Poster's Perfect Four A Good Night's Sleep

Sep 21 2008 John Amabile

Ask Amabile

Q Where can I buy a wooden clothes stand for my husband's suit and trousers? Our old one was broken during a house move. Light wood to match our wardrobes, please.

A The double clothes valet from www.cotswoldco.com is light hardwood and costs £34.95 plus delivery. Great for keeping everything tidy and crease free. Phone 0844 984 0984 or see the website.

Q What would you suggest for a kitchen music system? I don't want speakers and wires all over the place and want to use it for my iPod.

A For looks and sheer performance, the BOSE iPod dock is fabulous. Simple design, great sound. Visit their new shop at 136 Ingram Street, Glasgow, phone 0141 552 7333 or see www.boseglasgow.com

Q Where can I buy chocolate coloured Egyptian cotton sheets?

A John Lewis sell a fabulous range of good quality bed linen. They have them in chocolate from £21 for a flat sheet and from £8 for a pillowcase. Visit their stores in Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow or order from the website at www.johnlewis.com

Q Where can I buy two white, single, four-poster beds for my spare room. We have a lot of grandchildren who visit and thought this might be a nice novelty for them. It also needs to look classy as a guest room. Ideally I'm looking for white wood.

A The Beulah four-poster bed from ASPACE is ideal. Really well made - which is reflected in the price at £495 (excluding mattress). A lovely New England look of all creams or even blue stripes and checks will look lovely here. See www.aspaceuk.com or call 0845 872 2400.

Q I am looking for a simple bathroom light to fit above my mirror.

A There's a great range of bathroom lighting at www.argos.co.uk - their modern twin light is 36cm wide with a chrome centre band and simple, clean lines. It's only £24.99.

Q Can you suggest a company to make me a sign with my house name and number on it? I saw something that looked like a piece of glass with pattern in America.

A As well as making fabulous interior art in acrylic sheets, Vision Acrylic have a stunning online gallery to help you get what you want. It will definitely get your house noticed. Their website is well worth a look - see www.visionacrylic.co.uk or phone 01555 892845.

Q I need help to design my garden. I have just had patio doors fitted and want it to look great from inside.

A People are spending more time and money on outside living areas. Try www.beyondfourwalls.co.uk for a garden fit for the Chelsea Flower Show. These guys will get it right for you with highquality design and workmanship. Call 0141 341 0349.

Q I'm reluctant to give power firms more money this winter so I want to insulate my home. But I also plan to turn down the heating and snuggle up - any designer tips?

A This winter should be declared the season for throws. Not only will they provide a design statement for your living room or bedroom. They're practical too and extremely cosy on your sofa watching TV. You can even be costconscious when buying your throws - Ikea sell Irma throws for £1.59 but I like their Jorun one at £12.99.

Q Who can make me living room curtains and cushions and bedding quilts measured to fit? I have just moved to Glasgow.

A Curtainwise are a professional family business who pride themselves on quality of finish. They have a good range of fabrics to choose from and can tackle everything from blinds and curtains to cushions and throws. Call 01290 420101 or see www.curtainwise.co.uk

Q In a magazine, I saw lovely dressing table-top boxes made from fabric. Where can I buy something like this?

A Try www.okadirect.com or visit their stores to buy their lovely storage boxes in a linen fabric with lovely tassles. They come in two sizes - small at £15 and large at £19. Really unusual.