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Black &Tradition Flowerpot pendant above a round dining table.
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How High Should a Pendant Light Hang?

How low is too low? Use our practical guide to position pendant lights above dining tables, kitchen islands and open areas.

Buying GuideHAY Check Rug positioned beneath a sofa and living-room seating.

How to Choose the Right Rug Size

Our practical rug-size guide explains how to measure and position a rug beneath sofas, dining tables and beds for a more resolved room.

Buying GuideBlack &Tradition Flowerpot pendant above a round dining table.

What Size Dining Table Do I Need?

Work out the right table size for your room with practical advice on seating capacity, circulation space, shapes, bases and extension leaves.

Buying GuideInterior of the kin. store, photographed by Tom Bird.

How to Choose the Right Bar Stool Height

Measure once and choose the correct stool height with our practical guide to counters, kitchen islands, spacing, legroom and backrests.

Buying GuideMuuto Fiber chairs with different shells and bases arranged around a table.

How to Choose the Right Dining Chair

From table clearance and seat comfort to materials and upholstery, this guide explains what to check before choosing dining chairs for everyday use.

Buying GuideGreen HAY modular sofa arranged in a bright contemporary living room.

How to Choose a Sofa: Size, Comfort and Configuration

Choosing a sofa is about more than width and colour. Our guide covers seat depth, comfort, configuration, upholstery and delivery access to help you find the right fit for your room and the way you...

Buying GuideThe Art of Comfort and Elegance: The HAY Chisel Lounge Chair

The Art of Comfort and Elegance: The HAY Chisel Lounge Chair

When it comes to combining artistry, craftsmanship, and ergonomic design, the HAY Chisel Chair reigns supreme. This exquisite piece of furniture is more than just a chair; it's a work of art that ...