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Have you ever wondered how to achieve an effortless ‘designer look’ in your home? What is the trick to giving your living room coffee table the kind of makeover you see in your favourite interiors magazines and what about finding out what sort of things to put on your coffee table.

Ever wanted to create a mix and match look in your home but haven't a clue where to start? Well have no fear, as we've put together a comprehensive mix and match guide to offer you a whole range of style tips for pulling off a mix and match dining area in your home!

No home is complete without a home office - but what if you are short on space? We thought that having just launched our new Scandi desk, we would suggest some specific home office design ideas for small spaces to help you create a perfect spot for at home.

To celebrate both Easter and our launch of three new products, we are giving you the chance to WIN a home office mini makeover! We've sneakily hidden a tasty Easter egg treat on one of the product pages on our website. All you need to do is tell us where it is, alongside the name of which new product you like best for your chance to win your chosen item!

Win an champagne afternoon tea for you and your mum by taking our Mother's Day Style Finder Quiz! With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we thought now was a great time to think about how wonderful our mums are all year round. We've put together our Mother's Day Style Finder Quiz as a quick and fun way for you to define you mum's interior style, with the chance for you to really treat your mum this Mother's day.

On our recent shoot we created two different looks to inspire you. We took two of our dining sets and created different looks in the same setting to show you how versatile our furniture can be always effortlessly stylish and modern but with different twists that can sit happily in any home.

With the new year well under way now, we decided to ask some industry experts their opinion and to let us in on their trend forecasts for the coming year. It's been an interesting time so far in the interiors world with Pantone choosing two colours (for the first time ever!) for the Colour of the Year 2016. So, we scouted around a bit and looked into some different areas of interior design and found inspiring predictions from four very different style gurus. If you are about to re-decorate and want to know what's hot for the coming year - then read on!

With the new year well under way now, we decided to ask some industry experts their opinion and to let us in on their trend forecasts for the coming year. It's been an interesting time so far in the interiors world with Pantone choosing two colours (for the first time ever!) for the Colour of the Year 2016. So, we scouted around a bit and looked into some different areas of interior design and found inspiring predictions from four very different style gurus. If you are about to re-decorate and want to know what's hot for the coming year - then read on!

Liz Owen is a 40 something, early 90’s ex fashion student, mother of two, with a strong love for a beautiful pair of impractical shoes! Liz fell into Public Relations by chance after a realisation that this type of work was going to probably pay a little quicker than a design job, of which there were slim pickings during the recession in 1992!

As it's the start of a brand new year, now is a better time than ever to start collecting ideas and inspiration on how to revamp your home interior. Fresh year, fresh start! If you've tried collecting design ideas in the past but found it time consuming and a little bit dull, then Pinterest really is about to become your new best friend...

With the festive season in full flow, most of us are gearing up for some sort of entertaining in the next few weeks. It is around this time of year that you often discover that you don’t have the right ‘tools for the job’. Perhaps having to beg, steal or borrow extra chairs or tag a patio table on the end of your dining table to create a bigger table - sound familiar?

Here in the interiors world we literally waited with baited breath for Pantone to announce the Colour of the Year 2016. Although it might seem slightly sad to get quite so excited about this particular news it’s all relative and if you work in the Interiors industry.. it’s like The Oscars, but for colour...well... not really - but you get my point..

Following the recent launch of our new ‘Exclusively Danetti with Julia Kendell’ range, we managed to catch up with Julia during the recent shoot for the launch of our collection. We had a chat with her to find out what she thought about the collaboration and the individual products.

Take inspiration from our stunning new ‘Exclusively Danetti with Julia Kendell’ range of sideboards and see how versatile the collection is when styled differently. We asked Julia to create three very different looks using the same sideboard. Julia was keen to show us how the range can be integrated into existing schemes. See how these looks can be achieved easily and used to enhance a variety of styles. Think outside the box and let your imagination do the styling!

