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Ottoman, Hassock, Footstool, or Pouf?

When it comes to getting your home looking great, there's nothing like accessories to add flair and style. But finding the right piece to fit your design and budget can be a challenge. Take your living room, for example. Everything is in place; you're happy with the main furniture, the drapes, curtains, or blinds. The paintwork or wallpaper looks stunning. The flooring is perfect, whether rug, carpet, wood, or tile. But it feels like there's something lacking. An open space in the central area that could do with something to fill it. So, what should you buy that will complete the look?

Something that won't detract from the design you've cultivated. Something practical, yet stylish. Perhaps you have a coffee table already, but there's a sense that the space around it doesn't flow as well as it should. It may be that you are looking for more comfort, perhaps a footrest of some kind. And here's where you might need some assistance. Do you go for a footstool, an ottoman, a pouf, or a hassock? Are all these one and the same? Maybe to some people. So let's try to bring some clarity to the issue.

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A rose by any other name...

'What's in a name?' as they say. Wouldn't it be great if we all called things by the same name? Well, it might be simpler, but maybe a little dull. But that doesn't help when it comes to making choices when buying things - like furniture. Consider your couch. Or your sofa. Or your chaise longe. Maybe you call it a settee, or even a settle? These are basically the same thing, but sometimes with subtle differences. It all comes down to things like locality, upbringing, and even culture.

When choosing an accessory on which to place your feet whilst sitting in your favorite seat, the name can be important. You might look for a footstool, but is that what you really wanted? What about an ottoman? How many people would consider a hassock or a pouf? And do you know the difference?

To some, this might not be an issue. But to the sensible, discerning buyer who really cares, and wants their home to look the best it can, this does matter.

If you're one of those people, then this guide is for you.

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The Ottoman

A rather grand-sounding name for what is essentially a storage box. Taking its name from the mighty empire that ruled vast areas of Europe, Asia, and North Africa for about 600 years, this was originally a wooden platform covered with large, soft cushions. They had no arms or back and formed the main seating area within the home - very different from the idea of seating in the west. Its exotic appearance appealed to the 'civilized' westerners who came across it, taking the idea back home with them. As the trend spread westward, the design evolved to suit more European tastes.

This type of seating was often found in clubs, museums, and other public spaces, often set around poles or pillars. Some examples had a central arm that divided the seat in half or a recess in which plants could be set. Over the course of the 19th-century people began to experiment with the shape, introducing circular or octagonal ottomans. As with most fashions and trends, they became a 'must-have' for anyone who was anyone. This is nicely illustrated by the fact that the very first mention of an ottoman in the English language was written by none other than the 3rd American president, Thomas Jefferson.

This furniture accessory was often set in the bedroom, where it served as a handy place to store linen as well as creating a 'lounge' space. Unhelpfully, because these tended to be larger items of furniture used for storage, the name then came to describe plain wooden chests - especially in the British Isles.

These days, however, an ottoman is generally regarded as a small, rectangular, fully-upholstered stool with a hinged lid. They are hollow, allowing for storage, but usually strong enough to be sat on. Most are covered completely and are over-stuffed, and they can come with or without legs.

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Should I buy an ottoman?

If you want something rigid, practical, and that is completely upholstered, then this could be what you are looking for. The range is immense, and quality (as with most things) differs greatly. But there are many hundreds of beautiful examples to choose from. They can be on the heavy side but are basically portable - but take care when it is full! Some furniture suites include a matching ottoman. but sometimes a deliberate difference in fabric adds a touch of sophistication.

While it can be used as a footstool, it is better used as extra seating. Some people place a tray on top so that it doubles as a coffee table. While this is handy, you'd need to be certain that it is secure enough not to cause a hazard.

Obviously, the more it is used, the more likely it will wear out over time. Re-upholstery can be on the expensive side - even more so if you need it to match your other fabrics.

If you select one that has feet or legs, take care when positioning it within your home. If set within a 'high-traffic' area, there is a good chance that someone will stub a toe on that solid wood. And if it has already been filled it will be heavier, adding to the pain of the encounter.

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The Hassock

To the more religious-minded, the word hassock may invoke memories of kneeling to pray in church. Those little rectangular cushions, often decorated with biblical emblems and scriptures have saved many a pious knee from pain.

But the term, like so many other words in the English language, has suffered changes in its meaning over the centuries. Originally, in the 10th century, it referred to a clump of grass, usually in marshy ground. How it then evolved to refer to a stool or kneeling-cushion is anyone's guess, but that is precisely what happened.

An alternative word - tuffet - was also used, and very occasionally still is, mostly in the United Kingdom. This is the word that appears in the nursery rhyme 'Little Miss Muffet', describing the seating arrangements of the unfortunate arachnophobe. The fact that she was seated gives a clue to the original meaning of both terms. Illustrations for the nursery rhyme depict her either sat on a low, grassy hump, or on a small stool.

So, is a hassock (or tuffet) the same as an ottoman? And in today's world are they seats or footstools?

In general, a hassock (as a piece of furniture) tends to be smaller than an ottoman. Though both tend to be upholstered, the main difference between the two is that a hassock does not have storage. They are always upholstered and can come with or without legs.

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Do I want a hassock?

If you don't need the extra storage, then perhaps a hassock is the way to go. It will be easier to move around, as it will be smaller and not stuffed with magazines, books, and suchlike. Depending on how firm the surface of the cushion is (not too firm, as it won't be very comfortable!) you may even use it as a handy side-table for remotes, glasses, and all the paraphernalia that makes your life easier.

Aside from the lack of storage, another potential downside may be the smaller size, as well as the fact that hassocks rarely come as part of a suite. You will need to select your hassock very carefully to find one that will complement your furniture and not clash with the existing patterns.

Also, some models tend to be less sturdy and not quite as comfortable as an ottoman.

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The Pouf

To add to the fun, this can also be spelled, pouffe. Both words come from the French bouffer, which means 'to puff'. This described anything from hairstyles to clothes, to a large, cushion-like footstool. You can easily see how it came by its name, as these cushions tend to be

Once again, the word pouf is sometimes used to describe an ottoman. But the two are completely different, in spite of the best efforts of furniture to confuse the issue by mixing the names. There are even listings for ottoman poufs. But this is surely a ruse to capture more online custom rather than a helpful description.

A pouf (or pouffe, occasionally pronounced pooh-fay to add flair) is not for storage. Although it can have a solid base or feet, it is generally a square or cylindrical cushion, used as a footstool or a seat. In more recent years these were replaced by bean-bags, which tend to be on the larger and softer side, whereas the pouf mostly served as a footrest.

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Is a pouf right for my home?

These are probably the most portable of the three, as well as the cheaper option. They can be as simple or as stylish as you wish but bear in mind that they have a more casual look than either an ottoman or a hassock. Also, you are unlikely to find one that will match your furniture exactly. Being lightweight, they can be moved around without any trouble, but they are not really suitable as a side table.

A good, solid ottoman or hassock can conceivably provide extra seating when you are entertaining. A pouf, however, will probably not be firm or comfortable enough for sitting on for any length of time.

Conclusion

We have seen that an ottoman, a hassock, and a pouf can all be described as footstools. However, each of them is distinctly different from the other.

While the ottoman offers a classy look that's practical and comfortable, it will probably be the more expensive of the three. Its heaviness (especially when full) may go against it in terms of portability, but it does offer a sturdy alternative if an extra seat is required. There is a chance you could get one to match your existing suite of furniture, or you can use your clever interior design skills to find one that compliments it.

The hassock doesn't have the storage capabilities but is generally lighter and therefore easier to move. You would be lucky to find one upholstered in the same pattern as your suite, but this doesn't mean that you won't be able to source one that will blend in. In fact, some talented interior designers use a mix of patterns as a theme in itself. It can be used for sitting on, although, being generally smaller than an ottoman, it might be better suited for kids.

Finally, the pouf - the cheapest and most portable of the three. You'd be more likely to find these in a home that offers a more casual atmosphere, though this doesn't mean they can't look good. They make a comfortable footstool but they may tend to sag over time. This makes them unsuitable for extra seating as they don't offer the support that an ottoman or hassock does, even though they don't have a back or arms.

We have the world of the Internet to thank for much of the confusion regarding the names, not helped by the fact that names and meanings often change over the years. Search online for an ottoman, and you'll most likely find results that read 'ottoman pouf floor cushion bean bag', and so on.

This is designed purely to ensure that you find that page, using a range of terms that might offer a match.

But now you know the difference between an ottoman, hassock, and pouf. And armed with this knowledge you can make an informed decision, to add the finishing touches to the look and feel of your home. So, whether it's just for casual comfort, a handy place to store things, or classic style with a practical side, you can choose with confidence.

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How & Where to Get Rid of Old or Broken Furniture

Is it time to give your room a makeover?

Do you plan to buy the furniture you always dreamed of?

But you have a pile of unwanted, broken, or outdated fittings and don’t know how to dispose of them?

Don’t let your furniture decay in the landfill. Help low-income families receive much-needed household items. Check the guide from Homes Direct 365 and learn the popular ways to get rid of old or broken furniture.

Be a responsible community member.

Protect the environment and reduce your carbon footprint.

Aid people in need.

Reuse, don’t dump.

Go to a Recycling Centre

Visit the local recycling centre to discard your rubbish. Also known as the tip, this centre focuses on sustainable waste management.

Drop off household rubbish and bulky items like futons, cupboards, carpets and mattresses. Bring electronic devices: cookers, fridges, televisions, computers, etc.

According to rubbish & dumpster expert Luke Hancock, you should beware and use the designated bins for household waste and electrical items. Place your rubbish in the proper bin, he adds.

Check the recycling capacity of your local centre and adhere to the limits. Don’t dump more of your house than you’re allowed.

Bring proof of address when you visit the council recycling centre.

Check for vehicle and trailer restrictions.

Read the access regulations.

Carry a permit for commercial vehicles, as local authorities might demand it.

Book A Waste Collection Service

Do you stockpile waste but can’t transport it to the tip? Here is some nifty advice.

There is a service called waste collection that helps with bulk rubbish. The council dispatches vehicles and staff to collect waste from your home. Book in advance as the typical waiting period is about 8 weeks. Check the service fees, they range between £20 - £25.

The collection service is very convenient if you have large furniture. Check the specifics and prepare your items. Remove all glass panels from the furniture. Secure with heavy-duty tape if you can’t take it off.

Recycling centres don’t take mirrors, detach them from wardrobes and dressing tables. Disassemble furniture with loose parts, flatten the surface and remove all nails.

The council accepts household furniture and electronic gadgets, but there are restrictions. Don’t bring your boilers, greenhouses, bathroom and kitchen modules. Throw your daily waste in the backyard bin.

Find Recycling Projects

Research about independent recycling projects. These campaigns serve for the community wellbeing or support charitable causes. Consider this as a convenient, social-responsible way to dispose of your old furniture.

Donate your reusable furniture and electronic devices to the British Heart Foundation. The nationwide organization sells your items and distributes profit for charities. They offer a free and flexible collection service. The funds from the sales support medical research. Give away your old goods and help save a life.

According to Gwinnett real estate experts Watkins Homes, you can browse through house listings in your area to not only admire beauty and looks, but learn more of how timber recycling helps saving the environment.

Trade, Advertise, Donate or Give Away

Call your friends, relatives, colleagues, and people next door. Check what they need and offer your items.

Ask the local schools, hospitals, orphanages or social centres. They often need desks, chairs, tables and other furnishings.

Post the unwanted furniture on social media. Spread awareness and ask your friends to share the post. Join online groups and chat forums dedicated to furniture recycling.

Contact the local newspaper and enquire about a printed advertisement. The ad gets good exposure, and it’s usually free if the content is short.

Visit the nearest charity shop. Ask if they accept bulk furniture and offer collection service. Due to safety regulations, some charity shops don’t accept electronic devices. Get familiar with the rules before you donate.

Join a recycling community. Advertise your items in the community post board. If members like something, they come and collect it from your home. Likewise, if you find an interesting item, fetch it from the owner.

Check Your Donation Options

We’ve prepared a list of social enterprises to make an informed choice. Donations go to underprivileged families and homeless people throughout the UK.

Visit the Reuse Network website first. This association supports charities throughout the UK which accept furniture donations. They organise recycling events and collaborate with partners to spread their philosophy. Volunteers are welcome. Reuse and help people in need.

Emmaus helps homeless people. Their mission is to transform household junk into a poor man’s fortune. Furniture gets a total makeover in their workshops. Afterwards, they sell second-hand items in community stores. Funds go for housing programs.

Go to Recycle Your Furniture workshop in Byker to donate furniture. Explore their store, too. They offer vintage furniture, antiques and funky art pieces which can upgrade your home interior.

If you own wooden items, donate them to East Belfast Mission. They repair and refurbish the wood and sell it in their shops.

Stroud District Furniture Bank offers a free collection service within certain areas. Their collection team works in pairs and does a heavy-duty lifting. They restore, repair and sell furniture at affordable rates to support low-income families.

Repair Before You Dump

Try to repair your furniture. If you have heirloom items, visit The British Antique Furniture Restorers' Association. Choose a reliable handyman specialised in antique restoration.

Repair by yourself or engage friends and family. It’s fun, practical and a great way to bond with loved ones. Watch online DIY videos or check craft blogs for inspiration and helpful ideas. Learn innovative methods to turn shabby furniture into a modern, useful item. Be brave and take your chances.

Final Words on Getting Rid of Old Furniture

Furniture recycling is a responsible and sustainable method to give a second life to your unwanted household items. It aids the community welfare and supports the local economy.

Reduce waste and recycle. Together, we make a difference!

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A Guide To Wood Types

The human race has always had a close relationship with trees. They have been vital for our very survival, allowing us to make tools and shelter, as well as fuel for fires and even providing us with food in some cases. And that's before we even mention their role in providing clean air for us to breathe. Without trees, we would not be here.

