Wonderful Woods!

June 2007

We love to be surrounded by all things natural - there's something comforting about going back to our roots and embracing the traditional look. Cotton, wool, slate, wood... all the things we associate with the quintessential English family home, and at Fishpools this is no exception - wood is back with a vengeance!

With the stresses of every-day life, there is nothing better than coming home to a laidback, comfortable environment. The right atmosphere teamed up with the right furniture makes for the perfect interior! This undemanding rustic look will fit effortlessly into a whole host of living spaces including kitchens or conservatories.

Fishpools stocks a wide range of dining tables and chairs which would fit perfectly into a rustic dining space. Choose from a vast array of designs in solid wood to suit your tastes whether you are looking for something traditional or contemporary - you will be spoilt for choice!

Simplicity is key here, so if you are one for minimalism then this is the perfect look for you. Choose a simple set of table and chairs, such as the Ercol collection, or the Antix for a traditional look. A Fishpool's classic is the Pandora dining set - an elegant contemporary collection in solid oiled oak, which will compliment any dining areas.

If you want to keep the look natural, but prefer a little more grandeur, then the Flagstone set will be right up your street, with its extendable dining table and padded chairs it is understated, yet elegant.

For those of you who want to keep wood in your home, but can't resist a more contemporary look then why not go for the Madison collection - a dining set and coffee table in wood crafted from veneers and solid American dark walnut which means you don't have to compromise on style.

This look is largely about going 'back to your roots', so you really need to tone down detail here, and look to accessories for spicing up your home. Restaurant classics such as plain wine glasses, bistro cutlery and plain white tableware are perfect dining staples and their simplicity will go perfectly with the wood-scheme.

Mix old with new, using accessories from the past to create a room in which you, your family and guests will all feel at ease. Display old family portraits with pride - its personal touches like this which really make the look work.

Finishing touches such as pretty flowers and soft candle light really set the scene. Keep your eyes peeled for the beautiful ranges of tableware, glassware and accessories such as napkins, place mats and vases in store, all which lend themselves perfectly to this look.

So you can see that woods are definitely the way forwards this season... Invest in these essentials and you'll be guaranteed a hardwearing, classicallyversatile space that will last you for years.

Date published: June 2007. Please ask in store for the latest prices and details.

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