New Year Inspiration For your Home

20% off furniture, home accessories and gifts January special Promotion 

With Christmas behind us take the opportunity to look at your home and plan ahead for decorating projects for the new year. January is an ideal time to pick up some bargains to help transform your home. When the decorations come down our homes can look a little sad and bare. A new throw, colourful cushions for your old sofa or a new rug to cheer up on your tired carpet can really make a difference.

Are you looking for New Year inspiration for your home? 

If you are Honeysuckle Interiors has everything you need to help make your home look beautiful. To make way for the new seasons home and gift accessories Honeysuckle will be having a special January promotion to help you on your way. During January everything in the Boutique will have a 20% discount. So if you’re looking for that perfect gift or a treat for your self why not pop along and pick up a bargain.

If you want to add a touch individuality and style to your home, then a visit to Honeysuckle Interiors in the tranquil setting of Oakley is a must for that unique shopping experience. In addition to their long established curtain and interior design business, Honeysuckles stylish Home and Gift Boutique showcases affordable on trend designer furniture, gifts and gorgeous home accessories not found on the high street. You’ll be amazed by the extensive collection which offers something to suit all budgets.

They have their own onsite furnishing workshops which means they can offer a hassle free quality hand finished curtain, blind, and upholstery make-up service including fitting and installation. You are invited to come and browse through one of the most extensive collections of fabrics and wallpapers in Hampshire with names such as Zoffany, Cole & Son, Sanderson, Jane Churchill, Jab to name a few. If knowing where to start baffles you then relax, help is always at hand the design team can hold you hand every step of the way. The service extends to offer home design consultations to help you make those all important choices and avoid costly mistakes.

With their instinctive talent together with over 25 years of experience be one of their many delighted customers who return and shop with them again and again. For a warm and friendly welcome why not pop along to their showroom open Tues – Sat 10am til 4.00pm

Proud to be non high street Honeysuckle Interiors are a customer focussed curtain and furnishing business established in 1988. Beautifully hand tailored curtains and furnishings made with care and pride is what they do exceptionally well. From a metre of fabric to a complete make-over no job is too small. Why not pop along to their lovely showroom in Oakley and meet the Design Team where you’ll always receive a warm welcome. They boast one of the largest fabric and wallpaper libraries out side of London so you can browse at your leisure or let them guide you through all the choices available. With over 25 years of experience you can be reassured that once you’ve been Honeysuckled you wont settle for anything less.

Showroom Open Tues-Sat 10.00am until 4.00pm
Tel. 01256 780831
www.honeysuckleinteriors.co.uk

Give your Home Seasonal Style December 2013

There’s so much to organise and think about at this time of year! The tree, the decorations, the table the food, and those extra special touches that will make all the difference to your home.  Treat your home to a magical make-over this Christmas and celebrate your well-deserved holiday in style.  Rich coppers and bronzes create a warm cosy look in a living room, subtle sage greens and purples provide a scheme that is easy to live with in the hall, traditional gingham with splashes of shaker style add a country feel to a kitchen, while bold red and sparkling gold bring opulence and luxury to the dining room. 

Make your hall look fresh and inviting….

An inviting scheme in your hall will immediately make friends and family feel relaxed and welcome.  Sage greens, pretty heather hues and hints of silver provide a light and open backdrop that won’t upstage your festive decorations.  Be sure to include a few key pieces of furniture such as a handy storage bench that will cater for the extra coats, hats and shoes of your guests.  The familiar scent of the tree and the banister garland will get everyone in the Christmas spirit as soon as they step through the door.

Warm up your living room….

Metallic golds and bronzes are Christmassy colours that lend cosy, intimate feel to a living room – the perfect environment for enchanting gifts, chatting and relaxing. Use them against a neutral backdrop of cream walls and linen coloured sofas and chairs to create a sophisticated scheme.  Include piles of cushions and throws in rich fabrics, such as silk, velvet and chenille to add texture and warmth.  Adorn the tree with beautiful decorations in bronze, orange and gold tones and complete the look with stunning foliage on the mantelpiece.

Create a glamorous dining room....

Gather friends and family around the dining table and celebrate in style.  Rich red walls compliment dark wood furniture perfectly, and ivory chair covers and a cream mantelpiece lift the decorating scheme, preventing the richer colours from being overpowering.  Dress the table with plenty of glass, white china and candles to create a truly magical atmosphere

Fill your kitchen with seasonal colours….

The kitchen is the hub of the home, especially at this time of year, so make the most of with simple but gorgeous decorations with a homespun feel.  Use a mini tree filled with rich reds and pretty gingham ribbons as a focal point, then team buttermilk-coloured walls with cheery red and cream check curtains and warm wool to create a relaxed country style.  Add lots of natural touches such as fresh foliage and pine cones, to enhance the rustic look.

