November 4th, 2019
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We can spend hours, days or even weeks trying to find a design for our homes that our friends and neighbours may have overlooked - so that we can get something totally unique that is exclusive to us and our home.
Because of social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, there seems to be no interior design idea left unexplored enough for us to warrant adding to our homes
That is of course before we came across stunning rustic driftwood interiors; which as of right now we feel is heavily underutilized across the interior design industry.
Driftwood can be seen as rubbish since it is typically found upon a beach shore due to a receding tide - this ‘garbage’ which makes up of actual rubbish, marine life, seaweed and of course any and all forms of driftwood plank is known as tidewrack.
But for us, driftwood is more than just an unused material washed ashore by the sea, it's a great material for you to express your bright and bold personality in your very own home allowing you to achieve a rustic feel throughout - whether that's in your lounge, kitchen or your personal haven.
If you’re looking to add a set of driftwood lamps to help compliment an already rustic interior or you’re looking to completely transform your home and add plenty of driftwood accessories and furniture, you can do all this by shopping online at HomesDirect365.
A lot of interior styles requires you to replace your entire furniture set, which is not ideal if you’re strapped for cash or even if you’re limited on time; as moving, replacing and disposing of old furniture can take up a lot of your free time.
Fortunately, with the style of driftwood, many of its interior additions can be placed on shelves or by sofa sides; meaning you don’t need to replace or even move your furniture about to get the style you want to finish with.
However, there are driftwood furniture pieces like chairs and tables which you can add if you’re looking to transform your entire interior - we will talk about this a little later on.
Although, these are not necessary as driftwood ornaments are typically bold and bright enough for you to be able to get the desired rustic look.
There are many driftwood ornaments available which can match all personalities and interior styles. We have many driftwood ornaments available on our site but we’re going to show off a few so that you can get an idea of what high-quality driftwood decor looks like and whether or not it would suit you and your home.
Driftwood Ornament Sun Sculpture - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-abstract-sun-sculpture-p50101
Driftwood Sculpture - Abstract - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-abstract-hole-sculpture-p50099
Driftwood Forest Sculpture - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-forest-sculpture-p50096
By far the most popular style of driftwood effect decor is the driftwood animal, typically these pieces are inspired by James Doran Webb himself. Usually, a decent size so that you can place them on a coffee table or side table, you can never go wrong with animals made from driftwood - the trouble is selecting the right one for you and your home.
Driftwood Horse Head - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-ornament-horses-head-with-flowing-mane-p52436
Driftwood Small Giraffe Ornament - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-giraffe-ornament-p49977
Driftwood Tiger Sculpture - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-tiger-sculpture-p50008
Especially beautiful if you’re looking for a more nautical focused design, a driftwood seahorse will make more than a fine addition - adding this to your coffee table or sofa side which already features a rustic or modern design will allow you to get the most out of it.
Driftwood Seahorse Sculpture - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-seahorse-sculpture-p50035
Driftwood Large Seahorse - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-large-seahorse-sculpture-p50039
Whether you’re just a lover of dogs or its a tribute to a past pet that once played a huge part in your life, a driftwood dog sculpture from our catalogue can bring you the style and design you need to help transform your home.
Driftwood Dog - Wood Carving - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-giant-dog-wood-carving-p52433
A classic take on animal ornaments, you can never go wrong with horse head decor - it seems to be always in. This is even more apparent with a driftwood horse head sculpture which can bring that vintage look - yet one that offers something totally unique to other traditional wall horse head designs that are currently on the market.
Driftwood Horse Head - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-horses-head-p49951
Horse Head Large - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/horses-head-large-p54453
Just like the seahorse carving, a driftwood fish would be perfect if you’ve got or seek a more nautical feel, whether that's in a bathroom or just in your lounge area. Almost like displaying your favourite catch, driftwood fish carvings will always work well as a focal point piece on any coffee table or mantle piece.
Driftwood Fish - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-standing-fish-wood-carving-p52430
Driftwood Sculpture Large Fish - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-large-fish-on-stand-sculpture-p52505
Driftwood Fish - Carved - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-swordfish-on-stand-sculpture-p50033
Not just for Christmas, a driftwood reindeer can make for an elegant addition all year round, being part of a mantlepiece, a coffee table or a sofa side. From our website, you can get singular pieces or ones that come in sets, these are more suited towards people wanting to spread the elegant design throughout the home rather than only giving one room the chance to truly shine.
Driftwood Reindeer Small Ornament - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-reindeer-ornament-p49975
Driftwood Reindeer Wood Carving - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-sitting-reindeer-wood-carving-p52443
The driftwood pig can be a unique addition to your home, traditionally not seen as a cute or desirable animal, there is just something about this driftwood animal in particular that the others just don’t bring to the interior - perhaps its uniqueness and in turn its bold designs sets it from the rest of the animal ornaments which you can add to your home today from the HomesDirect365 website.
Driftwood Pig - Ornament - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-large-pig-ornament-p49968
Driftwood Pig - Baby - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-baby-pig-sculpture-p49996
Wise and elegant, owls always make for a great addition, especially if you’re looking to accentuate these personal traits you also possess. Working just fine on its own, you can add a driftwood owl to a bookcase or mantlepiece to allow it to bring the style into your home.
Driftwood Owl - Hand Carved - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-carved-owl-sculpture-large-p52320
Moving on from a focussed animal sculpture design, we also offer many other styles of driftwood ornaments, these can be anything from classic heart designs to alternative abstract pieces which may only work in a niche interior like one which focuses on only rustic decor and furniture.
Since there are many unique designs and creations, just like before, we are going to list a few of our favourites so you can get an idea of what it is we offer - we invite you to check out our driftwood ornaments collection yourself if you’re looking for something specific.
A classic choice. A pretty safe one too in terms of the design of the driftwood sculpture, large wooden heart ornaments can make for an impactful addition to your home. Made from a large piece of driftwood, you are going to want to feature this as a blending piece rather than a focal point piece due to its simple design - something like one of the previously mentioned animal ornaments would work better at being a focal point due to their more vibrant and unique finish.
Driftwood Wall Art - Heart - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-wall-art-extra-large-heart-p52460
Driftwood Heart Mirror - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/drift-heart-mirror-p54398
Driftwood trees generally make for a great addition all year round - perhaps that has something to do with their natural design or because their wood designs make sense visually so they are able to work in a wide range of settings.
Talking more specifically about a driftwood Christmas tree, these ornaments work great as little accent pieces around Christmas time, so that they can complement your other Christmassy decor and bring out the best in the holiday we all love.
