Win a Large Kubu Log Basket worth £34.99

The Large Round Kubu Log Basket - £34.99

 

Update: Competition closed! Congratulations to @JoxRoxx who is our latest winner!

 

 

To celebrate the Festive Season, we're offering you the chance to win a free Kubu Log Basket, perfect for storing and carrying logs, or decorating with pine cones and holly. 

 

 

Entry to the competition is quick and easy, and you have three ways to enter! You can enter from all three places, increasing your chances of winning!

 

• Head over to competwitions.com where you'll find easy entry via twitter.

• Like our facebook page, and either leave your details on our wall, or message us with your name and email address.

• Leave your contact details via the form on this page. 

Liking our page will enable you to stay up to date with the latest news from Conservatory Furniture and also give you a chance of winning more top quality conservatory furniture and furniture accessories, including our latest additions, the range of replacement conservatory furniture cushions.

 

 

There must be a lot of people looking at their conservatory with disdain in this weather... Are you fed up of your dreary, tired looking conservatory furniture?

Maybe a new suite would break the bank... but for a fraction of the price you can revitalise your whole conservatory with an injection of life, using our quality replacement furniture cushions.

Last month we announced that the Rustic Furniture Range would be discounted by 25%, but also remember that many other ranges of furniture are also on special offer: modern and traditional conservatory furniture.

The popular Bellagio Suite, now on SALE - 20% OFF!

 A Few Rules

The competition will run for approximately 17 days and is planned to end on Friday 21st December 2012. Enter now to avoid missing out.

We will endeavour to deliver the Large Kubu Log Basket to an agreed standard UK mainland address as arranged in advance with the winner.

Minimum age for entry is 18.

The winner will be chosen at random.

Automated sign-ups or clicks will not be accepted and we will reject any suspicious entries.
This competition is not associated with any other company.

Please include a current email address on facebook or via the contact form, one that you check regularly, so we can contact you if you’re a winner.

The winner will be notified via the email list entry and must claim the prize within 30 days.
We reserve the right to end the competition at any time.

There’s no cash alternative – it’s a fun competition!

Good luck.

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We recently travelled to Indonesia & Thailand to visit our suppliers and see our design studios in action. Whilst we were over there, we took loads of pictures, so feast your eyes on some of the sights that made our trip so memorable:

The underwater mosaic near the jungle gates

We found that there’s lots of things to do around Yogyakarta, such visiting the spectacular nearby temples of Prambandan and Borobodur, or checking out the fine craftmenship of the workers producing ornaments and trinkets. 

Female Workers in the Teak Forest

The majority of our trip was spent on the island of Java, which is the most densely populated island in the world, with over 135 million people, thats 60% of the population of Indonesia! Java is known as the centre of Indonesia, as it dominates the country both economically and politically. Whilst there is over 10 million people who live in the capital Jakarta, much of the population still live in the more rural areas and depend heavily on traditional farming and agriculture to earn a living. 

Traditional Farming Techniques are still in use heavily across the District

The same techniques used for decades are still employed all over the Java districts, and next to nothing has changed in the way these people work in the last ten years, since we've been travelling there. 

Rattan before Stripping

There are around six hundred species of palm, growing in tropical regions of Asia, which are used to produce Rattan furniture. These fast growing vine-like plants can reach up to a 100 metres tall. The vines are harvested by local loggers, and then the material is used in the production of furniture such as baskets and chairs! Top quality rattan is sanded down before it is used so as to stop any hair like strands fraying. This is carried out with all of our quality rattan furniture. The great things about Rattan use, are that its far less detrimental to the health of the forest than traditional logging, as it grows back quickly, and also the processes used to harvest the vines are far less intrusive and take less time. Rattan furniture has been promoted because it gives the people living in these regions the ability to harvest and earn money from the material, without diminishing the longevity of the forest, as these vines re-establish themselves so quickly.

