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Unwind in an aromatic experience with scented candles

The home should appeal to all senses. Naturally, we tend to focus on what we see because, after all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Texture is important too which is why the touch and beauty of reclaimed furniture make it so very popular. But once you have everything in place, what other small touches do you add?

Gentle, calming aroma in the home

We have 10 million olfactory cells in our nose, all of which play a vital role in how we feel. For example, you’ll detect when milk has ‘turned’ from a few paces away, just like a pleasant aroma in the home can help us feel calm, settled and comfortable.

Adding scent to your home

There are various ways of adding different layers of scent to your home but two of the most popular ways are scented candles and diffusers. Slowly releasing their pleasant notes throughout your home, we have a range of the best candles and diffusers for your home.

Both scented candles and diffusers work in any room, from a pleasant perfume at the door to a centrepiece containing beeswax candles on the beautiful tablecloth on your reclaimed wood dining table to a restful aroma floating across the bedroom, there is something for everyone in our new collection of best-scented candles and diffusers.

Handmade, quality scented candles

All candles in our range, whether large candles or small candles are handmade by Rathbornes in Dublin, a sign in itself that you are buying a quality scented candle. The process of candle making is important simply because it dictates whether the final product is delicately flavoured or too harsh or too weak to make a difference.

The scent

It’s essential you have the right scent for you. Different aromas appeal to different people evoking a different reaction. What some will find ‘too strong’ and overpowering, you will find just right.

The burn time

You’ll also want the fragrant notes to dance through the air for some time and so we have a range of the best scented candles with different burn times. Travel candles with one wick will last for several hours as too will those candles with two wicks. For an intense experience, luxury scented candles will bring instant gratification.

Better still, as they come supplied in a beautiful bowl of their own, they are much safer than freestanding candles. And with black candles such as that with the depth of a dusk scent also available, there is something to complement every interior style too.

Scented diffusers

Scented diffusers, are ideal for supporting the main fragrant you choose for your home. They release their fragrance slowly, the scent encouraged to dissipate through the room by your movement. Delicately fragranced, they don’t overpower with concentrated scent in one area but moving them around occasionally can help to spread their delightful scent.

How to style a reclaimed chest of drawers

Winchester Reclaimed Wood Chest of Drawers

Bedroom chest of drawers are an essential choice for the bedroom, offering plenty of drawer space for storage of everything from clothes to personal trinkets. Don’t just put it in the corner, however. Style your reclaimed chest of drawers following these ‘rules’.

Start with a mirror or a piece of artwork

‘Framing’ your reclaimed wood chest of drawers makes sure it looks part of the overall bedroom décor. This is certainly true for a larger, 8 drawer chest which can look too imposing. If you need a mirror, use a large one to offset the chunkier frame of the large chest of drawers. However, if you have a mirror in another location, a larger piece of artwork would bring a welcome change. Either mount it on the wall or sit it on the very back of the chest of drawers.

A table lamp

Adding height starts to create dimension to the space and a table lamp is perfect for this. Again, depending on the space you have on top, you could opt to balance this with another tall object as we’ve done on the top of this large dark wood chest of drawers. On a smaller chest of drawers, one tall object works well, although it doesn’t have to be a lamp, a plant or something similar would work well.

Something living

In fact, staying with the theme of plants, there is something about adding something living to the top of your chest of drawers. Reclaimed wood furniture is in itself a very natural product and so adding something that complements this is a perfect choice. Opt for easy to care for plants such as the lithe leaves of an Aloe Vera plant. If you struggle for space, opt for a shorter plan in stature to create symmetry.

Vary the height

With the artwork or mirror in place on your reclaimed chest of drawers and a plant to balance the symmetry now comes the tricky step of adding yet another ‘layer of height’. Choose a pretty accessory that is not as tall as your lamp but is a fraction taller than the plant you have chosen to include. The secret to a balanced look atop a 6 drawer chest or a chest of drawers of any size is a layered look. From a pretty jewellery stand to an elegant ornament of some kind, adding layered height really makes a difference.

A tray

Scour charity shops and other second-hand stores for pretty trays meant for the top of dressing tables and chest of drawers. The tray will keep bottles and other bits and bobs in place, keeping everything tidy but also bringing depth the top of the reclaimed wood chest of drawers. Keep the metallic finish the same as the frame of your mirror or artwork, and any other accessories you add to the chest of drawers. Or opt for ceramics, as we’ve done with this reclaimed wood large chest of drawers to great effect.

How do you style your chest of drawers?

