If you need a distraction from Dry January that doesn’t involve a nice, stiff drink, creating an oak-floating-shelf display could be just the ticket. OK, so it’s not quite as fun as a few gin and tonics on a Friday night, but oak floating shelves could be just what you need to give your living…
After the Christmas decorations come down, homes across the country will be looking suitably sad as we enter into what has to be one of the most depressing months of the year. But it doesn’t need to be that way. We show you how to decorate your oak mantel for the cold and dark winter…
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably wondering what possible link there can be between oak beams and New Year’s resolutions. Actually, quite a lot of links, as it turns out… 1) See more of the family Whether it’s working, commuting to work or answering the constant stream of work-related emails, we all lead such busy…
It may only be the middle of November but, before long, we’ll be sipping mulled wine and eating mince pies, while cosying up in front of a roaring fire. This means that ordering your solid oak mantel in the next few weeks is essential, if you want it to arrive in time for Christmas Eve….
Choosing between an oak mantelpiece and a full surround for your fireplace can be difficult. Both come with their own list of positive points and which one you should go for will depend on a variety of different factors. If you’re struggling to select your favourite, read on to find out whether you should come…
If you’ve ever purchased an oak floating shelf only to get it home and find that the attached fixings are meant for solid walls, when you’re surrounded by plasterboard, you’re not alone. In the past, installing an oak floating shelf onto a plasterboard wall was difficult. This is because finding fixings that would make the…
A fireplace without a wooden fireplace mantel is like a hot chocolate without marshmallows and cream; it’s still nice enough on a cold winter’s night, but you’re just not snuggling in to the ultimate cosy night on the sofa. Here’s why we think you need to get a fireplace mantel before the clocks go back….
With the nights drawing in and the trees beginning to lose their leaves, now is the perfect time to get your oak mantel ready for autumn. Of course, if you still haven’t got around to buying an oak mantel for your fireplace, you’re not too late to get it in time to try out some…
One of the best parts about having an oak fireplace beam is decorating it. Whether you want to create a focal point in your room or accessorise with the seasons, get some inspiration with our top 5 ways to decorate oak fireplace beams. 1. Oak fireplace beams with flower power Flowers are a wonderful way…
As August nears an end and autumn approaches, it’s time to think about cosying up your home for the long, dark winter nights that lie ahead. But before you awake your winter wardrobe from hibernation and put on those wooly jumpers, it’s time to take a look at how oak beams can help to create…