Driftwood Tree - Christmas Tree - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-extra-large-christmas-tree-ornament-p50085
Driftwood Christmas Tree HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-large-christmas-tree-ornament-p50087
Driftwood Christmas Tree Small - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-small-christmas-tree-ornament-p50089
An unusual driftwood furniture design by itself, a driftwood vase would be the perfect complimenting piece to beautiful flowers - artificial or real. Typically the vases we have to offer can give you a more natural but unique feel, which would be perfect in a rustic home or single room.
Driftwood Vase - Glass Bowl - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/glass-bowl-with-teak-root-base-ornament-medium-p52586
Driftwood Vase - Double glass Vase - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-sculpture-with-double-glass-bowl-p52565
Moving on from ornaments and smaller pieces to more vibrant, eye-catching and bold additions - we are going to talk about driftwood designs in terms of driftwood furniture which you can bring into your home, whether you’re adding or replacing old ones, there is certainly going to be more than one furniture piece that will be perfect for you and your interior - helping to achieve your desired look.
Usually, we’d split furniture into its respective sections; driftwood bedroom furniture, driftwood lounge furniture, driftwood dining furniture and so on. Instead, we’re going to show off some of our favourite categories leaving the exploring of our beautiful rustic furniture up to you.
Not necessarily the focal point of a room, but one that is absolutely necessary for design and practical purposes - like everyday use - a driftwood side table will make for more than just a great addition.
Especially if you're looking to feature something like a driftwood glass side table which helps to offer that little bit of extra style.
Driftwood Side Table Round - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-side-table-p56794
Driftwood Side Table with Legs - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-side-table-with-metal-legs-p56808
Driftwood Side Table with legs - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-side-table-with-metal-legs-p56806
Looking similar to teak furniture, rustic wood furniture such as driftwood tables - more specifically a driftwood console table - can completely change the look of a room.
Generally, console tables can become great focal pieces in your lounge or dining area, driftwood consoles are no exception and if anything this is more apparent due to their more than obvious bold design - capturing the attention of anyone that lays eyes on such a wonderfully crafted piece of furniture.
Driftwood Console Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-console-table-rustic-slab-p50661
Driftwood Console Tabe Large - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/large-root-console-table-p54572
Another great style of driftwood table is a driftwood coffee table. A focal point of any lounge, family room, or living room area, driftwood coffee tables can make for a great addition if its both style and practical, everyday use you're looking for.
A drift wood coffee table can feature a glass top in addition, which can help it to bring extra unique and bold designs to a home that may lack personality or just alternative style which you may be looking for.
Driftwood Coffee Table Large - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-coffee-table-p56800
Round driftwood coffee table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-coffee-table-p56797
Carrying on the theme of drift wood tables, we also provide our customers with a stunningly unique driftwood dining table that can make for a bold addition to a dining area and completely transform the entire space.
It should be no surprise that dining tables are primarily the focal furniture in a dining room and this only gets more apparent when you invite something like these drift wood table to the interior space.
Driftwood Dining Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-mushroom-solid-rustic-dining-table-p50529
Driftwood Dining Table - Glass Top - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-mushroom-solid-dining-table-round-glass-small-p50524
Driftwood Round Glass Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-spider-stone-round-glass-dining-table-p50520
To go along with the rustic wooden furniture table, you’re going to need handmade rustic furniture chairs to match.
We offer a wide range of driftwood chair for use as dining chairs or as unique additions that can act as focal points in your lounge area, which can give you the feeling as if though you were a King or Queen in your very own home.
Driftwood Chair - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-dining-chair-lombok-p52697
Tall Dining Room Chair - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-king-chair-with-goat-skin-seat-p50671
Small Driftwood Chair - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-chair-large-p50674
To tie in the design and give you a complete look, a driftwood mirror would make for a more than perfect addition. Alongside your brand new drift wood furniture or your other decorative pieces, custom made mirror will help get you the rustic interior you have been searching for.
Driftwood Mirror - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-root-square-mirror-p49894
Driftwood Rectangular mirror - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/rectangular-drift-mirror-p54399
Driftwood round mirror - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/driftwood-abstract-round-wall-mirror-p52307
We’ve mentioned that driftwood can be added all throughout the home, but it's important not to forget about the garden or outdoor spaces. These spaces can also be filled up with driftwood items like driftwood benches. Although we don’t have many options for outdoor spaces, adding one of these benches alone can still give you the desired look.
Driftwood Bench - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-bench-rustic-with-two-legs-p50720
Driftwood Animal Bench - Hippo - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/root-hippo-bench-p54641
Driftwood King Bench - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/teak-root-king-bench-rustic-p50718
Driftwood decor and ornaments look great in any style of home that features an already modern or rustic feel. And if it doesn't, then driftwood furniture is the perfect replacement if you’re looking to create a unique space that can reflect on your bold and bright personality.
Driftwood & Teak Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804
Driftwood Side Tables by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Coffee Tables by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Stools by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Console Tables by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Dining Tables by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Cabinets & Storage by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Chairs & Benches by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Mirrors by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Animals by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Ornaments & Sculptures by Homes Direct 365
Driftwood Miscellaneous by Homes Direct 365
Modern Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050
Industrial Style Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/industrial-c2117
Dining Room Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/dining-c2055
Lounge Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/lounge-c2116
Matching Sets by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/matching-ranges-c2073
The following blog post Driftwood Decor & Furniture – Achieve a Rustic Interior Find more on: https://homesdirect365.co.uk/
August 27th, 2019
It’s official, grey is the new beige!
But is this just another passing trend or is it here to stay?
We can’t really know for sure, but what we do know is that grey furniture is as beautiful as any other interior design trend that has come about in recent years.
And for that reason, we’re going to pin this one as a trend you’re going to want to get in on, joining the rest of the experts and professionals in the industry.
This is more apparent if you love cool and calm colours in your home that allow you to create a relaxing atmosphere whilst not sacrificing much in the way of practical design or style.
We’ll start in the most thought of place room in any home; the bedroom!
Grey bedroom furniture can come in all shapes and sizes, typically items like grey oak furniture usually do the best when it comes to styling and adding practicalness to your home. Grey bedrooms also include grey bedding to allow the colouring of the room to stay consistent, even with the focal point piece - which is no surprise, your bed.
Grey rooms don’t only have to feature grey colours, that would be absolutely ludicrous since no rooms look good with just one colour being featured - it is important to feature other accent colours like yellow, reds or even blues to help make it easier on the eyes and not to overuse the colour...let's talk more about this.
It is important to understand that you can match in with other colours, perhaps having a grey and rose gold bedroom to show your more light and relaxed feel intertwined with a more bolder and eye-catching look; which can be great if you’re looking to add grey bedroom furniture sets with rose gold accent pieces.