How to create welcoming Airbnb bedrooms for families

Travelling with small children is no easy feat and that’s why for many parents looking for a get-away, a family-friendly Airbnb rental fits the bill. The whole house needs to be family-friendly but there is no denying the importance of the bedrooms. With the rustic style as a backdrop and a flat weave rug on the floor, you’ll have no problems creating relaxing, welcoming, comfortable bedrooms for your guests.

Cosy & comfy

The beauty of reclaimed wood furniture is that it oozes exactly what you are trying to achieve in the bedroom – a cosy, comforting space – and so no wonder that the rustic style is considered the perfect backdrop.

You need excellent quality mattresses, as well as sumptuous covers and bed linen, essential for a good night’s sleep. But you also need to appeal to the eye – the bedroom needs to look instantly welcoming, comfortable and comfy (and clean).

A reclaimed wood bed has it all. It’s just perfect for any room, from the single bed frame to the statement light wood king-sized rustic bedframe in the master bedroom, adding a sense of grandeur is more than possible with the rustic style.

Add vibrancy with colour

People are on holiday – they want a little excitement, craving things outside of their normal routine. Colour is perfect – from the depths of purple or navy or even a deep, deep red to the airy wispiness of pastel shades, the rustic style with reclaimed wood furniture in the bedroom delivers every time.

“Everything as it should be”

For a bedroom to be appealing, everything needs to be available for your guests that they would expect. A wooden blanket box is not only ideal for spare blankets, pillows and throws but a perfect addition in a child’s bedroom with a few toys for them to enjoy. A rustic reclaimed wood bookcase is also perfect for bedtime story books.

Home from home

The essence of comfort is having everything you need in the style of home-from-home comfort. And that means a comfortable cosy bed to sleep in as well as plenty of bedroom storage options. Just as versatile as the wardrobe is a large chest of drawers in the bedroom. For the holidaying parent, a large chest of drawers in the bedroom allows for everyone’s clothes to be organised and easily found in the rush to enjoy what the locality has to offer.

Details matter

The smaller details make such a big difference. Thoughtful additions never go unnoticed. Imagine, for example, the delight of your guests sitting at a dressing table with drawers complete with excellent lighting and oversized mirror!

And there is the addition of ample seating in the bedroom, something that can be an afterthought. A wooden bench in the bedroom works really well, as it does in the hallway. A great place to sit when taking shoes on and off, or lining up bags, packed for the next day’s activities.

How to make your bedroom guest ready for Airbnb

Standford Reclaimed Wood Bedroom Furniture

Your summer travel plans are taking shape, and in your absence, your home will be working hard providing an excellent pad for fellow travellers using Airbnb to take in the delights of the country. But how do you create a guest bedroom that is idyllic and welcoming?

Step 1 – Remove all personal items

Your guests know that this is your home and they’ll expect to see various possessions and photos around the place, but the bedroom is slightly different in this respect. By removing personal items, you create a blank canvas against which most guests will feel more comfortable rather than opening a drawer to find your underwear…

Pack away photos, jewellery, personal toiletries and clothing so that your guests have space in the beautiful reclaimed wood furniture for their items.

Step 2 – Cleaning

Spotless. That is the state of cleanliness in your bedroom you are aiming for – in fact, when it comes to the rest of your home, it needs to be spotless too if you are renting out via Airbnb.

Step 3 – Start re-building the bedroom as a guest space

As a guest, what would you expect in a bedroom? By answering this question, you will be able to create a beautiful, relaxing haven for your guests.

Wardrobe – clear the wooden wardrobe of all items, leaving high-quality wooden hangers for your guests’ clothes.

Chest of drawers – as well as being empty, adding pretty draw lining paper with a light fragrance to it is perfect for adding a little extra touch to a large chest of drawers.
Spare bedding – from an extra blanket or two to extra pillows, add essential items such as these to a wooden blanket box. If you don’t have one, the top shelf of a wooden wardrobe makes for a great alternative (and probably the second place people will look if there is no blanket box in the room).

Step 4 – Sumptuous bedding

You want your guests to sleep well in your home, and that means making sure your bed is extra sumptuous.

Mattress topper – adding a mattress topper adds a layer of softness to your bed but also helps to protect your matters. They work on any mattress and any bedframe, including reclaimed wood low bed frames.
Pillows – always a bug-bear is the choice of pillows on a bed. Some people sleep with one, almost flat pillow, others are cocooned in a nest of pillows and cushions, while other guests prefer a firm one to a soft one… it could go on an on. Suffice to say, the safest foot forward is to invest in quality pillows with pillow protectors. Add spare pillows to the wooden wardrobe or the blanket box.
Duvet and sheets – the higher the thread count of bedding, the better quality it is. This makes it softer and looks better too, but also washes better, something you will need to consider as guest bedding tends to be washed more frequently.

