Comments for Style Dilemmas http://www.styledilemmas.com Design. Opinion. Advice. Getting the best for you and your home. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:45:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Looking for a coffee table by Robin http://www.styledilemmas.com/15/looking-for-a-coffee-table#comment-22 Robin Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:55 +0000 http://www.styledilemmas.com/15/looking-for-a-coffee-table#comment-22 Wow £1000!! As Gina has mentioned they can be found for alot less, but you do need to enquire about the quality of wood and thickness of glass before buying. I've come across some where the glass has only been 10mm thick, and as the design of the table depends on the glass to hold it down and keep it firm the 10mm glass versions don't have enough weight to keep the table steady. The 12mm would have similar issues. Also some of the bases are not solid wood. http://www.swankyrooms.co.uk do a lovely solid American walnut or Solid Ash version in 19mm. I've also seen a 15mm version if your on a budget. Wow £1000!! As Gina has mentioned they can be found for alot less, but you do need to enquire about the quality of wood and thickness of glass before buying. I’ve come across some where the glass has only been 10mm thick, and as the design of the table depends on the glass to hold it down and keep it firm the 10mm glass versions don’t have enough weight to keep the table steady. The 12mm would have similar issues. Also some of the bases are not solid wood. http://www.swankyrooms.co.uk do a lovely solid American walnut or Solid Ash version in 19mm. I’ve also seen a 15mm version if your on a budget.

]]> Comment on Options for an awkward doorway opening by galina http://www.styledilemmas.com/10/options-for-an-awkward-doorway-opening#comment-7 galina Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:24:04 +0000 http://www.styledilemmas.com/10/options-for-an-awkward-doorway-opening#comment-7 Then sliding fabric panels might be a good option. These are basically long stiff fabric panels sliding along a very discreet track you can fix to the ceiling. On the high street Argos sells them a under the name "panel blinds" in a choice of white and cream. Or, for more variety, try Ikea's Anno panel curtains - they come in a range of designs to mix as you please. Then sliding fabric panels might be a good option. These are basically long stiff fabric panels sliding along a very discreet track you can fix to the ceiling. On the high street Argos sells them a under the name “panel blinds” in a choice of white and cream. Or, for more variety, try Ikea’s Anno panel curtains - they come in a range of designs to mix as you please.

]]> Comment on Options for an awkward doorway opening by Jennifer http://www.styledilemmas.com/10/options-for-an-awkward-doorway-opening#comment-6 Jennifer Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:23:19 +0000 http://www.styledilemmas.com/10/options-for-an-awkward-doorway-opening#comment-6 Modern sliding doors in my character cottage? Not sure it would look right. Besides, I don't want a full-blown building job, just a quick screen. Modern sliding doors in my character cottage? Not sure it would look right. Besides, I don’t want a full-blown building job, just a quick screen.

]]> Comment on Options for an awkward doorway opening by galina http://www.styledilemmas.com/10/options-for-an-awkward-doorway-opening#comment-5 galina Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:21:54 +0000 http://www.styledilemmas.com/10/options-for-an-awkward-doorway-opening#comment-5 Have you considered sliding doors? There are lots on the market in different sizes and finishes, some with very discreet fixings - once opened, you wouldn't know it is there. Have you considered sliding doors? There are lots on the market in different sizes and finishes, some with very discreet fixings - once opened, you wouldn’t know it is there.

]]> Comment on Bathroom window question by galina http://www.styledilemmas.com/9/bathroom-window-question#comment-4 galina Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:17:43 +0000 http://www.styledilemmas.com/9/bathroom-window-question#comment-4 Not necessarily. You could try a window film that turns your bathroom window into a one way mirror. These are available via mail order from http://www.llumar.co.uk/gila/privacy.html. Just remember to get yourself a blind for night time - these films won't give you much privacy with light inside and dark outside! Not necessarily. You could try a window film that turns your bathroom window into a one way mirror. These are available via mail order from http://www.llumar.co.uk/gila/privacy.html. Just remember to get yourself a blind for night time - these films won’t give you much privacy with light inside and dark outside!

]]> Comment on Looking for a coffee table by Gina http://www.styledilemmas.com/15/looking-for-a-coffee-table#comment-10 Gina Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:00:14 +0000 http://www.styledilemmas.com/15/looking-for-a-coffee-table#comment-10 <p>I believe the table in question is Tribeca by Isamu Noguchi. It is very popular and there are a few online options to choose from. If price is your main concern you can get a copy with a 12mm glass for £139 delivered from www.jmcfurniture.co.uk. If you prefer to stick to the designer's original spec and get a 19mm tabletop try www.thisisfurniture.com - they sell it at £199 delivered.</p> I believe the table in question is Tribeca by Isamu Noguchi. It is very popular and there are a few online options to choose from. If price is your main concern you can get a copy with a 12mm glass for £139 delivered from http://www.jmcfurniture.co.uk. If you prefer to stick to the designer’s original spec and get a 19mm tabletop try http://www.thisisfurniture.com - they sell it at £199 delivered.

]]> Comment on Storage units for living areas by margaret http://www.styledilemmas.com/14/storage-units-for-living-areas#comment-9 margaret Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:15:16 +0000 http://www.styledilemmas.com/14/storage-units-for-living-areas#comment-9 <p>Try thinking outside the box. You want something like built-in wardrobes. So buy yourself some wardrobes. Some modern doors look smart enough for a living or dining room. Try Ikea's Pax Drammen range - it works out around £150 per linear metre, you can take it home or have it delivered fast, and your guests will complement your style never guessing it is an Ikea wardrobe.</p> Try thinking outside the box. You want something like built-in wardrobes. So buy yourself some wardrobes. Some modern doors look smart enough for a living or dining room. Try Ikea’s Pax Drammen range - it works out around £150 per linear metre, you can take it home or have it delivered fast, and your guests will complement your style never guessing it is an Ikea wardrobe.

]]> Comment on How do I protect a floor at a party? by louise http://www.styledilemmas.com/13/how-do-i-protect-a-floor-at-a-party#comment-8 louise Wed, 16 May 2007 21:11:20 +0000 http://www.styledilemmas.com/13/how-do-i-protect-a-floor-at-a-party#comment-8 <p>Disco parties are very popular at this age. They are a great fun and the last thing you want is to worry about your new floor. When we had one for my daughter we bought some colourful interlocking foam mats from www.cityinspiration.co.uk. It cost us around £100 to cover the room and provided us with a versatile material long after the party ended. On the day they were perfect for brightening up the room and keeping us relaxed about the floor. Guests appreciated it too, as it made the floor more pleasant both to seat and jump on.</p> <p>Since the party we are using some of the tiles in the playroom. The remander is kept in a pile and used when a soft surface is needed in the garden or house. Children also have great fun building houses and tunnels out of them.</p> Disco parties are very popular at this age. They are a great fun and the last thing you want is to worry about your new floor. When we had one for my daughter we bought some colourful interlocking foam mats from http://www.cityinspiration.co.uk. It cost us around £100 to cover the room and provided us with a versatile material long after the party ended. On the day they were perfect for brightening up the room and keeping us relaxed about the floor. Guests appreciated it too, as it made the floor more pleasant both to seat and jump on.

Since the party we are using some of the tiles in the playroom. The remander is kept in a pile and used when a soft surface is needed in the garden or house. Children also have great fun building houses and tunnels out of them.

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