If you can’t wait to get up in the attic and pull out your tinsel, unpack your baubles and add a smattering of snow spray to all surfaces - then cool your heels! We caught up with some industry movers and shakers to find out how they will be decorating this Christmas….So before you dust off last years decs...have a read through this for some new inspiration from the experts!

Halloween has been our excuse for getting creative and indulging ourselves in a bit of colour fun. We’ve created a simple but impactful display, a homage to the Pumpkin and the colours of the season from one of our trend boards. Teal and Peacock shades are a huge colour trend for 2015 and we think it’s a hue that’s here to stay. A Halloween display doesn’t have to be all cobwebs and Beetlejuice to make an impact. We’ve opted for a simple, bold and dare we say it, quite grownup, take on Halloween that you can adapt to any interior. Here’s a peek at how we did it and tips that you can use to get the look at home.

A behind the scenes insight into how we selected a contemporary piece of art to compliment our new Exclusively Danetti with Julia Kendell products. Katy Jade Dobson is an exciting, dynamic emerging talent and we chose one of her fabulous pieces for our photoshoot. Tips from our Stylist Jess on how you can get the look.

If you are looking to make your mark and put your own stamp on your home but your Landlord is not keen on drilling, painting or any major changes - then have a look at our inspiring list of ways to create a contemporary look in a rented home.

Jane Winkworth is known internationally as the founder and designer behind the globally renowned brand, French Sole. Offering fashionable classic flat footwear for women of all ages, Jane is known as the Queen of the Ballet Flats. Her exquisite and unique range of traditional ballet flats in every conceivable shape, style and colour are instantly recognised as the only ballet shoe to be seen in. As the founder of ballet flats Jane Winkworth continues to delight with her fabulous collections year after year and the brand goes from strength to strength. I sat down for a quick coffee break with Jane to find out a little bit more about the woman behind the brand, what makes her tick and a few hometruths!

Have you ever wondered where talented people get their inspirations from? What sets them slightly apart is often, drive, ambition, compassion, flair, style or a magical blend of qualities that combine to make these people successful and talented. Well, here at Danetti, we started wondering who influences the people who inspire us? Who do they aspire to? What spurs them on? We decided to find out - so, after a little digging around... a few emails later, we found out and asked some movers and shakers from different walks of life, who they look up to! So, for some insider information....read on and be inspired!

Mixing contemporary and traditional styles is a clever designers trick that takes thought and taste, so whilst it may appear spontaneous and impromptu, you can bet that it has been a labour of love to get it looking effortlessly stylish.

Amanda Erritt has 18 years of interior design experience behind her, whether she is re-designing a hotel in the Cotswolds, a Surrey mansion or a bijou flat in Notting Hill, she approaches each project with the same enthusiasm and flair. Amanda's attention to detail is what sets her apart from other designers, she gets to know the personalities of the clients and includes personal touches that surprise and delight them. With a hands on approach Amanda is always in demand and offers a variety of services which can be found on her website Iddesign. Here we find out how she started on her Interior Design journey and what inspires her!

In this post, we’ll talk about the basics of faux leather, so you get a better understanding of how best to care for it. We’ll discuss a whole host of tips on caring for the material and the best means of protection from future wear and tear, so your faux leather dining room chairs or faux leather dining bench stays in top shape.

Here at Danetti, we love it when our customers send us images showing what they’ve purchased and how they’ve styled it in their home. It’s great to see how many different and creative ways each piece of furniture can look with that added personal touch. It’s also a really good way to share with others what tips and styling suggestions you have

Having been feted as the colour of the year for 2015, we have embraced Blush as our chosen colour for an ombre paint effect wall for our trend-led photo shoot with stunning results!

We are so excited here at Danetti. Not only are we really pleased to announce the launch of our brand new range of stylish (and super comfy) faux leather occasional chairs, but we have also just launched our new collection of luxurious velvet cushions, which we really think add that homely finishing touch to any seating arrangement. So, we thought what better way to celebrate the launch of our new product ranges than with a giveaway competition!

