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Wing Chairs - A few of the best
Posted on 7th April 2015
At Dutch Connection we are constantly reviewing and refining our stock lines to keep up to date with the latest trends, one of our best sellers (and a personal favourite) is the wing chair. Simple and elegant in its design we feel this chair is a timeless classic, with that being said we have expanded our range and now offer 7 models of wing chair. Whether you want a traditional Victorian armchair, a French bedroom chair or a fully upholstered statement chair we have a model to suit. Featured above our most popular wing chairs (AC090, AC038, AC051) Popular....
Coloured Stains
Posted on 26th November 2014
In our previous blog post Paint vs Polish we briefly mentioned our new finish, coloured stains. This finish has been created to combine the best features of both paint and polish. This finish is available in 3 colours, Green, Blue and Red and we are hoping to expand this in the future. Now for the technical part, this stain works in a similar way to polish absorbing the colour, keeping the grain of the wood visible and preserving the natural charm of wooden furniture. This stain is then sealed with lacquer in a matt, satin or gloss (featured below) finish.....
Falcon Mill
Posted on 13th October 2014
Falcon Mill is a grade II listed building located off Halliwell Road Bolton and is home to us at Dutch Connection. We occupy the 5th and 6th Floor (spectacular views from my office) of this iconic mill. We are open Monday-Friday 8.30-5pm, feel free to pop in and visit our newly refurbished showroom. Originally a cotton mill boasting 6 floors, Falcon Mill dominates the Bolton Skyline at 212,000 sq ft. Built in 1908 Falcon mill was the first mill to be fitted with concrete filler joist floors. This historic building hosts numerous businesses including upholsterers, artists and couriers. There are....
Paint Vs Polish
Posted on 10th October 2014
Deciding which finish to apply to your furniture can be a really difficult task, especially since there’s such a wide range to choose from. Which is better, Paint or Polish? A common question we get asked at Dutch Connection. This post has been created to help you understand the pros and cons of each and hopefully make your decision easier. First let’s look at Polish; If you like the natural wood colours and grains then polish is the way to go. Polished surfaces look elegant and give richness to the overall interior creating a more....