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Rooms

How to Decorate a Round Dining Room Table
| Updated July 2, 2023 | Published January 28, 2022

Decorating your dining table is something you can do on a daily basis to style your dining room, or you might only wish to decorate the table when you are having guests. Consider these elements when decorating your round dining table.

Standard Dinner Plate Size
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Plate size is important. It largely dictates the amount of food we serve ourselves, affects how many guests we can fit at our dining table, and can be the difference between an easy or frustrating experience with the dishwasher. Here we will look at standard dinner plate sizes and things we should consider before settling on a size.

Standard Sham Size
| Updated January 18, 2024 | Published January 24, 2022

We will look at the standard pillow sham sizes available and what bed sizes these are appropriate for to help make shopping for pillow shams a stress-free experience.

Baby Blanket Size
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published January 22, 2022

There are so many types of baby blankets out there that it can be overwhelming if you’re a new parent-to-be and you’re trying to get prepared. Different types of baby blankets come in different standard sizes, though, of course, there can be a great variation on this between manufacturers.

What Color Bedding Goes with Gray Walls
| Updated December 20, 2023 | Published January 22, 2022

A bedroom is never complete without bedding. After all, a beautiful bedspread and comforter can add the much needed color to a gray walled bedroom. A well-coordinated bedding color scheme that goes with gray walls can definitely refresh the whole room.

What Color Cabinets Go with White Tile Floor: 8 ideas for Long-Lasting Appeal
| Updated August 15, 2022 | Published January 20, 2022

White tile flooring never goes out of style thanks to its fresh and calming feel. When you choose white tile for your kitchen floor, it can give this room an airy and spacious feel, and since white is such a versatile color, it goes with just about any other cabinet color.

How to Decorate a Dining Table
| Updated August 9, 2022 | Published January 18, 2022

A bare dining table can look unloved, while a decorated dining table brings warmth and character to a home. This is a perfect opportunity to display some of your personality and help emphasize the style of your home. Here we will look at different ideas for how you can decorate your dining table while it isn’t in use.

How Narrow Can a Dining Table Be?
| Updated August 9, 2022 | Published January 16, 2022

A dining table is an essential piece of furniture to have in your home if you like to dine with your partner or as a family. It is also necessary for serving meals at dinner parties or engaging in celebratory feasts. The size of a dining table is a very important factor to consider when thinking about buying a new dining table. As well as fitting in the allocated space, which could be a dining room or an open-plan kitchen-diner, your dining table will also need to seat the appropriate number of people.

Should Living Room Furniture Match Dining Room Furniture?
| Updated August 15, 2022 | Published January 16, 2022

When buying furniture for your home, you may be wondering to what level your furniture needs to match. Many retailers sell collections or ranges of furniture which are all designed in the same style, so it is possible to find furniture for different rooms in your home which all match each other. But is this something that you should aim for? Here we will look at when furniture and dining room furniture should match and when it doesn’t need to.

What Color Bedding Goes with Cream Walls: 13 Attractive Options
| Updated September 3, 2022 | Published January 15, 2022

When your bedroom has cream walls, you can incorporate a number of bedding colors that complement the neutral walls. A bedding set usually comprises pillow shams, sheets and the bedspread, among others. Making your cream walls work with your bedding color will ensure a more comfortable bedroom.

Living Room with Recliner Layouts
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published January 12, 2022

Recliner chairs and sofas are a popular way of relaxing, allowing the user to lay back and get comfortable while also being supported. They can take up a lot of space and require room in front of the chair for the footrest to be used. These layouts show how recliners can work in living rooms.

Living Room with Staircase Layouts
| Updated February 4, 2024 | Published January 12, 2022

If you have a staircase in your living room, you might find it to be an inconvenience, taking up floor space in the room or negatively affecting the style of the room. Here we look at a variety of living rooms with stairs where these issues have been resolved.