by Emily | Nov 1, 2022 | Brass, Copper, DIY, Interiors
Clocks have gone back, fires have been lit and there’s never been a finer time to consider one of our favourite decor aesthetics: dark and moody. Blending swathes of inky colours, rich fabrics and distressed metals, this bold and dramatic style makes for a...
by Halman | Oct 6, 2022 | DIY, How To, Interiors, Kitchen
Cooker hoods serve two purposes. They help remove steam, smoke and smells from your kitchen and act as a decorative feature in an often utilitarian space. Fortunately, a hood is ideal for both and, if you buy a bespoke cooker hood from Halman Thompson, it can do both...
by Emily | Sep 29, 2022 | Copper, DIY, Interiors
As autumn sets in, nothing beats the roar and warmth of a wood burner. But there’s one way to make your stove set-up even more cosy and inviting. It all begins with copper, the most autumnal metal of all. Not only does this inimitable material look...
by Halman | Sep 7, 2022 | DIY, How To, Interiors, Kitchen
Kitchen plinths, or kickboards, are a small but very important part of the kitchen. It’s one of those areas you’ll rarely notice unless you go for a character material, but you’ll definitely notice if a kitchen doesn’t have them. You may have spent thousands on a...
by Emily | Aug 31, 2022 | Copper, DIY, Interiors, Kitchen
Kitchens with copper accents aren’t going anywhere. And it’s no wonder: with its rose gold glow and the option to add patterns through ageing, copper boosts the aesthetic of any room. But it is in the kitchen that this special metal really comes into its...
by Halman | Aug 12, 2022 | DIY, How To, Interiors, Kitchen
Kitchen splashbacks are a convenient way to protect walls around sinks and kitchen worktops. They provide a lot of coverage for not a lot of money and can deliver a decorative conversation piece or disappear into the background, depending on your needs. Traditionally,...
by Halman | Aug 12, 2022 | DIY, How To, Interiors, Kitchen
Replacing a worn or old kitchen worktop with a brand new one is a relatively inexpensive way to transform a kitchen. It’s also easier to do than you might think. It can genuinely transform a space and deliver a completely different look and feel without requiring too...
by Emily | Jul 29, 2022 | Bathroom, Brass, Copper, Interiors
Lucky enough to have a downstairs loo? It might be time to think about its potential. Often the smallest room in a home, downstairs toilets are commonly relegated to cupboard status, with nothing more than a sink and a toilet to show. But compact cloakrooms can be a...
by Halman | Jul 22, 2022 | Brass
Brass is an amazing metal and lends itself to a huge range of design schemes and styles. Perhaps that’s why this metal is still as popular now as it was hundreds of years ago! Of course, advances in brass finishes also help. The ability to artificially age brass to...
by Emily | Jun 30, 2022 | Brass, Copper, Interiors, Kitchen
From baby to navy, there’s something about the many shades of the colour blue that just works in the kitchen. Depending on the hue, blue can be fresh and modern, regal and antique, bohemian and bold. But whatever the aesthetic, blue is always calming. Perhaps...
