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Get the Look: naturally elegant bedrooms

Explore boutique bedroom interior design tips from The Penn Hotel in Windermere and learn how to enhance your home with cosy elegance using pure wool blankets from The British Blanket Company.

April 12, 2024 — Bethan John

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Guest bedroom styling ideas for a warm welcome

Guest bedroom styling ideas for a warm welcome this Christmas The festive season is upon us, and it's time to prepare your home to welcome guests for Christmas. The guest...

December 18, 2023 — Bethan John

Top 10 cosy bedroom ideas

In this blog, we'll share our top 10 cosy bedroom ideas to make your sleeping space feel inviting and snug, perfect for the changeable temperatures of autumn.

September 07, 2023 — Bethan John

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New Neutrals: is it time to wave grey goodbye?

Discover how to incorporate warm neutrals into your living room or bedroom and which colours to pair with them.

April 24, 2023 — Bethan John

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Spring bedroom ideas for better sleep

What better way to welcome back spring than to give your bedroom a seasonal makeover to breathe new life into your bedroom and improve your sleep quality too?

March 17, 2023 — Elle Firdouz

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Find the best wool blanket for your bedroom

Choosing the best wool blanket for your bed can be a bit of a challenge, but we’re here with our expert advice to help you find one that’s just right.

February 13, 2023 — Bethan John

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Comfortcore: discover the cosiest interiors trend for 2023

Curious about what’s happening in home style for the year ahead? The next big interiors trend tipped for the top is Comfortcore and it sounds like a perfect fit for blanket lovers. It’s a laidback aesthetic, all about prioritising cosiness and making your home the most relaxing space it can be. This sounds very appealing during a dark and chilly January, but where did the trend spring from and what makes it so important for 2023? Join us for a deep dive into what’s behind the Comfortcore hygge hype and why you might want to embrace tactile style in your home this year. Read on to discover:

What is the Comfortcore trend?
How to get the Comfortcore look
The cosiest blankets for your Comfortcore home

January 17, 2023 — Becca Parker

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The best bedroom colours to make you sleep better and wake happy!

Choosing a colour for your bedroom is an important interior design decision but, did you know, bedroom colour can effect how well you sleep too? Today we’ll be helping you find the best bedroom colours to make you sleep better and wake up full of energy.

August 23, 2022 — Bethan John

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How to stay cool at night and sleep in the heat

With a heatwave across the UK, you’re probably struggling to sleep in the heat and wondering how to stay cool at night. These are some simple ways to make your bedroom cooler at night and tips to help you sleep better on hot summer nights.

August 12, 2022 — Bethan John

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Interior design secrets to boost your colour confidence

Today’s blog is all about helping you overcome your fears and gain confidence when introducing bright colours to your home. We’ll reveal interior design secrets for using vibrant colours successfully, and show how to add colour to your room with a blanket without redecorating at all. Let's have fun with colour!

March 24, 2022 — Bethan John

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Books and Blankets: 5 Novels for Autumn

Call us greedy, but our perfect activity involves a huge pile of wool blankets and a big stack of books, no matter the time of day. Earlier in the year...

August 30, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Upgrade your kingsize bed with these three tips

Our bedrooms should be a place of retreat after the hustle and bustle of the day. A calming room where you can recharge and, most importantly, sleep soundly. Keep reading...

July 28, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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