Adding winter warmth - How to make your home warm and inviting this winter

Heat Your Home Up In Style This Winter With Honeysuckle Interiors

 

It is heartening to see first hand evidence of recovery from the recession.  The housing market is moving again and everyone is decorating and feeling more confident about making improvements to their home . Colder weather is just around the corner and as the nights draw in and the long days of summer come to and end, now is the time to get ready for winter.

Nothing makes us happier than spending time at home and when your home looks good, you feel good too. Whether you’re looking forward to snuggling up during the dark evenings to enjoy this season’s must-see films or curling up on a sofa to read the latest best-selling novels, make sure your home is where your heart is at.

It is obviously unrealistic to redecorate every season, but you can add warmth by adding new accessories. Why not add a few extra layers to your existing furnishings to warm them up a little.  Just as we pile on pullovers to keep ourselves warm, a few extra layers work wonders in creating a warm feel indoors too.  Add a woollen throw or a travel rug to an armchair or sofa and cushions of all shapes and sizes to add a feeling of cosiness.

Carpet is unbeatable for warmth and comfort in the winter.  If you currently have bare floorboards or a stone floor, then this is the time to invest in a rug to raise temperatures instantly.

Eliminating draught is the first step to a warm comfortable home and windows and doors are the chief culprits when it comes to letting in cold air.  If your budget won’t run to new double glazing make sure you have linings and interlinings in your curtains.  If you have radiators under the window, then team your existing curtains with a thick Roman blind to cut out draughts.

If you’re looking for inspiration, Honeysuckle Interiors stylish Home and Gift Boutique showcases affordable on trend designer furniture, gifts and gorgeous home accessories not found on the high street.   You’ll be amazed by the extensive collection which offers something to suit all budgets.  Whether it’s new curtains, a piece of furniture, a gift for a friend or a treat for yourself you’ll be amazed at what you’ll find in store. A beautiful combination of design-led affordable pieces and products ensures every visit will be a new and exciting experience.

Walk into Honeysuckle Interiors in Oakley and experience a warm and friendly welcome this winter. Our show room boasts one of the largest fabric collections outside of London and there’s always a friendly face to guide you through your choices. What ever your requirements from just supply or a complete room makeover we’re happy to help. To find out more contact the Design Team on 01256 780831 or www.honeysuckleinteriors.co.uk

Take advantage of our extended late night shopping every Thursday until 8pm throughout November up to Christmas

Celebrate in style with Honeysuckle Interiors

Home & Gift Boutique August Special Promotion - 20% OFF

 

The Honeysuckle Interiors success story continues as they celebrate 25 years in business with an August Promotion at their beautiful Home & Gift Boutique.  

Honeysuckle are busy planning for the Autumn so to make way to stock the new seasons home and gift accessories will be having a special summer promotion.  During August everything in the Boutique will have a 20% discount.  So if you’re looking for that perfect gift or a treat for your self why not pop along and pick up a bargain.

If you want to add a touch individuality and style to your home, then a visit to Honeysuckle Interiors in the tranquil setting of Oakley is a must for that unique shopping experience.  In addition to their long established curtain and interior design business, Honeysuckles stylish Home and Gift Boutique showcases affordable on trend designer furniture, gifts and gorgeous home accessories not found on the high street.  You’ll be amazed by the extensive collection which offers something to suit all budgets.

Come and Sew with the Honeysuckle Sewing Bees

Free Workshops for Beginners

Sewing Taster Days – with the Honeysuckle Sewing Bees!

If the new series on the BBC The Great British Sewing Bee has inspired you to get sewing but you need to know how.  Then why not join us on one of our free “learn how to Sew Taster days” starting on Monday 20th May.

We’re really buzzing at Honeysuckle Interiors!  We are great supporters of The Great British Sewing Bee and believe it’s really important to get the nation sewing again.   We’re offering a series of free workshops running with morning and afternoon sessions. If the session inspires you then we will be offering further workshop days to develop your skills.  By attending one of our free taster day workshops you will receive a voucher to redeem against any of our workshops valid for a year – plus a complimentary gift from our home and gift boutique.

If you have never used a sewing machine or hand stitched anything in your life but would love to learn the basics then let us inspire you.

All levels and ages welcome

We can offer up to 4 places per session –  places will be offered on a first come first serve basis

Dates:  Mon 20th May, Mon 3rd June, Mon 24th Jun, Mon 8th July

Times:  Morning sessions - 9.30 -  12.30

Afternoon sessions - 1.30 - 4.30

Venue – Honeysuckle Interiors Workroom Rectory Rd Oakley RG237LJ

Contact us on 01256 780831

e: honeysuckleint@aol.com

Why not find out more about these great and inspiring workshops on our website - www.honeysuckleinteriors.co.uk

Come and Sew with the Honeysuckle Sewing Bees

Forty years ago there was nothing unusual about us making our own clothes and then for a while it seemed like we’d lost our passion for this very traditional skill. The introduction of the BBC’s latest series the Great British Sewing Bee is about to change all of that . The design team at Honeysuckle Interiors are great supporters of the new series and of the quiet sewing revolution that is happening.