Alternatively, you could feature a light grey bedroom furniture or even a dark grey bedroom furniture in your personal haven; perhaps mixing in the styles of grey together alongside something like white to get a grey white bedroom that constantly features a calm and welcoming atmosphere at no cost of being overwhelming.
Other great matching colours can be things like;
The list just goes on, grey has almost become the new white or black; in the sense that you can match it with almost anything.
Grey oak bedroom furniture usually gets pinned with the whole modern style and we’re unsure why this is. Perhaps it's something to do with today's market or just the stereotype around colours like grey and white;
Regardless, we are here to tell you that grey works with almost any style of furniture
Whether you’re looking to add modern grey bedroom furniture in the style of grey oak bedroom furniture which can replace your current decor or if you’re looking to add grey shabby chic furniture such as a grey shabby chic mirror - you can be reassured this grey coloured trend will tick all the boxes for your interior design.
On top of that, you can even look to add french grey furniture to your light grey room which will give you an expensive, elegant, yet calm feel to your interior.
One of the most popular styles of grey bedroom furniture sets are ones that feature an accent colour like yellow.
The reason that grey and yellow bedrooms are so popular is that each colour features such opposite characteristics that they end up working so well together. Does that mean yellow decor is back in?
Absolutely not.
But does it mean it can work with this new great interior design trend?
Most certainly.
You could even do things like adding grey bedroom walls to a grey and red bedroom, this way you can simply add accent colours to get your desired look.
A pink grey bedroom is also up there with some of the odder but eye-catching looks you can pull off with grey furniture.
Keeping up with design trends can be annoying, for both you and your wallet.
Thankfully, with the grey wood bedroom furniture, you could most probably be able to get away with turning your current oak furniture into grey painted oak furniture.
Although this is not ideal since you may not do a very good job and you would make a mess of your intended grey bedroom designs and ruin already perfectly good furniture.
Grey painted bedroom furniture can be a tricky one to pull off, so you should probably leave furniture designs like that one up us, the expert; HomesDirect365.
The way you would go about this is by adding grey wood bedroom furniture to a primarily grey themed bedroom and then you would add grey pink bedroom decor in the style of accent pieces like photo frames and wall mirrors to help achieve the desired look.
Hopefully, by now, we’ve got you thinking about what sort of bedroom design you’re going to want to end up with. Whether you’re going with one of our suggested modern grey bedroom ideas like rose gold and grey bedroom or a grey and yellow room, you’re going to want to add pieces that can give you this desired look.
This is where we can help…
The following are some of our favourite grey bedroom set pieces that can give you your desired look.
Alongside a modern grey bed, grey bedroom wardrobes are also a focal point piece if you choose the right one.
Some wardrobes can look overwhelming in a small grey bedroom, so we’d recommend opting for a single one if that is the case.
Other than that, you can’t go wrong with adding a large wardrobe to your grey and wood bedroom if you seek to get the grey interior trend everyone can’t seem to stop talking about.
Chloe Grey Antique French Style Wardrobe - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-wardrobe-p56768
Chloe Grey Antique French Style Triple Wardrobe - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-triple-wardrobe-p56769
Richmond Shabby Chic Triple Over 3 Drawer Wardrobe - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/richmond-copper-grey-triple-over-3-drawer-wardrobe-p54065
Matching with your wardrobes, you can add a set of grey shabby chic bedside table.
These accent pieces are perfect for finishing the look in your haven, along with adding decorative and practical style - something that most furniture may not be able to do on its own.
Etienne Antique French Style Bedside Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/etienne-antique-french-style-bedside-table-p47883
Chloe Grey Antique French Style Bedside - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-bedside-p56763
Light Grey Antique French Style Bedside - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/light-grey-antique-french-style-bedside-table-p53126
For storage and for looks, adding a shabby chic grey chest of drawers to your bedroom is another great way of completing the look you desire.
And because of the adding tabletop space, you can also use it as a place to add your accent colours like the yellows, whites and even blues, which we discussed a little earlier.
Here are some of our favourite chests that we think will get you the look you need:
Bakersfield Grey Antique French Style Tallboy Chest - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bakersfield-grey-antique-french-style-tallboy-chest-p45172
Chloe Grey Antique French Style Chest - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-chest-p56766
Chloe Grey Antique French Style Chest - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-grey-antique-french-style-chest-p56765
And lastly, adding one of our oak grey beds to your home will give you a focal point piece that is going to be able to further accentuate the grey colours and any other accent colours you may already feature.
There are quite a few choices you could go with, depending on the style of your bedroom and the rest of the home;
Grey Oak Bed - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/marfa-wooden-bed-with-grey-fabric-headboard-p56326
Modern Grey Bed - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bisbee-grey-bed-p52653
Grey French Bed - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/chloe-antique-french-style-grey-bed-p56760
Whichever grey painted bed you choose, it will more than certainly give you the look you have been seeking; consequently, it is probably the most important piece in your room if you’re wanting to pull off this look.
Continuing on from the bedroom we have arguably the second most important room in the home; the living room.
This is another great place for you to express your grey living room ideas throughout. Since they're plenty of colours that go with grey, there will be no shortage of ideas in terms of both the grey decor and grey furniture which you can feature.
Just like we discussed in the bedroom, it is important to know that you don’t just have to feature greys of all shades to achieve the hottest design trend of 2019; you are able to also feature accent colours like reds and blue to get the desired look whilst still having a space that is calming and relaxing.
There are plenty of modern colours schemes for living room, some of these colours schemes for living rooms consist of;
These are amongst the ‘tame’ range, you could go for pinks and purples if you’re wanting more of a bold look.
Helping to add to the grey style, you can also add accent pieces like grey wall art to be placed on grey walls to help accentuate this particular look.
Alternatively, if you don't want to convert your living room colours to only featuring grey and another accent colour, having something like a grey feature wall will allow you to set a focal point in your room - this is beneficial if you want to complement some grey furniture you have picked up from HomesDirect365.
Just like with our bedroom ranges, we’d like to show you some of our favourite grey living room furniture which you are able to order from our contemporary lounge catalogue today.
Ensuring you are one step closer to getting the grey look your family and friends won’t be able to stop talking about.
Just like a chest of drawers is to a bedroom, sideboards are an essential part of your lounge area. Matching with plenty of grey colour schemes, any one of our modern grey sideboards will help you to get the look you desire.
Here are a few of our customer's favourites:
Grey Antique French Style Sideboard - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-antique-french-style-sideboard-p48373
Bisbee Grey Large Sideboard - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bisbee-grey-large-sideboard-p51022
Grey Wooden Sideboard - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-wooden-sideboard-p46762
Sideboards also work perfectly with any ornaments for the living room due to their tabletop space which can be easily utilised practical with such decorative grey ornaments or something like a grey table lamp.
