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…
Have you stumbled upon our website by accident, only to discover our beautiful oak beams? Or are you in two minds as to whether an oak mantel is really going to make much of a difference to the feel of your home? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We believe that every home needs…
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,…