The Comfort of a Country Style Bedroom

The Quilt’s blue and white patchwork has a contrast of floral patterns, gingham and stripes and the quintessential New England Country style that really is best shown off against White furniture for that fresh, clean and comfortable country Bedroom look.

Because all of the White New England Furniture we supply is so robust and solid it is the most suitable choice for your country styled Bedroom floor, which strictly speaking should be bare, covered only in rugs. More and more homes have favoured the popular painted floorboards as this makes the room look bigger and lighter. The Maine Range of white painted bedroom furniture is inspired by the classic simplicity of the shaker style New England furniture. Exclusive to New England Lifestyle, this range of white wooden furniture includes a choice of white wardrobes, chests of drawers, bedside tables.

Also available for a children’s bedroom are a white toy box, single sleigh bed, bookcase, console table and desk.

The Comfortable Country Bedroom has such a cosy feel, and it is because of the warmth that is generated by the light and the softness of the layers and shades of fabrics used, such as gingham or floral materials that can only be enhanced with the use of a much lighter wood or item of furniture. Nothing else but the pure- brilliance of white can compare.

]]> http://blog.newenglandlifestyle.com/2280/a-comfortable-country-bedroom/feed/ 0 http://blog.newenglandlifestyle.com/2080/furniture-to-compliment-your-white-fireplace/ http://blog.newenglandlifestyle.com/2080/furniture-to-compliment-your-white-fireplace/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:18:37 +0000 Tasha http://blog.newenglandlifestyle.com/?p=2080 Whether you have a modern home with the latest technology or a property that is older, with features such as a lovely old Manor house style fireplace – New England Lifestyle has the perfect furniture to compliment your…

Whether you have a modern home with the latest technology or a property that is older, with features such as a lovely old Manor house style fireplace – New England Lifestyle has the perfect furniture to compliment your fireplace, regardless of which room in the house it is situated in.  The White Furniture would look fantastic in the alcoves either side of a fireplace chimney. For example with the use of  bookcases or sideboards/ dresser bases you can utilise an otherwise redundant space.

With so many  modern designs these days being white (because it is such a versatile colour)  Fireplaces have become increasingly popular,and an affordable feature used to enhance a room. The Newport Coffee Table will complete your contemporary look and create a warm focal point with the fire’s eye catching flickering. In contrast to this if you are lucky enough to have an old manor house style white fireplace like the gorgeous one  featured in this image, here are some ideas that may inspire you to make the best of your fireplace , complimenting a country manor house  without giving a too modern look.

I think the New England Coffee Table or the Provence Coffee Table would look lovely  with their traditional style and I would hang a mirror above the fireplace such as the New England Portrait Mirror- perfect for the narrower chimney breast. The beauty of a natural element such as fire is that it creates light, energy and inspires a welcoming atmosphere to any room. If you would like any more information on the White Furniture or would like to come and visit our Showroom in West Sussex please contact us on 0870 872 6292 or email orders@newenglandlifestyle.com

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The best thing about the Furniture is that it is Pure Brilliant White and such a stark contrast against the use of black accessories and fabrics that it makes any room seem sharp and stylish no matter how much clutter you have.  Within a main living space  I love the use of  black and white tiny detail patterned wallpaper on one wall,against  a block colour on two walls (or even an alcove space) and then wallpaper across the other wall with great bold monochrome print or at least a much darker design than the other. It adds so much depth and interest to a room – especially if you are lucky enough to have a big space or like me a large open plan living and dining area.

White Living Room Furniture and White Dining Room Furniture would compliment this open plan living space amazingly, the Provence Dining Table with its dark top especially with six Newport White Dining Chairs would  make the dining area such an elegant entertaining area that I know I would be having guests around every weekend!!

In the bedroom Monochrome can be masculine or feminine as shown here the use of black lace and black and white animal print gives this room a more feminine, sexy look although there are so many ways to use monochrome decor that both man and woman can enjoy and relax in. New England White Bedroom Furniture is so versatile that it can be used throughout your Monochrome mad theme! With White Painted Chests Of Drawers, Wardrobes, Bedside Tables and Dressing Tables making great storage solutions for your Black and White look whichever style you choose.

A square boxy room can be immediately transformed with colour applied to one of the walls and this has become increasingly popular with so many DIY and home and interior decorating series being shown on television recently. Many new-build houses and appartments lack the architectural features of a beautiful window frame, an interesting ceiling shape or a panelled wall often found in older properties which make it easier to have an all-white or all over colour scheme. One blue wall can still add the depth you need but without the colour making your room appear smaller.

