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February 22, 2018

Top tips for assembling flat pack furniture without any hassle

If you’ve ever take on a flat pack furniture project and ended up with not enough screws, pieces attached to the wrong places and an end product that looks nothing like the picture on the box, you need to find out where you’re going wrong. It’s so easy to get frustrated with assembling furniture, but more often than not, that frustration is entirely avoidable for you.Top tips for assembling flat pack furniture You simply don’t need that hassle; who does? You have a busy life and other things that demand your attention, so stop wasting your time on assembling flat pack furniture. It can be done quickly and efficiently once you know what you’re doing and how to avoid the common pitfalls. Read on to learn about the top tips for assembling flat pack furniture which will spare you the hassle. Create an Open Space Free From Obstructions Before You Start Trying to assemble a flat pack piece of furniture demands space try using the living room floor . If you try to get this done in a restricted area where there’s not much free space for movement, you will risk damaging stuff in your home or making mistakes with the assembly. Clear...

January 1, 2018

Why You Need a Glass Coffee Table That Extends

Buying multifunctional furniture is a fantastic way to save space in your home. Why have two or three pieces of furniture that do different jobs, when you can have one that does it all? Some of the most popular pieces of multifunctional furniture people love include sofa beds and furniture with storage under or inside them. If you're looking for stylish furniture that helps you save space and serves several purposes, an extending glass coffee table is an excellent choice. These trendy pieces of furniture are ideal for smaller rooms, and they can extend both in surface area and in height to turn into a dining table. Why Buy an Extending Glass Coffee Table? A glass coffee table that extends might seem like an odd choice of furniture for some people. If you want a coffee table, you might be more likely to look at tables with storage. And if you want an extending table, a dining table might seem like the more obvious choice. But an extending glass coffee table like our Elgin table is an excellent choice if you have a small home or even just a small room. For example, if you have a studio flat or a lounge-diner...

December 19, 2017

How to Gain More Space During Christmas

How to Gain More Space During Christmas Having enough space in the home is always a concern, but when Christmas comes, it suddenly becomes a critical conundrum. There’s the tree, the presents, and all of the decorations to take up the spare space (and more) in any room. Then you have to consider everyone coming around to give their festive greetings and take a seat at the dinner table on the big day itself. What can you do to make sure you have enough room for everyone and a little breathing space for yourself before you’re swallowed up by the holiday madness?How to Gain More Space During Christmas More Space During Christmas for you You might be tempted to go overboard with the decorations and the little pieces of festive display every year, but that doesn’t mean you should let it get in the way of living your life. You need some usable space in the home. Whether it’s for storing some of your most important non-Christmas related possessions or a place to put your computer for work. You don’t necessarily need a whole lot of space, however, and a slim, sleek Kristina computer desk might be the one piece that helps you...

November 11, 2017

Have ever thought you may have an old sideboard, dining table set, bed in your home worth thousands of pounds

Everyone secretly like watching Antiques Roadshow and other daytime TV now and then. One of the best things about these programmes is that you get to fantasise that perhaps you have some hidden treasures somewhere in your home. But have you ever really thought that maybe you really do? One of the items of furniture or homewares in your home could be valuable, but you don't know it yet. A table, a bed frame, or even an old armchair could be more valuable than you think. It could be something that's been in the family for years or something you bought secondhand sideboard, dining table. How to Identify Treasures like a sideboard, dining table Identifying these hidden treasures doesn't have to be difficult. Firstly, you should have a good look all around your home and consider whether anything might have any value. Don't forget to check anything you might have in storage. Consider whether you know the history of certain items and whether they might have an interesting past. Even if you only paid a few pounds for something at a car boot sale, it could turn out to be worth much more. If you suspect something could be valuable, you can do...

November 8, 2017

Buying Furniture for a 5 bed Home

If you own or rent a home with five bedrooms, it's out of either necessity or luxury. Some 5 bed homes are student properties or houseshares, whereas others are single-family homes or even B&Bs or guesthouses. Furnishing such a large house can be a bit of a challenge, even if the rooms themselves aren't particularly large. You need to consider your necessities for each room, plus make sure that it all looks stylish too. Before you start furnishing your home, there are a few things you should think about to ensure you get it right. Buying Furniture for a 5 bed Home Come Up With a Budget When Buying Furniture It's a good idea to consider how much you're willing to spend before you start buying any furniture. Consider who you're furnishing the property for and how long you want the furnishings to last. There could be few ways you think about how much you want to spend and how much you have to spend. Perhaps you have some savings, or you're planning on using a credit card or loan to pay for any furniture. When you come up with a budget, remember to take into account the quality of the furniture...

