Four Ways To Wrap A Christmas Present

As the big day draws nearer, it’s now time to start wrapping Christmas gifts. We’re here to show you how to wrap a Christmas present step by step in four of our favourite (and most Instagram-able) ways. [caption id="attachment_8874" align="aligncenter" width="662"] The Chicklade Sofa (now discontinued)[/caption] Did you know? ...most wrapping paper is non-recyclable? Any gift paper with foil, glitter or even a bit of sticky tape left on can not be recycled. We’ve chosen to use brown recyclable wrapping paper for our presents. Alongside it being more environmentally friendly, it gives the final wrapped gift a rustic feel and is more of a blank canvas, leaving more space for the decorations to stand out. Step 1. Wrap a piece of ribbon around the left edge Once you’ve wrapped your present in brown craft paper, add a piece of ribbon to the left edge. A wider piece of ribbon works...

Velvet sofa beds and sofas

Velvets are one of the biggest trends in upholstery. As the nights get longer and colder, the trend for velvet is driven by sought-after attributes like its warmth. But how do velvet sofa beds and sofas really fare in a busy home environment? From super soft matt velvets to more hard-wearing stain resistant velvets, our carefully curated fabric collections can offer the solution to the family vs style conundrum. The Wishford Sofa (now discontinued) in House Collection House Velvet Petal To inject some vintage style into your furniture, try our Stain Resistant Vintage Velvet fabrics. These have rich, romantic shades with a ‘lived and loved’ feel. For an even more luxurious touch, our Mohair Velvet fabrics are super-soft with earthy tones. The Ashwell Chaise Sofa Bed or Sofa in Signature Collection Mohair Velvet Fiord For a soft, modern aesthetic, a House Velvet in a lighter shade like Fossil complements Art...

Top tips to choose your Christmas tree

The annual search to choose your Christmas tree can sometimes feel overwhelming. To guide you towards your perfect tree, here’s a sturdy path of tips and tricks: 1. Get out your measuring tape Before you set off to the shops, measure the ceiling height of the room you’ve decided to display your tree in. Take into account that the tree will be on a stand and that the Christmas star or angel will need its own space on top too. You may also want to measure the width of the space available, so that branches don’t overspill onto someone’s lap whilst they enjoy a warm mince pie on the sofa. Note down the diameter of your stand to ensure that you don’t choose a tree with a trunk that’s too thick. 2. Do your homework There are a number of different Christmas tree varieties to choose from –...

Black Friday Sale

The Willow & Hall Black Friday sale has now begun! Save a further 5% on all furniture, including designs already in the autumn sale. Our Black Friday sale discount also applies to our fast delivery clearance designs, which are still available for Christmas delivery. Simply enter code BF22 at checkout to automatically apply your 5% saving. But hurry, this extra saving is only available until midnight on Wednesday 30th November. With up to 20% off all designs in our autumn sale, there's never been a better time to order your new piece of British handmade furniture. With 3 seat cushion options, over 150 fabrics to choose from and 3 luxury sofa bed mattresses, we will have the perfect design for your home. To help you choose we have a personalisation guide on our website, full of useful tips and advice. Key things to consider when selecting your sofa or sofa...

Have yourself a Hygge little Christmas

There's no better time than Christmas to adopt Hygge (pronounced Hue-Guh) into your home. This Danish art of cultivating cosiness and social togetherness goes hand in hand with what Christmas is all about. So, if you haven't yet embraced the Hygge way in your home this winter, now's the time to right that wrong. And, if you're unfamiliar with Hygge, here's how it can best be explained in English: It's that fuzzy feeling you get inside when everything's just lovely It's the ability to be snug and cosy indoors even when it's freezing outside It's creating a warm atmosphere that appeals to each of your senses Starting to get the idea? If spreading a little joy is top of your to-do list this festive season, Hygge is a great way to go about it. So, here's our advice on how to make sure your home is Hygge ready to receive...

Christmas Delivery Countdown

The countdown is on to order your new sofa, sofa bed or armchair in time for Christmas delivery. Our Christmas order book will close midnight on Sunday 13th November, so don't miss out. To order your piece of luxury British furniture then visit our 'Xmas Delivery' page to explore all designs that can still be handmade for Christmas. Personalised Designs The workshops are busy hand-making our luxury furniture, personalised to each customer's exact customisation. Choose from 17 sofa bed designs, over 150 fabrics, 3 seat cushion options and 3 luxury sofa bed mattresses to create your perfect piece of furniture. For guidance on personalising your design visit our guide. If you would like to order free fabric samples before placing your order we recommend doing so as soon as possible, due to Royal Mail postage strikes. Simply select your favourite fabrics, up to 8 product cards and enter your delivery...