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The furnitureco Blog

Whether you're moving into your new home, up-sizing or down-sizing, or just giving your home a make-over, we have plenty of helpful advice to set you on the right path to domestic bliss.

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Period Style on a Budget

Going for an antique look on a modern day budget? Then get rummaging around car boots and charity shops or even hop across the channel for some real bargain buys! Read more

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How to Choose an Eye Catching Accessory

Choosing just the right accessory can really set off the look you have created within a space but it is important to get it right otherwise it will be lost against its background or look out of place. Read more

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Buying Home Accessories at Auction

Buying at auction can seem daunting the first time but one you have got the hang of it you could find all sorts of bargains that will help you style and accessorise your home. Read more

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Mood Lighting

Lighting solutions are important for creating the right mood to suit a particular room. If the lights are too bright then your room will look stark and uninviting. Similarly if the lighting is too dim the room will become dreary and make you feel depressed. Here are some ideas for creating Read more

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Creating a Space Where You Can Cook and Eat

The kitchen is one room in the house that gets a lot of traffic. If you don’t have a separate dining room then you need to be able to design a combined kitchen and dining area that suits your needs and your tastes. Read more

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DIY Decoupage

Decoupage is the decorative art of cutting and pasting paper onto a surface and varnishing over the surface. The word comes from the French word decouper, which means “cutting out.” Read more

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Decorating Materials

When you are about to embark on an interior decorating project the best way to go about it is get all your materials together at the start, that way you wont have to rush out in the middle of a paint job and buy an essential item. Here’s a list of some of the most essential decorating materials and why you need them. Read more

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What Watt: Types of Bulbs

Once you have selected the perfect lighting fixture, you will need to explore your options, so that you can decide which is the best choice of light bulb for your needs. Although light bulbs are fairly basic in function, there are several different kinds to choose from. Read more

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Bringing a Living Room to Life

There are many ways that you can bring a living room to life but there is one in particular that is becoming increasingly popular these days. You can enjoy it by yourself, with your family, or among the company of friends. What is it? Read more

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Combining Colours

Decorating with colours takes a little know-how but really doesn’t have to be intimidating. Here is a guide to the basics of colour combinations, colour schemes and colour and mood. Read more

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Light Temperature and Energy Saving in Your Home

We could not survive without artificial light, however the use of certain types of lighting does present some environmental issues involving energy efficiency and light pollution – one of the three main greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (co2) is emitted whenever a light is turned on. Read more

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Living Around a Real Fireplace

The open hearth has been a means of providing heat, and a place for the family to gather for centuries. There is possibly nothing more homely than an open fireplace. It’s the most welcoming spot in the house when there’s a roaring blaze. Read more

Marble kitchen worktop

Kitchen Surfaces that Work for You

The type of worktop you select will have an enormous impact on the look and feel of your kitchen. The many choices available offer varying cost, weight, durability, upkeep and aesthetics. Read more

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Decorating and Accessorising Your Nursery

Accessorising your nursery can be a fun project that is part of planning for a new life to enter your home. You will be making decisions to suit the needs and comfort of your new baby as well as your own. Here are some ideas to get you started. Read more

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Tips for a Perfect Paint Job

Interior painting doesn’t have to be a chore. These tips for a perfect painting job will not only help make your interior painting easier, they will ensure success. Read more