You can have your makeup, perfume, and accessories to hand, so it makes the effort of getting ready, well, effortless! The table can bring a touch of old Hollywood diva glamor into your life. A simple piece of furniture that can make you feel good has got to be worth investing in. The table can help keep your bedroom clutter free as well. So not only will you look gorgeous, your room will too because all of the little bits and pieces that are hidden away. It's rare to find beauty and practicality in a single piece of furniture, but dressing tables have both of these in abundance.

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Whatever the style or material you choose for your dressing tables, be sure to pick one that you can store all of your valuable items of jewellery or accessories in. There are single pedestal tables and double pedestal ones. There are some traditional styles, so if you want that Hollywood look, you can have it. If you want modern ones, then there are those styles out there as well. The only tricky thing is; how on earth do you choose the one!

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Dressing tables look stunning on their own, but there are a few things to make it look even more striking. You could light the table from the side or above, that will not only throw focus onto the table, but it will also give you plenty light for putting on your makeup and jewellery. Keep cotton wool or tissues in coloured glass jars and boxes, with sunlight or lamp light on them; they will give off a lovely glow. Put a hook on the wall or side of the table and use a beautiful drawstring bag to store your hair dryer or curling tongs. Of course, you can have a vase of fresh flowers on display. Dressing tables do lend themselves to lovely items like this picture here from one of our customers who decorated her spare room with some of our items.

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Some dressing tables come complete with mirrors, but many of them don't. There is nearly as much choice in mirrors as there is in the tables themselves. A single mirror will look good; a triple mirror will look spectacular. Use your table to display your beautiful things; that's what they are designed for. They are large enough to hold your make up on, hair products, facial creams, nail polishes and removers and even eye masks if you wear one to bed. They don't usually come with a drawer but enough space to lay out all of your products to do your face, makeup, nails, hair and everything else. The dressing table stool is handy, and you will find a million reasons to use it!

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A dressing table may not be the first item of furniture you consider when furnishing your bedroom. In all honesty, it's possibly the last piece of furniture you will think about if you even think of it at all. It is true that dressing tables can make a statement in your bedroom. They say you enjoy taking care of yourself. Sitting at a table which is the last thing before bed, applying your night cream and eye cream is a lovely way to end your day. Go on, indulge yourself, choose from the huge range of dressing tables available and look forward to sitting at it.

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Mirrored furniture and mirrors themselves were captivating long before Alice made mirrors a thing of wonder for children everywhere. With their ability to show us our selves, and the world around us in reverse, few things are receive as much consistent attention as our mirrors. Before the advent of the first rudimentary mirrors however, the only person you actually couldn’t see was yourself.

Stagnant water in pools found in nature, homes and public places acted presumably as the first consistent means of establishing one’s own appearance. Vanity however is a powerful force for innovation and according to vision researcher Dr. Jay Enoch, in a review published circa. 2006 in the journal Optometry and Vision Science, the first man-made mirrors were developed around 6,000 B.C. in what is now Turkey. These early efforts were made from polished volcanic glass and served their purpose as the next step in human reflective potential.

Later, the advanced cultures of the ancient world, such as Egypt and Mesopotamia, tried their luck with hand-held mirrors made of the metal of choice in the Bronze Age: copper. These polished-metal mirrors were the superior form of reflection until the 3rd century A.D. when glass was first becoming popular. Successive generations and cultures added to the development of mirror-making until the 15th century Venetians.

These artisans from the isle of Murano developed and mastered their own techniques and began combining their superior mirrors with decorative frames to create veritable works of reflective art. The Venetian mirror was an object of such quality that to protect the secrets of its creation, Venetian guildsmen were sworn to secrecy regarding the manufacturing process under penalty of death.

As manufacturing techniques further developed and became more accessible, the mirror increasingly became an ubiquitous household item. In 17th century European mirrored furniture evolved from ornate boxes with small mirrors inside to the modern vanities of today. Commissioned originally as custom-made furniture for the well-to-do, these opulent pieces were developed by craftsmen and furniture-makers to meet the high expectations of European high-society figures. The Vandercruse Mechanical Table is an excellent example of mirrored furniture from this period and is an archetype for the pieces that would follow. Various compartments and sliding mechanisms in this piece allow the mirror to be put away or brought out in accordance with the user’s needs at the moment. It is believed that the Vandercruse table was developed for Madame de Pompadour, however the innovation it represented is found in many modern mass-produced pieces.

