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Question:

My oldest son has moved out and I’m going to turn his bedroom into a games room and chill out area for my two other sons. Do you have any funky chairs, bean bags or accessories you can suggest?
Anna, Talbot Woods

Answer:

I would definitely recommend a couple of living chairs, like our iconic Imola or Rock chairs in leather or a bright fabric. They are fantastic for adding a contemporary edge to a room as well as being that visually appealing “hot spot”. The Mezzo would also be a great choice for a sofa as the base cushions are removable for easy cleaning and the exclusive stitching detail ensures the fabric or leather maintains its shape even with long term use. It’s a modular sofa perfect for entertaining or lounging with adjustable back cushions for extra comfort and flexibility. You could also add a table module into the configuration, which has storage space inside for all those gaming extras.

Our media units are specifically designed to neatly store away all your media players, satellite boxes and gaming consoles with the uncluttered option of an AV transmitter to control them. Compliment your media unit by creating a feature wall system ideal for storage or displaying items in a creative pattern using our trendy Volani Corner Boxes.

Punctuate the room with a bright piece of art and funky floor standing lamp. Pick a colour in the artwork and echo it in some unusual accessories around the room to tie the look together. We have some great playful accessories like letter sculptures, giant domino pieces and billiard ball candlestick holders.

We recommend a family visit to our store for hot chocolates and some more tailored advice!

Two Days Left!

The sale is nearing an end at BoConcept Bournemouth, there is a short time remaining to get your items ordered! A reminder of what is available:

We have a huge amount of your favourite Furniture and Accessories in store with 20% off.

Items included are:

Sofa’s
Dining chairs
Dining tables
Beds
Mirrors
Sideboards
Duvets, Pillows and Mattresses
Wall systems
TV Units

As always we have a great selection of Outlet and Ex-Display items available to take away immediately. These will still be available after sale end so make sure you keep up to date with our store ex-display page through this link

Our ask the expert column is currently featured in Dorset Society magazine every month.

Question:

I am moving into a ground floor flat and there is very little natural light. What is the best way to add light to the rooms, not only with lamps but also with colour schemes?
Lucy, Poole

Answer:

A room without much natural light can present an initial design challenge that involves strategic lighting, colour choices and furniture selection. With the correct combination of these elements, you can easily create a bright, inviting home.

Firstly, give the walls and ceiling a fresh coat of white paint. Even if the walls are already painted white, it can yellow over time. Using a gloss finish on the walls will reflect light instead of absorbing it. Also consider on-trend soft, chalky shades of beige and warm muted greys for the walls complimented with bright accents in your accessories and furnishings.

Cover dark flooring with a large, light-coloured area rug and choose furniture pieces that are simple in design with clean lines. Try using reflective surfaces where appropriate, such as large mirrors and glass coffee tables to help reflect the light around the room and make the space seem brighter and airier.
When selecting lamps for your rooms, think about the function of the lamp and the mood you would like to create. Bear in mind the kind of bulbs you use as these will also give you different lighting qualities. You could even use indirect lighting such as LED lights running underneath shelves or inside open wall units to create an illuminated effect.

Why not visit us in store to see how we have brought our studios to life using these simple ideas and get some inspiration for bringing a little more light into your life.

January Sale At BoConcept!

This sale period at BoConcept Bournemouth is set to be our best ever! We have a huge amount of your favourite Furniture and Accessories in store with 20% off as well as a great selection of Outlet and Ex-Display items available to take away immediately.

The great news is our sale started on the 10th of December and runs through until the 31′st of January!

Items included are:

• Sofa’s
• Dining chairs
• Dining tables
• Beds
• Mirrors
• Sideboards
• Duvets, Pillows and Mattresses
• Wall systems
• TV Units

We also have exciting changes in the store, we have discounted loads of artwork and displayed it on the wall for easy viewing as well as setting up a new lighting area!

Come down and chat to us about your needs, we are open 7 days a week.

