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How Far Apart Should Bar Stools Be Placed?
August 13, 2026

How Far Apart Should Bar Stools Be Placed?

Placing bar stools well involves more than dividing a counter into equal parts, because position relative to corners, appliances and walkways decides whether the seats get used. This guide sets out the 60cm to 70cm centre to centre spacing that works in UK kitchens, then moves on to placement: centring the run on the usable length rather than the whole counter, leaving corners clear, and avoiding seats in front of sinks and hobs. It also covers staggering facing seats on shallow islands, the clearance needed behind stools once appliance doors are accounted for, how to distribute surplus space evenly, and a masking tape test that reveals problems early....

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Wooden Dining Table Placement Guide for UK Dining Rooms
July 3, 2026

Wooden Dining Table Placement Guide for UK Dining Rooms

Where you place a wooden dining table matters as much as which one you choose, since the same design can feel welcoming or awkward depending on its position. This placement guide walks through the principles of positioning a table well in a typical UK dining room. We start with protecting circulation and the clear space chairs need, then look at centring the table under a ceiling light for a balanced, considered feel. There is advice on making the most of natural light without risking uneven fading, anchoring the table with a correctly sized rug, and balancing the room with a sideboard placed for easy serving. We also cover arranging seating so conversation flows, using a bench to save space against a wall, and finally stepping back to test the layout in reality. A short FAQ answers the questions we hear most often about clearance, lighting, rug sizing and where to place a sideboard....

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Sofa Bed Placement Guide for UK Living Rooms
June 26, 2026

Sofa Bed Placement Guide for UK Living Rooms

Where you place a sofa bed shapes how the whole living room feels and functions, and because it opens into a bed, placement carries extra weight. This guide sets out the principles of good positioning for UK living rooms, from reading the fixed features of the room to choosing between a wall placement and a floating layout. We explain how to leave clearance for the bed to open, how to position for light and television, and how to arrange the surrounding tables and footstools so the space stays balanced. With clear, practical guidance and a short set of answers to common questions, you can plan a layout that works comfortably by day and by night....

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Console Table Placement Guide for UK Living Rooms
June 26, 2026

Console Table Placement Guide for UK Living Rooms

Buying the right console table is only half the job, because where you put it decides how useful and how good it looks. In this placement guide we walk through the most effective positions for a console in a UK living room, from behind a floating sofa to against a long wall, in the entrance to the room, under a window, and as a subtle divider in open plan spaces. We also cover working a console alongside a media area and the practical details that keep it functioning, such as clearance, door swings, and styling the wall above. The goal is a piece that improves flow and earns its place....

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