October 23, 2017

Perfect TV stands for Christmas

Perfect TV stands for Christmas. It might be a little too early to start buying presents, but Christmas 2017 is rapidly approaching. As such, you’ll want to perfect the appearance of the home at the earliest stage possible. The living room area will be one of the top items on your agenda, and the TV area should be the focal point. From playing interactive video games to watching the Queen’s speech and an evening film, the TV surroundings are key for the day’s entertainment. Whether you’re buying a new screen for Christmas or not, finding the perfect stand is essential. Here are the key factors that will point you towards the right solution. #1. Space TVs are now more than just a screen to watch films and show. They form the central focus of a modern entertainment hub. This can include playing games, browsing the internet, and completing home workouts. With this in mind, adequate floor space is essential. This is especially true for Christmas Day, when the whole family will be encouraged to enjoy those activities together. Wall brackets are a great solution when the living room space is limited. Choose a multi-action one, and...

October 21, 2017

7 Interiors trends to follow this Autumn 2017

October is here and that means that it is time to start thinking about autumn interiors. Will you be decorating one of your rooms in the next couple of months? If so, here are some cool new autumn trends that you should follow. 7 Interiors trends to follow this Autumn 2017 50 Shades Of Grey interiors trends to follow this Autumn 2017 There is always a colour that dominates a season’s trends and, this autumn, that colour is going to be grey. This shade was once thought of as boring, but not this year! Find grey furniture items to add this stylish hue to your rooms. 2) Relaxing Retreats Lots of people are trying to escape their smartphones and tablet devices once they get home from work. And interior design is reflecting this. So much so, that creating a relaxing retreat in the living roomand bedroom is very much in vogue. Make your rooms as cozy as possible and tech-free zones! 3) Tipping The Velvet The most popular material that is all set for this autumn is velvet. It is a very luxurious yet affordable fabric that can help make any room feel deluxe on a budget. Don’t go overboard when you add...

October 12, 2017

Must have furniture pieces in your home

Building a happy home environment is a life goal shared by everyone. It provides the foundations of a satisfying life while going a long way to protect the family too. Many factors contribute to the overall atmosphere, but some elements are more important than others. Furniture choices are easily among the most crucial. So what are the must-have pieces of furniture that will take your happiness in the home to another level? Let’s find out. #5. Sideboard Perceptions of space are crucial for the home’s appearance and function. Sideboards are a great option for gaining increased storage while improving the room’s aesthetic. Meanwhile, the reduced height gives them greater versatility than high cupboards. Use a mirror to make the property feel even bigger, and you will find that it’s one of the key factors for building a great interior design. Whether it’s the lounge, hallway, or bedroom doesn’t matter. This item can make a difference. #4. TV Stand Many people assume that sofas are the pivotal factor for a great living room. On the contrary, the fact that home entertainment centres now encourage greater interaction, you must build the best TV area. Whether it’s a bracket or a tv stand, the dimensions, colours, and materials...

September 11, 2017

A bookcase doesn’t have to be just for books!

There's great scope for versatility with our furniture here at Furniture in Fashion, and we would certainly urge you to resist simply using such pieces for the most obvious purposes. Consider your bookcase, for example – what possessions of yours could it display, besides your favourite novels? We’ve got some tips below to help you to come up with answers to this question. Get rid of unhelpful clutter There could be various items around the rooms of your home that are unjustly concealed or simply look out of place. Perhaps a beautiful watercolour painting of your hometown has been left in the attic, or a gorgeous vase is in a teenager's bedroom, where it is often ignored. Gather all of those objects in the space where your bookcase is. Of course, you should also have, at close hand, all of the books that you intend to keep in your bookcase. This situation should help you to judge where you can place your tomes and the potential for complementing them with seemingly unrelated objects. Resist a top-heavy approach If the number of books is actually relatively low given your bookcase's size, now is the time to look for the visually ‘heaviest’ of your gathered accessories. Place this...

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July 19, 2017

5 Great Home Shoe Storage Solutions From Our Current Range

A shoe storage cabinet needs to meet so many more requirements than you might initially presume. Of course, it needs to hide your shoes in a way that also makes them easy to retrieve when you require them on a morning, but it also has to look the part in the context of your wider home decor and not get in the way of anything else essential in your abode. So with these priorities in mind, we thought we’d pick out just five of the shoe storage cabinets in our range that we’re all currently getting excited about here at Furniture in Fashion. 5 great home shoe storage solutions from our current range https://youtu.be/AHjzm6tHMC0 Madison Large Shoe Storage Cabinet With Vanilla Fronts We would have seemingly everything in vanilla if we could – it’s just such a calming, mellow but also intriguing colour. This Madison shoe cabinet lives up to all of the hue’s virtues. It’s made from high-quality MDF in white and incorporates metal baskets inside the doors in which to place your shoes. Geneva Modern Shoe Storage Cabinet In White And Anthracite This sleek shoe storage solution measures 89cm wide by 118cm high by just 37cm deep, which helps to make...