How to choose a dining table that seats everyone
Allow 60 cm of table edge per person and 75 to 90 cm between the table and the wall. A 200 cm table seats six comfortably; a 120 cm round table seats four and keeps conversation easy.Oiled oak…
Room ideas, buying guides and care notes from the Alder House team.
Allow 60 cm of table edge per person and 75 to 90 cm between the table and the wall. A 200 cm table seats six comfortably; a 120 cm round table seats four and keeps conversation easy.Oiled oak…
Lower the bed, soften the headboard, keep the bedside tables clear, choose one warm lamp per side and layer washed linen in two close colours.Linen gets softer with every wash: buy it once and keep…
Start with a wool rug large enough for the front legs of every seat, add one throw per sofa and two or three cushions in different textures.Keep the palette tight: one warm colour, one neutral, one…
Ambient light from a pendant, task light from a floor or desk lamp, and accent light from a table lamp or candles. Warm bulbs (2700 K) make every material look richer.