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How to Choose Extendable Dining Tables for a Bungalow

How to Choose Extendable Dining Tables for a Bungalow

Bungalows have a character all of their own. Living on one level makes them easy and comfortable, but it also means the dining area often shares space with a lounge, a kitchen or a garden room, and furniture has to work harder. The right extendable dining table for a bungalow is usually compact and easy to move around when closed, opens smoothly when family visit, and offers stable, comfortable seating for everyone who uses it. This guide explains how to choose one. We look at measuring open plan and through rooms, choosing a shape that keeps walkways clear, why a pedestal base and rounded corners can make daily life easier, and how to pick chairs that are supportive and simple to get in and out of. We also cover making the most of garden views, keeping a low ceiling feeling airy, and finding storage that keeps the table leaf and serving pieces within easy reach on a single level....

Furniture & Ageing in Place: Survey of 1,500 UK Over-60s

Furniture & Ageing in Place: Survey of 1,500 UK Over-60s

Furniture decides whether a UK home stays usable in later life, and the controlling measurements are seat height, arm support and the width of the route between one piece and the next. Our 2026 report sets out the specification side of ageing in place: an armchair seat of roughly 45cm to 52cm with firm full length arms, a mattress top between 50cm and 60cm, and 90cm of continuous clear circulation so a stick, frame or carer can pass. We explain why soft deep seating is the hardest to leave, why a three seater sofa often functions as a single supported seat, and why storage between 60cm and 140cm above the floor removes most everyday bending and reaching. The report publishes no survey figures: no UK dataset records household furniture choices at this level of detail in a form we would quote, so Furniture in Fashion presents this as editorial specification guidance rather than fieldwork....

Best Furniture for Homes With Children Who Have Additional Needs in the UK

Best Furniture for Homes With Children Who Have Additional Needs in the UK

Every child deserves a bedroom that supports them, and for children with additional needs the right furniture brings calm, safety and independence. In this guide we encourage starting with your child's individual needs, then choosing accordingly. We explore sensory friendly surroundings in soft muted tones, accessible low level storage that builds confidence, and supportive seating that helps a child feel grounded. We also cover accessible wardrobes for self dressing, the importance of anchoring and durable materials, and how a predictable, uncluttered layout helps a room feel familiar. A short set of questions answers points on calming colours, supporting independence, anchoring and pattern, giving UK families practical guidance for creating a room that truly works for their child every single day....