Your dining room may be the perfect size for your immediate family, but what happens at the holidays when you need to accommodate larger groups of people? Depending on your family size you can figure out temporary and permanent solutions. If you are small family then renting chairs and tables may be an option. While if you have a large family that continues to grow, you will need a long term solution. Here are tips for helping your dining room accommodate more people.

* Assess your current dining needs: How large your family is, how often you entertain, and if you have more than one dining area will help you assess how much seating you actually need. For those that don’t entertain often, renting chairs/tables or buying inexpensive folding ones may be a solution. If you have a formal and informal dining room, your problem may be solved by using both dining areas when large parties come to your home. Assess if you have other areas to use as well: outdoors, adjacent spaces, etc..

* Group seating: One solution to fitting more people at the table is to use group seating. Benches whether they are fixed or movable are good way of maximizing space as opposed to individual seats. Benches are especially good for children who are smaller and can sit closer together without feeling uncomfortable.

* Share seating from adjacent rooms: If you have an open floor plan, sharing seating with and adjacent room like a kitchen island or living room can be a viable option. This concept works well when entertaining a large group of people that are all involved in different activities, such as mingling, eating, and small conversation areas. If you do entertain a lot, consider buying sectional seating that can accommodate more people as opposed to only single chairs.

Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China
Mount Roraima - Venezuela
Verdon, Provence, France
Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Ice Canyon - Greenland
Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora
Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia
Restaurant near Sanyou Cave above the Chang Jiang river, Hubei , China
Skaftafeli - Iceland
Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway
Plitvice Lakes – Croatia
Multnomah Falls, Oregon
The Gardens at Marqueyssac
Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece
Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands.
East Iceland
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland
Benteng Chittorgarh, India
Riomaggiore, Italy
Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile
Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada
Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands
Norway Alesund Birdseye of City
New York City
Petra - Jordan (at night)
Seychelles
Sky Lantern Festival - Taiwan
Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
The Wave is on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, which are in turn located in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, on the Colorado Plateau, Arizona



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The new Luxury Collection of bathroom furniture by Italian manufacturer Branchetti is exactly that: luxury. Combining that all important Italian flair for style with a need for functionality and practicality, Branchetti has created a designer bathroom collection that oozes sophistication and glamour. From the highly polished mirror surfacing to the elegance of the capitonne-style panelling, these contemporary pieces have been lovingly crafted for maximum flexibility. Each piece of furniture can be created in a totally modular way, with 120 different colours to choose from plus the addition of sinks and accessories, allowing for a completely customised bathroom furnishing solution.Which of these designs is your favourite? 





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When it comes to contemporary bedrooms, the design alternatives are endless. This is why taking a decision in this area could prove to be somewhat tough. We decided to make this process easier for you and present 30 fresh contemporary bedrooms that could be the starting point when decorating. Because floor to ceiling windows are a trend these days, showcased below are a few truly spectacular interiors with views over beautiful natural landscapes. Wood decors are warm and inviting, which is probably why some of the bedrooms may inspire a cottage-like atmosphere. We also went for some themed rooms, most of them featuring black and white arrangements. Other common characteristics of these bedrooms include king-sized beds, various paintings, intriguing night tables, flower arrangements and colorful wallpapers.






















If you have a contemporary bedroom that you would like to share with us and that you consider could be added to this list, feel free to leave a comment on our Facebook page and submit it, for everyone to see and comment. So… which one do you prefer?





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