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29/07/2020

Ottoman, Hassock, Footstool, or Pouf?

When it comes to getting your home looking great, there’s nothing like accessories to add flair and style. But finding the right piece to fit your design and budget can be a challenge. Take your living room, for example. Everything is in place; you’re happy with the main furniture, the drapes, curtains, or blinds. The paintwork or wallpaper looks stunning. The flooring is perfect, whether rug, carpet, wood, or tile. But it feels like there’s something lacking. An open space in the central area that could do with something to... Read More

old dated furniture 29/07/2020

How & Where to Get Rid of Old or Broken Furniture

Is it time to give your room a makeover?  Do you plan to buy the furniture you always dreamed of?  But you have a pile of unwanted, broken, or outdated fittings and don’t know how to dispose of them?  Don’t let your furniture decay in the landfill. Help low-income families receive much-needed household items. Check the guide from Homes Direct 365 and learn the popular ways to get rid of old or broken furniture.  Be a responsible community member.  Protect the environment and reduce your carbon footprint. Aid people in... Read More

wood types 23/07/2020

A Guide To Wood Types

The human race has always had a close relationship with trees. They have been vital for our very survival, allowing us to make tools and shelter, as well as fuel for fires and even providing us with food in some cases. And that’s before we even mention their role in providing clean air for us to breathe. Without trees, we would not be here. These days most of us are more aware of the importance of trees. Their role in our continued well being is accepted and appreciated, though we... Read More

07/07/2020

What Goes With Mirrored Furniture?

There are some interior designers who suggest that mirrored furniture has fallen out of style, having been popular since the early 2000s. There are two possible responses to this, the first being; who cares? Interior design comes down to personal choice, and if something makes you happy then what’s to stop you putting it in your home? The second response is that when you look around, mirrored furniture seems to be as popular as ever. It goes to show – industry ‘experts’ don’t always get it right. You create the... Read More

White antique french style display cabinet 17/02/2020

Enhance your home with these display cabinet ideas

Since 1823, when Henry Bishop’s opera Clari (or The Maid of Milan) first proclaimed the famous words “There’s no place like home”, this phrase has been taken to heart. In general, we love our homes, spending an average of £83 billion each year on home improvements in the UK alone. The styles of each home are as different as the people who live in them. We shape our homes around us, making them comfortable in styles that suit us, adding to them over the years as tastes and fashions change.... Read More

03/02/2020

Cosy Ideas to Make Your French Home Feel More Homey and Inviting

Most of our free time – after an intense day, on the weekends, and during the holidays, we spent at home. This is the place where we get comfortable and relaxed, have our warm evenings, family dinners, we pamper ourselves, and, of course, take care of us and close ones. No matter a house or a flat, small or big, leasehold or your own, your home should bring you a sense of comfort and peace. Your abode is the sacred personal space where to let stress out and prep for... Read More

04/12/2019

Decorative storage trunks you’ll adore

Storage trunks are versatile household items that come in handy for tucking away an array of articles as well as for doubling as décor and as pieces of furniture. These can turn out to be both graceful and functional. Here are some ideas on different kinds of decorative trunks that you’ll love: Decorative storage bench’s & trunks As for storage trunks & benches, you can take your pick from options such as: Coffee Table Storage Trunk Ideal head turner centre piece for your front room our lounge, a cotton covered... Read More

18th Century French Furniture 20/11/2019

18th-century Style French Furniture

The 18th century in France. An era of revolution, change of political ideologies, but also clashes in fashion, and design. The 18th century saw the rise and fall of Louis XIV’s reign and the lavish luxury trends it established. Throughout the following years, the country has prosperity and crisis to eventually transform.  Once a vivid monarchy ruled by political absolutism and economic repression, by the end of 1789 royal grandeur, fashion, architecture, and art became bygone. French interior design and furniture during the era are a result of the fascinating... Read More

saratoga trunk 04/11/2019

11 Types of Storage Trunks

Keeping organised As well as adding style, and keeping things stored away in your home, Homes Direct 365 storage trunks are also the perfect solution for keeping organised, and travel. You can put away certain items that aren’t needed for a period of time whilst keeping them organised and in order. Today Homes Direct 365 will run through and explain the history, appearance and use of a handful of storage trunks. Coming in many styles with varied practical properties, storage trunks have a vast variation of looks, such as: Jenny... Read More

antique french mirror , french mirror 23/09/2019

French Decor Design Ideas For Interiors – French Designs & French Lifestyle

What is French Interior Design? Firstly, in many families, the French design is courageous, elegant and chic. Among many households, it’s very popular and that’s the reason why we, Homesdirect365, still sell it every day. In a lovely home, Rustic French Furniture & French Style Home Accessories never miss out. Originally inspired by the amazing Provençal homes, French country furniture/architecture often features ruffles, distressed woodwork, blended styles, and both vibrant and subdued shades. The Classic French interior design is loaded with a variety of colours, forms and sizes. You may... Read More