Volani Highboard

Another perfect 50’s replica with its seamless clean lines and beautiful simplicity that Scandinavian design so reliably gives. This one has a twist, somebody’s come up with the ingenious idea of making what could be an ordinary sideboard in a dining or living room to doubling up as a desk by having the middle ‘draw’ as a drop down on soft closing pistons creating a very functionable desk to sit and work at it.

It can house your crockery, silverware, napkins AND keep your admin files neat and organised, making this an incredibly versatile unit.

So, if you are looking at space saving option, this could just be it!

Of course, you can opt for no drop down at all and or have the top ‘draw’ completely open, you can also specify it with no legs, and of course there are endless different combinations to play with on the finishes side.

London Chair

This one sings Scandinavian design, characterised by its simple classic form, minimalistic shape and dual functionality, there are near endless different finish combinations with this chair making it an incredibly versatile.

The legs can either be in a runner style, which enables you to stack them, brilliant for those commercial projects, or just if you have limited space. The various finishes available are black lacquer or stainless steel.

There are numerous different combinations you can create with the seat finishes too, whether you want an upholstered look in fabric or leather, or a hardwood finish in black stained or white lacquered oak any number of these options will no doubt blend with any interior scheme.

Overall it’s a great stylised chair iridescent in choice of finishes, comfortable yet adaptable and totally beams beautiful Scandinavian craftsmanship.

Our ask the expert column is currently features in Dorset Society magazine every month.

Q:

I want to buy a new Sofa for my family home, but as this is an expensive purchase I want something comfy and classic that will last a long time, and is suited to a large family. What do you suggest?

Katie, Christchurch

A:

When looking for a sofa the three main things to consider are style, comfort and fabric/leather.
The style of the sofa must reflect the atmosphere of your home, when choosing a sofa for a family home I would always be inclined to opt for a modular sofa that allows the whole family to sit very sociably together. Comfort is essential and a high quality sofa should last you many years. At BoConcept our sofas are made very comfortable by the foam used in our seat and back cushions which also helps them to retain their shape for many years. A sofa with lots of cushions and a relaxed style will give you the comfort and classic style that is desired.

When choosing a sofa, invariably the biggest decision is what fabric or leather to choose. Both will last a long time, although a luxurious fabric may create a more relaxed and softer touch to your interior. Why not come into BoConcept where one of our interior designers can make suggestions of different sofa’s and fabrics to fit your space and needs.

2012 Catalogue launch!

Another year and another fantastic launch event! We had a live Jazz band, fresh flowers, wine, canapes, champagne, demonstrations, a trend talk and a 50′s inspired fashion show. This was of course all to go along with the great conversation and chance to catch up with friends and customers we have gathered over our 11 years in Bournemouth.

The evening was an overwhelming success and we have nothing but thanks for everyone who came and shared our celebrations with us. We managed to raise over £500 for Julia’s House by selling raffle tickets on the night to top things off!

Some photographs from the evening:

Our ask the expert column is currently features in Dorset Society magazine every month.

Q:

My living room is long and narrow, what type of Sofa do you suggest to make it look spacious?

Andy, Westbourne

A:

For this kind of space I would suggest a sofa that does not dominate the room too much, try to choose a design that is not too heavy but more delicate, light and simple.

A sofa with slim armrests and legs will allow you to maximise on the amount of seating whilst not allowing the sofa to look too large in the room. Positioning of furniture in a long and narrow room is crucial to maintaining a feeling of spaciousness and it may be that by angling your sofa this will maintain the sense of openness.

Why not book in for a complimentary interior design visit at BoConcept where one of our interior designers can assess your space and provide you with different sofa options and solutions.

Our ask the expert column is currently features in Dorset Society magazine every month.

Q:

How can I create a feature wall other than by using Wallpaper?

Kate, Poole

A:

There are various ways to create a feature wall other than using traditional wallpaper and still achieve a big impact. One way, is to create a gallery feature wall and display a collection of striking images staggered in different heights and positions. Immediately this creates a focal point when you enter the room and creates that wow factor. Come into BoConcept to see how we have created this effect in our studios.

Alternatively you could use a textured wall covering or even apply a luxurious fabric to add an unexpected dimension and an upholstered look. This effect will make the feature wall look very opulent and rich.