The Kings Arms in Amersham had a recent upgrade which included a black painted County Kerry four poster bed.
The 14th century coaching house has undergone many changes over the years with none more dramatic than this.
Mixing traditional and contemporary influences can be a skill that is easily underestimated but interior designers Curtis Interiors seem to have pulled this off with aplomb.
The easy option would have been to choose from the ‘usual suspects’ of bed suppliers and play it safe.
Not Curtis Interiors, they went for a new twist.
Take a 14th century bedroom a blow the dust right out!
Purple upolstery, black furnishings and no grim light sapping wall finishes. Crown the the whole look with a black painted/lacqured four poster and ‘ding dong’ what a room to remember.
If you need more information on the contract work we have directly or indirectly undertaken give a call 01777 869669 and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Revival beds would like to extend our thanks to all the customers who made the journey to visit us at our Nottinghamshire factory or bought beds and furniture over phone.
This year more people enjoyed the opportunity to see us and buy Revival beds and furniture with the guarantee that the timber used has been ethically sourced and hand built here in the U.K.
Paula W (Cambridge) – “These days to actually see the the furniture in full production is a heart warming experience”.
David R (Bolton) – “The first thing to hit you is the smell of the wax and the wood; you know you have arrived at a real workshop.
FREE tea!
It’s a bit of a surprise for those who make the trip and find they have to negotiate a working factory; sanding booths and spray booths not to mention the manufacturing workshop. It’s a far cry from the swanky department stores with escalators and bistro’s but the tea’s and coffee’s are FREE!
What’s on show?
With eight beds, five four poster beds plus masses of furniture in production and a full range of U.K. made mattresses on show there is always plenty to look at; plus, it’s an ideal opportunity to discuss any special requirements you may need.
Showroom extension for 2011
With a New Year approaching we can now confirm our factory showroom will be extended in 2011. Customers can see even more Revival beds in the flesh together with our new range storage cupboards, cabin style single beds and wall mirrors.
Appointment times
Monday – Friday 9.30am 4.30pm
Saturday – 9.30am –3.30pm
We look forward to welcoming you in 2011
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
News, tradition | russ | 
May 16, 2011 3:26 pm | 
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