The trends of Europe however did not lend themselves to the more austere and straightforward furniture trends of the day in America. The Chippendale style was the American standard until the 1800’s when the trend became a combination of the old and the new in the form of Elizabethan, Gothic, Colonial, and Renaissance revival pieces. It was not until the advent of motion pictures in the early 1900’s however, that mirrored furniture, such as vanities, became synonymous with sophistication and opulence.

So many grand scenes in the days of Early Hollywood found a tragic heroine or villainous seductress sitting in front of a piece of mirrored furniture exploring herself or explaining her methods while her glamour was reflected in the glass and seen by the world. Mirrors became an icon of dramatic scenes where stars would deliver heart-felt lines while staring into their own eyes or away from the eyes of those they were devastated by or were in the process of devastating. Truly, the 1920’s and 30’s trend of showing the lives of the affluent in luxury penthouses would not have been complete without a piece of mirrored furniture for the star to use to bask in her own beauty.

This trend didn’t end with old Hollywood however. Many modern iconic scenes of cinema take place before a piece of furniture with a reflective surface. From Taxi Driver’s oft-repeated line inquiring who his reflection is speaking to, to Raging Bull’s final scene, to Boogie Night’s final lewd imitation of that Raging Bull scene, to Steve Martin seeing himself as Lilly Tomlin in All of Me, mirrored furniture is an undeniable part of film history.

Not just film history though, throughout human history we’ve always had an interest in looking our best and utilizing the finest tools available to make sure that is the case. From obsidian, to Venetians, to aristocrats, to movie stars, mirrors and mirrored furniture have been around to help us achieve that and they show no sign of losing popularity.

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As they say "People need a little bit of gloss in their lives. These pieces are beautiful and whimsical, and they reflect light.”

Mirrors and furniture are two essential things that are a must have for the interior of our homes, and as human beings we are so brilliant that we are able to combine the two, this has enabled the wonderful invention of mirrored furniture. People thought of adding mirrors to the different kinds of furniture like dressing tables and those that are usually seen in the living room, kitchen, and bedroom and it has resulted in some amazing eye catching pieces that we at HomesDirect365 are proud to sell in our range.



In this date and time, the use of mirrored furniture is a trend and a must. To spruce up and add a tiny little glimmer to your dull houses, we have devised stylish mirrored furniture that will definitely make your homes classy and elegantly designed and give your neighbours something to be jealous about.

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In order to have a gracefully created colourful room, come and check out some of our mirrored furniture items that are listed in the links placed below this article. We cannot deny the fact that this furniture type will stay on point and in trend for many years to come. Usually, mirrored furniture goes really well with other decorative materials and furnishings in the bedroom, lounge and living room so do not just write off the purchase thinking you have to buy a full set to make it work because you do not, many customers have been happy with just one item and ithas fit in very well with there current setup. One of our most purchased item types is the TV cabinets - ideal!

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Romantic couples love to include mirrored furniture in their houses because it can build the amorous environment and builds up more love and attraction, which ordinary plain furniture can not do at least as far as reflections and lighting anyway. Waking up in the morning can be glorious, sun shining in through the curtains or blinds and bouncing off each piece of furniture. Seeing your reflection on the mirrored furniture is something of a luxury and will reflect the focal points of your room. It also brings a really good feeling to see yourself stretching out in front of a stylish furniture piece.



Including mirrored cabinets and units will give your living rooms a stunning, jaw dropping design. Many people in our world today would love to have this in their living rooms, and that shows that would show that they have a good taste yet not everyone knows of its existence so be one of the only people you know to make this move. Nowadays, boring wooden furniture is a no no! mirrored furniture is a good choice, and that is something we guarantee.

If you want your bedroom to be fashionably decorated, mirrored dressing tables and vanity units are so sophisticated and so beautiful to look at . Furthermore, this would make your bedroom appear larger than it actually is. People with limited space in their bedrooms should make a move and purchase some of this type of furniture. This will not only make their homes appear elegant, but also spacious. Moreover, you over can have bedside mirrored tables and chromed mirrored furniture to make your bedroom furniture a complete set.

