Taunton and South Somerset Living Apr - May 2024
Spring has officially sprung! This edition is packed with fun for all the family, plus lots of delicious recipes, home inspiration and, of course, our usual dose of fabulous competitions
Spring has officially sprung! This edition is packed with fun for all the family, plus lots of delicious recipes, home inspiration and, of course, our usual dose of fabulous competitions
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This is actually an extendable<br />
table - so it can be round to<br />
seat four people, then has<br />
leaves to take it all the way<br />
to a 12 seater. It’s only the<br />
two of us, so we didn’t want<br />
a massive table that spent<br />
most of the year getting in the<br />
way, only to be used at full<br />
capacity at Christmas. So, this<br />
arrangement really suits us. I<br />
wanted the chairs to be sleek<br />
<strong>and</strong> sit below the top line of the<br />
table, as the space is small <strong>and</strong><br />
I didn’t want them to encroach.<br />
Then the black lines just<br />
make sure that strong shade is<br />
present in each little zone.<br />
The doors were a real success story - we widened<br />
what was once the single kitchen door into a set<br />
of slimline double doors on parliament hinges so<br />
they can open right back to the wall. The glazing<br />
helps to ensure light can shine on this darker<br />
pocket of the house. We used reeded glass film to<br />
create an obscured effect for the utility door - still<br />
allowing light to shine, but without needing to see<br />
the detail of the appliances in there.<br />
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We went for the Stovax Riva2, which had a sleek but robust<br />
design. The visuals are spectacular - the range provides<br />
convergent airflow to keep the glass clean. I’m eco-conscious,<br />
so that weighed in heavily on my choice - the Riva2 not only<br />
meets but exceeds Ecodesign efficiency st<strong>and</strong>ards, which aim<br />
to improve air quality by minimising the level of permitted<br />
emissions from wood burning products. For those in smoke<br />
control areas, as we are, all models are DEFRA exempt as<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ard for burning wood in urban areas without the need<br />
for an additional kit.<br />
STOCKIST INFORMATION:<br />
Sofa, Otto Chaise in Taupe Brushed Linen Cotton sofa.com; Sarrah Blue Quartz Rug,<br />
ruggable.co.uk; Alvah Extendable Round Dining Table <strong>and</strong> Chantilly Polyester Blend<br />
Upholstered Slat Back Parsons Chair both wayfair.co.uk; Karndean Canadian Nude Oak<br />
Flooring, palioexpress.com; Neutral Abstract S<strong>and</strong>s Canvas Print, abstracthouse.com; Stovax<br />
Riva2, find your nearest supplier at stovax.com; QLED 4K Ultra HD TV (available in 43”, 50”<br />
& 55” screen sizes), find your local stockist online at mitchell<strong>and</strong>brown.co.uk; Reeded Glass<br />
Film, surfacedesigns.com; Heritage Clear Glazed Doors, climadoor.co.uk; Cushions, Coffee<br />
Table, Throw <strong>and</strong> Log Basket from hauslife.co.uk; Ceiling Speakers from litheaudio.com<br />
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There’s no getting away from the need for a TV in a living<br />
space, but I really didn’t want it to be the focal point of the<br />
room. I wanted a smaller television with a slimline frame,<br />
so it didn’t make such a visual statement - I really loved the<br />
slimline look of this Mitchell & Brown QLED 4K Ultra HD<br />
TV- <strong>and</strong> even better, they’re a British br<strong>and</strong> with a seven year<br />
warranty, which is so much longer than many other br<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
It’s a smart TV, so ready to go with all the apps. We’ve got it<br />
mounted on a pull-out bracket, ready to move as <strong>and</strong> when<br />
it’s needed.<br />
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