Do you know where the timber for your furniture came from?

Let’s face it not many of us do.

Good News

A recent Government report showed that illegal logging is down by between 50 and 75% over the last decade, and consumption of illegal logging was down by around 30%, – this is the timber that is illegally sourced from, and processed in another country.

Sam Lawson, the report’s lead author, made plain that illegal logging remains a major problem despite these impressive gains.

Bad News

“That (50-75%) sounds like a lot; but bear in mind that illegal logging was such a bad problem in those countries that even though it’s reduced substantially, it still is a bad problem. So in Indonesia, for example, 40% of the harvesting is still illegal,” he told BBC News.

The finger seemed to point directly at China and Japan; proposing that they should follow E.U. and U.S. guidelines like the ones that bought about the improvements in countries like Cameroon, Brazilian Amazon, and Indonesia.

The report urges Japan, as the country that imports the highest per-capita amount of illegal wood, to pass similar legislation.

“China is increasingly important [as an importer], but not just for its own consumption,” said Mr Lawson. “It is increasingly acting as a processing country, the factory of the world; so a lot of the illegally sourced wood that ends up in Europe and the US passes through Chinese factories.”

The report urges China, along with fellow “factory of the world” Vietnam, to ban illegal timber imports and mandate a policy that all timber used in government projects is shown to be legally sourced.

What’s the benefit of legal logging?

As a result up to 17 million hectares of forest are estimated to have been protected from degradation and at least 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions avoided over the last decade. Alternatively, if the trees saved were legally logged this could bring in US$6.5 billion in additional revenues to the countries concerned.

Where are Revival Beds from?

Revival Beds are manufactured from timber that is harvested from 100% managed forests and they are hand build in Nottinghamshire.

2010 Expo

Chatsworth Four Poster Bed

Its so easy to put up…it’s a piece of cake.

The usual understanding about achieving a really effective look is this.

“It must be really difficult to get that look, you would need to be an expert” or “I’m no interior decorator, I couldn’t possibly do that” and many other similar comments.

You couldn’t be further from the truth. This is a standard 5’0” Chatsworth four poster and it took no more than ten minutes to arrange the tented canopy and the bed runner. That’s because of the clever use of a couple of brass curtain poles and the skills of the drape makers at Victoria Linen (they already have all the sizes so this look is just a phone call away)

All the fabrics used in this look are from the same Diamante collection; the bed runner, the boudoir of cushions and pillows. The reason for the diamante in the tented roof of the four poster is that if it catches the light properly it looks like glistening stars on a clear night…maybe it’s a good choice for a bridal suite?

This tented design is available in all sizes for any Revival four poster bed.

Chatsworth Four Poster Bed

Material

Chatsworth Four Poster Bed

2010 Expo

Vermont Four Poster Bed

Contemporary and cool

The Vermont four-poster got plenty of attention from visitors. Its light combination of blues greys and creams with metallic threads giving a shimmering effect to this fantastic piece of furniture…very ‘by the sea’ and contemporary.

The stylists from Victoria linen made a fantastic job dressing this painted four poster bed; the heaps of scatter cushions in their Remo and Aspen fabrics screaming comfort and relaxation.

Contemporary bedrooms, modern boutique hotels make a point of including painted suites and now with this four poster option and the easy to fit tab top drapes in the Plaza fabric plus the bed runner in Aspen & Remo will give  any bedroom a light and airy feel.

Don’t forget we have hundreds of combinations of fabrics to choose from.

You can buy this whole look as a package for details call 01777 869669

Vermont Four Poster Bed

Vermont Four Poster Bed

Range of bedding styles

Plaza Drapes

2010 Expo

The County Kerry Four Poster Bed

Breathtaking Opulence

The County Kerry made a grand entrance to our show. This rustic four poster bed was completely transformed into the focal point for a master bedroom.

For full on opulence take a look at these Tester curtains (side and back) in champagne Asina fabric…absolutely breathtaking. These were combined the pair or Tester drapes in a light Plaza fabric to balance the colours and the weights of fabric.

To give the County Kerry some snuggle appeal the bedspread and cushions were in a caramel coloured Marco fabric. The whole look was kept in place with a pair of Oxford pillow shams in chocolate coloured faux suede. Mmmm

Imagine this look in a red or a gold colourway; the possibilities are endless. And remember each four poster drape set is available as seen in the picture, and available for any Revival four poster. Just give us a call on 01777 869669.

County Kerry Four Poster Bed

Asina

Drapes

bla throw

County Kerry Four Poster Bed

2010 Expo

Ambassador Four Poster Bed

The Ambassador Four Poster Bed

Choice of colours

Mirage Fabric Sample

Ambassador Four Poster Bed

Welcome to the show! This is our first Expo and judging by the response it won’t bed the last.

Visitors have been treated some of the most luxurious four poster beds dressed and draped in fabulous fabrics and lavished with stacks of dreamy pillows and cushions.

To see the four poster beds at there best we had each one dressed with a different look. It’s obvious why this Ambassador four poster is a favorite with Country House Hotels.

The luxurious box pleated pelmet and back curtain is in Mirage fabric; this blends together with a diamond quilted throw in Velencia to create traditional four poster good enough to grace the best room in the house.

All of our four posters are made to order, so when it comes to providing drapes and throws we make sure these can all be made and fitted at the same time.

Even if you’re considering one of our larger 7’0” or 8’0” beds the drape sets and bedding are available through our bespoke service made to measure to your exact requirements.

