Fireplace mantelpieces come in a range of different materials. But if you’re looking for something with style and substance, wooden fireplace mantels are the way to go. We’ll take a look at why fireplace mantels made from wood really are better than all the rest. Wooden fireplace mantels are built to last Here at Traditional…
Whether your kitchen is traditional or modern, a large kitchen-diner or a smaller space, an oak mantelpiece is a great addition to almost any room. An oak mantelpiece provides the perfect focal point If a room doesn’t have a focal point, it can feel empty and lacking in character. An oak mantelpiece is a really…
Tired of looking at the same old stuff on your mantelpiece? Give your fireplace mantel a makeover for the summer months with the latest summer interior design trends. Bring in the botanical Summer 2019 is all about botanical prints and bright greens. Think tropical rainforest in your home and you’re pretty much there. This look…
Spoilt for choice with our super-size range of oak beams and don’t know which one would best suit your home? You’ve come to the right place. In this week’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some of the fantastic features of our best-selling beams. This should help you to decide which one to…
Oak mantels are thought of as the crème de la crème of all fireplace mantels. But why are they held in such high regard and would an oak mantel be the best option for your home? We take a closer look… Oak mantels were a common feature in older properties Many older houses have oak mantels…
Oak floating shelves are a must-have item in every home. But don’t just take our word for it. Here are 3 reasons why every house should have at least one floating shelf. 1. Oak floating shelves are great for displaying your memories In the modern home, space comes at a premium. An oak floating shelf…
With Easter just around the corner and the time to gorge ourselves on the sugary sweetness of chocolate eggs almost upon us, buying an oak beam may be right at the bottom of your to-do list. But before you pick up that packet of mini eggs, take a minute or so to find out why…
With Easter only a couple of weeks away, now is the time to start planning how you’ll decorate your solid oak beam for the long weekend full of springtime celebrations. We’ve put together some of our favourite Easter trends for 2019 to help get you started. Make the Easter bunny the star of your solid…
There’s no need to choose between style and substance when it comes to floating shelves, as not only do they look good, they’re a really practical addition to any room. And when it comes to where to put these fantastic floating features and what to use them for, your imagination is the only limit… Bring…
Parks and gardens across the UK are dotted with bright, bobbing daffodils. It can only mean one thing; spring has, quite suddenly, sprung. If you’ve neglected your fireplace mantel since you put all your Christmas decorations back into the attic, now is the perfect time to bring a little bit of that spring joy into…