Home Improvement
How to Measure an Alcove for Shelving
Alcove shelving is one of the most attractive and practical shelving solutions for displaying books, ornaments and personal items in your home. Many people assume measuring an alcove is straightforward and then find that older properties often feature floors that slope, uneven walls and chimney breasts that aren’t perfectly symmetrical. Taking the time to measure…
How to Create a Corner Storage Unit
Although Jali currently does not offer L-shape unit kits, you can still create your own Corner storage unit using our online designer. Please note, this guide applies to both Bookcases and Cupboards. For Dressers or TV units, it is feasible as long as the top and bottom sections share the same depth. Before you begin,…
Creating Custom Bench Seating with MDF Shapes
When Dr Jen Barcroft’s father suggested Jali for their bench seating project, the family had no idea that you could bring a design to life by simply ordering custom MDF shapes. The Finished Bench – Pretty in Pink Jali had previously created a set of custom-made wardrobes for their house. Jen’s father, Tony, was impressed…
How to Upgrade Your Furniture with Decorative Fretwork
The Jali Difference At Jali, we love decorative fretwork. It brings character, texture and a unique sense of style to your room. That is why we feature it throughout our furniture designs. Each detail adds something special and helps to create pieces that feel truly individual. Give Your Favourite Pieces a New Look However, what…
How to Revamp Your Utility Room With Jali Doors
White Goods Blues We all have a washing machine, but most agree that it’s not all that attractive… Throw in the tumble dryer and you have even more to hide away. Until these machines undergo some significant design improvements, most of us would prefer our boring old ‘white goods’ to be well out of sight….
Transform Your Room With Panelling
Just down the road from Jali, in sunny Preston, Kent, lies a new-build house robed with stylish, yet contemporary panelling. Panelling a room is so easy to do and the results are elegant and impressive. As our very dapper customer Andrea says: It can be quite challenging to create character and warmth in a new-build…
Create Your Own Radiator Cover
Create Your Made-to-Measure Radiator Cover We’ve added a series of short videos to help you create your perfect radiator cover. Our free Jali online 3D Designer Tool is one of the most powerful and flexible design tools available. It gives you the freedom to create furniture that perfectly fits your space. However, knowing what’s possible…
Your Hygge Home
Hygge is a word that’s become a real trend, making its way from Denmark and wriggling into the collective consciousness. Pronounced “hoo-ga” – in case you were wondering – hygge is often translated as cosiness yet that doesn’t really capture everything it’s about.
Living A Clutter-Free Lifestyle
Are you Living in a cluttered space? Having clutter might seem just a euphemism for being messy but it’s a problem that can affect mood and health. Studies have shown that living in disorganised surroundings can increase stress and anxiety, so it’s a subject that’s worth taking seriously. Living a clutter-free lifestyle gets easier the…
Making Your Home Feel Homely
Whether you rent or own your property, a home is so much more than simply a physical space. Feelings of comfort, security and familiarity, being surrounded by our own style, transforms any place you live in into your home. Without items that look homely, a space can seem sterile, clinical and detached. If you want…