These days most of us are more aware of the importance of trees. Their role in our continued well being is accepted and appreciated, though we still rely on them for the wood that they supply. Wood is an ideal material, with many uses and applications in our lives especially wooden furniture. Through sustainable management, we can continue to use wood without risking the environment further. We can help by learning more about different wood types and their qualities. The following guide gives some details about a selection of wood types, their characteristics, and uses.

Various Wood Types

Hard Wood Types vs Soft Wood Types

This sounds simple enough; hardwood is hard, softwood is soft, right? Well, no, actually! The terms 'hard' and soft' are more of a botanical description rather than being an accurate idea of their density and feel of the wood. While it is generally true that most hardwoods are in fact hard, and softwoods tend to be softer, there are several exceptions that we will see further along in the guide.

The basic differences between the two are as follows:

Hardwood -

Slow-growing

broad-leaved flowering species

Deciduous varieties

Seeds are produced inside a shell (like a fruit or nut)

Dense grain

Generally more expensive

Mostly darker in colour

Low in sap content

Close grain

Heavy in weight and density

Good resistance to fire

Softwood -

Fast-growing

Evergreen - usually from the conifer, fir, and spruce family

Needles instead of leaves

Seeds are either uncovered or in a cone

Less expensive

Usually lighter in colour

High in sap content

Loose grain

Light in weight and density

Very poor resistance to fire

These distinctions are general, however, and to find out more we have to take a closer look at each of the wood types in turn.

Oakwood

Oak (hardwood)

Oak has been a favourite for many hundreds of years, with around 200 species to be found. It is relatively abundant and has an attractive, open grain that looks great when used for furniture. Because of its grain, which can resemble the contours found in fingerprints, it is used extensively for veneers (thin slices that are glued to the surface of the furniture to provide a beautiful finish). It is available in two types; red oak and white oak. The white variety is, in fact, more of a greyish-brown shade, while red oak is similar but with a reddish tinge. Although both are relatively expensive, red oak is usually the cheaper of the two. Both are dense, heavy, and hard-wearing, making them ideal for furniture, especially noted for its resistance to stains and scratches.

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Walnut

Walnut (hardwood)

Due to its scarcity these days, walnut can be very expensive. The rich, chocolate-coloured grain makes it perfect for veneers and it is highly-prized in the high-end furniture industry. It is renowned for its strength and for the variety of colours that can appear in its straight grain. Although mostly dark brown, lighter shades can be found and the grain can contain purplish streaks. It is easy to work and is often carved or turned by hand.

One oddity of walnut is that exposure to iron can cause staining.

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Pine

Pine (softwood)

One of the most abundant species, pine is always cheaper than most others. It is very versatile but not as hard-wearing as hardwoods. Varying in colour from a yellowish-brown to a creamy tone, it is a close-grained variety and the growth rings can be seen clearly. The grain and colour make it ideal for staining. Pine often contains 'knots', which can look beautiful in a finished piece but can present problems when working with the wood.

It is widely used in the construction industry (and has been for centuries), for structural integrity as it is strong, lightweight, and flexible.

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Ash

Ash (hardwood)

This moderately expensive wood is ideal for bending, which makes it good for curved furniture. The colours range from a greyish light brown through to an almost reddish hue. The grain is straight and the wood is known for its strength and is valued for its suitability in the making of tool handles, baseball bats, and furniture (especially in the restaurant industry where it sees a lot of heavy use). Though similar in appearance to oak, the grain is less prone to splitting.

Redwood

Redwood (softwood)

Similar to pine, but not as durable or sustainable. Pine regenerates quicker and is about 60% stronger. Redwood is ideally suited for outdoor furniture or decking due to its resistance to decay and natural insect-repelling qualities. It is easy to work by hand and though it is readily available the actual cost of the wood can vary from region to region.

Beech

Beech (hardwood)

Like ash, beech bends well but is considered the less attractive of the two. Nevertheless, it is still popular today as it is extremely strong and very resistant to shock. Its tight grain and light colour give a warm feeling to a room, and it stains well to mimic more expensive woods, such as mahogany and cherry. One drawback is that it is notoriously difficult to work by hand. Another potential problem is that it absorbs moisture fairly easily, so it is not ideal for humid conditions. This makes it unsuitable for use in coastal regions, especially for door and window frames, as they will begin to stick. In its favour, however, beech is an odourless wood, so a finished piece will not overpower a room with its scent.

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Mahogany

Mahogany (hardwood)

More so than most of the wood types here, the use of this one has become a subject of controversy in recent times. While there are a number of sub-species within the mahogany family, the name usually refers to the Honduran Mahogany. Illegal logging of this tree has led to it being listed on CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). It is still much sought after due to its excellent qualities and is very expensive, which has increased its use as a veneer wood. The rich, reddish-brown darkens over time to give an alluring sheen in the distinctive grain. It is frequently used in the manufacture of musical instruments because of the warm tone it provides.

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Maple

Maple (hardwood)

The dense heaviness of this wood, along with its moisture-resistant qualities, makes this a wood ideal for items such as butcher's blocks and furniture that endures a high level of use. The grain varies between being straight or bearing swirling 'bird's-eye' patterns. The light-brown or reddish colour accepts wood stain easily to resemble a more expensive wood. It is often used to make dining tables and dressers due to its hard-wearing qualities.

As with most others in this list of wood types, there are a number of varieties, but the most commonly used is hard maple, also known as sugar maple or rock maple.

Mango

Mango (hardwood)

At the opposite end of the scale to mahogany, mango presents a sustainable hardwood that is extremely durable, versatile, and affordable. Mango heartwood is usually golden-brown in appearance but darkens over time. It possesses excellent water-resistant qualities, especially when polished or waxed. The grain is densely packed, and though it is strong and durable (as strong as cherry or ash) it can be easily worked by hand. Of all the wood types listed here, mango offers a way forward for a more sustainable source of timber, allowing stocks of rarer species time to recover. A mango tree can reach 100ft in 15 years, making it too hazardous to harvest the fruit. In the past, the trees would be felled and burned. Now, the timber is sold to be made into furniture, ornaments, musical instruments and so on. This means that the farmers increase their income as well as reducing air pollution.

Mango is prone to attack by fungus and insects while growing, which adds to the appearance of the finished product. But once it is treated the wood is safe from either of these problems.

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Yew

Yew (softwood)

A classic example of how the classification 'softwood' can be misleading, yew is actually harder and more durable than many hardwoods! Due to the way it twists and turns as it grows, the uses of yew can be limited. This has led to it often being used for smaller projects, such as jewellery boxes, or being cut to make veneers for high-end furniture. It does bend well, though, and is still used today in the manufacture of Windsor Chairs.

Yew is notorious for its poisonous properties, which have proved useful in recent times to make potent drugs that are effective in the treatment of certain types of cancers.

Acacia

Acacia (hardwood)

Also known around the world as mimosa, wattle, whistling thorn, and a host of other names! It is extremely hard and durable, with the reputation of having helped the English Royal Navy to establish their place as a world power in the 1800s. The water-resistant qualities of acacia made it suitable for shipbuilding, so the Royal Navy invested in this type of wood to manufacture its legendary 'ships-of-the-line' which ensured naval superiority at the time.

These same qualities make it ideal for use today in conditions where it may come into contact with liquids. Untreated, it is said to last between 20 to 40 years. It is one of the few wood types that looks great whether polished, left natural, or varnished. Acacia does not scratch easily and adds warmth to any home with its rich, deep brown colours. The high resin content that makes it water-resistant also helps it to fight against rot, odours, and stains. It also has antibacterial properties and is easy to clean.

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Mindy

Mindi (hardwood)

Sometimes called chinaberry or white cedar, mindi wood is similar in density to red oak. It has natural anti-fungal properties and is resistant to decay.

Although similar in texture to oak, the grain is packed closer. It is loved by woodworkers as it is easy to work with, mostly for smaller projects although it is sometimes used to make furniture such as chests and cabinets. The sapwood of the mindi tree has a yellowish hue similar to poplar, whereas the heartwood is darker. As the wood is exposed to natural light it darkens, resembling teak or cherry.

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Teak

Teak (hardwood)

Teak is regarded by many people as the 'king of wood' due to its versatility and durability. The naturally high oil content makes it extremely water-resistant and immune to decay and fungus. It can even withstand high levels of heat and does not easily catch on fire. The finished timber looks stunning, with golden brown heartwood and yellow/grey sapwood. These properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including; ship decking, indoor and outdoor furniture, veneers, turning, carving, high-end joinery.

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Balsa

Balsa (hardwood)

To end this list of wood types, balsa is another example of how the 'hardwood/softwood' description is not as simple as it looks. Balsa is classified as a hardwood, and yet anyone who has worked with it knows just how soft and flimsy it actually is. The wood has an extremely low density and is usually a white or off-white 'oatmeal' colour. It is unusually buoyant, which accounts for its name (Spanish for 'raft') and is often used in the manufacture of surfboards, aircraft, floats for fishing nets and so on. Although easy to work with, the tools must be very sharp to avoid crumbling or splitting.

There are so many other wood types, but these represent just a few of the wonderful species available. Each has its uses, some with better properties than others. By learning more about them we can perhaps manage our consumption better, to ensure they stay around to be enjoyed for many thousands of years to come.

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What Goes With Mirrored Furniture?

There are some interior designers who suggest that mirrored furniture has fallen out of style, having been popular since the early 2000s. There are two possible responses to this, the first being; who cares? Interior design comes down to personal choice, and if something makes you happy then what's to stop you putting it in your home? The second response is that when you look around, mirrored furniture seems to be as popular as ever. It goes to show - industry 'experts' don't always get it right. You create the look and feel of your home, so go for it.

One thing you may struggle with when considering mirrored furniture is knowing what goes with it. So here's a short guide to steer you in the right direction in adding drama, glamor, and a touch of elegance to your home.

Art Deco Mirrored Console Table

Contemporary Interiors

If you favor a more modern style of home, then the sleeker items of furniture will fit in better. The designs vary greatly, so be sure to choose furniture with a modern feel that compliments what is already there. This style of furniture has its roots in the Art Deco era, with a huge range of different styles added over the years. Examples that have a 'retro' feel may clash with your clean lines and contemporary look, so try to select one with a modern look. For example, a multi-faceted sideboard, or large mirror with geometric designs - anything that is asymmetrical will work.

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A match made in heaven

A single piece of mirrored furniture standing alone can look great. But it also can look out of place or a bit lonely. Consider pairing different items to get the maximum effect.

Place a large, mirrored coffee table against the back of your sofa. The contrast between the materials and the angles enhances both.

Set a small, mirrored cabinet between two beds, or between a bed and the wall on each side. This works well whatever the color scheme but is especially effective when natural and neutral tones are used.

Use a mirrored side table or coffee table to show off a beautiful antique lamp, or a prized artwork. The light from the lamp will be doubled, showing off both items, and the artwork will be reflected to show it from different angles. Either option will make the best use of the furniture.

Don't be tempted to overdo it! Too many mirrored surfaces can be overwhelming and seem over the top. However, matching something like a mirrored dining table with a mirrored screen can add a real touch of elegance to your dining room.

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On reflection...

Some people find the clean, bright mirror surfaces a little too much - sterile, even. If that's you, then there are other options that may interest you, such as 'antiqued' or tinted mirror surfaces. These fit in excellently with homes that have a more classic feel, or even with shabby chic. Furniture with patterned mirrors also softens the reflection, which can bring a warmer, more sophisticated feel. For best effect, these should be used in rooms with neutral color schemes as they may look out of place when set against black and white backgrounds.

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And finally

Whatever you choose, the secret to making your mirrored furniture a success is to use contrast in your design. Try to bring in a range of textures and textiles to offset the reflective surfaces, like wood, leather, fabric, and so on. A mirrored coffee table can become a centerpiece of your living room, so set some furniture and other treasured items around it that you want to show off. Place a mirrored buffet table beside a favorite rug to get double the effect. Use a mirror screen to split a room without making it feel smaller - the reflection tricks the eye into believing it is actually twice the size. Where you have sharp angles in your new furniture, tie it into the room using reflective, organically-shaped metallic ornaments placed strategically.

Mirrored furniture, when used correctly, is a part of classic interior design and will never be truly unfashionable. As to whether it's for you, or which furniture to buy, well, that's something for you to reflect on.

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Enhance your home with these display cabinet ideas

Since 1823, when Henry Bishop's opera Clari (or The Maid of Milan) first proclaimed the famous words "There's no place like home", this phrase has been taken to heart. In general, we love our homes, spending an average of £83 billion each year on home improvements in the UK alone.

The styles of each home are as different as the people who live in them. We shape our homes around us, making them comfortable in styles that suit us, adding to them over the years as tastes and fashions change.

One way in which we make our homes unique is through acquiring antiques and collectibles; items that appeal to us because of their nostalgic or sentimental value. They don't have to be expensive - though they can be - and they aren't always to other people's tastes. But they are ours, and we love them. Even so, it is often the way of things that these prized pieces and collections are kept in boxes under the bed, or in attics and sheds. Sometimes, space is limited, and our beloved heirlooms and treasures are stashed safely wherever we can find the room.

However, there are ways of enhancing our homes, by selecting a stylish piece of furniture that will allow us to display our collections with pride. This way, we get to enjoy them each day, as well as adding flair to our homes with a beautiful new cabinet.

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Antique French Style Display Cabinet

With its 'Queen Anne' style cabriole legs and elegant scrollwork, this cabinet is an excellent way of displaying prized objects. The clear glass doors will ensure that the contents are displayed to their best effect and kept safely, reducing the need for frequent dusting. Antique-effect brass fittings add to the overall feeling of class, while the lower drawer offers extra storage.

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Telephone Box Display Cabinet

If a more classical style is not for you, then perhaps something a little quirky might pique your interest? This display cabinet is modelled on the traditional red British telephone box, making it a conservation piece in itself. Any collection displayed within it is sure to be protected while being shown off to its best. A truly unique way to enhance any home whilst saving space, this expertly-crafted cabinet also brings an element of fun and nostalgia.

