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Jan
30

Bring your dining room into the house

Posted by James Howlett

Have you ever noticed something strange about the dining rooms in many modern houses? It’s like they’re there but not there; disconnected from the rest of the house.

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This is some kind of weird hangover from our ancestors, but dining rooms are still there because we expect houses to have them. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep
27

How to choose the right dining room furniture

Posted by James Howlett

If you’re in the middle of redecorating your dining room, your thoughts are bound to turn soon to the furniture you want in the updated space.

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First thing’s first, you need to decide the style you want within your dining room. There are plenty of different pieces of dining room furniture out there and it’s a case of choosing whether you want the space to look casual and homely or fit to host a sophisticate dinner party in. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug
16

Dining Room Food For Thought

Posted by Thanate

The dining room is a great place for a family to come together and discuss the events of the day while enjoying a meal. This is best in a comfortable manner so as not to feel to formal or rigid. Bearing this in mind, it is important to analyse whether your dining room is really as homely and relaxed as you believe.

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Is there physically enough room? To feel comfortable, you can’t be packed into a tight space so the space of your dining room needs to be taken into account when choosing dining room furniture. When you pull out the chairs, you ideally want there to be a good distance before they hit the wall. If not, you may want to consider buying smaller chairs or a thinner table. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug
14

Kitchen Design

Posted by Thanate

The kitchen is fast becoming one of the most social rooms in the house. It is widely acknowledged that a brand new kitchen will sell a home so it’s well worth investing in a good one.

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There are so many aspects to a perfect kitchen. Islands, if you have the space, can provide a great focal point. They provide food preparation space, often the oven hob and often great storage. Try hanging pans and utensils above. Kitchen islands come in all shapes and can be used as a dining area or a place for the family to socialise. Read the rest of this entry »

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