Wood veneers have been used in the construction of high quality furniture for over 200 years. Frequently associated as being similar to laminate, and therefore an inexpensive and mass produced product, wood veneer is actually a traditional and structurally significant...
As last night was 12th night, officially all festive decorations should have been taken down, often leaving our rooms feeling bare… Maybe it’s the colder weather, perhaps it’s just a case of the January blues, or simply that we’ve been...
This year our spending habits have changed dramatically, both during 2020 and this Christmas period! What we bought in 2019 is totally different to our 2020 purchases. Party shoes, going out outfits and office attire have made way for loungewear,...
Upon first glance, you’d be forgiven in not recognising a wood veneer surface over a laminate! Over recent years, laminate surfaces have become more realistic in appearance, a far cry from the plastic looking, often garish colourways that they used...
Wood veneer is most certainly made from real wood! In fact, the dictionary definition of a veneer is: A thin sheet or layer of a superior or decorative grained wood, often bonded to a lesser grade wood such as plywood....
As the connecting space between rooms, the hallway is one of the most frequently used areas in a home. Even so, it’s often perceived as a purely functional area, and not necessarily given the credit or attention this space deserves! ...
Wood veneer is inherently more expensive than laminate for a number of reasons... Fundamentally, this is primarily due to wood veneer being a naturally made product, whereas laminate is a man-made product. Ultimately, anything that can be ‘mass produced’ is...
The bedroom is one of the only rooms in your home that is your personal space – a place to relax and unwind in, or retreat to when you need some time to yourself. The primary function of a bedroom...
Winter is fast approaching… The dark nights are setting in and the temperature is certainly dropping. It’s usually a time of year when we are starting to think about meeting up with family and friends, as the festive season approaches....