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Over time, we have seen wardrobes and cabinets that were also classed as mirrored. That style is now adopted in the present time but in a more tasteful manor , the current generations creative designs are a great improvement of what has been done in that past.

We are in the 21st century this is 2017 and you should go with the trend before it becomes common place. Say goodbye to your old and boring furniture. Choose to be classy and stylish. Choose mirrored furniture for your home and have the best looking rooms in your street. Sometimes, our home’s appearance determines our personality. If you want to appear sophisticated to others then perhaps this is the kind of furniture you should buy.

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You’ve Made a Mess? The Science of Dealing with Stains on Upholstered Furniture

We’ve all been there before!

Sunday, rainy weather, a cup of hot coffee to start the day. You sit on your suede sofa, eagerly taking your first sip. A bit too eagerly, in fact, because the contents of your mug are now all over the furniture. Congratulations, you’ve made a mess – now what?

Whether the furniture that took the hit was passed down from generations or is brand new, there are still a couple of steps you can take to (hopefully) erase the stains from existence. Let’s start with the very first thing you need to do to refresh the fabric in the event of an “Uh-oh” situation.

Blot the Stain As Soon As (Humanly) Possible!

This method, of course, will yield the best results if the stain you’re dealing with is still fresh. Just take a piece of dry white cloth and gently soak in the stain (no scrubbing, please) until no more liquid is being absorbed. Speed here is key – the more you prolong this procedure, the more time your stain will have to cover extra ground. And you definitely don’t want that to happen.

A neat stain-blotting tool also comes in the form of baby wipes (if you don’t have a kid, your local pharmacy has you fully covered). When used carefully, they are able to absorb spills and stains almost by sorcery, and are dry and soft enough to achieve this without damaging your fabric.

Adhere to the Holy Code of Cleaning.

No, this has (fortunately) nothing to do with the Spanish Inquisition. The cleaning code is a small label that is often located at an inconspicuous spot of your furniture, usually on its side or under the seat cushions. A quick look at it will tell you the type of fabric that your upholstery sports, as well as its colours and, more importantly – how it should be treated in cases like these. For instance, some fabrics are okay to clean with water, while others will require special powders. Here is a quick reference guide in case you’re still clueless on how to clean your upholstery:

If you are in the market for refurbishing your sleeping space, your best option is Homes Direct 365`s contemporary bedroom furniture range. It not only helps you organize your space, but it gives it a fantastic look as well.

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Contemporary bedroom furniture gets its fantastic look from all the eye-catching materials that it is crafted from, which are then finished off in a number of fabulous looking ways. Some of the different material options include oak, pine, cedar, and different sturdy engineered combinations while the lovely finishing selections include espresso, cappuccino, cherry, natural brown, golden blonde, and even ones that have a painted black finish. So, because of the many beautiful material and finishing options, you can easily find something that matches your style and your space.

Probably the best thing about this type of bedroom furniture is the fact that there are so many different types to choose from, something that makes it a synch to organise your space for what your needs are. Like, maybe you have a lot of clothes and there is just not enough room in your closet to put them all. Well, a great option for you then would be to get a few dresser for your space, those of the short and long variety is always nice or you could also go with those that are not as wide but are tall that provide you with a wonderful place to put your clothes. Or, maybe you have a lot of extra bedding or shoes lying around, and then a great option for you would be cedar chests.

Homes Direct 365 bedroom furniture also available in sets, taking the guesswork out of mixing and matching furnishings for your space. Typically a set will come with a bed frame, dresser, and matching nightstands, however, you can also add on different items as well depending upon what you all might need.

So, if you need a place to get ready and put on makeup for work or dinner outings, you can by a vanity table to go along with the set that you bought. Or, maybe you have a television in your bedroom, then a great add on for you would be a media centre, which will even sometimes come with extra storage space like drawers, ideal for storing away clothes again or any other special keepsakes that you might have. To add a decorative touch to space, a fabulous option is mirrored that can be nicely placed over dressers or console tables.

It gives your bedroom a crisp clean look. While some may say it gives it a sterile look, they just don't understand the idea behind contemporary bedroom furniture. Today's contemporary furnishings with the right accents can create a bedroom that is just as cosy and comfortable.

