HOW TO UPDATE YOUR DINING SPACE
Once a room kept largely for dinner parties, today’s dining room needs to work much harder to earn its keep in our space-challenged homes. Here, three pros share their expert advice...
WHAT MAKES A DINING ROOM EXTRA SPECIAL?
‘Personality,’ says interior designer Emilie Fournet. ‘Somewhere that feels very much like a destination – like a beautiful restaurant.’ Stylist Sophie Martell agrees: ‘A separate dining room is a brilliant excuse to experiment, but you still need to get the basics right – how the space works, how it’s lit, etcetera.’
TALKING OF COLOURS, WHAT SHOULD I GO FOR?
‘You can afford to choose something dark and moody if you’re
