If you’re fed up of staring at the same four walls, our top interior design trends for your solid oak mantel this summer could be just what you need to liven up your living space. Use a natural colour palette when accessorising your solid oak beam As many of us look to nature to help…
We know that an oak floating mantels may not be the usual first choice Father’s Day present. However, buying an oak floating mantel shelf for your dad may actually be the best Father’s Day gift he’s ever had. Here’s why… Oak floating mantels are ideal lockdown Father’s Day gifts Even though lockdown rules are beginning to…
With many of us now working from home for the foreseeable future, making a home office where you can work comfortably and productively has never been more important. Whether you’re lucky enough to have a spare room in your house that you can use as an office, or just a space in the dining room…
With many of us spending more time at home than ever before, now is the perfect time to make a dent in your DIY ‘to-do’ list. Here are 3 reasons why you should add installing floating shelves to your list, if it isn’t there already. Floating shelves make use of unused wall space One of…
A house isn’t a home without an oak mantel. OK, so we’re a little biased, but you’ll be amazed at the difference you can make, just by adding one simple item. 1) Natural wood can help to ‘soften’ a room When you’re trying to make your living space more welcoming and warm, you may add…
Here at Traditional Beams, our oak beams are our pride and joy. They were our first product range and helped us to build a solid brand, known for quality and style. In celebration of our beautiful oak beams, we thought we’d share 5 fascinating facts with you about our oak beams and the wonderful wood…
With the government now advising that we should all avoid unnecessary social contact, many of us are now left sitting at home with much more time on our hands. Installing an oak mantel may seem like an odd suggestion, but carrying out some small home improvements to make your home more comfortable for the weeks…
If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift with a difference, you’ve come to the right place. As strange as it sounds, floating shelves are the ideal gift for your mum this Mothering Sunday. Not convinced? Here’s why… Floating shelves are for life, not just for Mother’s Day Flowers wither, chocolates get eaten and Prosecco…
Who doesn’t love spending Shrove Tuesday flipping piles of tasty pancakes, ready to slather in your favourite topping as a tasty Pancake Day dessert (lemon and sugar for main course, chocolate spread for pudding, anyone?)? And if you’re going to be spending so much time in your kitchen next Tuesday, it’s the perfect time to…
February is one of the best times of year to purchase oak shelves. Why? Here are just 5 of the reasons you should be buying an oak floating shelf before the weather starts to heat up… 1) Cold, dark days are perfect for doing DIY February can feel a little…lacklustre. With the evenings still dark…