Fitted Wardrobes – So what lurks in your bedroom wardrobe?
30/01/2012 - Posted by admin in Fitted Wardrobes
So what lurks in your bedroom wardrobe?
Do you have fitted bedroom wardrobes that are smart and organised or do yours hide nasties in the depths?
When was the last time you opened your wardrobe doors wide and had a really good look at what’s inside?
Bedrooms andfitted wardrobes, that are either freestanding or fitted are often used as a dumping ground for things we can’t think of anywhere else to keep them. As a nation it seems we hate to throw anything away. People hang on to the strangest things – clothes that don’t fit, old school uniforms, bird cages long after the bird has died and footie boots that will never again see the penalty spot again.
Our research shows the Top 10 Items We Hate to Throw Away and that clog up our wardrobes are:
- Clothes we don’t wear
- Books we’ve read
- Clothes that don’t fit
- Odds and ends
- Shoes we don’t wear
- Clothes that have gone out of fashion
- New clothes we’ve never worn
- Old mobile phones
- Sports equipment we no longer use
- Out-of-date computers
People keep stuff for lots of reasons very often things that have a strong sentimental value but they just create clutter and can squash and damage what you should have in your wardrobes!
So maybe it’s time to have a really good look at your bedroom. Hopefully you will have beautiful fitted wardrobes that are all super organised – with lovely interiors, items stored perfectly, clean and smart with no unwanted items abandoned there…..but if not….tell us what is the strangest thing lurking in your wardrobe?!
Bedroom Storage – Size Matters: Top Tips for maximising bedroom space.
30/01/2012 - Posted by admin in Bedroom Storage
We would all love a bigger bedroom, but unless you’re planning to move house then the next best thing is to make the most of what you do have! So how do we create a bigger room without packing up and moving house? The answer is simple…
Here at Hammonds we can create space you never thought you. Combining fitted furniture with exciting design and space saving bedroom storage solutions. Fitted furniture can make any room look sleek and clutter free. It offers masses of storage and looks perfect in any room. Why not compliment it with freestanding furniture as well? It can be suited to your daily needs and if you leave space between itself and the wall, it gives the effect that there’s more room than there actually is. All this can stop the bedroom from looking so cluttered and cramped.
Really get smart with your bedroom furniture, think about over bed storage (pictured right), windows seats, maximising unused space such as corners and under the bed too. Sliding wardrobes are particularly useful if you are restricted on your room size.
And finally without giving away all the trade secrets; think about using light finishes and high sheen which reflects the light, and even super glamorous mirror doors. All of these things can make your bedroom look twice as big and twice as sleek and organised – just what we all want in our homes!
How to create a mood board for your bedroom
19/12/2011 - Posted by admin in Bedroom Ideas
Moody Blues… Greens… Reds… How to create a mood board for your bedroom
When you were a teenager you probably stormed off to your bedroom in a mood, but now it’s all about what mood your bedroom can set.
Top designers and professional stylists everywhere value the merits of a mood board, and here at Hammonds we’re no different!
Your bedroom is not public space so it’s all about what your room can do for you.
We here at Hammonds feel a bedroom should be made to suit you and your needs; and a mood board is a great way to bring those needs out into the open and is a great way to get your bedroom ideas and favourite styles down on paper.
Our top tip is start with ideas, texture, colours, and fabrics. Take inspiration from magazines, books, fashion, clothing, any interiors – not just bedroom styles and take lots and lots of photos. The chances are if you think it’s worth getting your camera out for it’s something a bit special.
Get an A3 sheet of card and start adding your bedroom ideas and inspiration? Start with your items, fabrics, pictures and colour charts, and let them come together as a coherent thought.
Our designers love to seemood boards, it helps us help you realise your room’s potential. So if you have an idea… “stick it down”!
Breakfast in Bed
18/12/2011 - Posted by admin in Bedroom Ideas
There’s nothing better than getting a lie-in, except perhaps getting a lie-in followed by breakfast in bed.
But what is your idea of the perfect breakfast in bed, continental? Maybe a Full-English?
The perfect breakfast in bed is all about logistics, not usually a term you would associate with breakfast, but the perfect breakfast in bed is all about logistics!
A Full-English might be a bit greasy and your Egyptian cotton sheets won’t appreciate a grease stain or even a blob of ketchup.
And what seem like a simple bowl of cereal could end up as a puddle slowly soaking into your duvet.
Toast anyone? …crumbs … need we say more!
So the perfect breakfast in bed must start, first and foremost with a sturdy tray, preferably with legs, creating a stable surface from which to enjoy your treat.
Then as far as getting your morning grains, why not try porridge, pour it on top of a bed of fruit and swirl through a yummy compote.
For something a bit more substantial you don’t always have to go for the full works…. you can enjoy something more refined like poached egg and salmon on a toasted bagel.
Finally the most important part of the breakfast, tea or fresh coffee of course! Remember always make a pot as one cup may just not hit the spot.
Bon Appétit!
Love Hammonds this Valentine’s Weekend
11/02/2011 - Posted by admin in Uncategorized
Pop into one of our stores (listed below) this Valentine’s weekend, book a design visit & we’ll treat you to a FREE Thorntons Gift Set worth £15. Just mention you saw it on our website.
Altrincham, Amersham, Basildon, Erdington, Bolton, Bracknell Byfleet, Cheltenham, Christchurch, Croydon (Easy Living), Exeter, Fakenham, Gloucester, Hinckley, Kingston, Leamington Spa, Lowestoft, Macclesfield, Manchester (Sleepmasters), Manchester (Housing Units), Salford, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Nuneaton, Poole, Preston, Reading, Southampton, Torquay (closed Sunday), Truro, Warrington & Worcester
Hammonds Bedroom Make-Over winner
10/11/2010 - Posted by admin in Then and Wow
Mrs Mohammed wins a dream bedroom make-over
“…excellent job, not only in the fitting, but also in the cleaning up afterwards.”
10/11/2010 - Posted by admin in Testimonials
Dear Sir/Madam
We are very pleased with the bedroom furniture, and with your fitter Peter Marshall, who has done an excellent job, not only in the fitting, but also in the cleaning up afterwards.
Yours faithfully,
A&N Palmer
[Received - 26th July 2010]
Welcome to our blog
27/10/2010 - Posted by admin in Uncategorized
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