http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog Plumbs Official Blog Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:01:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In a previous post I hopefully helped you understand how colour can affect your mood and bring out your personality. If you haven't read it, please click on the link below: Colour can effect your mood in all sorts of ways You should have a vague idea of what colours you are ... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/using-colour-in-your-home-decor/ Out of all your memories you have about your home, I would put money on most of them being while sitting on your sofa or chair. Just think about all those memories you've shared with that special someone, what has always been there? Yes, your Sofa! Now the question is, has ... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/29/save-our-sofa/ Read Part 1 here.... If you are thinking of buying a decorative rug either for your wall or floor, here are just a few things you might want to consider. As colour takes on the most fundamental role in any decor, this should be your highest priority when choosing a rug for ... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/24/use-decorative-rugs-to-spruce-up-your-home-part-2/ Since finding out about the discount I get from working at Plumbs, my mother is suddenly interested in buying some loose chair and sofa covers. She does love to count her pennies! When trying to find our more about loose covers she asked me, what's the best type of fabric to ... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/23/what-fabric-when-buying-loose-covers/ It's great to read blog posts about other peoples experiences of ways to save money, especially considering the current climate. Have a read of some of Lizzie's cost cutting "Re-use, revamp and re-cycle" ideas. Read the Blog Post here... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/18/lizzies-talks-sense/ I've always thought of a rug to be something that is placed on the floor to add a touch of warmth and comfort along with an touch of colour to a room, even sometimes being more practical rather than decorative. However there is a growing trend of using rugs as purely decorative features ... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/17/use-decorative-rugs-to-spruce-up-your-home/ In the current climate of soaring energy bills, constant talk of recession and impending environmental disaster. How refreshing would it be to hear you can save money and the environment in one go. Well this could soon be a reality! Sheila Kennedy a U.S. expert in solar cell technology working at ... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/15/curtains-to-global-warming/ Vibrant colours often extend from nature and objects surrounding us from lush grassy green fields with radiant flowers to pillar box red post boxes and jet black skies with glaring white stars. Colour is something that surrounds us on a daily basis and does influence our lives and moods, I ... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/09/colour-can-effect-your-mood-in-all-sorts-of-ways/ We have a hotel event planned for Tuesday 1st July. The Hotel event is designed to be an enjoyable trip out to look at the latest in soft furnishings and interiors. We will even treat you to refreshments and a special bag of free goodies to take home! Come and see ... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/06/18/free-hotel-event-on-tuesday-1st-july/ If things are starting to look worn and weary, the cushions are saggy and the fabric is wearing a bit thin... You are faced with a choice. Throw it away and buy new? 50,000 items of lounge furniture a year goes into landfill. This is like burying 23 London buses. When you buy ... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/06/12/are-you-considering-reupholstery-or-loose-covers-vs-as-an-alternative-to-a-new-suite/