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Antique French Style Kitchen Cabinet

The keywords when it comes to this style of furniture are "Simple Elegance". If you prefer a look that speaks of good quality that is more reserved or understated, then you could not choose a better cabinet. Even though it is extremely practical, with four double-height, glass-fronted compartments, complemented with the four lower compartments with solid wood doors, the style is not compromised. The 'antique white' finish, as well as the professional craftsmanship, will add to the ambience of your home, making this cabinet an heirloom in its own right.

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Antique French Style Large Liberty Bookcase

Once again, simplicity is the key to this cabinet's appeal, but don't be fooled; when you look closely you become aware of the attention to detail that has been invested in this stunning piece of furniture. Classical elegance is combined with practicality, with fifteen shelves and three extra storage drawers beneath, each with an ornate gold-effect handle. Also with an 'antique white' finish, this time with the top panel left unpainted to provide a contrast, this cabinet is sure to impress.

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Fleur Shabby Chic Display Cabinet

This cabinet is ideal for those homes where space is more limited. As well as the two glazed cupboards, this well-proportioned piece of furniture also has two enclosed cupboards and two centrally-placed drawers. The eye-catching handles are of faceted glass, complementing the grey 'shabby chic' finish to great effect.

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Black Antique Style French Cabinet

The black finish with silver detail sets this cabinet apart. It has four shelves in a tiered design that boasts elegance and style. The open-back design will ensure that any collections displayed will be seen clearly. It will add character to your home, while at the same time not detracting from your decor.

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This selection of display cabinet ideas is a fraction of what is on offer, but the only limit is your imagination. When displaying antiques in your home, it seems a shame to place them in or on something that doesn't do them justice; they deserve better. You deserve better. Displaying your collection in a beautiful cabinet will help, but there are other ways of enhancing this by giving some thought to how you display them with these display case decorating ideas:

if you collect glass or items that are in distinct colours, consider separating them by their colour. This gives a pleasing effect that adds to their appeal.

as much as you love your collection, a cabinet filled with white ceramic may not be the most exciting. By adding good-quality dried (or fake) flower arrangements you will instantly add a dash of colour and brightness that won't take anything away from your collection.

perhaps your collection is a little 'eclectic'? No problem! Buy a cabinet with multiple compartments and fill each one with an interesting and quirky item.

where possible, place items to give a symmetrical look. This will greatly increase the aesthetic appeal and bring harmony and connection between the items.

a display cabinet works so much better when a connection is established to other furniture in the room. By purchasing another item of furniture in the same type, you will instantly bring balance, establishing the sense of style you desire.

when tastefully (and safely) done, a rustic lamp or even some types of 'fairy lights' can add an extra dimension to any display cabinet and its contents.

Whatever your tastes and whatever your collection of treasures, there is a cabinet out there to suit your needs. By selecting the right one you will be able to display your treasures as they deserve, and enhance the place where you live. After all, there's no place like home.

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11 Types of Storage Trunks

Keeping organised

As well as adding style, and keeping things stored away in your home, Homes Direct 365 storage trunks are also the perfect solution for keeping organised, and travel. You can put away certain items that aren't needed for a period of time whilst keeping them organised and in order. Today Homes Direct 365 will run through and explain the history, appearance and use of a handful of storage trunks.

Coming in many styles with varied practical properties, storage trunks have a vast variation of looks, such as:

Jenny Lind Trunks

Saratoga Trunks

Monitor Trunks

Steamer / Cabin Trunks

Barrel Staves Trunks

Octagon / Bevel Top Trunks

Wardrobe Trunks

Dome-top Trunks

Barrel-top Trunks

Wall Trunks

Full dresser Trunks

Saratoga Trunks

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Among the many types of antique trunks, there is the saratoga trunk. Named after the popular holiday destination on NY, this place was often visited by the wealthy in the 1800's. This trunk was made strong, sturdy, and secure. Specifically for travelling. Some of the locking systems were high-end technology at the time, and Saratoga Trunks were the best storage trunks of their day, making it a favourite of a growing breed of wealthy upper-class generation of Americans.

Saratogas had round top which are often referred to dome-top trunks in catalogues. Made from leather, metal or canvas, these pieces were commonly styled with decorative hardware and were definitely classed as one of the fancier varieties. With saratogas being the premium of trunk design; they can often emulate other styles, and retain the signature strength and durability that only a Saratoga Trunk has.

The myriad is also the most recognisable feature on the trunk, featuring compartments and trays, which can be very complex.

Cabin Trunks & Steamer Trunks

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Known as travelling trunks, steamer trunks or cabin trunks, this style was often used as luggage for extended trips on steamships, trains, stagecoach or boarding school as student trunks. They were founded in the late 1870's although they really became popular in the 1880-1920 period and would be seen quite often.

Although many people thought cabin, steamer and travelling trunks to be the exact same thing, a majority of people claimed cabin trunks to be the 'true' steamer trunks, being the equivalent of modern day hand luggage and used for more valuable items that were too expensive to go with the main luggage.

This particular style of trunk was identified by being covered in canvas, leather or patterned paper with a flat or slightly curved top. All these pieces were around 14 inches, in order to comply with the steamship luggage regulations which was why they were named 'Steamer Trunks', which since became a hallmark or this style.

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Jenny Lind Trunks

Identified through its distinctive keyhole or hourglass shape, the Jenny Lind trunk was named after the singer who shares the same while also being known as 'The Swedish Nightingale'. This happened when she toured through America in 1850-1852 under the arrangement of PT Barnum. Jenny Lind trunks were also known as stagecoach trunks as they were used for stagecoach travel and also continued to be popular until 1870, being made in a large variety of shapes and sizes.

Jenny Lind Trunk

These traditional trunks were usually covered in leather or sole leather, with multiple iron bands around the curved body that were fastened with brass studs. They were often compared to the shape of a loaf of bread or figure of eight and were most likely decorated with fancy tooled leather, brass locks and extravagant interiors with paper lining and timings.

Take a look at the images above of this popular style of trunk and see if you like it for yourself!

Wardrobe Trunks

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Wardrobe trunks are basically a mobile wardrobe and would contain almost anything imagine. They would usually stand on their end to be opened, having hangers for clothes on one side and drawers on the other. Although many high-end wardrobe trunks would feature make-up boxes, mirrors, privacy curtains, removable suitcases/briefcases and even buckles and tie-downs for shoes. Take a look at the pictures bellow of the inside and outside of these complex pieces.

Being very large pieces, wardrobe trunks were often really heavy and were almost always used for extended travel by ship or train. You can still find storage trunks online due to a few companies still manufacturing these products and offering wardrobe trunk restoration.

Dome-top Trunks

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One of the most popular styles of trunks is the vintage dome top trunk, also known as a Victorian travel trunk. This style has a high, curved top that can reach up to 30 inches and can be constructed in a variety of methods such as barrel construction, moulded ply and cuffing.

Dome-top trunks can come in two styles, one being a camel-back style which is distinguished by having a vertically running top slat in the centre that is a lot higher than the other trunks. The other is known as either a hump-back or hunch-back which is similar but has no slat in the centre of the top.

Dating from the 1870's-1900's, there is a lot of dome top trunk history, and are seen as the most talked about of antiques, this had lead to them still being manufactured today.

Wall Trunk

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Wall trunks are a specific type of trunk that can be opened to a 180 degree angle, making both hinges flat up against a wall. These pieces were and are a sought after piece if they are in good condition due to their speciality, even though they are a middle ranged price. Perfect for maximising storage.

Dating from the 1870's to the 1900's, the two main manufacturers of these products were Clinton and Miller and they're brand names will most likely be engraved onto the hinges.

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Conclusion

Overall there are a lot of styles of these products that were used years ago and still used today, even designer storage trunks! Whether you want to use these pieces to travel, style, organise, to keep as an antique or even if you want some modern storage trunks, we can assure you they're impressive and very interesting.

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Storage Trunks – Stylish Homes

Storage Solutions

We're all accountable for the bunch at the bottom of our table that's usually unsorted clutter: books, magazines, newspapers and things that are never off our bedroom chairs, all spread around the room.

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If you are looking for some storage trunk ideas then keep your eyes peeled... we have just the thing. Storage trunks can be used to conceal unwanted storage, store everything safely, and provide a lot of detail in your home so they're definitely a go-to when you're looking for a clean & tidy home.

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Why Do We Need Storage Boxes? - Pros & Cons

Storage boxes can be used for many stuff, one of a lot is that many moving & storage alternatives can be linked straight to this excellent option. They are lightweight, simple to pack, stack and label.

Storage boxes are a great idea if you don't want to get rid of anything but want to keep it safe and off-show… It's a wonderful invention. You can purchase many distinct storage trunks to suit your needs and space. For instance, storage trunks for bedrooms, storage trunks for living rooms, etc.

However, it may take up much room, I mean one won't, but if you need a storage trunk set or lots of boxes for storage, then consider the space of your home first again.

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Achieve The Best Results & Bring Them Back to Life

Have you ever had that impression when you've been somewhere and always bring back an item because you're uncertain from the very few that the store is selling, that no product will work with your interior? Homes Direct365 can assist and offer you a little more abundance in that sector! We've got a broad variety of Storage & Chests you might want to look at!

We have a broad variety of storage trunks, but there are some of the few that we have to fit in any sized room; retro storage trunks, storage trunks set of 3, wooden storage trunks, metal storage trunks, unique storage trunks, decorative storage trunks, small storage trunks, wicker baskets & many more.

Alternatively, though, if none of these suits you and you need more storage room & something that is safer, we have another group of products that are for you ; a small storage trunk with lock, stacking storage trunks, small storage chest trunk, coffee table storage box, storage box with lid, storage trunk organizer & many more that you can view on our site Homesdirect365

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Baskets & Boxes

Independently, baskets & boxes create excellent contemporary storage, and you will no doubt have seen a lot like ours, but we can deliver only the most stylish and practical.

We have many distinct kinds of storage baskets & boxes made of wicker, coloured gold, wood & metal. These will certainly create a lovely feeling, so buy yours today and we can make sure they're not going to be disappointed.

Notwithstanding that you decide to style these in your home or by any means, any of our boxes, storage trunks, etc., we will make sure that we only bring the best and will definitely leave a lovely mark on the entire interior. While providing storage space and being very useful, this is certainly something to hold on for a long time, relieving stress and elevating any room.

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Declutter Your Life & Declutter Your Mind

Were you aware that decluttering has been shown to reduce stress on scientific lines, increase your mood, make you sleep better & it also makes you feel a lot more creative?

Anyone with an excess cupboard or completely filled closet can prove that junk stacks cause stress…right? It's annoying to look at the reason for this, but it can dredge up to a lot of distinct feelings. That's why we'll help you get your clutter once and for all under control! You might be asking what is the best storage trunk for me? What is best for my current interior? Don't worry, I can make sure that we have more than enough to choose from.

Decluttering is something we all need to think about and you can get the greatest outcomes with these storage trunks. They are very convenient & handy in any situation. I certainly feel some kind of manner when I look at my messy closet. I feel stressed about the absence of organisation and I feel confused about what kind of style I'm even following. Really, not all those emotions should be elicited by a closet, a bedroom or even that chair that is taking up half of the room at the side of your bedroom, but it can.

Conclusion

As you might have guessed, here at Homesdirect365 we like you to enjoy the look of handmade & manufactured furniture. We are an excellent furniture & accessories company and we really appreciate a wide range of different materials to create the beautiful products we sell every day on our website.

Each & every item is really carefully made to the best of our ability. Storage trunks have always been a fantastic hit, perhaps because they are helpful, handy, and you can decorate them whatever you like.

As I said before, it's not nice for anyone to have a lot of clutter. Use these storage trunks to create a better, smoother and more open room for your home!

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Driftwood Decor & Furniture – Achieve a Rustic Interior

We can spend hours, days or even weeks trying to find a design for our homes that our friends and neighbours may have overlooked - so that we can get something totally unique that is exclusive to us and our home.

Because of social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, there seems to be no interior design idea left unexplored enough for us to warrant adding to our homes

That is of course before we came across stunning rustic driftwood interiors; which as of right now we feel is heavily underutilized across the interior design industry.

Driftwood can be seen as rubbish since it is typically found upon a beach shore due to a receding tide - this ‘garbage’ which makes up of actual rubbish, marine life, seaweed and of course any and all forms of driftwood plank is known as tidewrack.

But for us, driftwood is more than just an unused material washed ashore by the sea, it's a great material for you to express your bright and bold personality in your very own home allowing you to achieve a rustic feel throughout - whether that's in your lounge, kitchen or your personal haven.

If you’re looking to add a set of driftwood lamps to help compliment an already rustic interior or you’re looking to completely transform your home and add plenty of driftwood accessories and furniture, you can do all this by shopping online at HomesDirect365.

Get the rustic driftwood style in your own home

A lot of interior styles requires you to replace your entire furniture set, which is not ideal if you’re strapped for cash or even if you’re limited on time; as moving, replacing and disposing of old furniture can take up a lot of your free time.

Fortunately, with the style of driftwood, many of its interior additions can be placed on shelves or by sofa sides; meaning you don’t need to replace or even move your furniture about to get the style you want to finish with.

However, there are driftwood furniture pieces like chairs and tables which you can add if you’re looking to transform your entire interior - we will talk about this a little later on.

Although, these are not necessary as driftwood ornaments are typically bold and bright enough for you to be able to get the desired rustic look.

Driftwood Ornaments

There are many driftwood ornaments available which can match all personalities and interior styles. We have many driftwood ornaments available on our site but we’re going to show off a few so that you can get an idea of what high-quality driftwood decor looks like and whether or not it would suit you and your home.

Driftwood Ornament Sun Sculpture - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-abstract-sun-sculpture-p50101

Driftwood Sculpture - Abstract - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-abstract-hole-sculpture-p50099

Driftwood Forest Sculpture - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-forest-sculpture-p50096

Driftwood Animals

By far the most popular style of driftwood effect decor is the driftwood animal, typically these pieces are inspired by James Doran Webb himself. Usually, a decent size so that you can place them on a coffee table or side table, you can never go wrong with animals made from driftwood - the trouble is selecting the right one for you and your home.