If you start with the contemporary bedroom furniture basics - a bed, nightstands, and dresser, you can then add and subtract from the room, to change your look over the years. You will be able to adjust to the other trends that come and go without ever having to replace those bigger and more expensive pieces of furniture that you have put into the room. You will always have a base to start with. Think of it as your canvas with a background. You will have the main contemporary bedroom furniture pieces in place and be able to add your cute trendy items, like lava lamps, black light posters, and beanbag furniture and then deep six them when they have become more of an embarrassment than a decor item.

No one likes to waste money, but no one wants to be 'out of style' either. By starting with a contemporary bedroom furniture base set, you will be able to have it both ways - furniture that is always in style, and a room that will allow you to add new accents as fads come and go.

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Our exciting range of bedroom furniture now includes our new range addition, the Montpellier collection. Made from solid Mindy wood the Montpellier Dressing Table has everything you need in terms of aesthetics and practicality. The Montpellier Dressing Table works well co-ordinated along side other matching pieces or simply as a statement piece on its own.

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Antique style bedroom furniture

Antique style furniture provides buyers value and quality. More and more people want French style furniture in their home because of its beauty and popularity. As antiques are rare to find but you can take your chances in the auctions, stores estate sales, and shows. People today are aware of the fact that this style furniture is offering them ambience and charm to their home.

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The bed is straightforward to assemble with two people taking their time. It is fixed with traditional coach bolts. Some very minor DIY skills are recommended. Also available in polished mahogany.

How to take care of your antique furniture

Collecting antiques are considered a very expensive hobby throughout the world. The beauty and elegance antiques offer can definitely be worth the cost. Nevertheless, everything placed in our home needs a little care including antiques. As you can observe in most antique articles the most seasoned people take care of their displayed items. Antiques need constant care and attention, as these are aged and often have a patina and are prone to damage. A number of factors can cause damage to your antique furniture. These factors are as follows:

Bedroom furniture used today can make your sleeping room become more welcoming, cosy, warmth and also improve it's appearance. But just which of these household items are we talking about? Well, read on to discover some of the must-have furniture items every bedroom needs.

Dressers

Besides the bed, dressers are the most significant piece of furniture to be found in bedrooms. The standard varieties’ height stands at the waist level, run horizontally and can feature between 6 – 9 drawers. Alternatively, there are other dressers that take the chest design, and are taller than the standard types, but feature lesser drawers. You could also settle for the armoire sorts of dressers, which come with drawers, shelves and can even have extra storage space for clothing or other personal items. Dressers are normally of wood construction, and the high-end kinds are made of solid wood. Still, you can as well opt for veneer or composite wood products that are equally excellent, but more pocket-friendly.

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This marvellous Antique French Dressing Table adds a lovely charm to your bedroom. The beautiful design featuring 7 small drawers carries much additional beauty, providing character and elegance especially when co-ordinated alongside our Shabby Chic bedroom furniture. Crafted and finished to a high standard using only the finest of materials, the quality of this dresser will astound. Guaranteed to brighten your bedroom, this is an amazing item that will be welcomed into many homes.

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Featured here we have the marvellous La Rochelle Dresser, beautifully hand carved from mahogany and completed in a stunning antique white finish. As one of our most popular ranges the La Rochelle collection ensures elegance and the utmost quality, and as seen here this Antique French Dresser displays smooth curves with intricate ornate design allowing you to achieve that perfect shabby chic feel. Whether this Dresser is by itself or as part of the full breath taking La Rochelle bedroom set, we guarantee you're going to be pleased.

Nightstands

Nightstands let you keep some bedside essentials within reach at all times. This can include a lamp, alarm clock, mobile devices or some nighttime reading materials. The ideal height of these sorts of furniture is usually at par with the top of your mattress. When it comes to styles, you can choose from those with drawers, shelves or even a combination of both. Nightstands are, for the most part, made of wood, with the high-end varieties being of either pine, mahogany or oak construction.

Bed frames

The bed normally takes up the most space in virtually all bedrooms. So, a bed frame is regarded as an essential part of this area of the home. They come in varying standard sizes including twin, full, queen and king. The exact styles of bed frames also tends to differ. For instance, there are bed frames that come with headboards as well as footboards, while others are just plain. These types of furniture can be crafted from a variety of materials ranging from wood to metal and everything in between. This makes it infinitely easier and convenient to ensure the bed frame you purchase can seamlessly fit the distinctive interior décor scheme of your home. Also, it makes it easy to find a good product to match your given budget.

