Who is Tetrad?

Forty five years ago Tetrad took the first steps towards becoming one of the UK’s finest upholstery businesses. Their exquisite craftsmanship and the pride taken into their beautifully hand-crafted furniture have lifted them into an industry leading position.

Based out of their factory in Lancashire, England, Tetrad only uses the finest materials to give the customer the best and most beautiful furniture possible.

All Tetrad sofas, chairs and stools are made to a terrifically high standard with hardwood frames which are built to last, coupled with a variety of suspension options and covered in high quality fabric or hide thus giving you both choice and fine quality.

We understand that your furniture is not just functional but also very much a central feature of your home, Tetrad’s team of designers work tirelessly to develop new designs and ranges which will suit all tastes and fit any home.

Their handcrafted furniture is made to be durable and comfortable. They have supplied a comprehensive care guide provides you guidance and tips on how to best care for your Tetrad product to help you keep it looking its best.

Only the best raw materials are used in the construction of all Tetrad furniture. The frames are hand built using air dried beech to an exact specification. Frames are glued, screwed and dowelled to ensure strength. They also offer a range of suspension systems across their models including fully coil sprung and serpentine sprung, enabling you to choose one that suits your desired seat style and comfort. The final cover of fabric or hide is then carefully cut and fitted by Tetrad’s skilled upholsterers.

Click on the following link to take you to the Kings Interiors range of Tetrad furniture. If you find a better deal or are interested in what we have to offer than please call us on 0115 9258347 or email us at info@kingsinteriors.com

Prepare to cosy up with Kings sofas

Summer for many is more than just a season – a state of mind that is a time of both work and rest but in British climates it can come and go so subtly that many of us don’t even realise its presence.

Luckily for us, this year, we have been lucky enough to experience scorching temperatures, heat waves and even bank holiday barbecues, which are a rare treat.

However, with recent weather changes and temperature declines it seems that summer is coming to an abrupt close – just like that.

Now, here may be the time to take stock and gather your thoughts on the next season to come – Autumn. For many a disappointing season, however, at Kings we think this season provides the perfect opportunity to sit and watch nature changing right before our eyes, all while sat in the comfort of your own home.

From the exterior to the interior of your home, Autumn preparations can not only bring richer and more earthy tones of colour but also different styles and new furnishings to help you prepare your home for the impending winter when you really will be cosying up in front of the TV and fire, with a good book or loved ones.

Here, we take a look at some of the ways you can use your living spaces practically, stylishly and comfortably this autumn.

Social and entertaining

With the right kind of sofa choices you can make your home into a comforting social space to entertain your guests over the cooler months while remaining firmly indoors. You want something stylish to showcase your own personality but also functional to fit your guests seating requirements.

As many of you will know, choosing the right type of fabric or leather upholstery to cover your sofa is entirely down to your own tastes so the options then fall down to the sizing requirements and shapes that you want to suit your living room or entertainment space.

Here are 3 different styles you may want to consider:

The Loose Cover Goodwood Sofa

With comforting plump cushions and curvy lines, this sofa provides a traditionally functional role for your guests and is large enough to provide plenty of room. 

The Alstons Padstow sofa

Doubles as a sofa bed for those guests that will want to stay the night and avoid the cooler temperatures. This sofa has classic lines and shape to fit most interiors – available in a variety of fabric colours and designs. 

The Luxury Florence Sofa

Termed luxury for its rich and fine upholstery this style of sofa has seat cushions which are hand stuffed with duck down and duck feathers for maximum comfort for you and your guests – although whether you’ll want to share the seating is another matter.

Cosy night in

Of course when the weather takes a turn for the worst, rain, snow or winds start picking up speed you will want to avoid leaving your home. This is the point where snuggling up in front of the fire with a good book or television with a decent film will seem more attractive. But is your sofa as inviting as you think or is it time for a new one?

While we all may want a deep and plump cushioned sofa that has chunky lines to sink into, this isn’t always possible for all rooms. Your choice of sofa or settee will all come down to the size and shape of your living space so do bear measurements in mind.