Driftwood Horse Head - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-ornament-horses-head-with-flowing-mane-p52436

Driftwood Small Giraffe Ornament - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-giraffe-ornament-p49977

Driftwood Tiger Sculpture - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-tiger-sculpture-p50008

Driftwood Seahorse

Especially beautiful if you’re looking for a more nautical focused design, a driftwood seahorse will make more than a fine addition - adding this to your coffee table or sofa side which already features a rustic or modern design will allow you to get the most out of it.

Driftwood Seahorse Sculpture - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-seahorse-sculpture-p50035

Driftwood Large Seahorse - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-large-seahorse-sculpture-p50039

Driftwood Dog

Whether you’re just a lover of dogs or its a tribute to a past pet that once played a huge part in your life, a driftwood dog sculpture from our catalogue can bring you the style and design you need to help transform your home.

Driftwood Dog - Wood Carving - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-giant-dog-wood-carving-p52433

Driftwood Horse Head

A classic take on animal ornaments, you can never go wrong with horse head decor - it seems to be always in. This is even more apparent with a driftwood horse head sculpture which can bring that vintage look - yet one that offers something totally unique to other traditional wall horse head designs that are currently on the market.

Driftwood Horse Head - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-horses-head-p49951

Horse Head Large - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/horses-head-large-p54453

Driftwood Fish

Just like the seahorse carving, a driftwood fish would be perfect if you’ve got or seek a more nautical feel, whether that's in a bathroom or just in your lounge area. Almost like displaying your favourite catch, driftwood fish carvings will always work well as a focal point piece on any coffee table or mantle piece.

Driftwood Fish - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-standing-fish-wood-carving-p52430

Driftwood Sculpture Large Fish - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-large-fish-on-stand-sculpture-p52505

Driftwood Fish - Carved - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-swordfish-on-stand-sculpture-p50033

Driftwood Reindeer

Not just for Christmas, a driftwood reindeer can make for an elegant addition all year round, being part of a mantlepiece, a coffee table or a sofa side. From our website, you can get singular pieces or ones that come in sets, these are more suited towards people wanting to spread the elegant design throughout the home rather than only giving one room the chance to truly shine.

Driftwood Reindeer Small Ornament - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-reindeer-ornament-p49975

Driftwood Reindeer Wood Carving - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-sitting-reindeer-wood-carving-p52443

Driftwood Pig

The driftwood pig can be a unique addition to your home, traditionally not seen as a cute or desirable animal, there is just something about this driftwood animal in particular that the others just don’t bring to the interior - perhaps its uniqueness and in turn its bold designs sets it from the rest of the animal ornaments which you can add to your home today from the HomesDirect365 website.

Driftwood Pig - Ornament - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-large-pig-ornament-p49968

Driftwood Pig - Baby - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-baby-pig-sculpture-p49996

Driftwood Owl

Wise and elegant, owls always make for a great addition, especially if you’re looking to accentuate these personal traits you also possess. Working just fine on its own, you can add a driftwood owl to a bookcase or mantlepiece to allow it to bring the style into your home.

Driftwood Owl - Hand Carved - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-carved-owl-sculpture-large-p52320

Alternative Driftwood Sculptures & Ornaments

Moving on from a focussed animal sculpture design, we also offer many other styles of driftwood ornaments, these can be anything from classic heart designs to alternative abstract pieces which may only work in a niche interior like one which focuses on only rustic decor and furniture.

Since there are many unique designs and creations, just like before, we are going to list a few of our favourites so you can get an idea of what it is we offer - we invite you to check out our driftwood ornaments collection yourself if you’re looking for something specific.

Driftwood Heart

A classic choice. A pretty safe one too in terms of the design of the driftwood sculpture, large wooden heart ornaments can make for an impactful addition to your home. Made from a large piece of driftwood, you are going to want to feature this as a blending piece rather than a focal point piece due to its simple design - something like one of the previously mentioned animal ornaments would work better at being a focal point due to their more vibrant and unique finish.

Driftwood Wall Art - Heart - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-wall-art-extra-large-heart-p52460

Driftwood Heart Mirror - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/drift-heart-mirror-p54398

Driftwood Tree

Driftwood trees generally make for a great addition all year round - perhaps that has something to do with their natural design or because their wood designs make sense visually so they are able to work in a wide range of settings.

Talking more specifically about a driftwood Christmas tree, these ornaments work great as little accent pieces around Christmas time, so that they can complement your other Christmassy decor and bring out the best in the holiday we all love.

Driftwood Tree - Christmas Tree - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-extra-large-christmas-tree-ornament-p50085

Driftwood Christmas Tree HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-large-christmas-tree-ornament-p50087

Driftwood Christmas Tree Small - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-christmas-tree-ornament-p50089

Driftwood Vase

An unusual driftwood furniture design by itself, a driftwood vase would be the perfect complimenting piece to beautiful flowers - artificial or real. Typically the vases we have to offer can give you a more natural but unique feel, which would be perfect in a rustic home or single room.

Driftwood Vase - Glass Bowl - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/glass-bowl-with-teak-root-base-ornament-medium-p52586

Driftwood Vase - Double glass Vase - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-sculpture-with-double-glass-bowl-p52565

Driftwood Furniture

Moving on from ornaments and smaller pieces to more vibrant, eye-catching and bold additions - we are going to talk about driftwood designs in terms of driftwood furniture which you can bring into your home, whether you’re adding or replacing old ones, there is certainly going to be more than one furniture piece that will be perfect for you and your interior - helping to achieve your desired look.

Usually, we’d split furniture into its respective sections; driftwood bedroom furniture, driftwood lounge furniture, driftwood dining furniture and so on. Instead, we’re going to show off some of our favourite categories leaving the exploring of our beautiful rustic furniture up to you.

Driftwood Side table

Not necessarily the focal point of a room, but one that is absolutely necessary for design and practical purposes - like everyday use - a driftwood side table will make for more than just a great addition.

Especially if you're looking to feature something like a driftwood glass side table which helps to offer that little bit of extra style.

Driftwood Side Table Round - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-side-table-p56794

Driftwood Side Table with Legs - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-side-table-with-metal-legs-p56808

Driftwood Side Table with legs - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-side-table-with-metal-legs-p56806

Driftwood Console Tables

Looking similar to teak furniture, rustic wood furniture such as driftwood tables - more specifically a driftwood console table - can completely change the look of a room.

Generally, console tables can become great focal pieces in your lounge or dining area, driftwood consoles are no exception and if anything this is more apparent due to their more than obvious bold design - capturing the attention of anyone that lays eyes on such a wonderfully crafted piece of furniture.

Driftwood Console Table - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-console-table-rustic-slab-p50661

Driftwood Console Tabe Large - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/large-root-console-table-p54572

Driftwood Coffee Table

Another great style of driftwood table is a driftwood coffee table. A focal point of any lounge, family room, or living room area, driftwood coffee tables can make for a great addition if its both style and practical, everyday use you're looking for.

A drift wood coffee table can feature a glass top in addition, which can help it to bring extra unique and bold designs to a home that may lack personality or just alternative style which you may be looking for.

Driftwood Coffee Table Large - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-coffee-table-p56800

Round driftwood coffee table - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-coffee-table-p56797

Driftwood Dining Table

Carrying on the theme of drift wood tables, we also provide our customers with a stunningly unique driftwood dining table that can make for a bold addition to a dining area and completely transform the entire space.

It should be no surprise that dining tables are primarily the focal furniture in a dining room and this only gets more apparent when you invite something like these drift wood table to the interior space.

Driftwood Dining Table - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-mushroom-solid-rustic-dining-table-p50529

Driftwood Dining Table - Glass Top - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-mushroom-solid-dining-table-round-glass-small-p50524

Driftwood Round Glass Table - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-spider-stone-round-glass-dining-table-p50520

Driftwood Chairs

To go along with the rustic wooden furniture table, you’re going to need handmade rustic furniture chairs to match.

We offer a wide range of driftwood chair for use as dining chairs or as unique additions that can act as focal points in your lounge area, which can give you the feeling as if though you were a King or Queen in your very own home.

Driftwood Chair - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-dining-chair-lombok-p52697

Tall Dining Room Chair - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-king-chair-with-goat-skin-seat-p50671

Small Driftwood Chair - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-chair-large-p50674

Driftwood Mirror

To tie in the design and give you a complete look, a driftwood mirror would make for a more than perfect addition. Alongside your brand new drift wood furniture or your other decorative pieces, custom made mirror will help get you the rustic interior you have been searching for.

Driftwood Mirror - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-root-square-mirror-p49894

Driftwood Rectangular mirror - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/rectangular-drift-mirror-p54399

Driftwood round mirror - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-abstract-round-wall-mirror-p52307

Don’t forget about your garden

Driftwood Benches

We’ve mentioned that driftwood can be added all throughout the home, but it's important not to forget about the garden or outdoor spaces. These spaces can also be filled up with driftwood items like driftwood benches. Although we don’t have many options for outdoor spaces, adding one of these benches alone can still give you the desired look.

Driftwood Bench - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-bench-rustic-with-two-legs-p50720

Driftwood Animal Bench - Hippo - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/root-hippo-bench-p54641

Driftwood King Bench - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-king-bench-rustic-p50718

Final Thoughts on Driftwood Furniture

Driftwood decor and ornaments look great in any style of home that features an already modern or rustic feel. And if it doesn't, then driftwood furniture is the perfect replacement if you’re looking to create a unique space that can reflect on your bold and bright personality.

Our Driftwood categories

Driftwood & Teak Furniture by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804

Driftwood Side Tables by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-side-tables-c2806

Driftwood Coffee Tables by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-coffee-tables-c2809

Driftwood Stools by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-stools-c2810

Driftwood Console Tables by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-console-tables-c2808

Driftwood Dining Tables by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-dining-tables-c2807

Driftwood Cabinets & Storage by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-cabinets-storage-c2811

Driftwood Chairs & Benches by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-chairs-benches-c2805

Driftwood Mirrors by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-mirrors-c2870

Driftwood Animals by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-animals-c2862

Driftwood Ornaments & Sculptures by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-ornaments-sculptures-c2871

Driftwood Miscellaneous by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804/driftwood-miscellaneous-c2872

We have other unique items listed in the below categories

Modern Furniture by Homes Direct 365 https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050

Industrial Style Furniture by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/industrial-c2117

Dining Room Furniture by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/dining-c2055

Lounge Furniture by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/lounge-c2116

Matching Sets by Homes Direct 365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/matching-ranges-c2073

The following article Driftwood Decor & Furniture – Achieve a Rustic Interior was first published on Homes Direct 365 Shabby Chic

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Grey Furniture – 2019’s hottest trend

It’s official, grey is the new beige!

But is this just another passing trend or is it here to stay?

We can’t really know for sure, but what we do know is that grey furniture is as beautiful as any other interior design trend that has come about in recent years.

And for that reason, we’re going to pin this one as a trend you’re going to want to get in on, joining the rest of the experts and professionals in the industry.

This is more apparent if you love cool and calm colours in your home that allow you to create a relaxing atmosphere whilst not sacrificing much in the way of practical design or style.

Grey bedroom ideas

We’ll start in the most thought of place room in any home; the bedroom!

Grey bedroom furniture can come in all shapes and sizes, typically items like grey oak furniture usually do the best when it comes to styling and adding practicalness to your home. Grey bedrooms also include grey bedding to allow the colouring of the room to stay consistent, even with the focal point piece - which is no surprise, your bed.

Grey rooms don’t only have to feature grey colours, that would be absolutely ludicrous since no rooms look good with just one colour being featured - it is important to feature other accent colours like yellow, reds or even blues to help make it easier on the eyes and not to overuse the colour...let's talk more about this.

Not just grey

It is important to understand that you can match in with other colours, perhaps having a grey and rose gold bedroom to show your more light and relaxed feel intertwined with a more bolder and eye-catching look; which can be great if you’re looking to add grey bedroom furniture sets with rose gold accent pieces.

Alternatively, you could feature a light grey bedroom furniture or even a dark grey bedroom furniture in your personal haven; perhaps mixing in the styles of grey together alongside something like white to get a grey white bedroom that constantly features a calm and welcoming atmosphere at no cost of being overwhelming.

Other great matching colours can be things like;

Purples

Reds

Silvers

Navy blues

Yellows

The list just goes on, grey has almost become the new white or black; in the sense that you can match it with almost anything.

More than one style

Grey oak bedroom furniture usually gets pinned with the whole modern style and we’re unsure why this is. Perhaps it's something to do with today's market or just the stereotype around colours like grey and white;

Regardless, we are here to tell you that grey works with almost any style of furniture

Whether you’re looking to add modern grey bedroom furniture in the style of grey oak bedroom furniture which can replace your current decor or if you’re looking to add grey shabby chic furniture such as a grey shabby chic mirror - you can be reassured this grey coloured trend will tick all the boxes for your interior design.

On top of that, you can even look to add french grey furniture to your light grey room which will give you an expensive, elegant, yet calm feel to your interior.

Be sure to add accent colours

One of the most popular styles of grey bedroom furniture sets are ones that feature an accent colour like yellow.

The reason that grey and yellow bedrooms are so popular is that each colour features such opposite characteristics that they end up working so well together. Does that mean yellow decor is back in?

Absolutely not.

But does it mean it can work with this new great interior design trend?

Most certainly.

You could even do things like adding grey bedroom walls to a grey and red bedroom, this way you can simply add accent colours to get your desired look.

A pink grey bedroom is also up there with some of the odder but eye-catching looks you can pull off with grey furniture.

Finally, a cost-efficient decor trend

Keeping up with design trends can be annoying, for both you and your wallet.

Thankfully, with the grey wood bedroom furniture, you could most probably be able to get away with turning your current oak furniture into grey painted oak furniture.

Although this is not ideal since you may not do a very good job and you would make a mess of your intended grey bedroom designs and ruin already perfectly good furniture.

Grey painted bedroom furniture can be a tricky one to pull off, so you should probably leave furniture designs like that one up us, the expert; HomesDirect365.

