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3rd January 2019 What is a snuggler chair?: The truth is there’s quite a lot to talk about when it comes to the snuggler chair. Although, ironically, there’s not a huge...

2nd January 2019 New Year, New You, New Gadgets!: It’s here! 2019 has arrived. We have some good news and some bad news for you. The bad news first? You already know it really. It’s...

4th December 2018 Christmas. Together we can get through this!: Prepare for the festivities with these top ten Christmas Essentials. This is the seasonal survival guide. Yes, these are things you always...

16th November 2018 All rise - for Yorkshire Pudding: It deserves respect. It’s a national favourite. It’s got history. But here’s the thing. Yorkshire Pudding is controversial....

15th November 2018 It’s time! Time to get ready for the cooler nights.: It seems like only five minutes ago we were giving you some tips on how to cope with the lighter nights. Suddenly it’s time to think about...

25th October 2018 Some pressing business to attend to…..: Ironing - it has to be done, so we’re here to help. The ironing. Some people of course actually like doing it. (Yes - really!). For...

18th October 2018 Autumn Dinners Made Easy: When summer salads are gone you want autumn dinners to be made easy. We can help. Come on - summer ending and autumn beginning is not all...

8th October 2018 Our Made to Measure Curtains & Blinds Service: When it comes to custom made curtains and blinds - at Aldiss we really measure up! We caught up with our in house expert Carole Hilton to talk...

24th July 2018 Out now! And just in!: Stunning new bedsheets, duvets and pillow cases from the exciting new partnership between RHS and Vantona. The Royal Horticultural Society have...

24th July 2018 Smeg - They call it ‘technology with style’. And it is!: Italy is where it began. Where else? Vittorio Bertazzoni started out as a 19th century blacksmith. His company grew and by the1940s it was an...

4th July 2018 Flawless flooring - for every room. We’ve got it covered.: Whatever your decor or style the flooring is a key element. It has to be right, both in appearance and practicality. It’s all about making...

3rd July 2018 G Plan - The brand with a story - and style!: First, the story. It goes back further than most people realise. Ebeneezer Gomme founded his family firm back in 1898. As a furniture company...

25th June 2018 Dinner at your place? Here’s how to host dinner at home: It doesn’t matter if you’re, shall we say, ‘of a certain age’, or if you’re a lot younger than that, the key fact...

12th June 2018 Get the look - A Pink & Grey Palette: Soft pink and tones of grey make the ideal combination for a subtle, sophisticated look. Colours come and go but these two are so right. Fashionable,...

23rd April 2018 Some bright ideas for the lighter nights….: But here’s the thing. Some of our brightest ideas for the lighter nights concern what you might call ‘the dark side of the room’....

5th April 2018 Moving in to your new home?: If you’re in the closing stages of moving in to your new home you’re probably now in total agreement with the theory that it’s...

23rd March 2018 Living Room Style: Whether you’re looking to give your room a boost with statement furniture pieces or a few well-chosen accessories, Aldiss has everything...

5th March 2018 Choosing a Fabric or Leather Arm Chair?: Every home needs at least one warm comfy chair. With today’s eclectic trends in interior design, you can mix and match furniture, or co-ordinate...

16th February 2018 Try some finishing touches - with the Orla Kiely touch.: The finishing touches, those accessories and extras, can really bring a room to life. They’re the things that help to define your style....

11th January 2018 Soup up your lifestyle to start your healthy new year!: Check out our new video and learn how to make some super soup. Watch and learn! This is a brilliant way to make Carrot and Broccoli Soup...

27th December 2017 Meet the lady who ‘puts the bow on top’ of Alexander and James sofas: We talk with Michelle Hoines-White, Brand Director Alexander and James. Michelle Hoines-White is seriously busy, as she always is, so we...

18th December 2017 How often should you buy a new mattress?: How much does a mattress matter? Sounds a bit like a tongue twister doesn’t it? Despite being a bit difficult to say, it is in fact quite...

27th November 2017 When it comes to sofas you must have the right angle.: And right now with sofas the right angle is - the right angle. Yes, the corner sofa is the big news in lounge furnishings. Let’s start...

16th November 2017 Worried about having a house full of family and friends over the festive season?: Bring it on! Above all else the festive season is about family and friends. It’s a time for getting together. A time for socialising...

24th October 2017 Autumn at home: We all have that slight sadness when summer comes to an end. Even if it isn’t the best one ever, summer is something we enjoy. Then, suddenly,...

12th October 2017 Alexander and James - you can’t just call them sofas.: They’re so much more than that. When you own a sofa by Alexander and James you own not just a sofa, or a couch, but a statement. Or...

25th September 2017 What’s in a name?: Quite a lot when that name is Parker Knoll. In the world of furniture there is a handful of names that need little or no introduction. They...

6th September 2017 Stacks of ideas. Storage ideas.: Cupboards and shelves groaning? We’ve got some great ideas for you…. Admit it. Sometimes it feels like there’s simply no...

31st August 2017 Ercol - Take a fresh look at the country look: Right now the country style look is the trend that’s defining interiors. Less to do with cosy cottages and more about light and airy rooms,...

8th August 2017 Are they getting ready to go to University?: We suggest you do some studying! Someone in the family about to go to university? You’ll doubtless want to help (like you’ll...

4th July 2017 Discover Sage by Heston Blumenthal, at Aldiss: Here at Aldiss, we love a gadget – anything clever that does the work twice as well in half the time is just up our street. And Heston...

26th May 2017 Picnics & Parties: Fresh, cool grass in between your toes, icy sweet drinks and long, lazy afternoons relaxing in the sunshine – summer is on its way and...