This year Honeysuckle Interiors see its 25th anniversary of a business that was set up based on an enthusiasm for sewing.  Owner Marina Wooldridge recalls:-

“I have always had a passion for sewing and wanted my own business.  As well as making all my own clothes, I naturally made curtains for my first home.  As a result in the very early days I made curtains for friends and family and realised here was the business opportunity I’d always dreamed of”

Since setting up, the business has steadily grown and evolved but still at the heart is the
love and passion for fabrics and sewing. Honeysuckle Interiors have run furnishing workshops for nearly 20 years and if the Great British Sewing Bee has inspired you then why not enroll on one of their workshops to learn to have a go at making your own home furnishings.  They welcome novices to the most experienced equipment and materials are provided.  For full details go to their website and look under the Workshops link.

The Design Team love fabric and are happy to sell by the metre for any sewing project – even dressmaking.  One of their latest creations was to wear to London Design week at Chelsea Harbour where they each made their own outfits from the new Sanderson Options collection.  Don’t forget to go to their special offer and downloads website place where you’ll find Aprils offer to bring a friend for half price on one of their workshops.

Following my Dream….

Marina Wooldridge Profile – Honeysuckle Interiors

Led by Marina Wooldridge, Honeysuckle Interiors has grown from a cottage industry to a highly successful business supplying quality hand made furnishings and interior design services.

Based in their attractive showroom in Rectory Road Oakley Marina recalls:-

Following my Dream….

“I have always had a passion for sewing and wanted my own business.  As well as making all my own clothes, I naturally made curtains for my first home.  As a result in the very early days I made curtains for friends and family and realised here was the business opportunity I’d always dreamed of.  I always had the vision that one day the business would be more than just a furnishings company and wanted to be able to provide a complete interior design service.

When I look back I was so young just 22 I had nothing to set up a business except me, a sewing machine and lots of determination. People would bring their fabric to me I would make curtains on the lounge floor and fit them myself.  I borrowed £500 from a family friend (as no bank would support the venture) and I had to pay it back in loose covers and curtains.

Setting up back then was really hard and even harder as the last recession took a foothold.  I would supplement my income by temping come home sew all evening and work weekends.  But I loved it! I got to live my dream recession or not I had to make a living and make the business work.

I worked from home for two years plus juggle home and life with having my first baby, I knew the key to growing the business and keeping my sanity would be to have premises and get more help.  In 1992 Honeysuckle Interiors moved into its first premises on Park Farm in Oakley which offered great value for money and much needed space to grow.  “When we opened up I thought we may get one or two people through a week if we were lucky.  But people got to hear about us and started to visit daily. We started to supply fabrics, wallpapers plus a make-up service and that’s when the business started to flourish”.

Seven years later Honeysuckle moved into its current premises in Rectory Road Oakley.  “It was another dream come true set in the heart of the village the old post office had a fine reputation set by its previous owners and was well established. I would often go there in the early days to buy stamps and a cake to keep morale up and think  one day if this could only be mine how perfect that would be.”

Having been in business for over 25 years the business has seen many changes and has steadily grown.  A passion for homes and everything inside them is what Honeysuckle is all about – but most importantly it’s the people they work for and with, understanding their needs and being able to deliver great customer service.

The company has brought style, innovation and quality furnishings to hundreds of homes throughout the south from one bed maisonettes to sprawling mansions.  What ever people’s aspirations or budget the design team are happy to help.

Marinas work has featured in acclaimed National magazines such as Period Homes, Home Style and Period House and at the Ideal Homes Exhibition in London.  She also runs soft furnishing courses and workshops from the premises in Oakley.

Latterly she has had acclaimed fame with her own “House Doctor” radio programme on Kestrel FM. Marina has regular monthly Home Style articles featured in Hampshire Life where many of Honeysuckles clients homes have featured.  Her column also appears in the Basingstoke Gazette and many other local publications including the Hampshire Voice.

“I’m very proud of Honeysuckle Interiors – it’s my love and my passion – and people know and feel that when they come into my shop.  When I look back I am so proud to have developed and grown a solid business that is so highly respected.  You’re only ever as successful as the people that work for you.  I owe a great deal of the company’s success to my brilliant team of loyal staff. It’s partly thanks to them that we have a solid base of satisfied customers who refer us and come back time and time again. My husband family and friends have always supported me and so much of my drive comes from them. Not many people can actually say they enjoy what they do for a living.  I can honestly say even after all these years of being in business I have a love and a passion for what I do I have been truly blessed.  I want to keep on evolving Honeysuckle and continue to work in partnership with my customer’s suppliers and staff and keep enjoying what I do.”

My future plans will involve working more closely with schools running more workshops and courses to pass our valuable skills on to the next generation. I want to help motivate and inspire our youngsters to follow their dreams and fulfil their potential.

www.honeysuckleinteriors.co.uk