1.0Interior Design Ideas For Your Homehttps://www.furnitureinfashion.net/blogrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="oKuLPrcYiI"><a href="https://www.furnitureinfashion.net/blog/dining-benches-for-ex-council-flats/">How to Choose Dining Benches for an Ex-Council Flat</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.furnitureinfashion.net/blog/dining-benches-for-ex-council-flats/embed/#?secret=oKuLPrcYiI" width="600" height="338" title="“How to Choose Dining Benches for an Ex-Council Flat” — Interior Design Ideas For Your Home" data-secret="oKuLPrcYiI" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.furnitureinfashion.net/blog/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script> https://www.furnitureinfashion.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bw.png20435How to Choose Dining Benches for an Ex-Council Flat - Ex council flats are often solidly built with sensible, regular room shapes, but they bring their own challenges when it comes to dining furniture. Separate kitchens may be too narrow for a table, living rooms frequently have to double as dining rooms, and communal staircases and small lifts can make larger pieces difficult to bring inside. A compact dining bench solves many of these issues by seating more people in less space and tucking neatly under the table between meals. In this guide we look at the typical layouts found in these flats and where a dining area works best, from living room corners to spots beneath windows. We explain how to size a bench, how to plan the route into the flat, and which styles suit the buildings well, including Scandinavian and mid century designs. We also share ways to make a small dining area feel larger and practical tips for renters, owners and neighbours below.