The way you would go about this is by adding grey wood bedroom furniture to a primarily grey themed bedroom and then you would add grey pink bedroom decor in the style of accent pieces like photo frames and wall mirrors to help achieve the desired look.

Grey bedroom inspiration - some of our favourite pieces

Hopefully, by now, we’ve got you thinking about what sort of bedroom design you’re going to want to end up with. Whether you’re going with one of our suggested modern grey bedroom ideas like rose gold and grey bedroom or a grey and yellow room, you’re going to want to add pieces that can give you this desired look.

This is where we can help…

The following are some of our favourite grey bedroom set pieces that can give you your desired look.

Grey Bedroom Wardrobes

Alongside a modern grey bed, grey bedroom wardrobes are also a focal point piece if you choose the right one.

Some wardrobes can look overwhelming in a small grey bedroom, so we’d recommend opting for a single one if that is the case.

Other than that, you can’t go wrong with adding a large wardrobe to your grey and wood bedroom if you seek to get the grey interior trend everyone can’t seem to stop talking about.

Chloe Grey Antique French Style Wardrobe - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-wardrobe-p56768

Chloe Grey Antique French Style Triple Wardrobe - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-triple-wardrobe-p56769

Richmond Shabby Chic Triple Over 3 Drawer Wardrobe - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/richmond-copper-grey-triple-over-3-drawer-wardrobe-p54065

Grey shabby chic bedside table

Matching with your wardrobes, you can add a set of grey shabby chic bedside table.

These accent pieces are perfect for finishing the look in your haven, along with adding decorative and practical style - something that most furniture may not be able to do on its own.

Etienne Antique French Style Bedside Table - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/etienne-antique-french-style-bedside-table-p47883

Chloe Grey Antique French Style Bedside - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-bedside-p56763

Light Grey Antique French Style Bedside - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/light-grey-antique-french-style-bedside-table-p53126

Grey chest of drawers

For storage and for looks, adding a shabby chic grey chest of drawers to your bedroom is another great way of completing the look you desire.

And because of the adding tabletop space, you can also use it as a place to add your accent colours like the yellows, whites and even blues, which we discussed a little earlier.

Here are some of our favourite chests that we think will get you the look you need:

Bakersfield Grey Antique French Style Tallboy Chest - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bakersfield-grey-antique-french-style-tallboy-chest-p45172

Chloe Grey Antique French Style Chest - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-chest-p56766

Chloe Grey Antique French Style Chest - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-chest-p56765

Grey oak bed

And lastly, adding one of our oak grey beds to your home will give you a focal point piece that is going to be able to further accentuate the grey colours and any other accent colours you may already feature.

There are quite a few choices you could go with, depending on the style of your bedroom and the rest of the home;

Grey Oak Bed - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/marfa-wooden-bed-with-grey-fabric-headboard-p56326

Modern Grey Bed - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bisbee-grey-bed-p52653

Grey French Bed - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-antique-french-style-grey-bed-p56760

Whichever grey painted bed you choose, it will more than certainly give you the look you have been seeking; consequently, it is probably the most important piece in your room if you’re wanting to pull off this look.

Grey living room ideas

Continuing on from the bedroom we have arguably the second most important room in the home; the living room.

This is another great place for you to express your grey living room ideas throughout. Since they're plenty of colours that go with grey, there will be no shortage of ideas in terms of both the grey decor and grey furniture which you can feature.

Just like a bedroom; not just grey

Just like we discussed in the bedroom, it is important to know that you don’t just have to feature greys of all shades to achieve the hottest design trend of 2019; you are able to also feature accent colours like reds and blue to get the desired look whilst still having a space that is calming and relaxing.

There are plenty of modern colours schemes for living room, some of these colours schemes for living rooms consist of;

A grey and brown living room

Blue and Grey living room

And even a grey and cream living room

These are amongst the ‘tame’ range, you could go for pinks and purples if you’re wanting more of a bold look.

Helping to add to the grey style, you can also add accent pieces like grey wall art to be placed on grey walls to help accentuate this particular look.

Alternatively, if you don't want to convert your living room colours to only featuring grey and another accent colour, having something like a grey feature wall will allow you to set a focal point in your room - this is beneficial if you want to complement some grey furniture you have picked up from HomesDirect365.

Grey living room inspiration - some of our favourites

Just like with our bedroom ranges, we’d like to show you some of our favourite grey living room furniture which you are able to order from our contemporary lounge catalogue today.

Ensuring you are one step closer to getting the grey look your family and friends won’t be able to stop talking about.

Grey sideboard

Just like a chest of drawers is to a bedroom, sideboards are an essential part of your lounge area. Matching with plenty of grey colour schemes, any one of our modern grey sideboards will help you to get the look you desire.

Here are a few of our customer's favourites:

Grey Antique French Style Sideboard - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-antique-french-style-sideboard-p48373

Bisbee Grey Large Sideboard - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bisbee-grey-large-sideboard-p51022

Grey Wooden Sideboard - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-wooden-sideboard-p46762

Sideboards also work perfectly with any ornaments for the living room due to their tabletop space which can be easily utilised practical with such decorative grey ornaments or something like a grey table lamp.

Grey Fabric Sofa

Grey living rooms or any living room for that matter all need a sofa. They are like what beds are to bedrooms - an essential piece to the room itself, both practically and for style.

Adding any one of our grey corner sofas to your lounge area will give you the look you want, working perfectly with grey living room walls due to its matching colour. And if you’re looking for colours to go with grey than what can be better than a grey leather sofa - dark or light.

Grey Fabric Sofa - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-fabric-sofa-p54590

Grey Sofa - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/hampton-3-seater-grey-sofa-p42463

Grey Odense Sofa - HomesDirect365

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Grey TV Cabinet

A grey tv cabinet will do well to complement an already grey home, a practical addition to your lounge so that you can add your TV to it, you’re going to want to make sure you add some form of accent decorations to this piece to allow it not to blend in with the rest of the furniture - since after all the grey wood tv cabinet is potentially another focal point.

Silver Bergere Antique French Style TV Cabinet - HomesDirect365

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Antique French Style TV Cabinet - HomesDirect365

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Silver Antique French Style TV Cabinet - HomesDirect365

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Grey coffee table

Usually the certain point of a living room, grey coffee tables offer a way for you to get practical and decorative furniture in your home all in one piece. Whether you’re picking up a grey gloss coffee table or a grey marble coffee table for your interior, you will be happy making any one of them a featured addition.

Grey Antique French Style Coffee Table - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-antique-french-style-coffee-table-p48383

Bergen Cube Coffee Table - HomesDirect365

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Bergen Oval Coffee Table - HomesDirect365

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Grey Side tables

Side tables can be great little pieces for your lounge area if you’re looking to further accentuate the style or add some extra practical space, perhaps a place for your hot coffee or simply for your favourite ornaments.

The side tables and grey round side table which we offer are no short on style and can be easily added to a french style or contemporary living room.

Cookham Butchers Block Grey - HomesDirect365

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Bisbee Grey Telephone Table - HomesDirect365

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Richmond Lamp Table - HomesDirect365

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In the same vein as side tables, we have nest of tables. Just as beautiful, a grey nest of tables can bring about a practical design you never knew you needed. Making them a must-have addition no matter what style of furniture you feature; perfect for your grey living room.

Grey Bergen Nest of Tables - HomesDirect365

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Richmond Nest of Tables - HomesDirect365

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Nest of 2 Tables Hex - HomesDirect365

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Don’t forget about the dining room

Moving on from grey living rooms, one of the areas of the home we’d finally like to mention is the dining room. A place where we can spend a lot of our time with friends and family but one we necessarily don’t think of decorating immediately; lounge and bedrooms usually come before this.

The dining/kitchen area can feature many different colours, this is down to the drawers and worktops which may already be in place as well as the electronic applications that you have previously added.

Because of this, mainly due to the preinstalled drawers - it can be hard to get the complete grey look you seek.

So in this case, we’d recommend doing one of the things we’ve mentioned previously and that is to blend the grey in with another colour such as white to make up a white and grey dining set for instance.

Alternatively, you could feature a white table and grey chairs so that you can add more focused look to this room, ideally you’re wanting to match the whites with other whites in the room, say the walls or ornaments.

Grey dining room inspiration

Just like we’ve done with the previous rooms, we’d like to point out our favourite grey furniture and decor pieces so that you can get that grey look you have always wanted.

Grey dining room table

Adding a modern grey dining room table to your dining area can be a great way of adding a focal point piece to the interior. To further work on this you could make up a grey dining table set when combining grey table and chairs.

Vermont 5 Piece Dining Set - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/vermont-5pc-dining-set-p45947

Grey dining chairs

To put with your grey dining room chair, grey dining room chairs can help to further emphasise the feel you’re going for. However they are not necessary to complete the grey look; if you’ve already got a grey dining table in place, they can make for a great addition nonetheless.

Finchley Dining Chair - Set of 4 - HomesDirect365

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Elliot Dining Chair - HomesDirect365

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Rex Grey Dining Chair - Set of 2 - HomesDirect365

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Grey Cabinet

Another way to get the grey kitchen diner you have always wanted is by welcoming in extra storage like a grey cabinet. Offering you a place to add your favourite ornaments and photo frames, a large grey cabinet from our range of furniture will help get you the desired look.

Grey Cabinet Featuring 4 Drawers - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-4-drawer-cabinet-p56295

Fleur Shabby Chic Display Cabinet - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/fleur-shabby-chic-display-cabinet-p40403

Grey bookcase

Adding either a large grey bookcase to your dining area or one of a small variety can help to give you that desired grey finish. Helping to hold ornaments whether they too feature the grey finish or one of a more accent colour like yellows or blues.

Richmond Tall Bookcase - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/richmond-grey-tall-bookcase-p49454

Grey Elm Wood Bookshelf - HomesDirect365

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Grey Cookham Bookcase - HomesDirect365

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Grey console tables

Lastly, we’d like to offer you a great way of bringing both the grey look and effortless practical style to your dining area. This is in the form of a console table, which can be used all throughout the home but particularly they look great in your dining area.

Etienne 1 Drawer Antique French Style Console Table - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/etienne-1-drawer-antique-french-style-console-table-p47894

Etienne 2 Drawer Antique French Style Console Table - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/etienne-2-drawer-antique-french-style-console-table-p47896

Richmond Two Drawer Console Table - HomesDirect365

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/richmond-copper-grey-two-drawer-console-table-p54066

Summary

Grey furniture is here to stay.

Whether it's in the limelight for long or its just a passing trend, there is no denying that furniture featuring beautiful greys and other accent colours are a game-changer when it comes to redesigns and rethinking how your home should look, from personal haven to the communal area that is your lounge or dining room.

Grey furniture categories

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Chloe Grey Set by HomesDirect365

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Dining Room Furniture by Homes Direct 365

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Lounge Furniture by Homes Direct 365

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Driftwood & Teak Furniture by Homes Direct 365

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Matching Sets by Homes Direct 365

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Bisbee Grey Set by HomesDirect365

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Chloe Grey Set by HomesDirect365

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Grey Furniture by HomesDirect365

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Cowhide Furniture – Have You Got It In Your Home Yet?

Redecorating a dwelling can be a highly enjoyable activity for virtually anyone, especially if you’re looking to get a new look with something like cowhide leather furniture.

However, it is often a daunting task to think of unique ways to add a new touch to your outdated decor without having to completely redecorate each room and every room.

If you are searching for something genuinely unusual, but do not want to entirely redesign your rooms or complete major renovations, cowhide leather decor in the style of cowhide furniture is something you should definitely consider.

Furniture of this kind, such as leather cowhide rugs and leather and cowhide chairs provide the perfect avenue through which to infuse your home with a remarkable flair that your friends and family will lack in their home. This is because the novel designs and patterns of such pieces quickly breathe new life into your home for a cost-effective price.

Durable, practical and beautiful, thick cowhide leather can easily transform the interior of your home into a fashionable haven, making you the envy of all your friends, family and neighbours.

HomesDirect365's Cowhide Armchairs

Choose From Many Impressive Decorating Options

Each piece of furniture which uses cowhide leather material is typically unique in its own way. This is what gives you the option of placing such items in as many areas of your dwelling as you desire without the patterns and themes ever becoming repetitious.

For instance, you can opt for a leather cowhide rug in brown and white shades and patterns in one room, and then use a set of cowhide leather chairs which feature a completely different colour in another room.

Complementing that with a cowhide leather rug, you can start to see just how durable this unique furniture is.

Cowhide is also a leading choice for those in search of mesmerizing accent pieces which uses soft cowhide leather and napa cowhide leather to achieve this.

For example, a bold patterned cowhide leather fabric accessory can be used to create a striking contrast with other colours or patterns, like goatskin leather (we’ll get more into this later) in a specific area of your dwelling.

Even the addition of just one cowhide upholstery leather piece or accent item can immediately breathe new life into an otherwise drab room in your home.

Essentially all cowhide items, like a leather and cowhide sofa, make a terrific conversation piece as well, especially as no two items are completely alike - even more if its made from naked leather, which is cowhide taken from the animal and used as is in the creation of the furniture animal.

Superior Texture

A favourite feature among consumers worldwide regarding cowhide is its soft and sumptuous texture. The lush surface of cowhide is something with which synthetic fabrics simply cannot compete. This is because such materials are man made, as opposed to cowhide itself, which is of course natural.

Whether you’re investing in a set of patchwork cowhide leather rugs for your bedroom, a cowhide storage box for your living room, or a new cowhide ottoman, luxury is more than certainly at your fingertips when you opt for cowhide furnishings.

A marvelous way to surround yourself with elegance, semi-aniline cowhide leather offers serious competition to other furniture on today’s market.

Cowhide Trunk from HomesDirect365

Blends Well With Any Interior Design

In addition, whether your home’s interior design is rustic, traditional, modern or contemporary, aniline cowhide leather blends flawlessly with virtually any decor.

This is because such furniture is technically in a class by itself, and therefore is not distinctly linked to any particular interior design, even if you're creating a french themed home.

