04 Mar
Uncategorized

10 Things you Might Not Know about Our Furniture

1. Our furniture has amazing guarantees We are so confident in the quality of our furniture that we guarantee our Old Charm Collection for life. Our other collections also come with great guarantees too! 2. We use character oak Character oak features beautiful knots and grain patterns that really show off the wood. It also means that every piece of Old Charm looks different. 3. Our finishing goes through 8 stages To get our distinctive finish the process includes staining, sanding, sealing, spraying and waxing. 4. Our hardwood chair frames are dowelled, screwed and glued The quality expected from our cabinet is also found in our upholstery. For maximum strength, the frames of our upholstery models are double or triple dowelled, screwed and glued, so they're not going anywhere! 5. We still use traditional techniques In our cabinet collections we still use mortise...

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27 Feb
Spring

Spring Styling

Welcome spring styling into your home After the coldness and dark evenings that winter brought, spring offers a refreshing change. The days will get gradually longer and warmer as dull gardens brightly come to life once more. Don't leave the bright, fresh feelings outside though - bring them into your home. It's really easy to do and you'll find your space feels much more welcoming for it - spring styling. Spring Clean Spring Styling, it is a time for new things - new flowers, budding trees and new life. Have a spring clean to prepare your home for spring and feel the difference. Donate your old clothes to a charity shop, hold a boot sale or recycle. Clean every part of the house, and deep clean the parts that have been forgotten about - the oven, the...

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18 Feb
People, General

Personal Interest – Karen

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I've been looking for more ideas for blog posts, so I asked everyone in the office to come up with something. Some are furniture related, some are not. Some are good ideas, some really are not. But one bright spark came up with the idea of letting staff have a go at writing about their interests. Less work for me, more variety for you. It's a win-win! I decided that Karen could kick things off. Karen was only too keen to give it a go, so over to her! Karen - Accounts I have been working at Wood Bros for almost 14 years and am all things accounts. When I’m not working I have 2 main interests. One is running quizzes for charities, clubs, schools and other groups wishing to raise money for good causes and...

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11 Feb
Heritage, Design, Furniture Design

The Inspiration Behind Old Charm

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Our Old Charm Collection is very distinctive, featuring delicate carvings and turnings. But where does this come from? Lloyd did some investigating to find out the story of Tudor and Elizabethan furniture. The Tudor Period Between 1485 and 1603 is what is termed the Tudor Period. The House of Tudor was an English Royal House, founded by Henry VII. Many people will be familiar with the red and white Tudor Rose from the period. The Tudors ruled England, Ireland and Wales with 5 monarchs during its time.Tudor furniture was mainly constructed from solid oak. It was bulky and very heavy with carved designs. One of the most popular carvings was that of the linenfold, pictured on a piece of Old Charm to the right. The linenfold was used to decorate flat panels on furniture, as well...

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02 Jan
Design, General

Classic Blue – Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2020

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The colour of calm and reflection Pantone is a company all about colour. In fact you could even say they are colour. Back in 1963, Pantone created the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM ® which meant that no matter where you were in the world, the colour you selected was the same there as it was at home. Their "colour language" is used through many different industries worldwide including apparel, interior design and textiles, therefore giving the ability to have a consistent colour experience.Each year Pantone pick a "colour of the year," with 2020's being Classic Blue. They say that this is a "timeless and enduring blue hue... elegant in its simplicity." Psychology of colour Colour can have various effects on people and their perception. Studies have shown that not only do colours mean different things and inspire different...

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17 Dec
Christmas, General

New Years Resolutions – Our Best Ideas

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As Christmas creeps ever closer, so does the end of 2019, and with that comes the usual "New Year, new me" motto. But although studies have shown that most people give up on their New Year resolutions before the end of January (from nypost), if you are inspired to make a change, the start of a New Year is a great time to start.Here are some of our ideas of achievable New Years resolutions! Save money Christmas is the most expensive time of the year, with the average household spending around £800 more than usual according to the Bank of England. So it's no wonder that come New Year you want to save!Why not take the 1p challenge. It's very simple and works like this: on 1st January 2020, put 1p into a pot. The next...

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13 Nov
Events, Fabric

Autumn Trends

Our fabric correspondent, Elly, gives us a quick autumn trend update: The WB design team attended the recently launched Autumn Fabric Fair at Manchester’s Old Trafford Stadium a couple of weeks back. New collections across the board made a bold statement with stunning plains, textured and patterned velvets in a variety of qualities. Autumnal hues are still going strong and the trend for earthy tones, blush pinks and coral continues into the end of the year. Equally strong are eye catching shades of green from teal, emerald to indigo.On display at Warwick was a variety of collections specializing in ‘texture’. From faux leather, microfibre, basket weave to fur! All in a sophisticated monochrome palette.The show was well attended and the stunning Manchester venue made a welcome change from hiking over to Brussels!We will be launching our new...

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06 Nov
General

Where’s Where in Ware

Ware - A Historic Town Our hometown of Ware is a beautiful place full of rich history. Although it is relatively small (ranked 555th biggest in the UK with a population of just under 19,000) there is plenty to see and do, from the scenic river walks to its coffee shops and pubs. While you're visiting our showroom, why not explore and see what you can find? The History of Ware Ware has been a settlement since around 4,000 BC and is one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in Europe. The name Ware comes from the word "weir." These were built to stop invading Vikings from escaping back in Anglo-Saxon times. Back in the 1600s The New River was constructed to provide fresh water to London.Many interesting historical events have taken place here through the years,...

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02 Nov
General

Things to Do on an Autumn Evening

The long, golden days of summer are almost over - it's that time of year when the evening begins drawing in and the cold weather returns once more. But even though it isn't the weather to go out you can lighten up the dingy dusk yourself with plenty of fun! Here are our top ideas of how you can keep yourself amused through the autumn and winter evenings. #1. Have a movie evening Either by yourself, with a loved one, your family or friends this is a great (and inexpensive) option. All you need is plenty of seating, some popcorn and snacks, and of course a classic blockbuster. With the rise of technology almost any film you wish to see can be found on a number of streaming websites like Netflix so you don't even need...

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01 Nov
Christmas, Events

Market in your Diary – The UK’s Best Christmas Markets

Christmas markets date back to the Middle-Ages in Germany, with Munich's market being mentioned back in 1310. Nowadays you can find them in many countries world-wide, including right here on your doorstep. Ware, our home town, has its own called Dickensian Evening where stalls, food, drink and music start the festivities on the first Friday of December.Read on to find some of the best Christmas Markets in the UK, the best place to get into the Christmas Spirit! Bath Christmas Market Running from 28th Nov-15th Dec this award-winning market boasts a whopping 150 chalets, as well as live music, events, ice skating and glow-in-the-dark crazy golf! Listed on their website is a list of chalets which includes plenty of food, drink, gifts, homewares and more.While you visit you can also explore the historical city of Bath...

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