Grey living rooms or any living room for that matter all need a sofa. They are like what beds are to bedrooms - an essential piece to the room itself, both practically and for style.
Adding any one of our grey corner sofas to your lounge area will give you the look you want, working perfectly with grey living room walls due to its matching colour. And if you’re looking for colours to go with grey than what can be better than a grey leather sofa - dark or light.
Grey Fabric Sofa - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-fabric-sofa-p54590
Grey Sofa - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/hampton-3-seater-grey-sofa-p42463
Grey Odense Sofa - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-odense-sofa-p44961
A grey tv cabinet will do well to complement an already grey home, a practical addition to your lounge so that you can add your TV to it, you’re going to want to make sure you add some form of accent decorations to this piece to allow it not to blend in with the rest of the furniture - since after all the grey wood tv cabinet is potentially another focal point.
Silver Bergere Antique French Style TV Cabinet - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/silver-bergere-antique-french-style-tv-cabinet-p28675
Antique French Style TV Cabinet - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/silver-antique-french-style-tv-cabinet-p33447
Silver Antique French Style TV Cabinet - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-antique-french-style-coffee-table-p48383
Usually the certain point of a living room, grey coffee tables offer a way for you to get practical and decorative furniture in your home all in one piece. Whether you’re picking up a grey gloss coffee table or a grey marble coffee table for your interior, you will be happy making any one of them a featured addition.
Grey Antique French Style Coffee Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-antique-french-style-coffee-table-p48383
Bergen Cube Coffee Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bergen-cube-coffee-table-p41716
Bergen Oval Coffee Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bergen-oval-coffee-table-p41718
Side tables can be great little pieces for your lounge area if you’re looking to further accentuate the style or add some extra practical space, perhaps a place for your hot coffee or simply for your favourite ornaments.
The side tables and grey round side table which we offer are no short on style and can be easily added to a french style or contemporary living room.
Cookham Butchers Block Grey - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/cookham-butchers-block-grey-p55178
Bisbee Grey Telephone Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/bisbee-grey-telephone-table-p51018
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/richmond-grey-lamp-table-p49617
In the same vein as side tables, we have nest of tables. Just as beautiful, a grey nest of tables can bring about a practical design you never knew you needed. Making them a must-have addition no matter what style of furniture you feature; perfect for your grey living room.
Grey Bergen Nest of Tables - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-bergen-nest-of-tables-p37736
Richmond Nest of Tables - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/richmond-grey-nest-of-tables-p49647
Nest of 2 Tables Hex - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/hex-nest-of-2-tables-p55015
Moving on from grey living rooms, one of the areas of the home we’d finally like to mention is the dining room. A place where we can spend a lot of our time with friends and family but one we necessarily don’t think of decorating immediately; lounge and bedrooms usually come before this.
The dining/kitchen area can feature many different colours, this is down to the drawers and worktops which may already be in place as well as the electronic applications that you have previously added.
Because of this, mainly due to the preinstalled drawers - it can be hard to get the complete grey look you seek.
So in this case, we’d recommend doing one of the things we’ve mentioned previously and that is to blend the grey in with another colour such as white to make up a white and grey dining set for instance.
Alternatively, you could feature a white table and grey chairs so that you can add more focused look to this room, ideally you’re wanting to match the whites with other whites in the room, say the walls or ornaments.
Just like we’ve done with the previous rooms, we’d like to point out our favourite grey furniture and decor pieces so that you can get that grey look you have always wanted.
Adding a modern grey dining room table to your dining area can be a great way of adding a focal point piece to the interior. To further work on this you could make up a grey dining table set when combining grey table and chairs.
Vermont 5 Piece Dining Set - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/vermont-5pc-dining-set-p45947
To put with your grey dining room chair, grey dining room chairs can help to further emphasise the feel you’re going for. However they are not necessary to complete the grey look; if you’ve already got a grey dining table in place, they can make for a great addition nonetheless.
Finchley Dining Chair - Set of 4 - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/finchley-chair-4pk-p53139
Elliot Dining Chair - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/elliot-dining-chair-2pk-p53281
Rex Grey Dining Chair - Set of 2 - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/rex-grey-dining-chair-2pk-p53306
Another way to get the grey kitchen diner you have always wanted is by welcoming in extra storage like a grey cabinet. Offering you a place to add your favourite ornaments and photo frames, a large grey cabinet from our range of furniture will help get you the desired look.
Grey Cabinet Featuring 4 Drawers - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-4-drawer-cabinet-p56295
Fleur Shabby Chic Display Cabinet - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/fleur-shabby-chic-display-cabinet-p40403
Adding either a large grey bookcase to your dining area or one of a small variety can help to give you that desired grey finish. Helping to hold ornaments whether they too feature the grey finish or one of a more accent colour like yellows or blues.
Richmond Tall Bookcase - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/richmond-grey-tall-bookcase-p49454
Grey Elm Wood Bookshelf - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-elm-wood-bookshelf-p46343
Grey Cookham Bookcase - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-cookham-bookcase-p53257
Lastly, we’d like to offer you a great way of bringing both the grey look and effortless practical style to your dining area. This is in the form of a console table, which can be used all throughout the home but particularly they look great in your dining area.
Etienne 1 Drawer Antique French Style Console Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/etienne-1-drawer-antique-french-style-console-table-p47894
Etienne 2 Drawer Antique French Style Console Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/etienne-2-drawer-antique-french-style-console-table-p47896
Richmond Two Drawer Console Table - HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/richmond-copper-grey-two-drawer-console-table-p54066
Grey furniture is here to stay.
Whether it's in the limelight for long or its just a passing trend, there is no denying that furniture featuring beautiful greys and other accent colours are a game-changer when it comes to redesigns and rethinking how your home should look, from personal haven to the communal area that is your lounge or dining room.
Bisbee Grey Set by HomesDirect365
Chloe Grey Set by HomesDirect365
Grey Furniture by HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/search/grey
Modern Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050
Industrial Style Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/industrial-c2117
Dining Room Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/dining-c2055
Lounge Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/lounge-c2116
Driftwood & Teak Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804
Matching Sets by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/matching-ranges-c2073
Bisbee Grey Set by HomesDirect365
Chloe Grey Set by HomesDirect365
Grey Furniture by HomesDirect365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/search/grey
The article Grey Furniture – 2019’s hottest trend Read more on: Homes Direct 365 Shabby Chic
August 14th, 2019
Redecorating a dwelling can be a highly enjoyable activity for virtually anyone, especially if you’re looking to get a new look with something like cowhide leather furniture.
