Your kitchen cabinet or wardrobe doors are one of the most important elements of your home interior. The state of these doors will either make or break your look, and define the interior standards of your home.
If you fancy refreshing your kitchen or bedroom furniture but don’t have the money or time to undertake a whole renovation, then simply replacing the doors could be the perfect solution.
Upcycling and refurbishing furniture is a trend that will never go out of fashion and there are plenty of reasons why it is so popular. We will guide you through some of the benefits of replacement doors and clarify why our door replacement service might be the best option for you.
More Economical
Probably the biggest benefit of using replacement doors is that it is a cheaper option. It makes sense that just replacing the doors of your furniture would cost a lot less than replacing the whole cabinetry. It involves a lot fewer materials and less time fitting so the cost is considerably lower.
If your budget is smaller but you still want a big impact transformation, replacing the doors is the most cost-effective way to do that.
Less Hassle and Time
As well as saving you money on materials and fitting costs, door replacement will also take a lot less time and cause you less hassle.
There is no need to remove kitchen appliances, cut back carpets or worry about plumbing and electrics. Your furniture layout will stay exactly how it was built, just with a new exterior.
You can choose a convenient time for us to deliver and fit your new doors, and the job can be completed in as little as 1-2 days depending on the size. That means less time living in a cluttered space and more time enjoying your new look!
Made-to-Measure
Our door replacement service offers a made-to-measure option so we can manufacture your doors to perfectly fit your existing furniture. No matter how awkward you think the size or shape of your cabinets is, we can create doors to fit any space.
Personalise Your Space
With interior design trends continuously changing, your style has probably adapted since you first chose your kitchen cabinets or wardrobes. Whether you’re feeling like your interior is a little old-fashioned or you’ve recently reinvented your style, your home should reflect your current preferences and character.
With so many door styles, colours, handles and finishes to choose from, you will never be short of choice. Whether you’re wanting a drastic new look or just some subtle changes, our collections cater for everyone. We can also offer a paint match service to match any existing colours or furniture you might have your eye on.
More Environmentally Friendly
In this day and age, we are all looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact, and upcycling furniture is a great way to make your home renovation greener.
By not throwing away your older cabinets and instead just renovating the doors, you are wasting fewer materials and using less materials in the production process too.
We use high-quality materials for our replacement doors meaning the product will last longer, and the longer it lasts the better for the environment it is.
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So if you fancy giving your kitchen or bedroom a fresh appeal but want a more economical and eco-friendly alternative with as many design choices as possible, replacing your furniture doors is most likely the best solution.
Interior design trends change every year, and things regularly go in and out of fashion. Take for example dado rails which were found in most Victorian-built homes and are now making a comeback. As well as avocado bathroom suites that were everywhere in the 70s before losing popularity, to then become fashionable again in the 2020s! Here are some of the best interior trends we’ve seen so far in 2022…
Botanicals and Houseplants
Having plenty of plants, flowers, cacti and succulents growing in your home gives off a natural and healthy aura to your home, the colour of flora and fauna can create a great accessory colour to both light and dark decorated rooms. If you don’t have much of a green thumb, then another trendy choice is to opt for botanical decor instead! Whether it’s wallpaper, prints, wall art or fake plants, it’ll give your home that pop of colour you’re after and give your home a natural feel.
“Cosy Feel”
You heard it right, ironing your bedsheets and making your bed look uniform is out, and creating a lived-in and cosy look is in! Make your bedroom look like it is regularly slept in and is a cosy place to relax, unwind and hang out. Opt for natural fabrics like cotton bedding and a neutral colour palette like whites and light greys to make your bedroom look soft and comfortable. Contrasting colours such as a light wood effect with dark-painted furniture really makes a room pop, and that’s why it’s one of the biggest interior colour trends this year!
Gallery walls and hanging art prints are becoming ever-popular, whether it’s family photos or a cool design you found on Etsy or at a local art shop. It is a great idea to decorate your home with pictures and artwork that pops or blends with your interior design. You’ll be able to find all sorts of prints based on your taste and likes, from culinary prints to geographical art.
Not a fan of art? Wall decor is a great choice too!
Fitted Storage – With Which We Can Help!
Having your own unique, stylish and customised fitted storage such as wardrobes, dressers and bedside tables not only makes a bedroom look bigger, but it gives a premium look and feel that is absolutely timeless in every home. Fitted furniture is quickly becoming the trendiest thing to have in your home, not only this year but every year.
If fitted furniture is something you’d like in your home, why not get in touch? You can visit our showroom, or give us a call on 01536 697996.
Over the past couple of years, we’ve been going to the cinema less and watching new films from home through streaming services. So, if you’re spending more time at home watching movies, why not create that cinema feeling at home? This blog will give you some handy tips on how to set up a cinema room, how to make it comfy and what we can do to help!