Welcome Views Expo

Hand made beds

Hotel guests expect the best. Revival beds are expert at making luxury beds and four posters. We’re so proud of our beds and furniture that we would like to show you how they are hand made and hand finished.

Big and special size beds

For a true focal point we can build 6’0”, 7’0” and even 8’0” beds and four posters. Our Ambassador four poster will be heading up the collection.

Hand painted hand waxed

You can see how we achieve our distressed paint finishes. These finishes have proved popular in country houses and boutique hotels like Gonwin Manor Cottages

Hand made four poster drapes

The four poster drapes are set to arrive this week…

Drapes turn a four poster bed from bed to WOW what a bed. Drapes create the private hideaway, the romance, the luxury that guests expect.

If you need more information on the Revival Beds Expo call us on 01777 869669

Can’t find a big antique Bed?

I took a trip to the International Antique & Collectors Fair in Newark recently. My aim was to find out just how many beds larger than 5’0” and 6’0” were around fifty or a hundred years ago or even further back in time. Luckily it was a glorious sunny day so I was able to look around the hundreds of furniture pitches without dodging showers.

I have to admit the place was short of nothing. It was crammed with colourful dealers and customers from all over the world. This reflected the furniture and antiques for sale which were also from everywhere.

So you get the picture, on paper you ought to be able to find anything you fancy, well almost.

The biggest original antique bed I managed to find was a beautiful 5’0” brass half tester. The bed was in need of a fair bit of restoration and priced at over £2000.00.

Who knows whether it was worth it or not, all I know is I went to the biggest antique fair in the country and the largest original bed I found measured 5’0”.  As for beds that have been extended or beds made from new there were a few of those but nothing over 6’0”.

So if you’re looking for a bed over 6’0” the International Antique & Collectors Fair at Newark is a great day out but not the place for big beds.

Introducing extra large 100% cotton bedding

The most commonly asked bedding question “Where can I get extra large bedding from.”

Well, the news is good…You can get all your extra large bedding duvets and even handmade four-poster drapes RIGHT HERE!

We have all our cotton bedding (which is 100% Egyptian cotton) made in Lancashire. It’s available in a 200 or luxurious 400 thread count.

You’ll find a full range of sizes to fit all our Revival Beds, from single (3 ft) through to double, king size, super king size beds and beyond – up to 8 foot wide. The fitted sheet depth is 12”, but we can make bespoke sizes to order.

Need bedding for an even bigger bed or an extra-long bed? No problem. Because all Revival Beds bed linen is individually hand-made, we can create pretty much any size you like. Plus of course we can provide extra pillow cases and both fitted and flat sheets.

Duvets: Cool in summer and warm in winter

The beauty of our duvets whether it’s a duck down and feather mix or our fabulous 100% goose down is that they are available in cooler 4.5 tog a medium 10.5 tog or the toasty 13.5 tog (ideal for cold winter nights).

Also we have pillows and bolsters with both duck down and goose down fillings.

We also provide duvets and pillows with hypoallergenic fillings which great for allergy sufferers.

Drapes for your four poster bed

If you already have or are considering a Revival four poster bed we can offer two distinctive styles. Again these are available from 3’0 right up to 8’0. There’s plenty of fabric choice as well. Just give us a call and we can discuss and send out real fabric swatches to help you choose.

Extra bedding

Extra fitted sheets, flat sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases are available as singles to complement your bedding set and take the pressure off laundering.

ANY BEDDING QUESTIONS? CALL 01777 869669

How to fix up four poster bed drapes

So you have the beautiful new four poster bed you always dreamed of. It’s the big six foot one with the fantastic comfy mattress…you just can’t prise you self out in the mornings.

Now you need the finishing touch; four poster drapes, but what is the best way to attach them to the canopy?

We recommend two different techniques.

• If you simply want to run a pelmet all the way around your canopy that doesn’t need to be drawn or closed double sided Velcro is the best bet. It keeps the fabric in position plus you can remove it at will.
• The second way is to have strong metal curtain poles fitted behind the canopy all the way around the bed. This allows drapes and curtains to be drawn shut or tied back. Again the drapes can be removed for laundering or if you want to change the colour way you have chosen. More importantly the view from your sleeping position is that of a neat and tidy solution to a frequently asked question.

Can you do it? Yes we can

All our four poster beds can be supplied with canopy curtain poles. Also we have a large selection of voiles and fabrics in lots of colours you can choose to from to complete your perfect for poster bed.

We are currently compiling information so if you want more details or a swatch of fabric give our office a call on 01777 869669

Burn a pine Yule log for prosperity & growth

So, here we are deep in winter. In fact we’ve just passed the deepest point where the night is at its longest and we turn the corner toward spring and summer.

During the Dark ages (whenever they are supposed to be) our Pagan forefathers marked the winter solstice by burning the Yule Log.
These days the Yule Log is usually made from chocolate sponge however back then peasants would set a large log on fire to help keep away the evil spirits as they waited through the longest night for the sun to rise. This marked the sun winning victory over darkness with the days getting longer. Yule Log cinders from the burnt log were thought to protect homes from the evil powers of the devil.

In pagan times different woods were burned to produce different effects:

Aspen: invokes understanding of the grand design
Birch: signifies new beginnings
Holly: inspires visions and reveals past lives
Oak: brings healing, strength, and wisdom
Pine: signifies prosperity and growth
Willow: invokes the Goddess to achieve desires

The solstice is also a time when we look to the future and think about the changes we are going to make. So if you have chucked one of the above logs onto your fire over the Christmas break I hope it produced the desired effects.

Yule tide greetings from Revival Beds