When the sun starts to shine and the days become longer, our fireplace can look a little tired and empty. No longer needed to keep us cosy on long and cold winter nights, what was once the centre of our rooms can now seem a little redundant. But it doesn’t have to be this way….
With spring just around the corner (we hope), it may seem odd to be thinking about wood burning stoves and oak fireplace beams. Actually, if you are toying with the idea of installing a wood burning stove to add some warmth and cosiness to your home during the next long, cold British winter, now is…
If you are thinking of investing in some new flooring, oak is the way to go. But don’t just take our word for it. Here are a few reasons why oak flooring is our number one choice: 1) Oak is tough Oak is a hardwood, which means it is extremely durable and hard wearing. This…
It’s almost that time of year again when red roses and heart-shaped chocolates seem to appear in ever-increasing numbers. If you don’t fancy being elbow-to-elbow with other couples in over-packed (and priced) restaurants, a cosy night in with some good food and a romantic film in front of the fire is a great way to…
We’re all told that spring is the season for giving our houses a jolly good clean. Whoever thought of this idea had obviously never been to Britain. If they had, they would have realised that whenever the sun is out, we are all obliged to go outside and soak up the sun’s rays, much like…
Happy New Year from the Traditional Beams team – we hope you had a great Christmas break and are looking forward to what the year has in store. Now that 2017 is officially behind us, we thought we’d share with you some of our best selling hero products from 2017. 1. Aged Oak Floating Shelves…
More people than ever are choosing to work from home which makes having a home office pretty important. There’s not a lot you can do about the corporate pod you work in but the beauty of self-employment is that you can build a workspace you actually look forward to working in. Here are some things…
We’ve covered the reasons why you should be bringing oak into your home in our previous blog post, but how exactly can you go about it? Flooring If you’re looking to make an impact, engineered oak flooring is the best way to do it. It works just as well in living rooms as it does…
Over the past few days, things have really started to feel Christmassy, with snow falling throughout the UK. On a cold winter’s evening, there is nothing nicer than sitting in front of a roaring fire, admiring your beautiful oak fireplace beam…OK, so maybe that last bit is just us! But seriously, for many of us,…
Wondering which wood to choose for your next project? Then look no further. Oak is a wood which offers a multitude of benefits, which is why, here at Traditional Beams, all of our fireplace beams are made from high-quality air dried European oak. Here are just 3 of the many reasons why oak stands out:…