Step 5 – The finishing touches

Think 5* luxury. From chocolates left on the pillows to a bowl of fruit on the small side table, the smaller details matter. Information on the local area, where to eat and what to do are the small details that push a 4* review to a 5* one.

The low down on bookcases

It is a staple addition to the furniture of many a home across the country – and no wonder because the bookcase offers many solutions to storing certain items and not just books. The small bookcase or large bookcase can work in any room in the home, from the entrance hall to the landing, to the bedroom, the living room and beyond.

The traditional bookcase

Half-height or full height, there is a ‘format’ to the styling of the bookcase that many of us see as traditional.

Tall, sturdy and with detailing synonymous with the traditional style, the Chelwood bookcase embodies everything we think of as needing in a bookcase. Showcasing the beauty of reclaimed wood furniture to its full potential, if you are a lover of symmetry, then this open shelved bookcase is simply perfect. It’s closed back gives it definition, something that adds to its grandeur as a piece of must-have furniture.

Bookcase elegance in the bedroom

Storage in the bedroom has followed a certain routine for many years – the wardrobe for hanging clothes, chest of drawers for folded clothes and bedside table for the bedside lamp. Giving a streamlined finish, the ‘closed’ nature of bedroom storage is not to everyone’s taste.

Having items in display adds character and warmth to a bedroom and thus a mix of open shelving for those things you want to see and small closed cabinets for the things you don’t is the perfect combination – which you will find in the elegant industrial bookcase with doors from the Chalfont range.

Streamlined success

Sometimes, you need a bookcase that has height and width. Or, in other words, a bookcase that is big enough to support weighty tomes like ‘war and peace’ along with the statement vase you have and other accessories that give your home style.

If you want a larger bookcase without the feeling of it being larger and cumbersome, then open shelving is the solution.

With no back, the bare frame on show melds with its surroundings, whether that is the lounge, the home office or even the dining room. A slim bookcase, the wood and metal combo of the open display unit from our Colette collection is our largest and yet, it isn’t imposing.

Deceptively simple, open shelving bookcases and units are ideal for those of us who like to cluster items and enjoy being surrounded by harmonious symmetry.

Bringing its own style – the ladder bookcase

Thinking outside the box reinvigorates and when you apply this equation to the bookcase, the resulting is the stunningly stylish ladder bookcase.

It does everything the ‘traditional’ shaped bookcases does – open shelving, stores books and other items, can be a delectable piece of modern furniture – and yet its nonchalant lean gives it an air of being something different.

The Quinton ladder bookcase is a freestanding version of this design. Its lowest shelf is the widest, with the shelves above it reducing in size with each step. Slimline and stylish, this bookcase is ideal for the living room or even the hallway.

This light oak small ladder bookcase also has a nonchalant lean but without obvious support of a frame as its Quinton counterpart. It fills the gap seamlessly between its style and the appeal of any room, whether you have a modern and minimal style or err on the side of the traditional or Scandinavian.

How would you use these bookcases in your home?

How to style a farmhouse or an industrial bedroom

After a long hard day, you retreat to your bedroom, looking forward to hours of restful slumber. Creating a restful and peaceful environment in the bedchamber is essential and that means choosing a style that you like and enjoy. We take a look at two popular styles – farmhouse furniture and industrial furniture – matching their style components to the master bedroom.

The farmhouse style bedroom

The farmhouse style is not just about collecting things in this category – it is more than that. This is a style that is all about feeling and mood. Calming, soothing and relaxing, the modern farmhouse style has moved only slightly from its roots.

Originally, this look was created by using whatever materials were at hand which, in most cases, was an abundance of wood.

You can capture this essence today by using reclaimed wood furniture. It was also common for reclaimed furniture to be painted, white being the preferred choice. The Dorset reclaimed wood wardrobe is a prime example of the painted farmhouse furniture. For cohesion, choosing matching furniture such as the Dorset white bed. If you want a ‘truer’ farmhouse style, err on the rustic side such as with a heavy set reclaimed wood high-backed bed.

What to avoid with this style – avoid anything too matchy-matchy and ditch the chintz fabrics and frilly curtains, keeping that for the French country look. Keep wall colours neutral but warm – choose a pleasant yellow for cheeriness or an understated chalky green.

The industrial style bedroom

Born from loft living in buildings that were once the hub of heavy industry, the industrial style is a fusion of raw, natural materials such as exposed brickwork, wood and metal.

As with other interior styles, modern designers have given this style an extra twist here and there. The main structure of this style is simplicity – nothing too fussy or cluttered but using plenty of natural materials for warmth and depth.