17th May 2017 Get To Know Our Chairman – Mr Tim Aldiss: 2017 sees the Aldiss team past and present celebrate the business’ 125th anniversary, the company’s chairman Tim Aldiss reflects...

25th April 2017 Meet The Aldiss Buyers: Victoria - Aldiss Furniture Buying Director (left) & Tina - Aldiss Trading Director (right) At Aldiss, being on trend is really important,...

24th March 2017 At Home In Norfolk Since 1892: At Aldiss we have been furnishing homes in Norfolk and beyond since 1892. In those 125 years trends have changed, but now, as then, our range...

8th March 2017 People’ s Draper Who Founded A Retail Dynasty: At Aldiss this year we are celebrating 125 years of trading in the county. Here are some memories from Tim Aldiss about his remarkable...

3rd January 2017 Our Spring Summer 2017 Home Trend Forecast: The outlook is bright. Spring/ summer 17’s home trends include graphic pops of colour, punchy pastels and a new twist on classic monochrome...

9th December 2016 Christmas Cooking with Malcolm Harradine: Christmas Cooking with Malcolm Harradine We recently welcomed Malcolm Harradine back to our Fakenham store to demonstrate the new range of Circulon...

1st December 2016 Create a Cosy Bedroom This Autumn: Whether you’re looking for a comfy bed, stylish bedroom furniture, a cosy duvet and pillows or simply want to ring the changes with some...

14th November 2016 Get the Luxury Bed and Breakfast look at Aldiss: Get the Luxury Bed and Breakfast look at Aldiss Being situated in beautiful Norfolk we are surrounded by holiday cottages, bed and breakfasts...

26th October 2016 Get ready for guests this Christmas!: If you’re expecting guests for Christmas, now is the time to make sure your house is in order. Have you got enough chairs and cutlery?...

17th October 2016 Sofas…so good: There’s an unmistakeable chill in the air, the leaves are on the turn, the clocks are about to go back and we’ve got a craving for...

23rd July 2016 Aldiss will be at The Royal Norfolk Show 2016!: We are teaming up with the Eastern Daily Press to support ‘Tea with the EDP’ at stand 239. As well as helping the EDP to serve tea...

6th July 2016 Animal magic at Aldiss: Inspired by nature and coveted by art collectors, a new range of handcrafted sculptures by Robert Harrop, which arrives at Aldiss this month,...

4th July 2016 How to make the most of your luggage allocation when flying: Are you getting ready for your summer holidays? With the way the weather has been so far this summer you are probably heading abroad! If you...

20th June 2016 ALDISS ARE A SPECIALIST STOCKIST FOR SANDERSON WALLPAPER & FABRICS: Aldiss are a specialist stockist for Sanderson Wallpaper & Fabrics Refreshing a room can be so easy with wallpapers and fabrics. If you’re...

13th June 2016 CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICNIC WEEK WITH ALDISS: Picnicking is one of the UK’s most enjoyable summer traditions, and is a great way of taking advantage of any open spaces over the warmer...

20th May 2016 NORFOLK CARROT CAKE: It’s one of the nation’s favourite vegetables and, naturally, we believe the ones grown in Norfolk and Suffolk are the best in Britain....

9th May 2016 Sitting Pretty: Are you sitting comfortably? If you’re not, then it’s time to think about replacing your sofa. There are endless styles and materials...

6th May 2016 Pull Your Room Together: The right pair of curtains can bring a stylish, co-ordinated feel to any room, writes Laura Bell. Curtains add the finishing touches to a...

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What is a snuggler chair?

New Year, New You, New Gadgets!

Christmas. Together we can get through this!

All rise - for Yorkshire Pudding

It’s time! Time to get ready for the cooler nights.

Some pressing business to attend to…..

Autumn Dinners Made Easy

Our Made to Measure Curtains & Blinds Service

Out now! And just in!

Smeg - They call it ‘technology with style’. And it is!

Flawless flooring - for every room. We’ve got it covered.

G Plan - The brand with a story - and style!

Dinner at your place? Here’s how to host dinner at home

Get the look - A Pink & Grey Palette

Some bright ideas for the lighter nights….

Moving in to your new home?

Living Room Style

Choosing a Fabric or Leather Arm Chair?

Try some finishing touches - with the Orla Kiely touch.

Soup up your lifestyle to start your healthy new year!

Meet the lady who ‘puts the bow on top’ of Alexander and James sofas

How often should you buy a new mattress?

When it comes to sofas you must have the right angle.

Worried about having a house full of family and friends over the festive season?

Autumn at home

Alexander and James - you can’t just call them sofas.

What’s in a name?

Stacks of ideas. Storage ideas.

Ercol - Take a fresh look at the country look

Are they getting ready to go to University?

Discover Sage by Heston Blumenthal, at Aldiss

Picnics & Parties

Get To Know Our Chairman – Mr Tim Aldiss

Meet The Aldiss Buyers

At Home In Norfolk Since 1892

People’ s Draper Who Founded A Retail Dynasty

Our Spring Summer 2017 Home Trend Forecast

Christmas Cooking with Malcolm Harradine

Create a Cosy Bedroom This Autumn

Get the Luxury Bed and Breakfast look at Aldiss

Get ready for guests this Christmas!

Sofas…so good

Aldiss will be at The Royal Norfolk Show 2016!

Animal magic at Aldiss

How to make the most of your luggage allocation when flying

ALDISS ARE A SPECIALIST STOCKIST FOR SANDERSON WALLPAPER & FABRICS

CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICNIC WEEK WITH ALDISS

NORFOLK CARROT CAKE

Sitting Pretty

Pull Your Room Together