For this reason, unlike other options, cowhide patterns can be added to any room, whether you plan to change the entire theme of the area or simply add a few striking pieces.

Thus, regardless of how you choose to decorate or how often you change the overall interior design of a room, furniture pieces made with cowhide, like leather cowhide sofa are always appropriate.

Cowhide Ottoman from HomesDirect365

Cowhide Also Has Practical features

It is easy to see that cowhide furniture is a lovely and timeless option for almost any home.

However, authentic cowhide also offers practical qualities as well, which is a fact that many consumers are pleasantly surprised to discover. These qualities include cowhide's outstanding durability.

This is why, in addition to its appealing look, furniture made from cowhide such as a cowhide bench or cowhide storage bench can be the perfect storage solution for your home. This is due, in part, to the fact that such furnishings do not have to be replaced as often as pieces made from synthetic materials and fabrics.

Rather, they retain their attractive appearance even when used on a continuous basis. This means you are guaranteed years of enjoyment from all your semi aniline cowhide leather furniture.

Additionally, furniture of this kind is not difficult to clean and care for, as it is far more stain-resistant than furnishings manufactured from synthetic materials.

You can efficiently remove stains and spills from the hearty hair-on-hide-surface of cowhide, which ensures that all your new furniture pieces will maintain a beautiful appearance for many years to come.

Cowhide Bench Ringo- HomesDirect365

Goatskin - A Cowhide Alternative

I’ll admit, cowhide isn't for everyone. Sometimes having such a fabulous material in your home can overwhelm the rest of your furniture, which for many interior styles can be a big nono.

However, there is another material that can be used as an alternative to cowhide, it comes with its own benefits too; elegantly made for any decorative home, something like a goatskin rug can add the style you have always been missing.

Goatskin leather features a lighter look than its cowhide counterpart, which can be useful if you feature lighter shades in the home.

Leather suppliers find that animal rug like goat leather are amongst their most popular pieces since typically the goat fur is a lot smaller than cows; for obvious reasons - allowing them to work beautifully as a smaller addition to the home like accent pieces rather than focal point additions.

If you’re now unsure of what it is you should be adding to your home, goatskin or cowhide; then keep on reading - I’m going to compare the two just for you.

Goatskin Leather vs Cowhide

It all comes down to what you’re using the leather for; but for this comparison, we’ll talk about furniture since it would be unfair to compare them on things we really don’t care about.

Goat skin is just as strong as cowhide, making either choice for a goatskin rug or a cow rug hard to choose from; since there are no advantages - you’ll be more than happy to know the only choice you have to make is based on the way it looks rather than how its going to hold up.

Although, you'll find that comparing something like a cow skin rug and a goat skin rugs together that there is only one real difference; goatskin rugs tend to be lighter and cheaper.

This difference is more noticeable when we start to talk about other furniture pieces such as goatskin stools and goatskin benches - as this is where the weight will matter if you’re wanting to move the stool around the home for various events.

Goatskin Stool - HomesDirect365

On top of this, goat skin is also smoother - depending on the tanning process but typically this would be true.

Okay, let’s summarize here;

Goat hide is cheaper than cowhide

Goat leather is lighter than cowhide

Goat leather is also smoother (depending on the tanning process)

So, it seems like you should go with a goatskin themed furniture rather than cowhide, right?

Well, it can look like that from this comparison however the thing with leathers is that you’re looking for the right look with the right pattern and sometimes a darker, larger more prominent pattern may be better for your home; cowhide would be a no brainer in this situation.

Goatskin Bench - HomesDirect365

Summary

Ultimately, regardless of your individual taste and budget, the perfect cowhide furniture pieces can be found to suit your preferences and if you’re looking for a cheaper and softer alternative that features more light colours; goatskin will be right up your street.

We have other unique items listed in the below categories

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Interest Free Credit / Finance for Luxury Furniture

With Interest Free Credit You Can Own the Luxury Furniture You Dreamed of Today!

Buying furniture is an exciting time; you have a new home and you want to put your own signature on it. Choosing the right furniture is a huge part of this, as it will set the tone and character of your house for years to come. Furniture can be a big investment, especially if you want to add some luxury furniture pieces to your rooms. Investing in good quality furniture is a sensible step as it can last for twenty years or more, and still look brand new.

However, it can be expensive, especially if it is well crafted bespoke or exclusive furniture. Not many people can afford to buy a luxurious antique French bedroom set with cash, but don’t worry, there are so many finance options available today and there is one to suit you.

Many banks, stores and online shops offer interest free credit for purchases over a certain amount. If you can get an interest free loan that’s the best way to go as you will not be forking out hefty interest charges.

Interest free credit is available in different forms, it’s important to understand the differences and find the right type for you.

If you are here just to use our finance & get your items today then visit the link below Homes Direct 365 Furniture Interest Free Credit

Interest free credit cards

Many banks offer an interest free credit card for a fixed period, the idea is to tempt you into signing up with that particular lender and staying with them once the interest free period is over. After this period an interest fee will be charged on any unpaid credit. However, this type of card helps you finance luxury furniture over a number of months or even years.

So how about grabbing one of our amazing dressing tables?

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Balance Transfers

Many lenders will offer you an interest free period on a new credit card if you transfer an old debit balance over to them, but once again if you have an outstanding balance when the interest free period is over you will be charged interest.

Bank loan

It’s worth checking in with your bank to see if they will give you a loan. It’s unlikely to be zero % interest but it may be much lower than a credit card or other finance type. It may be difficult to finance furniture on a bank loan, unless you are buying quite a large amount for home improvement.

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Layaway

This is an excellent type of zero % finance, however as furniture is a large item most stores will not be able to hold it for you until you have paid for it. You may also have to pay a deposit and if you decide not to purchase there may be cancellation fees.

In Store Credit

There are more and more retailers offering zero percent purchase plans today, especially luxury furniture stores. This is a type of interest free credit over a set period, usually around three to four years. This type of credit offers the customer a fixed number of payments, after which the balance will have been paid in full. There is no danger of still owing a large balance when the term is up, as you cannot add more ‘spending’ to this type of plan.

This is definitely a good option if you just want to borrow money to finance the purchase of an elegant bed set or bespoke sofa. There will be a contract to fill in and sign, and you must make sure you read this and understand it. By taking out finance you are borrowing money that you promise to pay back. If you miss a payment there may be penalties.

Many online retailers have very handy little finance calculators so you can work out how much you’ll pay monthly.

If you are here just to use our finance & get your items today then visit the link below

Homes Direct 365 Furniture Interest Free Credit

How does it work?

If you decide to finance new furniture you will have to apply for the interest free credit in store, online or on the phone. The application for payment plans are usually very straightforward, but will require some details such as your name, address and employment. Some retailers require more information than others. These details are then sent to the credit partner who will decide whether to issue the finance or not.

There are a few retailers who are happy to give you the finance with no credit check; you would need to ask individual stores about this option. Online stores have easy finance application forms with e-signatures so you do not have to travel anywhere. Many stores offer this as low cost way to finance furniture with zero deposit from the customer.

Signing up for interest free credit to buy that wonderful furniture may be a great way to afford something special for your home, but make sure you read all the information and be sure you can afford to pay back the loan each month.

Once you are sure the payment plan is right for you, go out and chose the amazing furniture you deserve and enjoy it to the full.

Enough of all the bankers talk lets get you looking at some of our furniture

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Best Makeup Table and Makeup Table Set Up

Makeup tables, or more commonly known as ‘dressing tables’ are an essential part of any woman's bedroom if they're looking for their own personal salon. With everything they need in one beautiful place, it’s like having your own personal style station.

If you understand how to make space work for you (and if you don’t we are here to help) you can turn this dream into a reality, but only if you follow our guidance which we have laid out for you in this very post.

Specially dedicated to women's beauty, you are able to bring back the feminine touch in your own bedroom with one of our dressing tables, whether you’re a girly girl and looking for something pink or you like a more classical white/cream approach or even you’re a little adventurous and you like the look of mirrored furniture, we’ve got something for you.

Why Feature a Dressing Table in your Bedroom?

The point of makeup tables is not just to add a feminine touch to your bedroom though, they also help with your morning makeup routine, speeding up the process and making the overall task more enjoyable.

Gone are the days of being perched on the edge of your toilet seat trying to look in the mirror whilst seeking out the most flattering lighting...all the while your husband and children run rampant trying to complete their own morning routine.

If this sounds like something you’re ready to make a reality, and to put an end to the constant morning of stress you experience due to a disorganized and overcrowded, then keep on ready.

Styles of Dressing Table

This is dependant on your bedroom, but if you're lucky enough to start from scratch then you're free to let your personality take over on this one, assuming it still fits with the rest of your home.

And if you've already got a style in mind, perhaps you're controlled by your different types of bedroom furniture, then we'll have something for you too! Whether you're looking to match up with your current hand-carved antique French inspired furniture or to help accentuate the modern look you have going on.

Even if you're stuck for ideas and you're not sure what's going to work best for you, then this article will serve as some creative inspiration for you!

So, now you know there's going to be something for you from our wide range of collections, here are some of the styles of dressing table we have on the official HomesDirect365 website - these dressing tables are a favourite of ours and our customers!

Antique French Style Dressing Table

Our antique french style furniture is one of our most popular styles, and for good reason. Each piece has typically been hand carved, because of this you are getting a unique finish every time. Coming in a range of colours, from calm antique white to girly pinks, there is going to be an antique french style dressing table that is going to fit your personality as well as your home.

With so much choice, we know you're going to struggle to make a final decision on just one dressing table, so here are a few of our favourites to help you get started:

La Rochelle Antique French Style Dressing Table By HomesDirect365

Baroque Antique French Style Dressing Table by HomesDirect365

Spire Wooden Antique French Style Dressing Table By HomesDirect365

Shabby Chic Vanity Unit

Shabby chic furniture, just like its antique french style counterpart, can work in many styles of home. Whether you're already featuring some great cream colours or you're more of a vibrant girly girl with splashes of pink and purple, there is going to be a shabby chic vanity unit that is going to help add to the character of your personal haven whilst giving you the practical benefit of having your own personal salon at your very fingertips.

To get your creative energy flowing as you begin to think about life with one of our dressing tables in your bedroom, here are a few of our best selling tables so you can get an idea of what everyone else seems to be looking for...

Bakersfield Grey Shabby Chic Dressing Table Set By HomesDirect365

Shabby Chic Dressing Table Set

Bordeaux Shabby Chic Dressing Table Set

Modern Makeup Vanity

Modern makeup vanity units are one of the most versatile styles of furniture we have to offer, typically because of their simple finish - in comparison to the antique French style or shabby chic design. Featuring a range of finishes from blacks to blue, you're going to be able to find and feature one of our many modern dressing tables in your home so that you can finally have a place for all of your makeup, jewelry, and favorite perfume.

You might want to check out this similar article "Dressing Tables, your own personal styling station".

Because we offer so many different modern dressing tables, we're going to give you a helping hand on what could work for you,

Here are our top selling Modern Makeup Vanity to help give you an idea of what everyone else is adding to their contemporary bedroom to give it a more feminine touch:

Remi Modern Dressing Table

Riano Black 3 Drawer Dressing Table

Types of Dressing Table Available

Let’s now identify what sort of dressing table you’re going to want. This depends on a couple of things:

What sort of furniture you already feature

How much makeup and makeup tools you have (yes, seriously)

These are some of the things you’re going to want to think about, I’d say the second one is the most important because you’re going to want to keep everything from hair clips, makeup brushes, perfumes and anything else you need to get ready in one convenient place. The size of the dressing table is going to be affected by how much you use to complete your look each morning.

Makeup Table with Drawers

If you’re like most of us girls, you’re going to want a dressing table that features drawers...a lot of them. It’s going to be handy to keep everything close, even if it's not makeup...you’re going to want your favourite earrings and jewelry handy so you can switch, change and compare looks without the stress.

Even having your perfume close by will stop any last minute stresses that us girls seem to have when we’re almost done and the partner is shouting us to hurry up...there's nothing more frustrating than miss placing something that you need to finish off your entire look.

La Rochelle Antique French Style Dressing Table By HomesDirect365

Sophia Shabby Chic Dressing Table By HomesDirect365

Annaelle Antique French Style Dressing Table by HomesDirect365

Vanity Table Set With a Mirror

It’s obvious but I’ll say it, you need a mirror!

I mean how else are you going to achieve your desired look if you're essentially applying it with your eyes closed?!

Thankfully some vanity units come with a table mirror but in some cases, they just don't.

The ones that come with mirrors are usually fixed to the dressing table itself (typically dressing table sets), so if you’re someone who likes to move around the room or get different light angles, then you might want to avoid one of these unless you’re sure the mirror can be moved to how you like it.

Baroque Gold Leaf Antique French Style Dressing Table

Antique French Style Black 2 Drawer Dressing Table Set

Types of Table Mirrors

It gets a little more complicated than just fixed and non-fixed mirrors, but don’t worry I’ve already been through this dilemma with table mirrors myself, so I’ll let you know what's out there and what could be best for your future/current makeup table setup.

Single Dressing Table Mirror

Probably one of the most common mirrors you will find on a dressing table is a single table mirror. These can come a part of a dressing table set, typically fixed to the dresser or bought individually if you’re wanting to finish off the dressing table you’ve already got.

Single mirrors will fit all basic needs that you could want and need for your dressing table since are perfect for applying makeup and tidying up your hair.

Because of their design, they also take up a small amount of space, making them ideal for many dressing tables regardless of how much tabletop space you may have left to play with after makeup organization trays and personal decorations.

Remi Shabby Chic Table Mirror

Dressing Mirror With Drawers

Typically these come in the form of single table mirrors, but they are not limited to them. A dressing mirror with drawers is a great choice if you’re wanting to get the most out of your dressing tabletop space by having a mirror and storage built into one tabletop accessory.