However, it is often a daunting task to think of unique ways to add a new touch to your outdated decor without having to completely redecorate each room and every room.
If you are searching for something genuinely unusual, but do not want to entirely redesign your rooms or complete major renovations, cowhide leather decor in the style of cowhide furniture is something you should definitely consider.
Furniture of this kind, such as leather cowhide rugs and leather and cowhide chairs provide the perfect avenue through which to infuse your home with a remarkable flair that your friends and family will lack in their home. This is because the novel designs and patterns of such pieces quickly breathe new life into your home for a cost-effective price.
Durable, practical and beautiful, thick cowhide leather can easily transform the interior of your home into a fashionable haven, making you the envy of all your friends, family and neighbours.
HomesDirect365's Cowhide Armchairs
Each piece of furniture which uses cowhide leather material is typically unique in its own way. This is what gives you the option of placing such items in as many areas of your dwelling as you desire without the patterns and themes ever becoming repetitious.
For instance, you can opt for a leather cowhide rug in brown and white shades and patterns in one room, and then use a set of cowhide leather chairs which feature a completely different colour in another room.
Complementing that with a cowhide leather rug, you can start to see just how durable this unique furniture is.
Cowhide is also a leading choice for those in search of mesmerizing accent pieces which uses soft cowhide leather and napa cowhide leather to achieve this.
For example, a bold patterned cowhide leather fabric accessory can be used to create a striking contrast with other colours or patterns, like goatskin leather (we’ll get more into this later) in a specific area of your dwelling.
Even the addition of just one cowhide upholstery leather piece or accent item can immediately breathe new life into an otherwise drab room in your home.
Essentially all cowhide items, like a leather and cowhide sofa, make a terrific conversation piece as well, especially as no two items are completely alike - even more if its made from naked leather, which is cowhide taken from the animal and used as is in the creation of the furniture animal.
A favourite feature among consumers worldwide regarding cowhide is its soft and sumptuous texture. The lush surface of cowhide is something with which synthetic fabrics simply cannot compete. This is because such materials are man made, as opposed to cowhide itself, which is of course natural.
Whether you’re investing in a set of patchwork cowhide leather rugs for your bedroom, a cowhide storage box for your living room, or a new cowhide ottoman, luxury is more than certainly at your fingertips when you opt for cowhide furnishings.
A marvelous way to surround yourself with elegance, semi-aniline cowhide leather offers serious competition to other furniture on today’s market.
Cowhide Trunk from HomesDirect365
In addition, whether your home’s interior design is rustic, traditional, modern or contemporary, aniline cowhide leather blends flawlessly with virtually any decor.
This is because such furniture is technically in a class by itself, and therefore is not distinctly linked to any particular interior design, even if you're creating a french themed home.
For this reason, unlike other options, cowhide patterns can be added to any room, whether you plan to change the entire theme of the area or simply add a few striking pieces.
Thus, regardless of how you choose to decorate or how often you change the overall interior design of a room, furniture pieces made with cowhide, like leather cowhide sofa are always appropriate.
Cowhide Ottoman from HomesDirect365
It is easy to see that cowhide furniture is a lovely and timeless option for almost any home.
However, authentic cowhide also offers practical qualities as well, which is a fact that many consumers are pleasantly surprised to discover. These qualities include cowhide's outstanding durability.
This is why, in addition to its appealing look, furniture made from cowhide such as a cowhide bench or cowhide storage bench can be the perfect storage solution for your home. This is due, in part, to the fact that such furnishings do not have to be replaced as often as pieces made from synthetic materials and fabrics.
Rather, they retain their attractive appearance even when used on a continuous basis. This means you are guaranteed years of enjoyment from all your semi aniline cowhide leather furniture.
Additionally, furniture of this kind is not difficult to clean and care for, as it is far more stain-resistant than furnishings manufactured from synthetic materials.
You can efficiently remove stains and spills from the hearty hair-on-hide-surface of cowhide, which ensures that all your new furniture pieces will maintain a beautiful appearance for many years to come.
Cowhide Bench Ringo- HomesDirect365
I’ll admit, cowhide isn't for everyone. Sometimes having such a fabulous material in your home can overwhelm the rest of your furniture, which for many interior styles can be a big nono.
However, there is another material that can be used as an alternative to cowhide, it comes with its own benefits too; elegantly made for any decorative home, something like a goatskin rug can add the style you have always been missing.
Goatskin leather features a lighter look than its cowhide counterpart, which can be useful if you feature lighter shades in the home.
Leather suppliers find that animal rug like goat leather are amongst their most popular pieces since typically the goat fur is a lot smaller than cows; for obvious reasons - allowing them to work beautifully as a smaller addition to the home like accent pieces rather than focal point additions.
If you’re now unsure of what it is you should be adding to your home, goatskin or cowhide; then keep on reading - I’m going to compare the two just for you.
It all comes down to what you’re using the leather for; but for this comparison, we’ll talk about furniture since it would be unfair to compare them on things we really don’t care about.
Goat skin is just as strong as cowhide, making either choice for a goatskin rug or a cow rug hard to choose from; since there are no advantages - you’ll be more than happy to know the only choice you have to make is based on the way it looks rather than how its going to hold up.
Although, you'll find that comparing something like a cow skin rug and a goat skin rugs together that there is only one real difference; goatskin rugs tend to be lighter and cheaper.
This difference is more noticeable when we start to talk about other furniture pieces such as goatskin stools and goatskin benches - as this is where the weight will matter if you’re wanting to move the stool around the home for various events.
Goatskin Stool - HomesDirect365
On top of this, goat skin is also smoother - depending on the tanning process but typically this would be true.
Okay, let’s summarize here;
So, it seems like you should go with a goatskin themed furniture rather than cowhide, right?
Well, it can look like that from this comparison however the thing with leathers is that you’re looking for the right look with the right pattern and sometimes a darker, larger more prominent pattern may be better for your home; cowhide would be a no brainer in this situation.
Goatskin Bench - HomesDirect365
Ultimately, regardless of your individual taste and budget, the perfect cowhide furniture pieces can be found to suit your preferences and if you’re looking for a cheaper and softer alternative that features more light colours; goatskin will be right up your street.
Modern Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050
Industrial Style Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/industrial-c2117
Dining Room Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/dining-c2055
Lounge Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/lounge-c2116
Driftwood & Teak Furniture by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/driftwood-teak-furniture-c2804
Matching Sets by Homes Direct 365
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/contemporary-modern-furniture-c2050/matching-ranges-c2073
The article Cowhide Furniture – Have You Got It In Your Home Yet? Find more on: www.homesdirect365.co.uk
August 9th, 2019
With Interest Free Credit You Can Own the Luxury Furniture You Dreamed of Today!