Our Stylist Jess has been part of the team for a little while now so we decided to put her under the microscope; see what makes her tick creatively and get to know the woman behind the mystique.

So, you want to buy a barstool? Well, I’m not surprised, bar stools are big news! As we change the way we live, new styles evolve and right now there is a huge desire for open plan living - and following very closely behind is the increasing trend for stylish bar stools. Families especially are enjoying being together in one big space in a room that multi-tasks.

Finally we have a sunny weekend on the horizon so we are feeling cheery here at Danetti HQ. We've decided to give away one of our bright summery dining sets to mark the start, albeit not the official one, of summer. All you have to to to enter to win is tell us which colour combination you like the best. It doesn't have to be one we have shown, we'd love to know what suits your style and how you would work this set into your home. To to with the Terni Table can choose from any of the Senn Chairs; The colourful ones, the Grey and White or the Oak and White. You can tell us on Facebook, or ping us an e-mail and sign up to the newsletter.

So, imagine this: you have just taken delivery of your new Danetti furniture – it’s the white gloss dining table you’ve been waiting for! It’s looking brand new and shiny, just like it should – but how are you going to keep it looking this pristine? Our experts have answered some frequently asked questions on how to keep your white gloss furniture looking its best…

Have you ever wondered whether there is some magical chemistry at work when you look around you? How come you have naturally chosen candlesticks either side of a centrepiece on your dining table? Did you mean to have two sconces either side of your decorative mirror? What made you go for three hanging pendants over your breakfast bar? Why not two or four? Well! Pssst! I will let you into a little secret, for some reason, we all veer towards the harmonious symmetry of three in our lives….it comforts us, but above all it pleases us both mentally and visually. Next time you are pouring over the pages of Elle Deco, Living Etc or Ideal Home or any of your other favourite interiors magazines – check out the decorating pages – open your eyes and you will see the Power of Three trick being used to great effect throughout!

Have you ever wondered whether there is some magical chemistry at work when you look around you? How come you have naturally chosen candlesticks either side of a centrepiece on your dining table? Did you mean to have two sconces either side of your decorative mirror? What made you go for three hanging pendants over your breakfast bar? Why not two or four? Well! Pssst! I will let you into a little secret, for some reason, we all veer towards the harmonious symmetry of three in our lives….it comforts us, but above all it pleases us both mentally and visually. Next time you are pouring over the pages of Elle Deco, Living Etc or Ideal Home or any of your other favourite interiors magazines – check out the decorating pages – open your eyes and you will see the Power of Three trick being used to great effect throughout!

Win £250 to help banish the grey and the lacklustre in your home. (and we’re not talking stylish Farrow & Ball coloured we mean...dull..) Is it now untidy where it was once eclectic? And does that contemporary retro look you loved just now look plain dated? Read on for our tips and a chance to win our fabulous MAY GIVEAWAY and bring your home back to life!

Grey has made a big design impact in recent years, far from being considered boring and drab, the colour grey now draws gasps of appreciation when used in interior design. Where before the colour Grey would have been decidedly frowned upon, it is now celebrated and is catching on rapidly which is why, inspired as always by the latest interiors trends, Danetti have developed the grey gloss furniture range. As we like to be on trend at Danetti, we have introduced a collection of grey products to compliment your home. So whilst you may not want to completely grey wash your home, you may wish to accessorise it and add subtle grey elements or perhaps you are already living with grey and want to enhance and add to the scheme.

Add a pop of colour to your kitchen with our bold and bright dining chairs. From zesty lime green and zingy yellow shades to modern designs with a low maintenance finish, explore our top picks for introducing some colour to your kitchen-diner.