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Wardrobes

Wardrobes are very vital bedroom furniture that are designed to provide sufficient storage space, particularly for clothing. Typically, you get to select from the more versatile freestanding options or the custom-fitted varieties. The first tend to be more affordable and offer plenty of option in terms of the design you could settle for. The custom-fitted types are more streamlined and can make good use of awkward spaces in your bedroom, but are more costly. There are as well modular wardrobes, which give you unparalleled flexibility to mix and match shelves, drawers and even hanging rails.

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Hand painted chalk finish, this Aurelia 2 Door Wardrobe With Indoor Mirror features an indoor mirror making it perfect for use in the bedroom. Due to its clean colour pallet, it can easily fit with any style of bedroom interior and will add sophistication to your home. HomesDirect365 proudly add this to our brilliant and rapidly growing wardrobe range.

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The new Remi bedroom collection brings the appeal of painted furniture with contrasting oak top for a true twist on country style. This double shabby chic wardrobe ensures beauty and elegance in abundance.

Vanities

Vanities are highly acclaimed for incorporating a suitable touch of elegance and style to the bedroom setting. These kinds of bedroom furniture are very functional too. They can serve as a dedicated area to meet your day-to-day grooming and personal care needs like hair styling or makeup application. To this end, they feature a mirror and room beneath them to place a bench or stool. Vanities also come with drawers where you can store jewellery, dressing accessories and assorted beauty products.

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Complete that look that you desire with our fantastic award winning furniture, and brighten up your home with this stunning Vanity Set. Hand crafted and carefully built to the highest quality, the exquisite antique French design will be sure to amaze. Working exceptional on its own as a statement piece or co-ordinated alongside our shabby chic bedroom furniture.

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Expertly hand crafted from the finest of natural material this Sophia Vanity Mirror is a fantastic must have addition for your home. Beautiful and full of character, the Sophia Vanity Mirror is a fine example of why our personal human craft over machine made is the high quality you deserve. Ensured to last through generations the Sophia Vanity Mirror works both by itself or co-ordinated alongside our other pieces.

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You might think that dressing tables have become obsolete but the truth is many people still fancy having a dressing table in their bedroom, not for decoration but rather as a working station. Having this important item in your bedroom gives you an opportunity to get closer to the mirror so that you can make yourself beautiful.

With such a small part of your bedroom, you can easily organise your makeup items in one place and have all your items where they should be. You can also use it for display purposes in which case you can exhibit your perfumes, jewellery boxes, makeup sets, combs, and hand mirrors on the top. Choosing a table with intricate engravings adds character to your room. If you are curious about the best design, consider the following features when making your purchase.

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Translated from the Portugese phrase 'pérola barroca' meaning irregular pearl, Baroque and its translation perfectly describes the artistic creations occurring in the 17th and 18th Century in France. As you can see here with this magnificent Antique French Dressing Table Set irregular pearl perfectly describes the beautiful detailing's and the flowing symmetrical carvings. Hand carved from solid mahogany this Dressing Table Set is strong and exuberant as many Baroque pieces are, reflecting the strength in leadership of King Louis XIV at the time

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La Rochelle Black Antique French Dressing Table hand carved, in a stunning antique black finish. Invite a touch of antique French elegance into your home with this Antique French Dressing Table from our award-winning antique French painted bedroom collection.

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Capturing the historic and picturesque qualities of one of France's most popular architectural towns, here we have the Bordeaux shabby chic Dressing Table. As the pictures here of the Bordeaux shabby chic Dressing Table show, the Bordeaux collection is finished with a subtle distressed ivory paint, giving off a vibe of wonderful exuberance in your bedroom. These qualities resonate and make the Bordeaux Antique French Dressing Table and the Bordeaux collection as a whole one of the most popular bedroom collections.

• Storage Space- a dressing table should have drawers for storing making up items and small bottles. While checking the storage space, ensure that it is enough to fit all your items. The storage compartments can be attached as lockable drawers under the mirror. You have the freedom to choose the type of storage you need depending on your needs and personal taste. The number of drawers can range from three to eight depending on your needs.

