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…
If you’re looking for easy ways to add character to your home, you’ve come to the right place. Rustic oak beams are a quick, simple and relatively low-cost way to give your home a little je ne sais quoi. 1. Aged rustic oak beams look fantastic above a fireplace Our aged rustic oak beams are…
There’s a reason that oak has been used throughout the ages in places of grandeur. It is a rich, long lasting and effortlessly classy wood that simply exudes a highly desirable exuberance. It also looks good. The natural beauty of the product lends its organic marbling to whatever function it’s turned. However, it is the…
If you’re still struggling to find the perfect present for that someone special this Valentine’s Day, an oak fireplace beam could be just the ticket. It may not seem like the most romantic gift at first glance (and we’re not saying that a box of chocolates or a bunch of roses wouldn’t go amiss as…
We live in a world where many things are mass produced that we’ve become accustomed to buying what’s available in stores or online, right off the shelf. It’s easy to forget that commissioning a piece from skilled local craftspeople is even an option. Most people would be surprised to learn just how many talented makers…
Making a house a home is about much more than just furniture and decoration. However, making sure that your house is meeting the needs of you and your family is 90% of the battle. Creating a space that you look forward to getting back to after a long day at work is simple when you…
Although the festive season is over, we still have to endure the last of the winter months. That means adding an extra few layers to our clothing, such as a wooly hat and scarf when we go outside and turning the heating up when we’re inside. It’s less easy, however to protect your oak beams…
Dry January: we take a look at the difference between wet and dry oak As if January wasn’t bad enough, many of us are now soldiering through ‘Dry January’. We’re not saying that some time without alcohol wouldn’t be a good idea, but whether sucking what joy a little glass of beer or wine at…
OK, so it may not be 2019 quite yet, but it’s never too early to start planning your New Year’s resolutions. If you’re anything like us here at Traditional Beams HQ, not eating any more mince pies until next December, might be near the top of your list (although we’re hoping lifting some solid oak…
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine… and an oak beam. OK, so it doesn’t rhyme. At all. But we truly believe that there’s nothing more festive than decorating an oak fireplace mantel while listening to classic Christmas tunes. After all, the image of chestnuts roasting on an open fire wouldn’t quite be the same without an…