Even if you love your lounge and its colours, a little refresh every now and again is a great way to breathe new life into your home. Be inspired by our simple lounge makeover ideas that are easy and cost effective. And if you can make big changes with a little purse it’s a Win! Win! So, where do you start with the wow factor? Add a splash of colour Get handy with a paint brush. Just one wall, or a little alcove painted in a different colour will add heaps of impact. A pot of paint is pretty inexpensive and you don’t have to be Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen to make a good job of it. Choose a contra ..read more

We all love a great coffee table. It can instantly add that special something to any room. Whether it’s a focal point, in the centre of the living room, or a carefully placed classic style with a cosy, glowing lamp, coffee tables are both functional and beautiful. Once you’ve chosen the perfect one to compliment your home, we have some great tips to style yours to be the envy of your friends. Ultra contemporary Glass coffee tables and chrome are super shiny and uber chic. What’s not to love? A tray in a key accent colour from your décor will relieve the sleek minimalist feel and add a lovely ..read more

It’s official! On Friday 26th July, we opened our store in Truro, Cornwall. Truro features some incredible historical architecture, everything from stunning Georgian homes to some of the brand new builds popping up. With this in mind AHF has opened it's showrooms doors within Homebase, with a huge selection of furniture perfect for every home. Now trading for more than 40 years, AHF has 19 stores nationwide, with this new store being the first in Cornwall. Creating job opportunities and offering customers high-quality furniture at affordable prices with 0% finance options available.       Her ..read more

Looking to add a little extra style and personality to your home? Don’t underestimate the impact of a beautifully styled bookcase! You might think bookcases are good for one thing and one thing only – storing books – but there’s actually a range of ways your bookcase can be used to up the style ante in your home. Choose the right style for your space Bookcases come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s important you take the time to choose the right fit for your room. Too large and you risk overwhelming the space and making your room feel cluttered. Too small and your bookcase could get ‘lost’ amon ..read more

As part of National Bed Month, we’re sharing our top tips for helping your mattress stand the test of time! A decent mattress is an investment, and you want to make sure it pays dividends by lasting as long as possible. A good mattress should last around 8 years, but if not cared for properly you could find your mattress needs replacing long before that point! Poor hygiene and misuse are among the top reasons mattresses need replacing before their time, but there are easy ways to prevent this happening and to keep your mattress in top shape for longer. 1. Flip & rotate it regularly. Tradi ..read more

This National Bed Month, we’re delving into all things sleep related to help YOU get a better night’s sleep. For example, did you know that as many as 12% of people in the UK get less than five hours of sleep PER NIGHT? We’re tired just thinking about it! It’s only in the last few decades that research into sleep (and the effects of not getting enough) has really ramped up. We’re learning more and more about sleep all the time – here are our ten favourite weird facts about sleep that you might not know! 1. Otters hold hands when they sleep, so they don’t drift away. Nawwwwww. via GIPHY   2. P ..read more