Comfort
L-shaped sofas are always a popular option for cinema rooms as it gives plenty of space for friends and family to get comfortable in front of the ‘big screen’. By adding cushions and blankets, you can turn an ordinary sofa into the ultimate comfort spot! You don’t just have to limit yourself to films and TV shows in your home cinema, either. With the use of a media cabinet, you can have any consoles or entertainment systems in your cinema too to make it a fun spot for all ages.
Lighting
The darkness of the cinema really adds to the atmosphere and gets us absorbed in the action, or the horror if that’s your thing! If you prefer soft lighting, we suggest placing a lamp or two in the corner of the room where you won’t get any glare off the TV screen. If you have windows in your chosen cinema room, investing in black-out blinds or heavy curtains will remove any daylight from the room.
The Big Screen
If you don’t have a television yet for your cinema room, you could consider getting a projector! Modern projectors can be easily connected to phones, tablets or laptops through a USB port or Bluetooth. Projectors can also be a more cost-efficient choice than buying a bigger television. Projectors can be played against an empty wall, or you can buy a drop-down screen if your walls are already decorated. Drop-down screens are also useful for creating more floor space for reading, playing and storage compared to having a TV stand.
Tidy Spaces
If you’ve seen images of home cinemas before, you’ll notice that there usually isn’t a cable or wire in sight. Keeping cables tucked away creates a sleek and tidy-looking home cinema, and this can be achieved by using cable tidies or hiding them using a bespoke media unit. This is something we can help with! Our media units can safely hide any wires or cables connected to your TV and entertainment units, as well as keep the latter neatly stored away.
Sound
Surround sound is used in most cinemas, and it’s an experience you don’t want to miss out on in your own cinema! Surround sound systems can be found on almost any budget and can really improve your home cinema enjoyment. It’s best to find sleek, modern-looking speakers that don’t distract too much from the main screen. We also recommend playing around with the speaker settings to make sure it’s at a comfortable volume and setting for you, your friends and your family.
If these tips were any help, we’d love to know in the comments below! We can also assist you in creating any cabinetry for your home cinema, so please give us a call on 01536 697996 to book an appointment, or drop us an email at info@madeinteriors.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
Colour can affect our mood and our happiness, so naturally, it’s important that the room we sleep in is decorated or painted using colours we find relaxing or enjoyable.
Of course, it’s ultimately down to you on how you’d like to decorate your space, but we hope you’ll find this bedroom colour scheme guide useful!
Terracotta
We think terracotta is a very underrated colour! It’s not just for plant pots and tableware, it can be brilliant to accessorise with. Try breaking up the deepness of the terracotta with whites and creams to create a balanced colour scheme. It works well with minimalistic decor, as well as a more rustic and natural interior.
Green
Green is a great choice for bedding, decor and paintwork. Whether you want a darker, bolder green as a feature wall or a softer, cosier green all over, it gives a calming feel and calls back to nature. Woody and earthy tones & nature-inspired decor complete this colour scheme.
Pink
Many people back away from this colour due to its youthfulness or fear it may be too garish. Don’t fear! Pastel pinks can bring a feminine and soft feel to a room, while blush pink is great if you have a neutral canvas you’d like to add some pop to.
White & Cream
If you’d rather use white & cream, it’s a great neutral and relaxing colour to use as a base or as a wall colour. It’s great to create a clean and comfy atmosphere in a room and is perfect in master bedrooms. You can use pops of colour to add a bit of energy to your space, and if your room feels too empty or ‘clinical’, you can add pillows, rugs, blankets and art to add a more comfortable, homely feel.
Blue
Darker blues are great for accessorising or as a statement wall, while soft blues work to create a calming and mellow room. White, green and light greys are brilliant complementary colours to use with blue, such as on bed sets, photo frames and ornaments.
Orange & Yellow
You might think that bright colours like orange and yellow would be too overbearing or uncomfortable in a room but used in the right way they can be perfect and create a happy, sunshine feel to a room. Brighter yellows & oranges should be limited to one or two items like wall art or a feature wall, but calmer yellows & oranges such as pale yellow, apricot, sand and peach can be used to decorate your bed, walls and other accessories like throws and cushions.
Our top tip is to use a colour swatch book and compare any desired colours to your room to see what goes and what doesn’t.
We hope this colour scheme guide helped! Here at Made Interiors, we can also offer advice on how your fitted furniture can complement your space, whether you have already decorated or plan to after installation. To come in for a visit, book an appointment either through our website, give us a call on 01536 697996 or email us at info@madeinteriors.uk.
We all like to use our living rooms as a place to relax, watch the latest TV show or gather with family. You might have experienced rushing to get everything looking nice before guests arrive. Or you might feel like you can’t keep on top of the clutter that builds in your living space. In this blog, we’ll give you some tips on how to create a tidy living room space.
Living Room Furniture
When you look at what furniture you have and what you use on a daily basis, you might realise that you have more furniture than you need! It could help to write down each piece of furniture in your living room and list the uses it has. Do you need the bookshelf if you’ve already read every book on it? Are there one too many side tables?