Blue and White can also create a dramatic and eye-catching display, there are so many designs of blue and white plates and pottery from all over the world- from china manufactured by Wedgewood,Doulton and Spode to the blue and white morroccan style, china from Marrakech. Traditional Chinese designs and even the bright turquoises and blues that can be found in Turkey with their contemporary design would look stunning displayed or stored on Dressers such as The New Hampshire Small Dresser,  Rhode Island Dresser or the Maine Multi Drawer Dresser. You don’t have to be a collector to appreciate the pottery designs with their vivid colors and intricate detailing, maybe you have just spotted a bargain on holiday and thought of having it as some  fantastic and eye-catching decor for your home!

The Cape Cod Beach Style has been one of designers favourite looks for a number of years. It is a look for the home taking inspiration from the textures and shades that can be found along the shores and from coastal living itself. The seaside look does not have to be just cool and classy with expensive ornaments and paintings but is extremely versatile. The New England White Furniture’s versatility fits in with the theme without needing to use more distressed furniture, the crisp white furniture goes well with the natural beauty of shells and driftwood that are a favoured embellishment in many homes and often are added as accessories, enhancing upon the coastal theme.

The New England Manhattan Console Table fits in without the need to use more rustic furniture when you are aiming for a beach style look.

White furniture can enhance natural light within your home

A room can be transformed hugely by the natural light that coastal colours of aqua blues, sea greens and oyster greys bring reflecting a watery look. If you are lucky enough to live by the coast you will know that one of the main attractions of living by the sea is the luminosity of light rarely encountered living inland.

The Westport Bookcase also makes an attractive Display Case

The soft hues of sands and neutral tones of pebbles along the beach have influenced the wonderful colours used within interior design choices of a coastal style or beach house theme. The Westport Bookcase is another stylish way to display nautical or coastal accessories and there is also The Wesport Single Bookcase for a smaller space, either of these Bookcases would make for an attractive and eye-catching focal point,  you could even have a wall hanging or coastal art displayed over the bookcase, a fabric wall hanging can add depth and texture. When you are choosing your fabrics or soft furnishings to go with the Cape cod effect or beachy coastal theme, you really are better to go with hard wearing materials, textures like rough wool and embroidered rope on cushions.  For floor coverings, wicker accessories can fit in with the look especially teamed with a canvas rug on a flagstone floor, or for flooring in the bedroom, whitewash style deck floorboards can be left bare but adding a sea grass  or natural fibre mat is a lovely finishing touch. For more idea’s of how to achieve some of the looks suggested we recommend the book ‘Coastal Style‘ by Sally Hayden and Alice Whatley.

The versatility of white furniture

One of the big attractions of white furniture has to be its versatility. Use white to create a timeless, neutral backdrop and then let your own colourful personality shine through!

The room pictured right is a great example of just how to do this. The blank canvas of white painted walls and white flooring provides the simplest of backdrops. The stripey blue floor covering adds interest; especially when combined with the dark denim look sofa. The window coverings are kept light and white with just a hint of blue accent colour to keep the room tied together.

An elegant handcarved white mirror hing on the wall, and sophisticated white wing backed armchairs give the room a more mature, grown up style.

The simple white Newport Coffee Table works really well as a sleek centrepiece providing useful space for books, coffee cups and a pretty floral decoration.

Despite the use of what is essentially a really quite dark accent colour, the white base of the room ensures the overall feeling of the interior is one of light airy brightness.

As your taste and mood may alter and you decide to revamp your room, just a few simple tweaks will ensure a complete transformation with very little additional outlay. Change the sofa colour with the addition of a throw and new cushions; change the colour of your rug and perhaps alter the window dressings. A change of pictures on the walls and lampshades – and if you like a new arrangement of your furniture – and the same basic white room will take on a whole new personality.

Arundel, West Sussex is a market town rich in history and culture, straddling the river Arun, between the South Downs and the English Channel waiting to be discovered.

Dominated by the Norman Castle and Gothic Cathedral and surrounded by ancient woodland, Arundel’s skyline is impressive from whatever direction you approach the town.
There is a rich variety of thriving, independent retailers, all giving a highly individual welcome. The town has become famous not only for its antique shops but also for its wide range of other contemporary shops and galleries.

Arundel has many options for the overnight visitor including , Boutique Hotels, Pubs with rooms, Period Hotels and Larger Hotels.

Arundel Castle, West Sussex is not far from our Showroom

Amberley, West Sussex is one of the most attractive of all downland villages. It has practically everything. Firstly the setting is magnificent. On the east side there is the scarp slope of the Downs, rising up to Amberley Mount with a steep climb up to the South Downs Way . On the south and west sides of Amberley there’s the atmospheric River Arun and the wild brooks, which are usually flooded for part of the winter.

The village has its own Castle, and although it’s in use as a hotel and wedding venue rather than a good old-fashioned historic monument the castle is extremely atmospheric. Non-guests of the hotel can walk around the back of the Amberley Castle on their way into Amberley Swamp for a spooky medieval feel in wintertime, especially when there’s mist hanging over the River Arun at the time.

