Posts Tagged ‘oak wardrobes’

Beating the January blues

Friday, January 27th, 2012

The end of January is renowned for being the most miserable time of the year with the grey clouds and the endless wait for spring.  But you don’t have to jet off to sunnier climes to find happiness.  Look around and you find lots to make you smile. 

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. (more…)

New Year Resolutions

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

So now we are in 2012 and AKKA furniture would like to wish a very happy new year to all!

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. (more…)

Moonlight and Bedrooms

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

While the sun might be dimming, over the last couple of nights the sky has been lit by the beautiful Harvest moon. This is the full moon, which falls nearest to the autumn equinox and this year that occurs on September 23rd.  While it is a stunning sight to see, there are many myths surrounding a full moon.  It is said that to stare at it will send you insane, hence the word lunatic.  Plenty of people claim a full moon interrupts with their sleep.  That may be the case, but lets face it, it’s mostly that they don’t have a very comfortable bed. (more…)

Summer Nights

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

With the beautiful weather we have been enjoying, our body clocks tend to respond to the bright morning light and have us leaping out of bed earlier. However, the longer days, our daily chores and the many modern day distractions, from social networking to late night movies, mean we may be going to bed later.  We then need our bedrooms to be as comfortable as possible to ensure that the sleep we do get is deep, dreamy and unbroken. (more…)

Your Sanctuary

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

We spend one third of our lives in our bedrooms ( more than any other room in our homes). That’s why before you do anything , it’s always worth taking the time to decide what it is you want from your particular space and I don’t mean purely in terms of style.  Make a list of what’s important to you.  For instance , will the room have a dual purpose?  Do you have to include a dedicated computer work area?  Or do you just want to relax after a long day in the office. (more…)

Looking at bedroom furniture on the high street

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Call 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 Sets

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Bedroom 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:

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Buying bedroom furniture that will last

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

You have finally found the vision on how you want your bedroom to look after researching the internet for months.  Now down to the hard work of stripping the walls, filling in the imperfections and finally painting or wallpapering.

Have you done enough research about the quality of your bedroom furniture?  No, then let me lend a hand.

Oak or walnut wooden beds

Try to buy a bed that is solid wood.  Key factors to look for are no small finger pointed laminations on the siderails, head and tail rails.  Look for signs of white sapwood showing towards the outside of the bed.  Whilst this is not crucial to the construction, it shows that the manufacturer has taken time to put the sap face to the inside of the bed with the pure oak tones showing.

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Furnishing your Bedroom

Monday, July 26th, 2010

You bought your house a few years ago now and you have gradually decorated room by room, finally reaching your bedroom.  This room need to feel tranquil and releaxed, so getting the mood right is important.

An important point to remember is you shouldn’t try to cram too much furniture into your bedroom space as this will ruin the look and feel.  The immediate concern will be the bed, followed by storage needs.  In a double bedroom a bedside cabinet either side of the bed is a good idea, particularly if you like to read at night as bedside lamps can be placed on them.  A chest of drawers is a must along with wardrobes.  The furniture can then be added to create the individual mood with bedding, curtains, pictures and accessories, thus adding style and personality.

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Buying wooden bedroom furniture roomsets

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Wooden bedroom furniture roomsets are sold in order to minimize the amount of time it takes to purchase furnishings.  By buying furniture for the bedroom separately (that is, buying each piece individually), not only do you run the risk of breaking the design theme but you also may end up paying more in the long run.  Buying roomsets may help offset cost in the same way that buying anything in bulk ends up cheaper.  Many suppliers , manufacturers and retailers are willing to make deals and lower prices when consumers decide to purchase a package deal that includes all of the bedroom furniture for a specific part of the home.  Doing this for a bedroom makes more sense as bedroom furniture is very functional.  There are decorative pieces available, but it is likely that everything in a set will be used some way or another.

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