With all of the unseasonably warm weather we’ve enjoyed this autumn (we bet you’ve not had many opportunities to sit in front of the fire, admiring your oak beam yet), it’s hard to believe that it’s now only just over 5 weeks to go until the big day. That means it’s time to get ahead…
Floating shelves are great so you don’t see all the fixings and screws. They can suit a modern home but also our oak shelves will look great in a more traditional home too. Some people have them just for show with ornaments and plants or some people give them practical uses. Whichever room you decide…
If you’re throwing a bonfire night party this year, you’ll probably be thinking you’ll need a few glasses of mulled wine and maybe even some fireworks. But to make your bonfire night party even more fun, you’re going to need everything from an oak fireplace mantel to copious amounts of chocolate. Here are the 7…
Here at Traditional Beams, we also provide the best quality solid wood and engineered oak flooring, available in many different finishes. Not only does oak flooring look fantastic, but it also has many benefits too. Check out some of them below. Oak is a hardwood which is extremely hard wearing. It is renowned for its…
Want to get in the spirit (pardon the pun) of Halloween without making your home look like an actual haunted house? We think that Halloween can be made to be a cosy autumn even with a few scary-ish accessories to nail the theme without covering your house with tat. Below we’re putting together a few…
Sweets for trick or treaters – check. Suitably scary outfit for your child/dog/yourself – check. Oak beam for your fireplace – wait, what? While it may sound a little strange to buy yourself an oak mantel for halloween, there are actually some very good reasons why you should be doing exactly that. In this post,…
You have a cosy new stove and it’s finally time to put it on, get a blanket and settle in for the night. However, you don’t want all that heat just to go to waste around the house. Get ready to get settled in for the early evenings with a glass of wine or a…
5 ways to cozy up your home As the nights draw in and temperatures take a nose dive, a room that only a few weeks ago felt light and airy may now lack that essential ‘cozy factor’ to make winter that little bit more bearable. If you’re feeling the chill, we’ll take a look how…
It seems like we’ve officially had the last of the summer weather. With the colder months returning, what is better than getting cosy and lighting your fire? The flames of the fire bring a lovely autumnal feel to your home. If you’ve been thinking already about relighting your fire for the winter months, consider these…
Get your fireplace winter ready As the nights draw in and the leaves begin to fall, it’s time to get your fireplace ready for the colder winter months that lie ahead. Whether you want to bring your fireplace up to date with a new oak beam or are considering making the switch from open fire…