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Designing a Dining Room

March 18, 2009
Despite the basic principles of design when planning a dining room, a fundamental aspect is selecting and choosing the right dining room furniture that supports and enhances the ambiance of the dining room itself. Whilst dining rooms have tended to be formal in style with a sense of quality and luxury emanating from the choice of dining furniture, nowadays, they are being designed to incorporate a whole spectrum of styles, from ornate and grandiose schemes to modern minimalism with corresponding furniture in the desired style, too.


Tokyo Oak Dining Room Suite
Naturally, if you plan to entertain regularly, then solid wooden furniture would serve you best, whether it’s the clear cut lines of a solid oak dining table and six matching chairs or the more traditional Corsica Brown Teak Dining Set. Some dining sets come in light or dark shades like the stunningly stylish Mantis dark or light solid mango six foot Indian dining sets with its six elegant high back grass chairs. Like wise the Baku Mango Indian Dining Table and accompanying comfortable chairs also has the choice of dark stain or natural waxed finish. Another option is to choose one of our ash furniture ranges. What ever your colour scheme or theme, make sure the dining furniture you choose compliments the impression you wish to achive.
Oak Table with Cream Chairs
Room space is a vital primary consideration when planning a dining room. Not only is the size of the table important for the number of guests you wish to entertain, but equally important is that there is enough room to allow your guests to pull out chairs and move around comfortably. Whilst lighter dining room furniture helps make the room lighter and more spacious, if it is a large dining room you are designing, then darker wood would perhaps be more appropriate. If space allows, then don’t forget a wine rack. Having a wine rack that matches the dining room furniture creates a sense of harmony and coherence. Examples include the beautiful Baku dark or light mango wine cabinet with a rack on one side to display the wine and a handy storage cupboard on the other. Contemporary living means that the dining room isn’t used just for entertaining, but for hobbies and as a home office too, in which case, durable solid wooden furniture would be the ideal choice especially since it lends itself well to the demands of daily living. The multitude of uses for the modern dining room thus require more than just a table and chairs. Storage plays a vital part, so it’s worth considering pieces of solid wooden furniture such as sideboards and dressers in which you can safely store miscellaneous items when not in use. The Tokyo Solid Oak Glazed Dresser provides excellent storage and is ideal for both keeping clutter at bay as well as for serving drinks from. The Baku three shelf display unit is another prime example of a stylish storage solution. Why not relax following your meal by reclining in the ultimate in style and class – a leather solid oak tub chair available in brown and made using top grade leather. Take the dining experience to another level and make a statement with the ageless elegance and ensuring quality of solid wooden furniture. Put the specialness back in to dining at home. Happy dining!

Choosing The Right Bedroom Furniture

March 3, 2009
It’s a known fact that on average we spend approximately a third of our life sleeping. Some may ask if it’s really necessary to waste all that time. Well, it really isn’t a waste. We lead such hectic and stressful lives these days that we need to get away from it all, making sleep essential. Many people loose out on sleep because of various forms of insomnia. This may seem like a medical condition, but it is often attributed to your surroundings. This means bedroom design is very likely to be directly related to peaceful sleep.
bedroom suite
You also need to remember that we spend a significant amount of time in our bedrooms when we are awake. From getting dressed or putting makeup on, to watching TV or reading a book, we need the bedroom to be a tidy and relaxing place to be. The centrepiece to any bedroom is the bed itself. This needs to be as big as can be, solidly built and comfortable. A magnificent mahogany sleigh bed, such as those in our Sleigh range of bedroom furniture is a particularly good example, bringing a sense of grandeur and sumptuousness. You will be able to get into it and loose yourself in luxury. Here at Oak Furniture Land we not only sell sleigh beds, but we also sell a complete matching Sleigh range including a wardrobe, bedside tables and chests of drawers, as well as furniture for the rest of the house.
bedroom suite
You may currently have a bedroom suite that incorporates a metal bed. These can be very attractive, but they also have a propensity to be uncomfortable, and they age quickly due do to problems with the springs, corrosion, and poor fixings. For a truly relaxing night’s sleep it’s highly recommended that you choose a high quality wooden bed. Not only does solid oak bedroom furniture look the part, but it will last a lifetime. Additionally, the natural feel of unvarnished wood is both soothing and warm to the touch. To see the whole range of Oak Furniture Land beds, please click here.
The bed, of course, is just one piece of bedroom furniture. To get the most out of your bedroom you should choose matching bedside tables, wardrobes, chests of drawers, etc. Storage is a major factor in a bedroom. Many people don’t include enough storage in their bedroom. The last thing you want is piles of clothes, shoes and bedding all over the place. Some carefully selected chests of drawers and a wardrobe or two will mean that keeping your bedroom a nice tidy sanctuary is a doddle.
If there is still some room left, a great idea is to get a matching bookcase and put some personal artefacts on there. Photos of loved ones or pets, ornaments, or simply a vase of flowers will add to the relaxing atmosphere that is so essential. If you’re furnishing a small room, then make sure you find a place for a mirror; it will give the impression of space and add to the character of the room. To see all of our bedroom furniture please click here.
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