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# 1 Best use of space
When Sachar Pistorius and Anton Krugel moved into a smaller home in Westdene, Johannesburg in 2018, they decided to keep their custom-made 10-seater dining table, despite having less space than before. “To accommodate the large table, we had to utilise our space differently in our new home, so we changed the ‘function’ of the living and dining rooms,” explains Sachar.
“Living in a smaller space makes one think differently about how best to utilise amenities. The term ‘dining room’ should be changed to ‘communal room’ as I think many households use it for more than just eating. We use this space to socialise, eat and drink, work and play, and to store and organise items.”
It works, because…
CENTRE STAGE The dining room is literally in the middle of the home: it’s a mere 2m from the kitchen, living room and pool area, respectively. So Sachar and Anton are never far from the action or their guests.
The table and chairs take up only a third of the total area of the room, leaving enough space to move