Chic Silver 2 Drawer Shabby Chic Dressing Table Mirror

Triple Vanity Mirror

Arguably the best style of table mirror for your dressing table, triple vanity mirrors offer you a way of getting plenty of angles so that you can make sure that your make-up is on point. Because of the triple design, the reflectiveness of the mirror will also help to bounce light towards your face, this way you are able to get even more direct lighting that will help you get the best look.

White Triple Vanity Mirror

Dressing Table Wall Mirror

Technically not a table mirror, a dressing table wall mirror can be used if you wish to properly utilize the tabletop space of your dressing table. I'll talk about this a little bit further down the page so you can grasp the true reasoning's as to why you’d go with this choice above the rest.

Argente Antique French Style Dressing Table Mirror

Whatever you decide to choose, just remember to get one! Oh...and remember it needs to match the setup or it’ll look out of place!

Don't Forget The Stool

To round of your dressing table set, you’re going to want a stool. Now we’ve all been there, with one of the dining room chairs up in our bedroom because we haven't quite yet decided to get a stool…

It doesn't really matter what stool you’re going to add, just rule of thumb is that you’re going to want to be able to see yourself in the mirror (who would have guessed?)

Oh and don’t forget, it should match your new dressing table and mirror, as well as the furniture you already feature in your personal haven!

Where to put a makeup vanity set

Now you’ve figured out what type of dressing table you’re going to add, you need to ask yourself where you want to put your makeup vanity. And we could tell you right here, but instead, we’ve got an even better guide for that, one that even goes in depth of the styles of dressing table we offer and the origins of their design so that you can feel a little closer to your purchase.

Click here to find out Where to Place a Dressing Table in your Bedroom

Makeup Table Set Up

Great, we’ve got our beautiful dressing table from HomesDirect365 and its in our bedroom which now looks stunning. Time to throw all of our makeup in the drawers provided, on the rest of the table top and call it a day?

Wrong, Wrong, Wrong!

You need to properly utilize the space you’ve just added to your bedroom, just like they do at your favourite salon in town.

But how do you go about this you ask? Don’t worry, we’re going to get into the proper etiquette of setting up your makeup table, taking direct inspiration from the best beauticians in the world.

Utilize the space you’ve got

Now, we could spend hours scrolling through Pinterest looking at all the beautiful setups of how other women have set up their dressing tables, but the reality of that is, we might not have the space to directly copy what we like the look of...

But, that's fine, we can still let it inspire us when we think about our own makeup table setup.

There are many ways you can utilize your dressing table space, here are a few things we have come up with from our personal experiences and strategies the best beauticians in the world apply when making the most of their makeup tabletop space.

Use that wall space

Probably 99% of you will have your new dressing table up against a wall, and because of this, you’ll be able to use that wall space to help you out with organizing your makeup table.

Replace the Table Mirror with a Wall Mirror

Instead of using a table mirror like everybody else, you could use a shabby chic wall mirror.

Attaching it to the back wall the dressing table sits against, which will not only give you the added benefit of creative feministic style but will also help to free up some essential tabletop space so that you can place more brushes, jewelry boxes or whatever it is you’re wanting to use the free room for.

Wall Hanging Jewelry - Why Not?

In the same space, you could have a table mirror and also hang your jewelry up on the wall.

This will create a unique look whilst giving you a way to free up some extra room on your tabletop which can be used for things that should stay on the table and not on the wall - like perfume and makeup brushes (unless you want to hang that up too, then go ahead - it's all about being creative and having a space you can fall in love with!)

All within reach

The most important part is having everything handy, we don’t want any last minute mini-heart attacks when we can't find out contour brushes or our favourite pair of earrings. Ideally, we’re going to want everything to be on or in the table itself, so that its close by but in an organised manner so we’re not hectically looking for something we need.

Have a system

Just like everything in the kitchen, every item has its own place.

For example, I keep all my glasses and cups in one cupboard, bowls and plates in the next, cooking pans and pots in a separate drawer and so on.

This is a system I have built over time and I suspect yours will also look a little similar, so let’s apply this logic to our dressing table setup.

The best way to do this is by playing by this golden beauty rules;

Show what is beautiful, hide what isn't.

Simple right?

Right.

One problem,

I can’t exactly tell you what is and isn't beautiful, so this ones up to you, what I can help you with is the best way of going about organising your dressing table, taking inspiration from many beauticians.

Makeup Organiser Trays

These are an absolute godsend. They can become messy if you don’t keep tidying them every week or so but you really won't be able to live without them once you start to properly utilize the extra space they give. Typically I’ll keep any jewelry in these, possibly separating each particular piece so they have their own separate trays.

Don’t forget about lighting

We’ve already shown you table mirrors that can help with lighting, but these can be expensive and they even might not be of your taste as they usually feature some pretty bold design. In this case, we recommend getting some form of desk lamp to help you with the lighting so that you can properly apply your makeup.

Matte Pink Traditional Large Desk Lamp by HomesDirect365

If you’re wanting more unique lighting, rather than directly on your face, or even if you wish to combine both. You should get some fairy lights that will help with both aspects of lighting and design.

Remember to decorate

Sometimes we can get distracted by the main objective of having a dressing table in our bedroom; a helpful place for us to apply our makeup.

But in reality, it's more than that. It's a way for us to show our personalities, express ourselves creatively and to create a space we can feel like a woman in - to be our best selves.

So don’t forget, with whatever leftover space you have, make sure you’re adding your own feminine touch to it, something that you can be proud of and that resonates with you. Some types of harsh compounds like nail varnish remover can leave marks on your furniture, sometimes you can spill things on your accessories nearby or get marks on your clothes from these compounds. Its not a nice feeling when this happens but there are dedicated cleaning websites like Clean Home Guide that can give you little tips and tricks to remove these marks and stains, its amazing some of the ideas listed on the site that you just would not try without knowing.

Whether that's plants, photo frames or ornaments - by now you won't need me to say it but - It's up to you!

Conclusion

Having somewhere for us to apply our makeup and feel our true feminine selves is important, but just as important is that we are able to create a space using our new dressing table that will add beauty to our home and help to accentuate the look we are going for. With a balance of both, we can really turn our bedroom into something we love, and not to mention - make our morning routine something we look forward to doing.

The following post Best Makeup Table and Makeup Table Set Up is available on Homes Direct 365 French Furniture

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Shabby Chic Your Home Ready For 2019-Shabby Chic Accessories

Are you in consideration of getting a new interior, Shabby chic decor to bring into your home in 2019? With Homes Direct 365 furniture and shabby chic range there are so many things you can choose from, from our outstanding shabby chic furniture to our alluring , beautiful, shabby chic accessories. When deciding your new shabby chic decor that you would like to bring into 2019, they are a few things to contemplate. The first and most straightforward thing to think about is to come to a decision on how you would like your home / room to look. Shabby chic furniture and accessories adds a hint of glamour and elegance to any room. If you like a very French vintage look , then, this style is perfect for you.

Shabby Chic Decorating

Love the Shabby Chic styled look? Have your room feeling wonderful with our gorgeous shabby chic decor. Want to give your room that homely like , cosy feel to start off the beginning of your 2019? Give your home a very vintage taste by adding some of our luxurious shabby chic designed furniture to your room. If you love a soft subtle and vintage look then shabby chic would be the perfect decor for you. A wonderfully styled design with a very primitive scheme. Our shabby chic accessories include a alluring and amazing range of items , e.g drawers, coat stands and amazing shabby chic clocks. Decorate your room wonderfully with the unreal shabby chic accessories we have awaiting for you today brought by Homes Direct 365. Join along and introduce yourself to the amazing items we have waiting to be brought to a new home.

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Shabby Chic Wall Clock

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Shabby Chic Accessories For The Home

Our Shabby Chic Accessories include some of the most amazing items which are our clocks, photo frames , table lamps , stands and plenty more that will not disappoint. Looking for a better Shabby Chic Bedroom in 2019 ? Start of your year perfectly by sprucing up your room with some of these amazing accessories we have ready for you to make them your own today. A gorgeous addition to go along nicely with our Shabby Chic furniture we also have put in for you. A glorious designed range that can be added and coordinated with our pretty shabby chic accessories. Sprinkle some happiness and comfort into your room by just adding our gorgeous items.

Shabby chic chrome glass table lamp https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/shabby-chic-chrome-glass-table-lamp-p46643

Studley Shabby Chic 4 x 4 Photo Frame

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Shabby Chic Style

The Shabby chic style range, here at Homes Direct 365 is formidable to describe in just a few words, but its stunning style leaves a invigorating and uplifting feel to your spacious area. Shabby chic is designed to give you that bespoken , old fashioned look. A gorgeous feel to your home by adding some of our stunning furniture to give your room a beautiful style. The style of this beautiful range of furniture/items is a delicate vintage style and gives out the perfect impression of a very exclusive, calming decorated room. Giving your room the shabby chic style will give it a more vintage and older fashioned feel. Making your room feel more awake and by adding our shabby chic accessories from Homes Direct 365 can give you that shabby style you have been wanting.

Shabby chic style dressing table https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/antique-shabby-chic-style-dressing-table-set-p1518

Elizabeth Shabby Chic Antique Style Floor-standing Mirror

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Shabby Chic Interior Design

Want to make your home more noticeable ? Want to make it feel more alive? Now you most definitely can. By welcoming the shabby chic furniture and shabby chic accessories from HomesDirect 365 you can do just that. Have a brand new whole room to start of the beginning of 2019 with. Its never to late to get your orders in now and we can have you a new fantastic , Shabby Chic styled looking home in no time. The gorgeous, absolutely outstanding, shabby chic accessories are perfect to add volume and luminosity to your home and have it feel more welcoming.

Sophia Shabby Chic Bedside

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Studley Shabby Chic 12 Drawer Chest

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Shabby Chic Bedroom Furniture

When choosing your bedroom decor they are a few things to consider and a few questions you will want to ask yourself such as ; How do you want your room to look? Is shabby chic definitely the choice for me ? Well we have the answer to that . If you want your room decorated beautifully in a lovely shabby chic decor and interior , make your room pretty and stand out then this is the perfect choice for you. Make your room the main room of the house with our beautiful shabby chic accessories. Ranging from our beds to bedside tables and cabinets. HomesDirect 365 have the perfect range for you to choose from that you will definitely love. Give them a check and don't miss out!

La Rochelle Shabby Chic Antique Style Wardrobe

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Chic Silver Shabby Chic Dressing Stool

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Shabby Chic Decorating Ideas Living Room

Are you looking for a new designed living room-preferably shabby chic? Then Homes Direct 365 is the right place for you. A beautiful range of furniture and accessories to make your living room pop! Gorgeous pieces of shabby chic furniture and accessories available and just right for you. Don't miss out on this beautiful furniture we have here. You will not be disappointed with what we have to offer. Shabby chic is a very trendy style that will never go out of fashion regardless of how vintage it looks. The cottage looking , old fashioned furniture will emphasise your whole living room as it is one of the first rooms that people will be entering as soon as they arrive into your amazing shabby chic designed house .

Studley Shabby Chic Corner TV Unit

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Antique French Style Coffee Table

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Portobello Glazed Shabby Chic Cabinet

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You can view the bulk of our shabby chic furniture range on the links below

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Shabby Chic Bedroom Furniture Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bedroom-c2130

Shabby Chic Beds Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bedroom-c2130/beds-c2131

Shabby Chic Bedside Tables Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bedroom-c2130/bedside-tables-c2142

Shabby Chic Chest Of Drawers Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bedroom-c2130/chest-of-drawers-c2150

Shabby Chic Wardrobes & Armoires Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bedroom-c2130/wardrobes-armoires-c2159

Shabby Chic Dressing Tables & Stools Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bedroom-c2130/dressing-tables-stools-c2160

Shabby Chic Console Tables Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bedroom-c2130/console-tables-c2175

Shabby Chic Bathroom Furniture Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bathroom-c2162

Shabby Chic Dining Room Furniture Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/dining-c2163

Shabby Chic Lounge Furniture Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/lounge-c2164

Shabby Chic TV Cabinets Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/lounge-c2164/tv-cabinets-c2451

Shabby Chic Coffee Tables Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/lounge-c2164/coffee-tables-c2454

Shabby Chic Seating Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/seating-c2165

Shabby Chic Furniture Matching Ranges https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/matching-ranges-c2166

Shabby Chic Style Home Bars Range https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/home-bars-c2493

Shabby Chic Your Home Ready For 2019-Shabby Chic Accessories is courtesy of https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/

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2019 Home Decorating Trends – Parisian & Shabby Chic

A lot of people wonder what is shabby chic? It is a style of interior decor that uses soft furnishings and accessories to portray a pleasingly old, and slightly used look. While the Parisian style is a mix of classic vintage and contemporary modern designs, the exquisite mix of old and new; such as a sleek and beautiful design is balanced by a vintage feel. These are both popular trends that Homes Direct 365 attend to, with our huge selection of products on our website.

Living Room Decor

The living room is the heart of the home and the most used room when it comes to inviting over guests and family. Keep it styled how you want it, but also up to date with the most recent trends. Below are two stunning coffee tables and a coat stand from Homes Direct 365 that have an amazing Parisian and shabby chic vibe. Just a few small pieces like this could help transform your living room into a stylish space.

Antique French Style Coffee Table

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/antique-french-style-coffee-table-p47875

Grey Antique French Style Coffee Table

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-antique-french-style-coffee-table-p48383

IsaBella Shabby Chic Coat Stand

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/isabella-shabby-chic-coat-stand-p41358

Modern Shabby Chic Living Room Ideas

Grey shabby chic furniture has been quite popular lately. These items below are in fact shabby chic but also french style, giving us that Parisian feel too. While this console table and corner TV cabinet are quite the glamorous and luxury piece you can see how they've been made to look distressed with the paint, but then elegant and modern again with the crystal handles and beautiful curved designs. Pieces like this will definitely be a trend in 2019, due to there stunning balance of shabby chic and Parisian style.