Buying furniture is an exciting time; you have a new home and you want to put your own signature on it. Choosing the right furniture is a huge part of this, as it will set the tone and character of your house for years to come. Furniture can be a big investment, especially if you want to add some luxury furniture pieces to your rooms. Investing in good quality furniture is a sensible step as it can last for twenty years or more, and still look brand new.
However, it can be expensive, especially if it is well crafted bespoke or exclusive furniture. Not many people can afford to buy a luxurious antique French bedroom set with cash, but don’t worry, there are so many finance options available today and there is one to suit you.
Many banks, stores and online shops offer interest free credit for purchases over a certain amount. If you can get an interest free loan that’s the best way to go as you will not be forking out hefty interest charges.
Interest free credit is available in different forms, it’s important to understand the differences and find the right type for you.
Interest free credit cards
Many banks offer an interest free credit card for a fixed period, the idea is to tempt you into signing up with that particular lender and staying with them once the interest free period is over. After this period an interest fee will be charged on any unpaid credit. However, this type of card helps you finance luxury furniture over a number of months or even years.
Balance Transfers
Many lenders will offer you an interest free period on a new credit card if you transfer an old debit balance over to them, but once again if you have an outstanding balance when the interest free period is over you will be charged interest.
Bank loan
It’s worth checking in with your bank to see if they will give you a loan. It’s unlikely to be zero % interest but it may be much lower than a credit card or other finance type. It may be difficult to finance furniture on a bank loan, unless you are buying quite a large amount for home improvement.
Layaway
This is an excellent type of zero % finance, however as furniture is a large item most stores will not be able to hold it for you until you have paid for it. You may also have to pay a deposit and if you decide not to purchase there may be cancellation fees.
In Store Credit
There are more and more retailers offering zero percent purchase plans today, especially luxury furniture stores. This is a type of interest free credit over a set period, usually around three to four years. This type of credit offers the customer a fixed number of payments, after which the balance will have been paid in full. There is no danger of still owing a large balance when the term is up, as you cannot add more ‘spending’ to this type of plan.
This is definitely a good option if you just want to borrow money to finance the purchase of an elegant bed set or bespoke sofa. There will be a contract to fill in and sign, and you must make sure you read this and understand it. By taking out finance you are borrowing money that you promise to pay back. If you miss a payment there may be penalties.
Many online retailers have very handy little finance calculators so you can work out how much you’ll pay monthly.
How does it work?
If you decide to finance new furniture you will have to apply for the interest free credit in store, online or on the phone. The application for payment plans are usually very straightforward, but will require some details such as your name, address and employment. Some retailers require more information than others. These details are then sent to the credit partner who will decide whether to issue the finance or not.
There are a few retailers who are happy to give you the finance with no credit check; you would need to ask individual stores about this option. Online stores have easy finance application forms with e-signatures so you do not have to travel anywhere. Many stores offer this as low cost way to finance furniture with zero deposit from the customer.
Signing up for interest free credit to buy that wonderful furniture may be a great way to afford something special for your home, but make sure you read all the information and be sure you can afford to pay back the loan each month.
Once you are sure the payment plan is right for you, go out and chose the amazing furniture you deserve and enjoy it to the full.
Interest Free Credit / Finance for Luxury Furniture is republished from HomesDirect365
July 11th, 2019
Makeup tables, or more commonly known as ‘dressing tables’ are an essential part of any woman's bedroom if they're looking for their own personal salon. With everything they need in one beautiful place, it’s like having your own personal style station.
If you understand how to make space work for you (and if you don’t we are here to help) you can turn this dream into a reality, but only if you follow our guidance which we have laid out for you in this very post.
Specially dedicated to women's beauty, you are able to bring back the feminine touch in your own bedroom with one of our dressing tables, whether you’re a girly girl and looking for something pink or you like a more classical white/cream approach or even you’re a little adventurous and you like the look of mirrored furniture, we’ve got something for you.
The point of makeup tables is not just to add a feminine touch to your bedroom though, they also help with your morning makeup routine, speeding up the process and making the overall task more enjoyable.
Gone are the days of being perched on the edge of your toilet seat trying to look in the mirror whilst seeking out the most flattering lighting...all the while your husband and children run rampant trying to complete their own morning routine.
If this sounds like something you’re ready to make a reality, and to put an end to the constant morning of stress you experience due to a disorganized and overcrowded, then keep on ready.
This is dependant on your bedroom, but if you're lucky enough to start from scratch then you're free to let your personality take over on this one, assuming it still fits with the rest of your home.
And if you've already got a style in mind, perhaps you're controlled by your different types of bedroom furniture, then we'll have something for you too! Whether you're looking to match up with your current hand-carved antique French inspired furniture or to help accentuate the modern look you have going on.
Even if you're stuck for ideas and you're not sure what's going to work best for you, then this article will serve as some creative inspiration for you!
So, now you know there's going to be something for you from our wide range of collections, here are some of the styles of dressing table we have on the official HomesDirect365 website - these dressing tables are a favourite of ours and our customers!
Our antique french style furniture is one of our most popular styles, and for good reason. Each piece has typically been hand carved, because of this you are getting a unique finish every time. Coming in a range of colours, from calm antique white to girly pinks, there is going to be an antique french style dressing table that is going to fit your personality as well as your home.
With so much choice, we know you're going to struggle to make a final decision on just one dressing table, so here are a few of our favourites to help you get started:
La Rochelle Antique French Style Dressing Table By HomesDirect365
Baroque Antique French Style Dressing Table by HomesDirect365
Spire Wooden Antique French Style Dressing Table By HomesDirect365
Shabby chic furniture, just like its antique french style counterpart, can work in many styles of home. Whether you're already featuring some great cream colours or you're more of a vibrant girly girl with splashes of pink and purple, there is going to be a shabby chic vanity unit that is going to help add to the character of your personal haven whilst giving you the practical benefit of having your own personal salon at your very fingertips.
To get your creative energy flowing as you begin to think about life with one of our dressing tables in your bedroom, here are a few of our best selling tables so you can get an idea of what everyone else seems to be looking for...
Bakersfield Grey Shabby Chic Dressing Table Set By HomesDirect365
Shabby Chic Dressing Table Set
Bordeaux Shabby Chic Dressing Table Set
Modern makeup vanity units are one of the most versatile styles of furniture we have to offer, typically because of their simple finish - in comparison to the antique French style or shabby chic design. Featuring a range of finishes from blacks to blue, you're going to be able to find and feature one of our many modern dressing tables in your home so that you can finally have a place for all of your makeup, jewelry, and favorite perfume.
You might want to check out this similar article "Dressing Tables, your own personal styling station".
