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Best Telephone Tables for Traditional UK Hallways
May 21, 2026

Best Telephone Tables for Traditional UK Hallways

Telephone tables represent a charming slice of British furniture heritage, designed when the household phone occupied a fixed spot in the hallway. These compact pieces combined surface space, storage, and often integrated seating into modest footprints. Though mobile phones have made their original purpose redundant, telephone tables retain practical value and nostalgic appeal in traditional UK homes. This guide explores their defining features, suitable materials, and how to choose one that complements your period hallway....

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How to Style a Telephone Table in a Modern UK Home
May 14, 2026

How to Style a Telephone Table in a Modern UK Home

The telephone table has quietly returned to British homes as a slim hallway surface that suits modern living. In narrow UK corridors, it holds keys, lamps, books and the small items that gather near the front door. This guide looks at how to style a telephone table thoughtfully in a contemporary home, from choosing the right spot and proportions to layering the surface with intention. Learn how to mix materials and finishes, why a mirror above the table changes a hallway, and how to style the piece in a small British entry. Practical advice on caring for the surface day to day is included, alongside answers to common questions about height, placement and use without a landline. Whether you live in a Victorian terrace or a modern flat, the same principles apply. With a few considered choices, this small piece becomes a quietly useful part of your home you turn to daily....

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6 Upcycling Ideas To Try In 2017
January 9, 2017

6 Upcycling Ideas To Try In 2017

Who doesn’t love a bit of DIY from time to time? Taking on smaller, simpler projects can be a lot of fun and will really help you put your own stamp on your house – although don’t try and do something that you don’t have the necessary skills and experience to complete, as you could find you do more harm than good to your home. If you are interested in doing some upcycling this year, here are six different projects you could try. Which of these is your favourite? Hanging whisk tealight holders This couldn’t be simpler to achieve and they really do look amazing! Simply invest in a few metal kitchen whisks, hang them in your home and then place tealights in them for a really fun and unique candle holder. If you’re worried about fire risks, simply use battery-operated tealights instead. Vintage tennis racket mirrors This would be so easy to do and you can’t deny that they look great when hung on the wall. If you’re looking for an easy DIY to sink your teeth into, why not give this one a try? It would also be an easy one to involve the kids with. Sweater lampshade Reusing old clothes around the house...

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