Consider putting some of that excess furniture on an online marketplace or donating it to a charity. This will help you to make your living space more tidy and spacious.
Do you need help with your living room furniture? Read our blog for tips on how to design your living space.
DeclutteringYour Space
It’s easy to accumulate various bits and bobs. Random paperwork, the kids’ toys, odd wires, a junk drawer. Ideally, all the open surfaces you can see should be saved for decor accessories: photo frames, small succulents, vases and candles. Creating storage for everything else will declutter your surfaces and make your living room much tidier! Fitted TV units and cabinetry are a great solution to tidy away anything you don’t want to have out all the time. A TV unit with storage can hide away any toys, wires and other bits but also keep them close by whenever you need them.
Tidy Electronics
That jungle of wires and cables behind the TV can look very unattractive in any living space. But what can we do to fix that? Luckily, we live in an age of convenience! Cable organisers are easily purchased on any e-commerce, marketplace site or technology shop. If you want to go for something more functional with your living room decor, our fitted TV units can be used to hide cables and neatly organise them.
If you’d like to make your living space tidy and make it unique to your home, we can help! Whether you’d like a fitted TV unit or some custom-made cabinetry to match the furniture you already have. We can create a drawing and give you an estimate on your design after a visit to our amazing showroom!
Give us a call on 01536 697996, email us at info@madeinteriors.uk or start chatting with us through the Messenger chat on our homepage (available Monday – Friday, 09:00 to 18:00).
According to 2021 statistics, 36% of UK adults struggle to fall asleep at least once a week. If so many of us find it hard to switch off before we fall asleep, what can we do to improve this? Well, luckily we have a few helpful tips to help you create a relaxing sleeping space, so you can get that well-deserved good night’s sleep!
Darkness
Unless you’re not a fan of the dark, it’s a good idea to make sure you sleep in complete darkness to help your brain switch off. We’d recommend you invest in some blackout blinds or curtains to block out any light coming in from your windows. This would be especially helpful if you have any street lights directly outside your home. If you prefer to have a nightlight in your room, perhaps find one that has a dimmable feature, so you can have it to a brightness that’s comfortable for you and that will also allow you to fall asleep easily. Warmer light also creates a more cosy and relaxing atmosphere, consider a Himalayan Salt Lamp for the added health benefits.
Ditch the Electronics!
According to The Sleep Foundation, watching TV before you go to bed negatively impacts your quality of sleep. Your exposure to blue light before you sleep (which comes from most phones, tablets, computers and televisions) affects your circadian rhythm, which is the internal process in everyone’s body that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. If you need any devices in your room before bed (i.e. your phone for your alarm in the morning), keep it out of arm’s reach and avoid using it for an hour before bedtime. Instead of browsing social media before bed, read a book, soak in the bath or participate in a nighttime yoga or meditation class.
Noise
We can’t always control outside noise that might disturb our sleep, however, there are ways to block this out! Whether you’d prefer to create white noise by having a fan on during the night or wearing earbuds to block out the noise, all we recommend is to do whatever makes you comfortable!
Your Bed & Mattress
If your mattress is lumpy, torn or if you wake up feeling sore, it’s probably time to buy a new mattress! Mattresses are made to last for up to 10 years, and they can be quite pricey. However, you have to remember that we spend almost 1/3 of our lives asleep, so a good mattress is an investment for better sleep. Although online shopping seems like the future, we’d still recommend doing physical bed shopping. Go and lie down on various mattresses at your local mattress retailer and see which one fits you best! Also, if you find yourself fluffing up your pillows during the night or your head doesn’t feel comfortable when you’re asleep, it’s time to buy some new pillows too!
Colours & Decor
Neutral colours and soft furnishings on your bed and in the bedroom can help you feel more comfortable and relaxed. Blue and green have also been suggested as more calming colours, so consider adding these to your sleeping space. If you need some more guidance, check out our blog on bedroom colour schemes.
Decorating your bed with extra cushions and throws can make it a more comfortable space for relaxing as well as sleeping. If you like the way your bed looks, you’re bound to feel more comfortable falling asleep in it!
Reduce Clutter!
Our stress levels are very easily affected by mess and untidy spaces, especially in rooms where we’re meant to relax and unwind! Make it a habit of putting dirty clothes in your laundry hamper and putting clean clothes away in your wardrobe, so they’re not piling up in your bedroom. If you’re struggling for wardrobe or storage space, we can help by creating made-to-measure wardrobes to fit your bedroom, and help you to organise your sleeping space. Make sure any drinks glasses next to your bed don’t pile up, and if you can, avoid eating in your room so dirty plates or food debris don’t start appearing. While odour doesn’t usually wake us from sleep, it can make it much harder to relax if you can still smell your dinner while in bed!
Did you find these tips useful? We’d love for you to let us know what you think! If you’re looking to improve your storage and reduce the clutter in your space, you can give us a ring on 01536 697996or send us an email at info@madeinteriors.uk.
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