Because we offer so many different modern dressing tables, we're going to give you a helping hand on what could work for you,
Here are our top selling Modern Makeup Vanity to help give you an idea of what everyone else is adding to their contemporary bedroom to give it a more feminine touch:
Riano Black 3 Drawer Dressing Table
Let’s now identify what sort of dressing table you’re going to want. This depends on a couple of things:
These are some of the things you’re going to want to think about, I’d say the second one is the most important because you’re going to want to keep everything from hair clips, makeup brushes, perfumes and anything else you need to get ready in one convenient place. The size of the dressing table is going to be affected by how much you use to complete your look each morning.
If you’re like most of us girls, you’re going to want a dressing table that features drawers...a lot of them. It’s going to be handy to keep everything close, even if it's not makeup...you’re going to want your favourite earrings and jewelry handy so you can switch, change and compare looks without the stress.
Even having your perfume close by will stop any last minute stresses that us girls seem to have when we’re almost done and the partner is shouting us to hurry up...there's nothing more frustrating than miss placing something that you need to finish off your entire look.
La Rochelle Antique French Style Dressing Table By HomesDirect365
Sophia Shabby Chic Dressing Table By HomesDirect365
Annaelle Antique French Style Dressing Table by HomesDirect365
It’s obvious but I’ll say it, you need a mirror!
I mean how else are you going to achieve your desired look if you're essentially applying it with your eyes closed?!
Thankfully some vanity units come with a table mirror but in some cases, they just don't.
The ones that come with mirrors are usually fixed to the dressing table itself (typically dressing table sets), so if you’re someone who likes to move around the room or get different light angles, then you might want to avoid one of these unless you’re sure the mirror can be moved to how you like it.
Baroque Gold Leaf Antique French Style Dressing Table
Antique French Style Black 2 Drawer Dressing Table Set
It gets a little more complicated than just fixed and non-fixed mirrors, but don’t worry I’ve already been through this dilemma with table mirrors myself, so I’ll let you know what's out there and what could be best for your future/current makeup table setup.
Probably one of the most common mirrors you will find on a dressing table is a single table mirror. These can come a part of a dressing table set, typically fixed to the dresser or bought individually if you’re wanting to finish off the dressing table you’ve already got.
Single mirrors will fit all basic needs that you could want and need for your dressing table since are perfect for applying makeup and tidying up your hair.
Because of their design, they also take up a small amount of space, making them ideal for many dressing tables regardless of how much tabletop space you may have left to play with after makeup organization trays and personal decorations.
Remi Shabby Chic Table Mirror
Typically these come in the form of single table mirrors, but they are not limited to them. A dressing mirror with drawers is a great choice if you’re wanting to get the most out of your dressing tabletop space by having a mirror and storage built into one tabletop accessory.
Chic Silver 2 Drawer Shabby Chic Dressing Table Mirror
Arguably the best style of table mirror for your dressing table, triple vanity mirrors offer you a way of getting plenty of angles so that you can make sure that your make-up is on point. Because of the triple design, the reflectiveness of the mirror will also help to bounce light towards your face, this way you are able to get even more direct lighting that will help you get the best look.
Technically not a table mirror, a dressing table wall mirror can be used if you wish to properly utilize the tabletop space of your dressing table. I'll talk about this a little bit further down the page so you can grasp the true reasoning's as to why you’d go with this choice above the rest.
Argente Antique French Style Dressing Table Mirror
Whatever you decide to choose, just remember to get one! Oh...and remember it needs to match the setup or it’ll look out of place!
To round of your dressing table set, you’re going to want a stool. Now we’ve all been there, with one of the dining room chairs up in our bedroom because we haven't quite yet decided to get a stool…
It doesn't really matter what stool you’re going to add, just rule of thumb is that you’re going to want to be able to see yourself in the mirror (who would have guessed?)
Oh and don’t forget, it should match your new dressing table and mirror, as well as the furniture you already feature in your personal haven!
Now you’ve figured out what type of dressing table you’re going to add, you need to ask yourself where you want to put your makeup vanity. And we could tell you right here, but instead, we’ve got an even better guide for that, one that even goes in depth of the styles of dressing table we offer and the origins of their design so that you can feel a little closer to your purchase.
Click here to find out Where to Place a Dressing Table in your Bedroom
Great, we’ve got our beautiful dressing table from HomesDirect365 and its in our bedroom which now looks stunning. Time to throw all of our makeup in the drawers provided, on the rest of the table top and call it a day?
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong!
You need to properly utilize the space you’ve just added to your bedroom, just like they do at your favourite salon in town.
But how do you go about this you ask? Don’t worry, we’re going to get into the proper etiquette of setting up your makeup table, taking direct inspiration from the best beauticians in the world.
Now, we could spend hours scrolling through Pinterest looking at all the beautiful setups of how other women have set up their dressing tables, but the reality of that is, we might not have the space to directly copy what we like the look of...
But, that's fine, we can still let it inspire us when we think about our own makeup table setup.
There are many ways you can utilize your dressing table space, here are a few things we have come up with from our personal experiences and strategies the best beauticians in the world apply when making the most of their makeup tabletop space.
Probably 99% of you will have your new dressing table up against a wall, and because of this, you’ll be able to use that wall space to help you out with organizing your makeup table.
Instead of using a table mirror like everybody else, you could use a shabby chic wall mirror.
Attaching it to the back wall the dressing table sits against, which will not only give you the added benefit of creative feministic style but will also help to free up some essential tabletop space so that you can place more brushes, jewelry boxes or whatever it is you’re wanting to use the free room for.
In the same space, you could have a table mirror and also hang your jewelry up on the wall.
This will create a unique look whilst giving you a way to free up some extra room on your tabletop which can be used for things that should stay on the table and not on the wall - like perfume and makeup brushes (unless you want to hang that up too, then go ahead - it's all about being creative and having a space you can fall in love with!)
The most important part is having everything handy, we don’t want any last minute mini-heart attacks when we can't find out contour brushes or our favourite pair of earrings. Ideally, we’re going to want everything to be on or in the table itself, so that its close by but in an organised manner so we’re not hectically looking for something we need.
Just like everything in the kitchen, every item has its own place.
For example, I keep all my glasses and cups in one cupboard, bowls and plates in the next, cooking pans and pots in a separate drawer and so on.
This is a system I have built over time and I suspect yours will also look a little similar, so let’s apply this logic to our dressing table setup.
The best way to do this is by playing by this golden beauty rules;
Show what is beautiful, hide what isn't.
Simple right?
Right.
One problem,
I can’t exactly tell you what is and isn't beautiful, so this ones up to you, what I can help you with is the best way of going about organising your dressing table, taking inspiration from many beauticians.
