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Welcome to The Journal, your go-to destination for all things design, home improvement, and interior inspiration. Whether you're a homeowner looking to refresh your living space, a design enthusiast seeking the latest trends and innovations, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful design, you'll find plenty of engaging content here to spark your creativity and ignite your imagination.

Our team of experts is dedicated to bringing you fresh, insightful perspectives on the world of design, with a focus on the latest products, interior design ideas, and home improvement tips and tricks. From practical DIY tutorials to in-depth analysis of the most exciting new design trends, we're here to help you make your home truly your own.

So whether you're looking to create a cosy, inviting space for your family and friends, or simply want to stay on the cutting edge of design and innovation, The Journal is the place to be. Join us on our journey as we explore the exciting and ever-evolving world of design, and discover all the possibilities that await you in your own home.

Introducing our new Design Service

Introducing our new Design Service

We are delighted to launch our new Design Service to help you design and visualise a room or whole house. We can help by creating a tailor made design layout for any space. We can suggest which mouldings are the perfect choice for your home and style. Send us your room measurements and photographs! Our product pairing advisory service is free, whilst our 3D CAD drawing service is priced per project. 

July 27, 2021
4 Unique Headboard Ideas

4 Unique Headboard Ideas

The most important decision you will make in your bedroom design is your headboard. After all, it’s the focal point of the room and the starting point for a whole scheme. Make a statement with a unique design choice to elevate your interior. Our four unique headboard ideas are super stylish and unlikely to be found in many other bedrooms!
June 26, 2021
How to choose and install wall panelling

How to choose and install wall panelling

Wall panelling is more popular than ever and it’s an instantly smart and impressive way to transform a room. We are so excited to offer you a large range of amazing wall panelling styles and mouldings that will help you create amazing spaces.

In this blog our aim is to provide as much information as possible to allow you to decide which wall panelling to choose. We can help you at every stage, with quotations, measuring, product bundles and CAD designs to help you visualise the final design.

June 15, 2021
How to install Picture Frame Moulding

How to install Picture Frame Moulding

For a product as simple as wall moulding, the effect it creates can be transformational. Sometimes the simplest of design techniques can be the most effective and gallery walls are one of the most popular trends in recent years. For relatively little cost you can achieve a really elegant look. We sell a whole range of profiles from modern, classic to highly decorative depending on the period of your property or the style you want to achieve.  
May 25, 2021
Bathroom Design Ideas – it’s all in the detail

Bathroom Design Ideas – it’s all in the detail

If you’re tasked with a bathroom redesign or are starting from scratch, here are some original bathroom design ideas to get you thinking. Our range features some of the UK’s most unique interior products including sliding barn door hardware, secret door hingeslightweight wall panelling and wall mouldings – it’s all in the detail! You’ll be surprised at what you can achieve for relatively little cost.
May 19, 2021
How high should my Dado Rail be?

How high should my Dado Rail be?

What height should my dado rail be? How easy is it to hang a dado rail? What colour should I paint my dado rail? All questions that we answer in this quick guide to dado rails. At the Library Ladder Company we sell a large range of dado rails in many styles. All your dado rail questions answered here!
April 14, 2021
5 Ways to make your house feel like a hotel

5 Ways to make your house feel like a hotel

Hotel Design Envy? There’s no reason you can’t inject some 5 star style into all the rooms in your house. Capture the grandeur and elegance of Victorian or Georgian period properties, club houses and exclusive gentleman’s clubs. Here are five ways you can add some old-school understated elegance with a little modern glamour....
March 24, 2021
Light up your life with llco

Light up your life with llco

 Clever lighting and architectural features will lift your interior from average to elegant. Introduce sophisticated mood lighting to your scheme by using indirect lighting across our product ranges for a seamless aesthetic. 

Our Cornice Lighting Collection is a collection of coving, dado rails and wall mouldings that have been designed with led mood lighting in mind. Choose from coving that lets you uplight the ceiling or downlight the walls and instantly add amazing ambience to your room.

February 08, 2021
What is wainscoting?

What is wainscoting?

Wainscoting is the term used to describe wall paneling in the interior. Used as far back as the 18th century to help insulate rooms and protect uneven walls, these days it’s used as a wall accent, typically below waist height, to add classic charm and occasion to any room. We've added new products to our interior decor mouldings range....take a look! 

November 25, 2020