• Mirror- a mirror is an important part of beautifying yourself and hence, it is necessary that you have one on your dressing table. When buying a dressing table, you can choose to buy one with an attached mirror or have a separate one. However, the attached one is better as it cannot be easily broken since it is fixed.

• Small stool/chair- unless you like standing, you should choose a dressing table that is accompanied by a chair to sit on when applying make-up. As you know, women love spending a lot of time in front of the mirror in which case the chair comes in handy.

• Matches other features in the room- in other cases, you can buy a dressing table to add character in your room. For this reason, you need to ensure that the table matches the taste of your room.

If for some reason you want a more sophisticated dressing table, you might want to consider more features such as multi-function. A table with such a feature will serve not only as a dressing table but it will also have other distinct features such as dressing, a cabinet, or a desk. Such a table is designed with such versatility that ensures it achieves all these functionalities.

Once you settle on the dressing table that meets your taste, you have to make sure that you take good care of it. To keep it in the right condition, always ensure you wipe the wood with bee wax that keeps it polished and clean. You also need to ensure you have placed the table in a place where it will not get direct sunlight to avoid discoloration of the wood. The mirrors, as part of the dressing table, should be cleaned using either newspaper or paper towels and vinegar or window cleaner that will keep it shiny with no smudges.

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With centuries of ornate design and craft inspiring comes this stunning Antique French Dressing Table, the stories and history enriched within the piece will be sure to uplift the ambiance and class of any room. This Dressing Table is eye catching yet subtle, ready to easily fit alongside existing decor or as part of a new set such as our shabby chic bedroom furniture. This Dressing Table is an engaging and enchanting hand crafted piece you won't regret.

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This marvelous dressing table adds a lovely charm to your bedroom. The beautiful ornate designed mirror carries much additional beauty, providing character and elegance especially when complimented alongside our shabby chic furniture. Crafted and finished to a high standard using only the finest of materials, the quality of this dressing table will astound. Guaranteed to brighten your bedroom, this is an amazing item that will be welcomed into many homes.

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Selfies have been part of our modern culture for some time now. Most people engage in group selfies or solo selfies at their own free time without giving it a second though. Taking of selfies have evolved with time and it’s now a charity name in some parts of the world; for example in the UK where the social media platform “noble no makeup selfies raised approximately £8 million for a cancer research".

Photographs at large tell more of how we look, how we spend our time and with whom we hang around most of the time. At least everybody tries to look smart and at their best every time, they pose for a selfie. There are several types of selfies taken by different groups of people and for various reasons. It’s undoubtedly clear that selfies have bypassed the social norms & barriers of sex and age. Teens are obsessed with the selfie thing while parents think it’s funny and unfit to get involved in the trend; however, they find themselves joining their loved ones in a family or group selfie.

Celebrities have a different take on this; they think selfies were absolutely made for them while hipsters believe this is where they belong. Selfies have seen better days in terms of evolution and acceptance in the society. It was first seen as a celebrity and girlish thing but came to be appreciated later by the male counterparts. Nowadays, most social media platforms host millions of selfies taken on a daily basis. If you are looking forward to taking some pro-like selfies and looking as professional as you can imagine; we have got you covered.

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Taking a mirror selfie

Whether you choose to use your phone’s front camera or a well-mounted wall mirror; you should always look decent for that selfie. If you are an Instagram fanatic, you definitely want to look cute and attract more likes for that #OOTD selfie day. Choosing the best mirror for that full body selfie is all you need to get started. Other important factors to consider include the phone’s camera resolution and the pose you choose during the selfie session.

A pretty, clean and well-polished mirror should be your first priory. Different mirrors come with varying quality and appearance. Shabby chic mirrors for example; comes in varying shapes, frame colours, design and frame materials hence you won’t miss your perfect match. Shabby chic mirrors are typically the best you can get in the market. They are well designed to offer the best both in image reflection and taking of selfies either in dim or proper lighting.

Shabby chic mirrors are spotless and come in various lengths, all customised to suit your needs. Their well-polished surfaces enhance for easy cleaning and instant reflection of real-time images. The mirrors have stood the test of time with a good reputation in the market. They are durable and available in accommodating prices that won’t break your budget.