Here are 3 different styles you may want to consider for that cosy night in:

The Duresta International Emperor

With this sofa, you can fully customise your sofa to fit the shape and size of room that you have. Modern and contemporary without compromising on function, you can happily sink into the corners of this sofa – all you have to worry is about the choice of upholstery. A Duresta sofa is an investment for many years as it comes with renowned high levels of craftsmanship.

Contrast upholstery Keats midi sofa

A high quality traditional shape of sofa with a coil sprung base and feather down interior for maximum levels of comfort and style. This midi sized sofa is also perfect for smaller living spaces or if you just want a sofa to stretch out on and have all to yourself.

  

Parker and Farr sofa

If you want to keep all the luxury for your home then a Parker and Farr sofa could be just what you’re looking for. Sofas of character and showmanship promoting flair and style with stunning curves and a wide span of upholstery styles, this sofa will be one you’ll learn to cherish not just for the winter months but all year round.

At Kings Interiors, we know that furniture is an intimate part of a person’s home and should not only suit a purpose but be an investment that will also communicate the homeowner’s distinct style.

With all of our sofa styles, we provide a large variety of upholstery fabrics and sofa designs for you to choose from because the furnishings in your home are the most honest reflections of you.

To browse our full range click here or pop along to one of our Nottingham showrooms which serves Derby, Leicester and Mansfield easily. Our team of furniture specialists will also be more than happy to answer any questions should you need to contact us.

More Chic than Shabby: the Ideal Shabby Chic Room

Shabby chic is a timeless trend that never seems to go out of fashion. We can’t resist a room that looks as if it has been thrown together yet somehow magically everything has landed in place. But how can you achieve this effect in your home? We have collected a list of ways that you can add a touch of shabby chic to a room:

Distressed Furniture

If you have been watching any home design programs within the last few months you will have undoubtedly come across the trend for upcycling furniture. One of the most popular techniques used when designing a shabby-chic room is to distress any wooden fixtures that you already have. Distressing a chair for example transforms it from an ordinary modern seat into an antique (looking) piece of art. Simply rub the chair down with sandpaper - only very gently! – then add scratches and holes at random to give the impression of woodworm. You can do this to tables, bookshelves, and cabinets as well as chairs.                 

Pretty Patterns

Heavily patterned curtains and cushions are a key component of a shabby chic room. They are a brilliant contrast against plain walls. Particularly green or pink patterns produce a feminine, shabby chic look. One of the most modern ways of achieving this style is to present one wall in heavily patterned wallpaper then pick one colour out of that wallpaper and paint the remaining walls that tone.

Throw It All Together

Frilly throws over the settee or bed will emphasise the shabby chic feel. For some people this will immediately conjure up images of their grandma’s house but it does not have to be old fashioned. A frill on the cushions, the mat, or on a throw is just a small feminine touch that adds to the theme. Choose light colours such as whites, cream tones, pale greens, dusky pinks, and light blues to provide fresh ambience in the room.

Bring Nature Indoors

A wooden floor will bring the traditional, feminine theme into the 21^st Century. Wooden floor look great but they are also very practical. They gather much less dust than carpets and are easier to maintain. Put plenty of plants into the room so that they, together with the floor, add a sense of nature to the room. Leafy green plants will complement the pales pinks and greens of the furniture as well.

Shabby Chic Settee

The feature that will bring together the whole shabby chic theme is the settee which should have a rustic, homely look but still be very high quality. The only risk of a shabby chic theme is to accidentally take the shabby aspect too far and end up with nothing more than an untidy room. However choosing a sofa that looks top quality will prevent this from happening.  Tetrad sofas are handcrafted which is evident in the detail of their designs. Their loose covers fit perfectly into the shabby chic look because it appears as if the sofa has effortlessly been put together. Tetrad furniture is not just somewhere to sit; it provides a seat of total relaxation. Kings Interiors sell a large range of fabulous Tetrad furniture at reasonable prices; see for yourself by visiting the website: http://www.kingsinteriors.co.uk/brands/tetrad-upholstery