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Must-haves vs lust-haves: Dining

Aim for compromise that accommodates the essentials while making your new home a dream come true - by Shelley Tustin
  • 27 Sep 2017
Must-haves vs lust-haves: Dining

LUST-HAVES

Your dream dining area might be a Downton Abbey-style fantasy of a separate formal dining room, far from the roar of the rangehood and the colourful language of your sweaty sous-chef. Undoubtedly this wished-for room also features a built-in bar, well stocked with divine glassware and a full array of tipples.

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MUST-HAVES

A good quality dining setting that will fit the whole family (plus a couple of drop-ins) is an investment to last a lifetime. “Choose a great table and chairs and use them every day, not just for special occasions,” says interior designer Luisa Volpato. A buffet is a worthwhile purchase, used for storing wine glasses and crockery, as well as a handy surface to place wine and platters of food when entertaining a crowd.

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COMPROMISE

Consider whether a separate dining room is what you want. If what you’re really after is just a feeling of separation, this can be created within the larger kitchen/living zone. Hang a spectacular light fitting directly over the dining table, and use rugs and strategically placed furnishings to isolate the table from the rest of the room. As for the built-in bar, a retro bar cart can work just as well, while adding a quirky touch.

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