Amberley is also well known for its Amberley Working Museum. This is an interesting use of an old chalk pit above the railway station – it’s now home to a treasure horde of old agricultural and industrial machinery, nearly all of it still functioning. There’s also a great beer festival in the museum each year.

The Black Horse is a good pub with lavish and interesting decor. Many of the houses round here are gorgeous, with several thatched houses, plenty of lovely old brick and tilework and flowers all over the place.

Amberley Village, West Sussex

One of the great sights of this part of the world in the winter is the Arun Valley filled with mist as seen from the surrounding Downs. A good way to enjoy the valley is to take a train from Arundel to Pulborough and back, passing through countryside that is hard to get close to by car and which is often muddy or underwater in winter – Amberley Swamp deserves its name.

The South Downs rise so steeply here that you can often see the gliders from the nearby Southdowns Gliding Club actually flying below you while you are up there. The gliders use the upcurrents caused by the steep slopes of the Downs and it’s not unusual to suddenly find that a glider has reared up in front of you while you are walking along the Downs here.

There are some lovely walks along the South Downs

Here at New England Lifestyle we are lucky enough to be situated nearby to not only some very pretty locations and views but some historic areas of the South Coast are also very local to where our showroom is based, as the photographs taken by my father on our Sunday morning walks show. While you are here you could take advantage of some of the natural beauty available in Sussex and take your own photos. In frames or transferred to canvas, views like these would be enhancing your home even more with the blank canvas background provided by the stylish white furniture from New England.  At the moment at amazing value for money the Living Room Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Home Office and Accessories have not been affected by the recent VAT increase so its even more of a reason to pop in and see us!

The Maine Sleigh Bed is designed to fit a single child’s mattress and suitable for boy or girl, white bedroom furniture is perfect for your little ones because as they grow can be versatile enough to compliment all tastes be it pink for girls or blues for a boy, or red for Spider-man, Yellow for sponge-bob etc..

Need extra storage for all those toys that seem to be forever laying around the floor? Fed up of searching for the missing bricks or your mega blocks? The Maine Toy Box is wonderful storage space that can be used for any room in the house, as a hamper in the bathroom for example and flexible enough to keep your living space stylish whilst camouflaging all that clutter children come attached with. The Maine Wardrobe can also help you with this dilemma but for even more storage space the Maine Large Wardrobe is wonderful, especially for the bigger sized child’s bedroom or playroom.

When it is time for you to relax you can feel at ease knowing the furniture has no harmful chemicals as the paint used is water-based and child friendly too, any bumps or scratches can be easily touched up at little cost. Bedtime stories must come first though before you can properly get them settled and the Maine White Bedside Cabinet or Maine White Bedside Table can store your little ones books for bedtime and a place for their bedtime drink and lamp to stand close by. Night Night!

Recreate your holiday home

As the nights are drawing in and warm lazy days spent by the coast seem to be a distant memory, why not reinvent your interior to create the feel of your very own holiday home all year round?

Our new Provence Range conjures up images of the boardwalk in the sunshine, reminding me of beautifully textured driftwood, faded grey by the warm summer sun. The Provence Coffee Table and Provence Side Table feature stunning grey oak tops and magazine shelves, combined with beautifully hand carved white Provencal style legs.

The Provence Sideboard is perfect for a welcoming hallway – imagine the combination of the driftwood style oak and hand carved legs standing on white painted floorboards with simple white painted walls behind.

A selection of lanterns add to the atmosphere of a room, bouncing the warm candlelight all around, flickering bright against simple white walls. Shutter Lanterns are great to add a touch of New England Style to a room, whilst maintaining a warm and cosy atmosphere.

White Bedroom Interior

The feel of any room can be improved by making the most you can of the available light. In the child’s white bedroom pictured, the natural light streaming in through the window bounces of the white painted floorboards and is reflected by the white bedroom furniture and plain white walls. Simple white curtains ensure that the light is not absorbed the minute it enters the room but has the opportunity to brighten the bright white interior.

Adding a large white mirror is a simple tool to ensure light is reflected around a room, helping to brighten up even a dark corner. As dusk falls use the mirror to maximise the light given off by a skilfully placed table lamp, or create a warming atmosphere with the use of simple candlelight. Just a pair of simple pillar candles standing on large white candlesticks can create a stunning effect.

In the living and dining areas, choose white furniture to keep the rooms light and bright. Unlike dark wood furniture, a white dresser will not dominate a room; it will help to make the room feel larger as well as brighter.

A New England Style Dresser is a real investment piece that will stay with you for years to come. Yes your interior design ideas may change with the years, but white furniture is truly timeless. White never goes out of fashion. White furniture can adapt to changing interior design schemes and the whole feel of a room can be changed simply by changing soft furnishings and accessories.