Avignon Antique French Style Single Drawer Half Moon Console Table

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/avignon-antique-french-style-single-drawer-half-moon-console-table-p45394

Silver Antique French Style Corner TV Cabinet

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/silver-antique-french-style-corner-tv-cabinet-p48289

Parisian Shabby Chic Decor

If you don't want to change all your interior in your home to shabby chic or Parisian, just add a few accessories! The images bellow contain accessories of the two styles and proves how adding these small items to your home will still give off a edgy look. Here are a few links to all some accessories also found on Homes Direct 365.

Antique French Style Large Nero Vasehttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/antique-french-style-large-nero-vase-p43939

Louis Shabby Chic 5 Drawer Tallboy

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/louis-shabby-chic-5-drawer-tallboy-p42106

I Love You 4 Drawer Shabby Chic Cabinethttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/i-love-you-4-drawer-shabby-chic-cabinet-p48759

Iron Antique French Style Firescreenhttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/iron-antique-french-style-firescreen-p49109

Even the simplest of additions can transform what ever room you decide to put them it... Not every room needs to be Parisian and shabby chic to keep up with this trend, just a few small pieces can change the outlook on someones home.

Also who says you can only style the inside of your home, why not keep up with the trends in your outside space too and transform your garden with some of the outdoor benches from the website.

Shabby Chic decorating accessories aren't hard to find, neither are Parisian. Find a wide range of these items on Homes Direct 365.

French Shabby Chic Bedroom Ideas & Trends

French and Parisian beds and other furniture are all about the curves and designs. While shabby chic bedroom items appear to be slightly distressed, they give off a vintage vibe too. Bedroom furniture such as dressing tables, bed frames, wardrobes and mannequins will all portray the style that you are looking for. Also a lot of people have been getting vintage shabby chic wall art but french wall panels have also been a trend. A lot of interior designers have been saying how plain and original walls are out and that panels and classic wall art is making a return. Shop now on Homes Direct 365!

Monochrome Botanical Trio Framed Art

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/monochrome-botanical-trio-framed-art-p41886

Antique French Style Bed

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/antique-french-style-bed-p40524

Ballerina Antique French Style Mannequin

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/ballerina-antique-french-style-mannequin-p37322

La Rochelle Antique French Dressing Table Set

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/la-rochelle-antique-french-dressing-table-set-p29328

La Rochelle Antique French Style Wardrobe

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/la-rochelle-antique-french-style-wardrobe-p16632

In conclusion, both of these are beautiful styles adopted by many interior designers. Shabby chic and the Parisian interior decor look go amazing together due to ones distressed but pleasing look and the others vintage designs. Decorate your home with one or even both of these looks and you will be sure to impress.

Home Accessories (French)

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/home-accessories-c1754

Homes Direct 365 Lounge - Console Tables (Shabby Chic)

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Homes Direct 365 Dining Display Cabinets (Shabby Chic)

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Homes Direct 365 Bedroom Furniture (Shabby Chic)

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Homes Direct 365 Beds (French)

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Homes Direct 365 Home Bars (Shabby Chic)

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Homes Direct 365 Bathroom Furniture (Shabby Chic)

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Homes Direct 365 Children's Furniture (French)

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/childrens-furniture-c1743

Homes Direct 365 Dining Furniture (French)

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Homes Direct 365 Garden Furniture (French)

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/french-garden-furniture-c24

2019 Home Decorating Trends – Parisian & Shabby Chic See more on: Homes Direct 365 Limited

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The Extensive Choice -Top TV Units

Being in the midst of the technological generation, it’s more of a rarity to find a household without a TV than a house with one. In the UK alone as of 2019, a staggering 27.02 million households currently own a TV, in the United States a whopping 119.6 million households own a TV and out of the entire world's population, a staggering 1.66 billion own a TV.

As technology is improving and prices are getting lower, it comes as no surprise that more of us are wanting to upgrade or even add an additional TV in the house. Enjoying a 4k football match, the latest Star Wars installment or getting lost in ultra HD Game of Thrones, it’s never been easier to bring the excitement and drama of current TV right at your fingertips.

It doesn’t stop at buying a TV, however. With television sizes averaging around 50 inches, with the bigger scale going to easily over 65 inches, finding the right TV stand can be no easy feat. Strong considerations about interior need to be taken into account, with some wanting a TV to subtly blend into the interior others may want a contrasting effect, keep reading for a comprehensive guide to choosing the perfect one for you.

Antique French Style TV Cabinets

A popular choice for those wanting a more ‘vintage’ look when opting for a TV cabinet is an antique French style.

With designs that have taken inspiration from the early 17th century, antique French style TV cabinets have remained in fashion and timeless for centuries. Available in a selection of styles and colours, the French style TV cabinet can blend in seamlessly with any vintage or shabby chic décor appeal.

Annaelle Antique French Style TV Cabinethttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/annaelle-antique-french-style-tv-cabinet-p32533

Classic Antique French Style TV Units

A new addition to Homesdirect365’s range of TV cabinets comes the classic French style design. In a modern design but with small antique French finishing such as delightful curved legs and ornate small ornate detailing, the classic TV cabinet is perfect for those wanting a TV unit that will go in either a modern setting or a shabby chic design scheme.

This unit measures 120 cm wide so has ample space for storing even the biggest of TV`s. With one drawer, one open cabinet and two big cabinets with doors, this unit offers storage space for all DVD’s, TV boxes or gaming consoles. Available in the traditional design or as a corner unit both in antique white or silver, this TV cabinet works in virtually any setting.

Black Antique French Style TV Cabinethttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/black-antique-french-style-tv-cabinet-p34532

Bergere French Style TV Unit

French by name and French by nature, the Bergere antique French style TV unit features strong and distinguished ornate detailed. With two decorated and detailed drawers, this TV stand is ideal for those wanting a strong vintage appearance and historical charm in their interior design scheme.

Bergere French Style TV Unithttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bergere-antique-french-style-tv-cabinet-p7476

Mahogany TV Tables

Everyone loves the charm of a natural wooden unit, with the Mahogany French style TV unit you are getting a solid and practical handcrafted piece with undeniable style. Measuring 90cm, this is slightly smaller than the classic French tv unit but is still more than capable of most modern TV’s. A full shelf on top of two drawers gives plenty of space for set-top boxes, Blu-ray players etc.

Mahogany Antique French Style TV Cabinethttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/mahogany-antique-french-style-tv-cabinet-p6246

Mirrored TV Stands

A recent addition to modern households is mirrored furniture and included are glass mirrored TV cabinets. Usually crafted from clear cut glass and MDF, mirrored TV units are perfect for the modern furniture lover.

Crystal Mirrored TV Unit

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/crystal-mirrored-tv-unit-p42385

Romano Mirrored TV Cabinet

One of the best sellers from Homesdirect365’s collection of mirrored furniture is the Romano TV cabinet. Crafted from clear-cut glass and designed in a quirky modern trapezoid shape, this stylish TV cabinet has two 2 practical shelving spaces for an array of storage. If you love simplistic designs with minimalist detailing and features, this cabinet is perfect.

Romano Mirrored TV Cabinethttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/romano-mirrored-tv-cabinet-p31707

Crystal Mirrored TV Unit

The opposite to simplistic and minimalist comes this extravagant and eye-catching tv unit. The two symmetrical semi-circle frame designs with crystal decorations will create a stunning shimmering effect when light shines on them. With a total width of 120cm, this beautiful cabinet can hold TV's of practically any size. Matching furniture such as side tables and sideboards are also available.

Romano Crystal Mirrored TV Cabinethttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/romano-crystal-mirrored-tv-cabinet-p39686

Argente Mirrored TV Stand

Modern meets antique perfectly describe the Argente mirrored TV unit. Crafted from clear cut glass and featuring distinct French style detailing. This lovely TV cabinet can be placed in both a modern setting or vintage and with three spacious drawers and a shelf, you won’t be short of storage space.

Argente Mirrored Television Cabinethttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/argente-mirrored-television-cabinet-p38126

Modern, Contemporary & Wooden TV Stands

If you are a modern-day furniture lover, then look no further. From natural oak wood TV cabinets to a modern industrial styled unit, Homes Direct 365`s extensive selection of modern TV units, you are sure to have the perfect piece for any modern and stylish home.

3 Tier Walnut Veneer Black Tempered Glass TV Table

The tempered glass TV unit is 127cm wide with a height of 140cm. Ideal if you prefer to have your Tv cabinet at a slightly higher position than average. Crafted from Walnut Veneer, this beautiful modern TV has ample storage space and is toughened with black tempered glass on the surfaces.

3 Tier Walnut Veneer Black Tempered Glass TV Unithttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/3-tier-walnut-veneer-black-tempered-glass-tv-unit-p19953

Puro Stone TV Table

A lovely and ultimately simplistic piece of furniture comes the Puro TV cabinet. Finished in a lacquered natural stone colour and with small metal feet, this delightful and neutral piece will work wonders in any modern day home working seamlessly alongside virtually any furniture piece. Standing at 25cm tall with a width of 110cm, this TV cabinet is also available in a smooth cream.

Puro Stone TV Cabinet

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New Avro TV Unit

Inspired by an industrial theme, this beautiful Avro TV unit has a stunning ‘rivets’ design on each of the two drawers and on the door making this one of the best looking TV units with storage on the market. The surface and sides also have a ‘rivet’ design. Measuring 120cm wide and with a height of 60cm, this simply beautiful industrial Styled modern TV cabinet will add style in any living room.

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Oak TV Corner Unit

Featured here we have a stunning Oak TV corner unit, the perfect piece to provide practicality and beauty within your dining room or living area. Crafted from weathered oak wood, chosen for its beautiful natural characteristics which are enhanced by a rich gorgeous natural light stain. Each piece in this collection will add modern style and elegance to your living room.

Danube Corner TV Unit

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The Verdict and Buyers Choice

At a very affordable price of £169.99 and the perfect width to fit almost any television, the modern Romano mirrored TV unit tops the chart. Simplicity and style combined with the versatility to fit any decor space make this cabinet a huge hit

French & Shabby Chic Style TV Units, Stands & Cabinets

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Modern & Contemporary TV Units, Stands & Cabinets

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Dressing Tables Your Own Personal Styling Station

A dressing table is two things – an iconic and flattering piece of decor, and a functional piece of equipment that helps you look your best as you step out of your room into the world. So, a dressing table, vanity tables or makeup desk whichever term you prefer should make both you and your home look good.

But how much do you know about these amazing personal styling stations?

Diverse Styles and Options

Today, there are many types of dressing tables. And not only that, they also feature a diverse selection of design styles. Some come accessorized with a variety of features so that you have a place your jewellery and make up (hence why some people call these "makeup desks"). But its not all about how much a dressing table can help you dress up. It should also help make your room a little more luxurious and sophisticated.

Style options at Homes Direct 365 range from classic to modern. So, if you like vintage designs, then you will not be disappointed. The same case applies to lovers of modern contemporary designs. Collections of vanity tables make the process of choosing the right dressing table for your house and your needs a lot easier.

For instance, you might be in favor of white dressing tables, or even Baroque style alternatives. All these are available in a variety of personal styles to ensure that your personal design options are met.

Some of these tables are quite innovative too. Today, there are dressing tables & vanity desks that are designed to have mirrors that rotate 360 degrees for a more convenient use experience. Gorgeous carvings, splendid decorations, and other features make such vanity tables a delight to have in your room.

How well-featured the table is also something you get to choose as well. For instance, while tales will have a single drawer, others can have as many as 5 drawers. Similarly, some might not come with a stool. That is not a given as some people think. However, the best dressing tables have a stool as well, and that should make their use more convenient.

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Bordeaux Shabby Chic Dressing Table Sethttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bordeaux-shabby-chic-dressing-table-set-p16626

La Rochelle Black Antique French Dressing Table Set

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Why Get a Dressing Table, Vanity Desk, Makeup Desk?

A great dressing table should be an excellent start to the day. Few things can be as uplifting as sitting at an adorable dressing table, making yourself look your best and contemplating the beautiful day that awaits you. Just look at the fine example below, its almost a piece of art as opposed to a functional dressing table but what makeup desk to have to start your day.

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How to Pick a Dressing Table

When choosing a dressing table, there are a couple of things to consider. The first and the most obvious step is to settle on the design preference you have in mind. Not all tables are designed the same; and people’s tastes differ considerably. That is why you have to ask yourself – what is my design preference?

Once you have figured that out, you have to consider what you need the table for. Typically, it should help you dress up properly. But there is more to a dressing table than that. For instance, a dressing table could have some drawers where you can put your brushes, combs, make up and other stuff so that the things you need to dress up are within easy reach.

Also, although the mirror is the centerpiece of any makeup desk, you also need to figure out just how large of a mirror you need. Some people would like the mirror to be as large as possible, while others don’t mind a dressing table with a medium sized mirror.

For a little more cash, you can enjoy a few more conveniences as well. These include a cushioned stool, soft close drawers, and sturdier and more durable construction material. An adjustable mirror is also a premium feature, and its worth pursuing as it allows you to bend the mirror downwards and in any direction suitable for you as you use the dressing table.

Some premium dressing tables even have a glass table top that is very easy to clean up. And if you want a dressing table with plenty of space to place and display your make up accessories, or even place a flower vase or a c, then this is an option you have as well.

La Rochelle Antique French Dressing Table Set (Size: Large)

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Baroque Gold Leaf Antique French Dressing Table Sethttps://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/baroque-gold-leaf-antique-french-dressing-table-set-p34242

La Rochelle Antique French Silver Dressing Table Set

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Raphael Antique French Style Dressing Table Set

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Conclusion

If you don’t have a dressing table, vanity table or makeup desk already, it is the high time you had one. These pieces of furniture can change your life in several great ways. In addition to being excellent decor pieces that can infuse a lot of sophistication to your house, they can also ensure that you leave your house feeling confident and energized every time.

Come and have a look at our full range of Dressing Tables, Makeup Desks & Styling Stations

Dressing Tables & Stools

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Antique White Dressing Tables

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Ivory Dressing Tables

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Black Dressing Tables

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Silver Dressing Tables

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Gold Dressing Tables

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Coloured Dressing Tables Including Pink

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Natural Wood Dressing Tables

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Dressing Table Stools

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