Do yourself a favor, look decent without comprising your peace; get the shabby chic mirror today and enjoy a quick and easy clean up before whipping out your camera for that Instagram or Snap chat selfie.

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No matter how big, beautiful and airy your home is, you'll always want it to be bigger and lighter. Making good use of mirrors is a great way to create a larger and brighter appearance of any room in your house.

One of the most popular home furnishings is the wall mirror. Wall mirrors are common and extremely well priced and provide a home with glam and elegance; they come in all shapes, sizes, and styles they can be apart of any home, Hallways, residing rooms, bedrooms are great spots to place your mirror. Also, the use of mirrored console tables within the bedroom provides you best place to prepare or store your beauty products.

Wall Mirrors are vital accessories to have when desirous about the style of your home or office; Homes Direct 365 have a variety of mirrors that are thought to be works of art. There are specific types that are still seen as classics these basic items will give your room a sense of magnificence and an old world experience.

One way that would complement your room is to select the wall mirror first, If you're heading for the contemporary look in your house, a large handcrafted wooden framed mirror would certainly give you that look. Then all that is left to do is to find opposite furnishings and accessories that match the feel of any room, utilising this technique for each room in the house, will cut down the time that it takes for you to decorate each room and help you match the style easily.

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There are numerous styles of wood wall mirrors that are used in the making of the wooden mirrors. When looking for wall mirrors comprised of every kind of sturdy woods they can give you and your private home a life time of enjoyment and infrequently become family heirlooms, wall mirrors made from mahogany are of wonderful quality. The darkish brown coloured wooden mirrors tend not to have any blemishes and offer a gorgeous sheen when polished and don't need much upkeep with minimal dusting and regular polishing.

There are various designs and types of wall mirrors to choose from, with wall mirrors coming in a verity of colours and finishes. Wall mirrors produced from sculpted wood are very elegant. And depending on the kind of mirror you select, they can give the texture of your rooms being bigger and more spacious.

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The reason why most professionals trust mirrors is that they have the capacity to create the illusion of depth. By placing one in a strategic place in your house, you can make a small room appear bigger. This technique works well for small apartments and houses with limited space. Try to create more depth, try placing mirrors opposite each other.

Mirrors also have the ability to lighten up a dark room. Dark rooms can appear smaller and with the help of a mirror, you can improve lighting without having to paint the walls anew. Simply take a large mirror and set it up on a wall directly across the window. When natural light from the sun or the moon hits the mirror through the window, the reflected light can improve lighting in the room.

Use your creativity when working with mirrors. The more unusual the shape of the mirror is, the more interesting it can appear to viewers. Those with five or more sides are an example of interestingly shaped mirrors. In the same manner, pick mirrors with unique glass styles and designs as well. Instead of choosing a clear glass mirror, go for a frosted one.

Provided that you have the resources needed for the task, you can get the job completed without the help of an expert. What's more, you can always experiment with different techniques and approaches without having to worry about spending some extra cash since it's easy and you can do it on your own.

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Sleeping is one of the most rewarding experiences. It provides the opportunity for our body to recuperate and adequately repair itself. Specifically, sleeping aids in healing and repairing our heart and blood vessels, better brain functioning, the increase of blood flow to the skin, and many other amazing benefits. Without sleep, heart disease, stroke, high blood, pressure, dull skin, impaired learning and memory retention are the results. Many other ill effects can result from the lack of sleep. Overall, it is pretty safe to say that sleeping is vital to our health.

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We spend about a third of our life sleeping. If we are spending so much time in our beds, it is important that we have a mattress that is favourable for a successful slumber. Although many may not realise, our mattress plays an important role in our sleeping behaviours. A mattress can either make or break a great sleep. Choosing the right mattress is imperative as it permits more shut-eye and consequently betters your health. If you are searching for a mattress, we have a few tips that can assist you in easing the process and some examples.

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Everyone has varied views on what the ideal mattress entails and most importantly, everyone has their own preference. However as a consumer, it is important that you give your mattress a feel before you buy it. Soft, Firm and Medium mattresses are merely classifications. You will not know that it is the right mattress until you actually lay in the mattress, roll around and give it a feel. By doing this, you are purchasing as an informed consumer but also ensuring that your mattress provides the ideal support. Here are a few good articles about choosing a good mattress with a lot more detailed information.

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