It’s an ideal choice for the bedroom. You could opt for a metal bed frame but if you find this too cold and austere, don’t panic as there are plenty of rustic, reclaimed wood bed frames that will fill the void.

Again, avoid anything too refined and for authenticity, stick with medium to dark shades of wood. A fantastic bed for the industrial bedroom is the delightful Standford reclaimed wood high bed.

The dents, scuffs and marks of old on this rustic large chest of drawers would also fit perfectly within the industrial bedroom. Simple in design and minimal in detail, there is a block sturdiness to this piece that means it fits within the industrial style bedroom. Aside from its style, customers love it for the ample bedroom storage it offers too.

What to avoid with this style – anything too ‘fancy’ or detailed, such as an overly ornate wall or floor mirror, for example. Keep textures simple too, avoiding deep piles textures such as sheepskin rugs or fluffy textures. Choose a neutral but warm palette although you can take a chance with deep reds, emerald green and terracotta if you feel the need for colour.

Which of these two styles attract you?

Choosing the right colour for the bedroom

Thornton Reclaimed Wood Bed and Blanket Box in Room

Colour in the home is so very important. It brings style and elegance and is a personal statement. It represents how you live in your home, your likes and taste. It can open up a room just as it can ‘shut it down’. It can bring a fresh, clean feel, just as colour contributes to the warmth and ambience of a space.

In the bedroom, colour is just as important as it is in the hallway or the living room. There is psychology behind colour choice that helps us to create the backdrop that we want, creating a space that welcomes and envelopes us.

Light or dark shades – which is your preference?

In recent months, we have noted a growing trend via social media and other sites for darker hues. In some ways, this isn’t a surprise because the season of autumn and winter always bring us comforting, darker shades of colours.

Within the drama of darker shades – greens, red and blues – there is a welcome comfort, a retreat from the grey, dull and cold of winter. There is a warmth in darker shades that attract us.

We took to Houzz to ask what shades people preferred in the bedroom. There was a leaning toward lighter shades but darker hues were not far behind. In fact, it was a relatively even split between the two.

Industrial drama

Darker shades tend to be associated with the industrial style. This interior design style was borne from the age of loft living in huge city warehouses. These superb gargantuan building once housed the noise and hubbub of industry but fell silent.

With the domestication of the space into open plan loft living, designers kept this industrial edge, melding natural materials especially reclaimed wood, itself a bastion of industry from earlier centuries, alongside modern industry.

Against metal and bare brick, reclaimed wood sat within the comforting depths of darker shades. The injection of glamour into this style in recent times – the gold finish, for example, or the high polish of stainless steel– fitted beautifully with dramatic midnight navy or the theatre that is dark, earthy green.

Darker shades create a warm glow, a drama all of their own but in some spaces, they can detract and contract. Sucking light, darker colours can become oppressive but if you must have the dark shades, use sparingly and add plenty of ambient light to counterbalance it.

Farmhouse lightness

At the other end of the interior design spectrum comes the farmhouse style. Comforting and cosy, it too has elements key to making it work.

But if you think farmhouse means lace doilies and chintz curtains, think again. In the bedroom, a farmhouse reclaimed wood bed would be the centre of attention, the warmth of the wood nurtured by lighter shades on the wall.

Yellow, white, cream, beige and other pastel shades sit well with farmhouse furniture. The cream rug on the wooden floor adds warmth on both a practical level and in terms of style, with texture.

Painted furniture is not uncommon in the farmhouse style either, such as a crisp white bed balanced with bare wood bed side tables.

Light colours in the bedroom bring freshness. If you want to bring vibrancy to your walls, the Pantone colour of the year ‘Living Coral’ is perfect. With warm undertones, this colour, along with others from the lighter end of the colour spectrum, brings colour without weight but are still warm and welcoming.

Which colour scheme are you bringing to your bedroom to go with your reclaimed wood furniture?

Which beautiful bedroom addition would you choose?

Winchester Reclaimed Wood Blanket Box by Reclaimed Wood Bed

We created a Houzz poll to ask our followers about their favoured option for reclaimed furniture at the end of their bed – a stylish bench or a blanket box with hidden storage – much like a storage chest.

It was a popular question and one that generated some great ideas, from patio doors opening onto the azure Caribbean sea to favourite film stars…! And the discussion continued when it came to which item of bedroom furniture was the favoured option.

We Asked, You Answered

The majority of responses favoured the blanket box, but the end of bed bench polling only a few votes less. There were also many responses for ‘other’ too, with pollers mainly referring to the upholstered Ottoman as the favoured end-of-bed item.

Why opt for a bench?

