Tag: Summer

  1. Trends: Summer

    I know, Summer is just a season … well arguably much more than just a season … but it most definitely does mess with the stylish funk of everyone’s interiors and so we will call it a trend. Suddenly we have to think of bright colours, glare, ventilation, preventing fading fabrics and garden furniture!!

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    Lighting

    As always, we must stress the role of lighting in a classy environment, however, with the skies a little clearer and the Sun a little brighter we are sure you will start to notice southern facing windows (assuming you live in the northern hemisphere) getting brighter and more hard hitting upon your rooms.

    [caption id="attachment_1004" align="aligncenter" width="1800"]Summer rays can really become annoying Summer rays can really become annoying[/caption]

    This impact can seriously hinder your suave style by creating shadowy corners and eye-burning reflections. Make sure to place mirrors out of direct sunlight (also preventing that odd patch of light from the reflection) and perhaps keep darker pieces out of the light to avoid that searing hot seat.

    Fading

    As you can tell, one of our focuses is how the Sun becomes too intense and messes with everything.

    [caption id="attachment_1005" align="aligncenter" width="427"]look at that fading!! look at that fading!![/caption]

    It doesn’t take as long as you think for your furniture to discolour or darken in intense sunlight. This is natural and will inevitably happen to everyone... But Keep an eye out for anything you will need to look fresh, sitting in the heat as you can add a few years to its life by avoiding those rays.

    [caption id="attachment_858" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]A good placement of furniture to prevent fading A good placement of furniture to prevent fading[/caption]

    Outside!

    Despite all the beaming rays and stuffy rooms, this time of year is amazing and it welcomes the return of lazy days outside on the garden furniture.

    [caption id="attachment_1006" align="aligncenter" width="600"]Take a stroll outside and garden! Take a stroll outside and garden![/caption]

    Select a few comfy pieces from our range of outdoor furnishings, decorate with some accessories and finish with ice cold lemonade.

    Tan isn’t just for you

    A Final thought; tan colours, beiges and neutrals are everything right now, they exude class and an edgy modern style. Be sure to explore some of these new trends over the season as they work splendidly in the warm weather to give a holiday feel.

    101st post! Fern xx

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  2. Summer Sale! In store now!

    As Summer comes and goes we’ve seen an impressive flow of accessories coming in and out of our doors, additionally we’ve picked up on your favourites! With the season coming to a close we’ve thrown together what we believe are some of your most loved pieces and a few newbies we’ve just had in store into a collection of discounted products Read more...
  3. Hello Sunshine

    It's the hottest day of the year and we simply can't get enough of this glorious sun. Fresh juice in the garden, accompanied by a few snacks, this is the life... It's hotter than Rio this week with temperatures of around 35c so if you haven't already, make sure you have plenty of sunscreen for this weather and protect any pets from too much heat Read more...
  4. Mid-May Madness

    Hello! It's finally bank holiday weekend/ Monday and for once it's supposed to be good weather!! Some of our team will be taking small breaks over the week, I know one of my colleagues is planning on walking mount Snowdon in Wales, hopefully he'll take some photographs for us. A few close friends of ours will be at Radio 1's big Read more...
  5. Summer Sun!

    With summer finally here there is no better time to spend some quality moments with your family at the traditional British seaside. We all need a relaxing break throughout the year and summer is without doubt the perfect excuse with lots of sun and plenty of things to do. Be busy Bees during the day, but don't forget to wind down for a tranquil Read more...

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