dimmed and there is an autumnal air around, with the leaves falling in crisp blue skies. (more…)
Stepping into Summer
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011This 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, 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…)
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…)
Work Stations in the bedroom
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011In the today’s fast paced working life more and more people are choosing to work from home. Once you have decided that this works for you and your company where do you put your office? Dining room , lounge or the bedroom?
The dining room and lounge will mean that you your work area will be on show to all your friends and family who come round to visit. The spare bedroom often seems to be a very popular choice . (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…)
Painting your wooden bedroom furniture
Friday, October 29th, 2010Over thel ast few years there has been a resurgence in wooden bedroom furniture being painted. Manufacturers have embraced this and have used such timbers as birch, beech, tulip and alder. These timbers are much cheaper to purchase than oak, maple, cherry and walnut but this means that the extra expense of painting the furniture can be offset by using a cheaper wood. These woods are glued to make wider pieces for drawers and tops plus the siderails of beds. The main joints used for this are finger joints or hidden tongue joints. (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…)