Many bedrooms ‘miss’ a bedroom chair with many of us sitting on the bed. But did you know sitting on the edge of the mattress is no good for it? Hence, you need a bedroom chair.

As well as an upholstered bedroom chair, you could always opt for a bedroom bench at the end of the bed. It makes the perfect perch for when you need one and can also make an ideal storage ‘shelf’ too.

If you favour the industrial style or event a rustic bedroom, then a bedroom bench makes the ideal addition. Clean, slimline without compromising on style, a reclaimed wood bench at the foot of your bed is a fantastic addition to any bedroom.

Bedroom bench ideas – this heavy-set rustic bench is beautifully styled, as is this reclaimed wood rustic bench, both perfect for the bedroom.

Why opt for a blanket box?

The wooden blanket box was once a piece of furniture traditionally found in either the bedroom or the landing. It offered easy to use storage space for everything from spare towels to bedding.

For many, this extra storage space is much needed and again, the sturdiness of many wooden blanket boxes make them the perfect perch in the bedroom too.

There are a range of blanket boxes to choose, all of which are ideal for framing your bed in the rustic bedroom landscape;

If you like chunky with detail, then this rustic reclaimed wood blanket box would be the ideal choice. With metal clasps and rope handles, there is an authentic feel to this piece that is delightful.

If simplicity is key, then this wooden slim blanket box from the Beam Collection, like the rustic bench we mentioned earlier, is the perfect choice. Simple lines make for an elegant finish without losing its rustic charm.
If you are not overly worried about using it as a bench, then opting for the dark wood charm of Winchester blanket box with its curved lid adds a certain dash of style to any bedroom.

Ottoman’s are similar to wooden blanket boxes in that they offer storage as well as a seat for the bedroom. They tend to be smaller and upholstered too, something that may suit some bedrooms but not others.

Which would be your preference – the charm of a reclaimed wood bench at the foot of your bed or a beautiful reclaimed wood blanket box? Either way, either piece of reclaimed wood furniture could look beautiful in any bedroom.

Reclaimed bedsides with drawers for every budget

Standford Industrial Reclaimed Wood Lamp Table

Bed side tables are essential in the bedroom whether they are framing a king-sized bed or a single bed in the guest bedroom. Adding a note of detail to the bedroom landscape, getting the right style at the right price is top of everyone’s list.

Luxury doesn’t have to come with a huge price tag

Luxury can mean many different things but if luxury to you is simplicity with a lightness of style and colour, then the Savannah bedside table is spot on. Lending itself to the coastal style, there is a versatility to this piece for £149 that also sees it fit with the rustic bedroom too. With both a drawer and shelf for storage, this is a delightful piece, inoffensive and practical and at an ideal price point too.

Rustic beauty

With a drawer and shelf space, this beautifully rustic bedside table for £195 from the Dorset Collection is surely one of the must-have bedside tables for any bedroom, from the guest bedroom to the master suite. It has a charm all of its own but we love it for its versatility too. It would look out of place in the living room, would it?

Rustic meets industrial

We have long coveted every piece in the Standford Collection and no wonder. Rustic furniture effortlessly fuses with industrial charm, something that is not lost with this pretty wooden side table. At £219, the price reflects the handcrafted finish and build of this piece, making your piece unique to you. The use of reclaimed wood furniture means that you are not following the crowd, something that we know is attractive to many of our customers. Elegant and understated, like the previous examples, this bedside table is perfect for the bedroom but would also be equally at home nestled next to the living room sofa.

Cubic delight!

A cube shape is pleasingly uncomplex, drawing the eye and not jarring or jolting against its surroundings. The cube reclaimed wood bedside table attracts the eye, ideal for the rustic bedroom we think but great for the Scandinavian style too. Available in the colour finishes – natural, medium and dark – the romance of using reclaimed beams for these bedside cubes is not lost either. For £235, you can start to create your own bespoke bedside cube, specifying your perfect dimensions for this delightful must-have piece of bedroom furniture to go with your reclaimed wood bed.

The ‘crème de la crème’ of the bedside table world

Detailed. Elegant. Enticing. Just three words to describe the sheer beauty of the Barclay bedside table. Rather than 6 small drawers as the front detailing suggests, it is, in fact, one deep drawer, perfect for hiding away the small things you don’t want on show. The light metal legs stop this piece from looking too cumbersome, something that can be levelled against darker wood pieces.

Coming in at £425, this is an ‘investment’ piece and we know that this means you look for versatility. This is a bedside table that would suit the rustic bedroom, just as it would the uber-stylish living room. It would also make a beautiful addition to the hallway, with a large table lamp to highlight its features.

Which bedside table has your name on it?