We’d like to offer a huge ‘Congratulations!‘ to Carole Mckay, the lucky winner of our Dundee showroom free prize draw. Carole entered the competition during the grand opening weekend (24th-25th March), along with 180 other customers. The prize was a £1,000 gift voucher which can be spent on any of our exclusive products; online, in store or over the telephone.

Our Dundee showroom is our third store opened above the Scottish border and we’re pleased to say it has been very well received! If you live locally and haven’t had a chance to visit us yet, please visit our Showrooms page for more information on opening times and directions.

Once again – congratulations, Carole! We look forward to hearing how you decide to spend your £1,000 gift voucher!

Photo Competition

At Oak Furniture Land, nothing brings us more joy than to see how delighted our customers are with their furniture. So that you can show us just how good it looks, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our second photo competition – with an exclusive gift voucher worth £500 up for grabs!

Simply pick up your camera and snap a couple of photos of your OFL furniture. Then share them with us via Facebook or Twitter before midnight on Friday 11th May to be in with the chance of winning £500 to spend on any of our exclusive products. It’s as simple as that!

Be creative with it but most importantly, have fun. Don’t worry if you’ve never picked up a camera before; we’re not looking for award-winning compositions – we simply want to see how great our furniture looks in your home!

The winning photograph will be selected by our own panel of judges (our Head of Marketing, designer and experienced photographer) and the lucky winner will be notified within 5 working days.  For further details of how to enter and how the winning photo will be selected, take a look at the competition FAQs below.

How to enter the Oak Furniture Land photo competition:

1)       Click here to enter the competition

2)       Then head over to Facebook or Twitter and “like” or “follow” us.

3)       Send us up to three photographs of your OFL furniture in your home, with the heading/caption “My OFL Furniture”. If you send your photo via Twitter, please remember to tag @OFLoakfurniture so we can see your entry.

Entries can be submitted up until midnight on Friday 11th May. The lucky winner will be contacted by phone or email within five working days. Please ensure you take the time to read the FAQs and terms and conditions of entry before sending us your photographs. Good luck and have fun!

 FAQs for Photo Competition

Who can enter this competition?

Anyone who has bought furniture from www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk online, in-store or over the telephone and is a resident of the UK mainland can enter this competition. Employees of Oak Furniture Land cannot enter this competition.

Does it cost anything to enter?

The competition is free to enter.

What are you looking for in the winning photograph?

The photograph must show at least one piece of OFL furniture, ideally in a room setting (i.e. not just a close-up). Whether you add any decorations is up to you – be creative and have fun!

How many photographs can I submit?

You can only enter the competition once but you may submit up to three photographs.

What format should the photographs be submitted in?

Your photographs can be uploaded in any format (.JPEG, .GIF, .PNG etc).

Where can I submit my photographs?

You can post your photographs on to our Facebook or Twitter account.

What are the prizes?

The prize is a gift voucher for £500 that can be spent at Oak Furniture Land either online, in-store or over the telephone.

What happens if I win?

If you are a winner, you will be notified by phone or email and given the details of how to claim your prize. The competition closes at midnight on Friday 11th May. The winner will be contacted and announced within five working days.

Important Conditions

-          The furniture must have been bought from www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk; online, in-store or over the telephone.

-          Please note that Oak Furniture Land reserves the right to use any photograph submitted, this includes uploading it to any of our social media accounts and website (www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk).

-          By entering the competition your email address will be added to our mailing list. To unsubscribe at any time, simply follow the “opt-out” instructions on any email we send and your details will be removed from our system immediately.

-          Please note that this competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook or Twitter.

Choosing a New Bed

If the average person sleeps between 7 and 8 hours per night, this means that over the course of a life-time, we could potentially spend more than 26 years in bed asleep. Surely it makes sense, then, to ensure that all that time is spent in comfort and luxury? And what better way to do so than to invest in a brand new solid oak bed and mattress!

Turning your bedroom into the relaxing retreat you deserve can do wonders to the quality of your sleep. For tips and advice on choosing the right bed frame, read on.

Choosing the right size

The key to a good night’s sleep is ensuring that you have enough room to sleep comfortably. The key question is whether you should you opt for large single beds or go for small double beds? Will a double bed be too small but a king-size bed too large?

For the most part you are going to be dictated to by the size of your room and the space available but we would always recommend going for the more spacious option where possible. Considering how much time we spend sleeping – as well as how much of an impact a good or bad night’s sleep can have on the following day – it is well worth making the extra investment.

Additionally, whilst all of our beds take standard UK size mattresses, the size of the bed frames do vary. So if you are looking for a single solid oak bed but have floor space to fill, rather than opt for a double bed why not check out our Tokyo solid oak single bed which has a larger bed frame than most?

Which wood?

When looking for wooden beds, if you’re after quality as well as comfort then you have three main options; Oak, Mango or Mahogany. For a more classic look, the luxurious mahogany Sleigh bed is the stand-out choice and will ensure your bedroom has the elegant centrepiece it truly deserves.

If the contemporary look is more up your street, then our Shabby Chic solid mango double bed offers style in abundance and demonstrates a contemporary twist on a classic design that will fit comfortably in both a modern or a classic setting.

Last but by no means least, if an oak double bed is what you’re searching for to turn your bedroom into a relaxing retreat then we would urge you to check out our rustic oak beds. The rustic style is currently one of the hottest trends in home design and it is no coincidence that this is presently our best-selling range.

Each bed has matching bedside cabinets, chest of drawers and wardrobes available so you could always go one step further and treat yourself to a complete bedroom make-over!

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.