Dining Room Ideas

Here you'll find guidance to help you make the right decisions when choosing your dining room furniture, and get great ideas about how to style it, too. You can also see how other customers have used our furniture to make the homes they love.

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Dining Room Inspiration

Creating a multipurpose dining space

Find out how to create multipurpose dining spaces that work for everyone. With real home inspiration, you can discover how best to maximise the functionality of your dining room so that it’s still somewhere to enjoy mealtimes but also works for other activities and occasions.

Modern Dining Room Ideas

Need some modern dining inspiration? Look no further than our selection of modern dining room furniture.

Open plan vs closed plan dining

If you’re weighing up the options between a closed or open plan kitchen, here’s some design ideas for you to pluck inspiration from.

Rustic dining room furniture

If you’re dreaming of a dining room that has the feel of an authentic country home, look no further than our ranges of rustic dining room furniture.

White dining room ideas for every home

Light, cool, and airy. These are words associated with white interiors, and are desirable attributes in any dining room.

Dining table sizes: how to choose the right table

The first step to creating the perfect dining room is to choose the right size dining table and calculate how much space you need per person.

Family dining room design ideas

Design the family dining room that's perfect for you - check out our tips and ideas for inspiration.

Contemporary dining room inspiration: How to create a modern space

Everything you need to know about designing a contemporary dining room, from choosing modern furniture to using with bold pieces that show your style.

Create a vintage cottage dining space with furniture

Introducing a vintage cottage theme into your dining area will make family meals and special occasions feel more intimate, cosy, and relaxed.

How to style grey dining room furniture for a modern update

Grey furniture is a simple and effective way to give your space a modern update. It can blend in seamlessly with items you already own because cool and muted grey sits back and lets other shades take the limelight.

How to choose the right dining table and chairs for your home

We’ve broken down everything you need to know to help you find a dining table set that suits your tastes and your space.

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From inspiring trend-led tips to Q&As with interiors experts, head to our blog to pick up handy style ideas for every room.

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Purchase amount	Deposit	48 monthly payments	Total amount of credit	Total charge for credit	Total Repayable	Fixed rate of interest per annum	Duration
£1000.00	£0	£27.31	£1000	£310.88	£1,310.88	7.77%	48 months
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