Turn your bedroom into the sanctuary you’ve always wanted this autumn…

As the crisp autumn air finally dissipates any last hopes of a ‘proper summer’, you might be thinking about preparing your home for the colder months. Perhaps it’s time to get the winter duvet out, along with the winter coats; or perhaps it’s time to go the whole hog and give your bedroom that much-needed makeover?

Why not take a look at the following bedroom styles to get some inspiration…

French Bedroom Furniture

French furniture is the ideal way to turn your bedroom into a relaxing retreat. In particular – Louis Philippe style furniture – with its softly rounded lines and scrollwork, will add a sense of luxury and opulence that can prove irresistible after a hard day’s work.

It goes without saying that the most important item of bedroom furniture is the bed. So why not choose one that was made to be the centre of attention? Crafted from premium grade solid mahogany timbers, a traditional sleigh bed can transform your bedroom – from plain, dull and dreary to chic, elegant and enticing. It’s an ideal choice if you fancy something a little different to a classic oak bed.

Sleigh Solid Mahogany Bed

Our Sleigh Solid Mahogany 3 Drawer Bedside Tables are designed to be the perfect accompaniments to the Sleigh bed. Characterised by elegantly flared cornices, curved feet and antiqued button handles they complement the gentle curves and clean-cut lines wonderfully.

Rustic Bedroom Furniture

If you prefer oak wood furniture, you might want to consider investing in rustic bedroom furniture. Our ever-popular Rustic Solid Oak range (pictured) is ideal for contemporary and traditional homes alike. Crafted by skilled joiners from premium grade solid oak, it’s distinguished by softly rounded corners, antiqued drop bar handles and a subtly aged finish. 

Rustic Solid Oak Bed

For a charming country-cottage look, try decorating your rustic bedroom furniture with pastel coloured soft furnishings, such as cushions or throws. Alternatively, if you want a contemporary yet classic look, try adding splashes of bold primary colours. The furniture will create a timeless appearance, while the daring colours add an edgy, contemporary feel.

For more ideas and inspiration, take a look at our entire collection of wooden beds. They each form part of larger ranges, which means you can find matching bedside cabinets, chest of drawers and dressing tables.

The Rise of Shabby Chic Furniture

Shabby chic furniture is one of the hottest new trends in home interior design…

Shabby Chic Solid Mango Chest of Drawers

Age adds character. Whether it’s a wardrobe or small side table, a piece of furniture with an aged, rustic appearance can help turn a house into a home… Shabby chic is a type of interior design where furnishings are selected for their age and signs of wear of tear, or where new items are made to look old by various forms of distressing. It’s no wonder this style is so appealing – in an age where mass consumerism has resulted in mass interior design (i.e. bland flat-pack furniture), shabby chic furniture and shabby chic accessories are an excellent way to inject a room with some much-needed instant charm.

The best thing about shabby chic furniture is that you don’t have to own a traditional country cottage to enjoy it; shabby chic works just as well in inner city apartments and urban town houses.

Shabby Chic Solid Mango Wardrobe

The most popular colour for shabby chic furniture is a white wash effect. However, pastel colours are also very effective on shabby chic furniture, especially when paired with delicate floral patterns.

Where Can I Buy Shabby Chic Furniture?

A popular way to find items of shabby chic furniture is to visit charity shops or antique fairs. However, for those of us who don’t have the time to spend hours scouring second-hand stores, you can buy new items which have been made to have a vintage appearance. Our Shabby Chic furniture range is crafted by hand using premium grade solid mango wood, which is painted with a matt cream paint and then rubbed down to produce an aged, antiqued effect. This finish is wonderfully enhanced by softly sanded down corners, chamfered legs and tapered feet. The mango tops are left unpainted, as the natural hues of this exotic timber create a fascinating contrast with the cream paint.

So whether you’re looking for shabby chic bedroom furniture or shabby chic chairs and table for the dining room, we highly recommend you take the time to pursue our gorgeous range. For more information on shabby chic furniture, see our Shabby Chic furniture collection.

How a Coffee Table Makes a Room

The coffee table has long been a living room staple, not just because of the booming popularity of the hot drink that it’s named for, but because of the functionality and multi-purpose aspects of the classic coffee table design.

Mantis Light Mango 6 Drawer Coffee Table

Commonly placed in the centre of a room, the coffee table is often in the interior design ‘spotlight’ and receives constant use throughout the day. So why settle for a dull design? Make a statement with your coffee table and choose something that deserves to be placed centre stage.

Choosing a Coffee Table

Whether it’s the last item to be bought in an already furnished room, or if you’re basing the whole interior around the coffee table, there are a few things you might want to consider when choosing a new coffee table.

Coffee Tables with Storage

If you find that your current coffee table tends to fill up with clutter all too easily, invest in a coffee table with integrated storage. Coffee tables with storage, such as the Mantis Light Coffee Table, include spacious drawers on each side of the table, which ensures quick and easy storage of items such as newspapers and magazines. You could also consider a coffee table with a lower shelf or rack, if you wish to display items such as coffee table books.

Coffee Table Sizes and Styles

If your living space is more on the cosy and compact side, you may want to look at a small coffee table, or perhaps even an expanding table – providing more surface space when you need it an less when you don’t. If you have space in abundance, then go as big as you like. With an extra large coffee table you can afford to put your feet up on it, use the table as a play space for the kids, or host ever more extravagant coffee mornings and tea parties.

When you’re considering style, take a look at the décor in the room. Whether the atmosphere you’ve created is classic or contemporary, inspired by modern oriental design, country cottage style or anything in between, you’ll find the perfect table to slot into the look you have created.

Coffee Table Colours and Finishes

Hardwood finishes such as oak, mahogany and mango are great options to consider when deciding on your coffee table. There is no finish more classic than naturally waxed wood, and no other material will last longer when it comes to both style and durability. Wood is often available painted, stained or natural, resulting in the availability of just about any colour and finish imaginable.

At Oak Furniture Land you’ll find a huge selection of oak coffee tables, modern coffee tables and coffee tables with storage. Whether your home is ultra modern or classically traditional, we have styles to suit all!