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Shoreditch Industrial Collection Launch
With the launch of our latest collection, we bring industrial style furniture together with a contemporary chic that combines angular metal legs with dark wood and a richly patterned weave inlay.
How to Clean Oak Furniture
Oak is a natural item of furniture, and because of this, it can be difficult to clean. Generally, because of the grains on the wood, marks and knocks can get hidden, but stains can be more difficult to cover up. Even just water can soak through the wood and leave a nasty stain on it. This article will show you the easiest and most efficient ways to remove marks and stains from your oak furniture.
Interior Colour Guide – Matching Moods with Rooms
Believe it or not, colour can really impact how we perceive things and can actually alter our moods and emotions. Colour psychology is an intriguing study into how colour affects mood in this way and what we can do to utilise them in making ourselves feel different about a particular space.
This is why it’s important to consider the colours of rooms and furniture when outfitting them. Just the right shade on the walls, and tone of the furniture’s finish can make you feel warmer, happier or less anxious. Here we look at how you can tailor a room to an ideal mood for its purpose.
Chiltern Oak Opens First Furniture Store
We’ve opened our first Chiltern Oak home furniture store!
We’re excited to share the news that our very first physical home furniture shop is now open. Chiltern Oak’s home furniture store in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire was opened to the public on March 26, 2022.
Why We Love the Scandi Style!
Hygge, fika, Ibrahimovic: All great things to come from Scandinavia that have helped enhance the culture and bring a little bit of joy to the world, and Scandinavian furniture is no different. But what is it and why do we love it so much?
What You Need to Know When Outfitting a Living Room
The living room is an immensely personal space where you set out to create an environment of maximum comfort. It’s primarily an area for relaxation and socialising, although the past few months have forced us to re-evaluate our living spaces and just how much time we spend in them. Whether you use your living room for work, rest, or play, we offer up some inspiration for decoration.
What Furniture Goes with Oak Flooring?
Oak flooring, or wooden flooring in general, can give a really beautiful and classy hardwood effect in the home and become the centrepiece of a room itself. However, when considering furniture to go with it, it can be tricky to coordinate a design aesthetic that doesn’t detract from the flooring.
Here we take a look at how to coordinate your furniture to your floor and the best ways to go about it.
What Colours Go With Oak Furniture?
If you’re planning an interior design project to complement existing items of oak furniture – or are buying new oak furniture for the featured room – there’s one key question you should bear in mind throughout the process.
What colours go with oak furniture?
Using Oak Furniture Outside
When looking for outdoor furniture, many find their options can be limited and styling their outdoor space to their own personal tastes can be hard going, especially when finding the right look for their patio or outdoor seating area. Some may even consider using indoor furniture outdoors, but is this ever a good idea?
The Ultimate Guide to Painting Oak Furniture
Oak is a durable, sturdy wood that has a gorgeous grain and will last a lifetime if cared for properly, so it’s no surprise that it’s an eternally popular option for furniture. However, from time to time, it can do with a little livening up – if you’ve had a piece for a while and changed décor, or simply want to give it a new lease of life, you might consider painting it. Here, we run you through the ultimate guide to painting oak furniture.
Making the Most of Your Hallway Through Decor
Hallway decor can be something of a headache for the style-conscious homeowner. Not a room in its own right but often the first thing you see when entering a property, it is important to set a standard for the rest of the house and present your home in a manner befitting your personality. Looking at the latest trends in hallway furniture, we suggest some of the best ways to make the most of this space.
How To Restore Oak Furniture
Oak is well-known and respected for its long lifespan and durability but even this sturdy wood occasionally needs restoration and care. Fortunately, it can be easy to maintain and often needs little effort, or money, to do so. Here are some of the best ways to care for your oak.