Swivel Chair Frames

Rattan Sofa Frame

It's great to see the same traditional techniques for making furniture havent been lost, getting passed down from generation to generation, to enable the young workers to create quality peices using highly skilled methods. The levels of concentration from the workers are second to none, the satisfaction they must get from completing each peice rewards them hugely, but the revelling is short lived, as there's always more work on the horizon!

Prepared Rattan Ready for Weaving

 There are varying qualities of Rattan weaving, so to make an informed choice when you are buying, you should take the following factors into account: 

• Stem thickness - its key to remember that the thicker the rattan, the stronger it'll be, so you should be looking for anything around 3cm thick. 

• Smoothness - top quality rattan is sanded down before it is used, look out for any hair like strands coming from the material.

Worker weaving the Rattan through the Swivel Chair Frame

• Even colouring - rattan should be an even colour, the actual shade is just down to preference, but you should look for peices with an even shade of the colour throughout. 

• Fixings - rattan can be held together using nails and staples, but this is only really suitable for occaisonal use, and we would always recommend looking for items that have been glued and nailed if you'll use it often.

This worker is practically strapped in to his chair! What focus!

If you are going to store your rattan furniture inside, then with a little maintenance it should last you for years and years to come without any affect to its elegant look or comfort. Simply rub the furniture down with a slightly soapy cloth, taking care not to soak the rattan. If the wood does get too wet, you can dry it slowly by placing it the sun for a short period of time. It is also worth coating the furniture with shellac to seal the wood, and guarentee its protection for another year.

Another Happy worker!

If you are looking to store your rattan furniture outside, then you'll be happy to know that our furniture is manufactured to the highest standards using Ecolene, a highly durable protective synthetic substance, which protects the furniture from the harsh extremeties of the British weather. 

Ecolene rattan furniture does not require any special treatments, simply rub it down with a damp cloth as you would any other peice of rattan.

Applying the finishing touches to a Rattan Swivel Chair - available in store!

Below we can see the same techniques being applied to one of our popular rattan wicker chairs.

The weaving process is intricate and takes hours of hard work, which you can really tell when you see the finished product.

We finally had a look through the showroom to see all the finished articles in better light:

Here you can see the thick, high quality weave in detail:

Below you can see a shipment of chairs ready in the warehouse for shipping to us!

To view our full range of Rattan furniture, click here and if you would like more information on the techniques used in our furniture production, email us on info@conservatoryfurniture.co.uk

UPDATE - the Competition is now closed so please don't enter!

And the winner is.... Jocelyn Crispin from Camberely!

(we'll contact you shortly to arrange delivery!)

Better luck next time to all those who entered, remember we're starting our next competition early next week so stay tuned! 

To celebrate the launch of our Facebook and Twitter pages, Conservatory Furniture are giving away a Children's Toy Box Bench from the Children's Poppy furniture range.

Entry to the competition is quick and easy, and you have two methods of entry:


Like our facebook page, and leave your name and email address on our Facebook wall.  

Leave your contact details via the form on this page.


Liking our page will enable you to stay up to date with the latest news from Conservatory Furniture and also give you a chance of winning top quality conservatory furniture and furniture accessories.

Last week we announced that the Rustic Furniture Range would be discounted by 25%, but also remember that many other ranges of furniture are also on special offer: View our fantastic selection of modern and traditional conservatory furniture.

 A Few Rules

The competition will run for approximately 14 days and is planned to end on Friday 16th November 2012. Enter now to avoid missing out.

We will endeavour to deliver the Children's Poppy Toy Box Bench to an agreed standard UK mainland address as arranged in advance with the winner.

Minimum age for entry is 18.

The winner will be chosen at random.

Automated sign-ups or clicks will not be accepted and we will reject any suspicious entries.
This competition is not associated with any other company.

Please include a current email address on facebook or via the contact form, one that you check regularly, so we can contact you if you’re a winner.

The winner will be notified via the email list entry and must claim the prize within 30 days.
We reserve the right to end the competition at any time.

There’s no cash alternative – it’s a fun competition!

Good luck.

