Many of us have grand visions when it comes to interior design, but with a blank canvas it can be a difficult task knowing where to begin. Decorating and furnishing a space is an overwhelming process for everyone; some people just feel the pressure of perfectionism more than others and this additional stress can easily […]
Springtime is all about freshening up, blowing away the cobwebs of winter, and getting ready for brighter, sunnier, breezier days – assuming the British summertime brings any of those. It’s little surprise then, that pastels are a popular option in springtime, watercolour shades that catch the sunlight without dazzling onlookers, and bring to mind those […]
Feng shui is probably the most ancient form of interior design known to modern man, having been around for several thousands of years. Interestingly though, you might not realise that your property probably already conforms to the fundamental feature of early feng shui – alignment with the sun. As early as 4,000 BC (and possibly […]
Some sofa designs will never go out of fashion – but around the world, designers are always coming up with new ideas and unusual sofas. Will they catch on? Not always – and some look out of fashion even when they are first released – but as concepts, they highlight the versatility of this perennially […]
You might say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but the living room is probably where you spend most of your time – many of us eat there, relax there, watch TV there, and socialise with guests there, making it important to have a versatile space. Here are 10 simple steps towards creating […]
The things to consider if your thinking about making your own sofa… Now before we begin I must explain this isn’t for everyone, a number of different skills are needed and these vary by the choice of sofa as explained below. Part 1. Choose a style of Sofa A vintage leather sofa (a […]
What type of sofa is best with a pet dog in the home ? With a labrador of our own (our first pet) it was hard to decide on the right type of sofa for our home, and believe me we’ve tried a few ! Fabric sofa Review :- The English Sofa Company is now […]
October 2011 – Brian and the team here at The English Sofa Company are pleased to introduce a number of new comfy sofas and tub chairs as part of our winter collection! A new elegant scroll wing chair with matching footstool shown in the latest Swaffer fabrics, as well as a hand finished leather version of the […]