These are an absolute godsend. They can become messy if you don’t keep tidying them every week or so but you really won't be able to live without them once you start to properly utilize the extra space they give. Typically I’ll keep any jewelry in these, possibly separating each particular piece so they have their own separate trays.
We’ve already shown you table mirrors that can help with lighting, but these can be expensive and they even might not be of your taste as they usually feature some pretty bold design. In this case, we recommend getting some form of desk lamp to help you with the lighting so that you can properly apply your makeup.
Matte Pink Traditional Large Desk Lamp by HomesDirect365
If you’re wanting more unique lighting, rather than directly on your face, or even if you wish to combine both. You should get some fairy lights that will help with both aspects of lighting and design.
Sometimes we can get distracted by the main objective of having a dressing table in our bedroom; a helpful place for us to apply our makeup.
But in reality, it's more than that. It's a way for us to show our personalities, express ourselves creatively and to create a space we can feel like a woman in - to be our best selves.
So don’t forget, with whatever leftover space you have, make sure you’re adding your own feminine touch to it, something that you can be proud of and that resonates with you. Some types of harsh compounds like nail varnish remover can leave marks on your furniture, sometimes you can spill things on your accessories nearby or get marks on your clothes from these compounds. Its not a nice feeling when this happens but there are dedicated cleaning websites like Clean Home Guide that can give you little tips and tricks to remove these marks and stains, its amazing some of the ideas listed on the site that you just would not try without knowing.
Whether that's plants, photo frames or ornaments - by now you won't need me to say it but - It's up to you!
Having somewhere for us to apply our makeup and feel our true feminine selves is important, but just as important is that we are able to create a space using our new dressing table that will add beauty to our home and help to accentuate the look we are going for. With a balance of both, we can really turn our bedroom into something we love, and not to mention - make our morning routine something we look forward to doing.
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A lot of people wonder what is shabby chic? It is a style of interior decor that uses soft furnishings and accessories to portray a pleasingly old, and slightly used look. While the Parisian style is a mix of classic vintage and contemporary modern designs, the exquisite mix of old and new; such as a sleek and beautiful design is balanced by a vintage feel. These are both popular trends that Homes Direct 365 attend to, with our huge selection of products on our website.
The living room is the heart of the home and the most used room when it comes to inviting over guests and family. Keep it styled how you want it, but also up to date with the most recent trends. Below are two stunning coffee tables and a coat stand from Homes Direct 365 that have an amazing Parisian and shabby chic vibe. Just a few small pieces like this could help transform your living room into a stylish space.
Antique French Style Coffee Table
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/antique-french-style-coffee-table-p47875
Grey Antique French Style Coffee Table
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/grey-antique-french-style-coffee-table-p48383
IsaBella Shabby Chic Coat Stand
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/isabella-shabby-chic-coat-stand-p41358
Grey shabby chic furniture has been quite popular lately. These items below are in fact shabby chic but also french style, giving us that Parisian feel too. While this console table and corner TV cabinet are quite the glamorous and luxury piece you can see how they've been made to look distressed with the paint, but then elegant and modern again with the crystal handles and beautiful curved designs. Pieces like this will definitely be a trend in 2019, due to there stunning balance of shabby chic and Parisian style.
Avignon Antique French Style Single Drawer Half Moon Console Table
Silver Antique French Style Corner TV Cabinet
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/silver-antique-french-style-corner-tv-cabinet-p48289
If you don't want to change all your interior in your home to shabby chic or Parisian, just add a few accessories! The images bellow contain accessories of the two styles and proves how adding these small items to your home will still give off a edgy look. Here are a few links to all some accessories also found on Homes Direct 365.
Antique French Style Large Nero Vase
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/antique-french-style-large-nero-vase-p43939
Louis Shabby Chic 5 Drawer Tallboy
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/louis-shabby-chic-5-drawer-tallboy-p42106
I Love You 4 Drawer Shabby Chic Cabinet
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/i-love-you-4-drawer-shabby-chic-cabinet-p48759
Iron Antique French Style Firescreen
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/iron-antique-french-style-firescreen-p49109
Even the simplest of additions can transform what ever room you decide to put them it... Not every room needs to be Parisian and shabby chic to keep up with this trend, just a few small pieces can change the outlook on someones home.
Also who says you can only style the inside of your home, why not keep up with the trends in your outside space too and transform your garden with some of the outdoor benches from the website.
Shabby Chic decorating accessories aren't hard to find, neither are Parisian. Find a wide range of these items on Homes Direct 365.
French and Parisian beds and other furniture are all about the curves and designs. While shabby chic bedroom items appear to be slightly distressed, they give off a vintage vibe too. Bedroom furniture such as dressing tables, bed frames, wardrobes and mannequins will all portray the style that you are looking for. Also a lot of people have been getting vintage shabby chic wall art but french wall panels have also been a trend. A lot of interior designers have been saying how plain and original walls are out and that panels and classic wall art is making a return. Shop now on Homes Direct 365!
Monochrome Botanical Trio Framed Art
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/monochrome-botanical-trio-framed-art-p41886
Ballerina Antique French Style Mannequin
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/ballerina-antique-french-style-mannequin-p37322
La Rochelle Antique French Dressing Table Set
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/la-rochelle-antique-french-dressing-table-set-p29328
La Rochelle Antique French Style Wardrobe
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/la-rochelle-antique-french-style-wardrobe-p16632
In conclusion, both of these are beautiful styles adopted by many interior designers. Shabby chic and the Parisian interior decor look go amazing together due to ones distressed but pleasing look and the others vintage designs. Decorate your home with one or even both of these looks and you will be sure to impress.
Home Accessories (French)
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/home-accessories-c1754
Homes Direct 365 Lounge - Console Tables (Shabby Chic)
Homes Direct 365 Dining Display Cabinets (Shabby Chic)
Homes Direct 365 Bedroom Furniture (Shabby Chic)
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bedroom-c2130
Homes Direct 365 Beds (French)
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/bedroom-c562/beds-c46
Homes Direct 365 Home Bars (Shabby Chic)
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/home-bars-c2493
Homes Direct 365 Bathroom Furniture (Shabby Chic)
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/shabby-chic-furniture-c2128/bathroom-c2162
Homes Direct 365 Children's Furniture (French)
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/childrens-furniture-c1743
Homes Direct 365 Dining Furniture (French)
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/dining-c6
Homes Direct 365 Garden Furniture (French)
https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/french-furniture-c487/french-garden-furniture-c24
The article 2019 Home Decorating Trends – Parisian & Shabby Chic was originally seen on Homes Direct 365 Limited
December 29th, 2018