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Dressing room or walk-in wardrobe – is there any difference?
There is nothing that gets the hearts of homeowners fluttering more than having their own elegant dressing room or walk in wardrobe. But what’s the difference? Is it all down to how much you want to spend, or simply what…
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Wood Finishes Enjoy A Renaissance In 2013
Furniture industry experts predicted a return to natural finishes, elegance and traditional values for 2013. Proof of this can now be seen throughout the high street, with an array of products on display across interiors specialists and retailers. Wood grain…
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Spring into next season’s wardrobe with organised storage for all your clothes
As the clocks move forward and the air fills with the scent of fresh growth, it’s time to spring clean your wardrobe from unworn clutter, and commit a little time to arranging your clothes for the warmer weather. A good…
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Colour your home in 2013
Each year colour experts, Pantone, release predictions for the colour trends for the year ahead in their View Home + Interiors 2013 Trend Forecast. The forecast is aimed at designers who use the predictions to introduce into their work throughout…
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Love is in the air
Love is in the air To plan for Valentine’s, turn your mind to the language of love and take a look at some of our fabulous ideas to transform your bedroom into a romantic idyll. Set the Scene Give your…
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Which is the most hard-working room in your home?
The kitchen? The bathroom? Spare a thought for your hallway. It has so many jobs to do. It’s the coat and shoe store, keeper of keys, location for electricity meters and fuse boxes and, most importantly, the first room in…
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OUR NEW FITTED FURNITURE RANGES FOR 2013
At Strachan we are delighted to present our new additions to our collections for 2013. We’ve blended innovative design with craftsmanship and quality to create our new fitted furniture of distinction for your bedroom, home office, lounge or home study.…
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GUESTS PLANNED IN FOR CHRISTMAS?
CONSIDER RECLAIMING ROOMS FROM TEENS THAT HAVE LEFT THE NEST If your house has remained very quiet since September and you’re finding that you’re still the one who decides what’s on the TV, then there’s a very likely explanation: the…
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New Planning Rules could favour the Homeowner
In September 2012, the BBC reported that the government was planning a one-month consultation on allowing homeowners and businesses to build much bigger extensions without planning permission. The proposed Permitted Development Rights would allow extensions of 8m, depending on your…
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A European Home From Home with Strachan Bespoke Fitted Furniture
Many of our clients have second houses and other properties, not only within the UK but also throughout Europe and often ask if we can install made-to-measure fitted furniture in their overseas homes. Here at Strachan, using our own designers…
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