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 The stunning Rustic Oak Furniture Range is crafted from only the highest quality distressed oak, designed specifically to show the true beauty of the grain. The selection has been taken from our popular Rustic Elegance Range, and is guarenteed to add a touch of traditional, classic style to any home.

View our online shop to see the full; Rustic Oak Furniture Range.

The Rustic Oak Range is perfect whether youre searching for oak dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, or something to accessorise and enhance your sitting room. We have  beautiful heavy duty coffee tables complete with storage drawers, traditional chunky oak sideboards, and other peices sure to transform your living space.

Rustic Oak 3 Door Sideboard

The traditional chunky oak sideboard is big enough to hold all of your best crockery and there is room to accomodate cutlery.

If you decide to purchase a peice from the Rustic Oak Range, then you will find your furniture easy to maintain. Solid Oak Furniture only requires oiling once or twice a year, so your purchase will be relatively maintenance free. The furniture is long lasting and durable, so it could be seen as an investment!

Rustic Oak Chunky Dining Set

The Rustic Oak Chunky Dining Set is beautifully crafted from distressed oak showing great style and quality, a peice that will be certainly the subject of much envy from your friends and family. If you're looking for family dining, then this practical and charming set will be the perfect purchase.

Oak Occasional Table 4 Drawers

This gorgeous but yet functional Oak Table is made from top quality distressed solidwood oak. The chunky styled table utilizes 4 storage drawers, ensuring you have somewhere to put magazines, drinks, cutlery or anything else you see fit.

Oak Chamber Unit

This beautiful rustic Oak Chamber Unit is made from the best quality solid oak hardwood and finished to the highest standards. With very little work the grain will retain its beauty for years, so at the discounted price this is a great investment.

If you're looking for discounted bedside tables, chairs, benches and any other smaller items, view the entire reduced collection at conservatory furniture's online store; http://www.conservatoryfurniture.co.uk/shop/rustic-oak-furniture.html

ConservatoryFurniture.co.uk has now launched it's Social Media campaigns! Both Twitter and Facebook are now open for your questions and feedback!

Simply click the Facebook & Twitter icons to view our page, and if you like what you see, show your support by Liking or Following us.

Experts all agree that there are a variety of well-tested methods in increasing value of your property. Consider one or more of these six tried and tested methods to boost the value of your home.

Conservatory

As well as extending into your garden with a luxury purpose-built conservatory, the style of furniture inside can add significant value. You can perhaps consider some high quality rattan conservatory furniture for a more unique appeal.

Glendale Rattan Conservatory Furniture

You should choose something that will fit in with the conservatory and indeed the rest of the house. Many experts usually cite adding a conservatory to be the most beneficial and effective way of increasing value.

Loft Conversion

A Loft Conversion is a wonderful method of adding value to your home as well as proving to be an effective use of redundant space. There are many pit-falls to watch out for and it's important to get an efficient quote by a qualified architect. This will ensure that the room will be worth the time and effort as well as adhering to any Building Acts that may need to be adhered to. Mortgage Lender GE Money reported that a loft conversion increases the value by about 12.5 per cent.

External Face-lift

A great way to bring in potential buyers for your home is to ensure it looks as attractive as possible from the outside. A good idea would be to repaint the outside if possible; ensure your house looks better than other houses on the street. Sort out the guttering, clean the windows, remove any weeds or ivy sweeping across the face of your house and certify it's in great condition.

Planning Permission

You don't even have to make any changes to your house to increase the value; you just need to have the ability to do so. It will cost a little but will definitely appeal to potential buyers and elevate the house into a higher value bracket.

Get Planning Permission for an Extension

Ensure that enough research has been put into the project beforehand to guarantee the method will be advantageous in the long run.

Create Additional Space

The number of rooms in your house won't have as much sway with the buyer as much as additional space there is. More space means more ways of being able to use it; each person will have different ideas and it's important to save on cost. Knocking down walls is a lot cheaper than an extension but make sure it's not a load-bearing wall. The general rule is that more square footage will equal a higher value.

A little thought and planning can reap dividends when it comes to selling a home.