Coloured dining chairs are a great way to add vibrancy to your dining area. January is so grey, we all need a bit of bright in our lives, to see us through to the BBQ season. There so much scope to play with colour, Multicoloured dining chairs are definitely not just for the super modern minimalists. Coloured dining chairs can be used as just two accent chairs in a mix of greys or a full on statement of 6 bright chairs in just one shade. You can pick a tone from a rug, or a picture, or even just the hue of your favourite flower. Recently on a shoot we styled all yellow Eames Style Dining Chair to tie in with an abundant vase of Mimosa. There was nothing else yellow in the room but the cheery yellow was singing.

We’ve launched a collection of Grey Gloss Dining Tables as a response to the strong interior trend. Not so much a passing trend, we are seeing the emergence of grey as a core neutral that is here to stay. The Fern Grey Gloss Kitchen Table is the smallest of the Fern range that we have launched in this versatile tone. Also available in a 4 or 6 seater, we’ve added Dove Grey to one of our best selling lines. Grey Gloss has a similar element of warmth that you get from timber, a quality benefit that you don’t get with White Gloss. The particular tone of Grey Gloss that we have selected for the Fern is a truly versatile neutral, not to be mistaken with flat colourless monochrome.

Are you looking to complete the perfect contemporary dining room set in time for the family gathering this Christmas? Why not take inspiration from us, and team a Danetti designer dining table with any of our trendy collection of coloured dining chairs, ensuring the creation of your ideal kitchen arrangement before the festive season gets into full swing.

Our contemporary range of high gloss dining tables will perfectly complement a modern house or kitchen environment in terms of appearance, whilst their easy-to-clean surfaces make them a functional purchase as well as a fashionable one.

It’s fair to say that the Mid Century trend is here to stay. We all love the drama of ‘Madmen’ and that romantic hark back to the glamour of the 50s and 60s. With the fashionable silhouettes and colours in the high street and that unmistakable interior feel, we’re seeing it’s influence all over the pages of those in vogue. Whether the reality of the time was really that way, or it’s our modern interpretation that actually adds the charm, I find myself wondering; why do we covet the looks that our grandparents and parents would discard and how can we achieve something that is modern whilst picking up on the seemingly timeless appeal of the period?

Danetti offer a broad range of designer interior products for the home including modern dining sets, contemporary seating, stylish coffee tables and a wide selection of handy storage solutions. All our products are created by top designers in Italy and Europe and offer a sleek, sophisticated look to any modern living space or dining room, staying at the forefront of interior fashion.

The Ancona Extending Dining Table is a truly unique piece of dining room furniture, crafted and designed in Italy. The table top is made from strong, vigorously tested tempered glass that has undergone a special process leaving a contemporary matt finish that prevents visibility of fingerprints on the surface. When you do need to clean the table then just use a damp cloth with warm water.

Now you can save on our fabulous range of modern bar stools by using promotional code BAR14 at the check out on orders over £200* to receive 10% off your order**. Promotional code BAR14 expires at Midnight on Sunday, 13 April 2014 and is valid on the purchase of Bar Stools only.

Who can resist a beautiful Walnut table or sideboard? These classic and timeless pieces create a statement in any living or dining room and seem to get better with age. Walnut is always contemporary no matter what accessories and furnishings you put with it. So to create a look for your dining or living space that will not go out of fashion in one season, have a look at our selection of Solid Walnut and Walnut Veneer tables, sideboards and coffee tables and make an investment that will last and last.

Decisions in life are not always black and white but this season’s interiors definitely are! Jump on the Monochrome bandwagon and create a stylish black and white dining area that is full of style and elegance. Whether you choose a black table with white chairs, or a white table with black chairs, or even a mixture of the two, you can be sure to effortlessly create an elegant and calming place to sit and enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Bar Stools are the perfect solution for a busy family kitchen. The way we use our living spaces has changed over recent years, with many families opting for Open Plan re-designs. Bar Stools at a breakfast bar or island unit are great for busy parents who want to help the children with their homework whilst cooking the dinner, or for perching with a glass of wine whilst the 'other half' cooks! If a breakfast bar or island unit is your main dining area it is always worth splashing out on comfy bar stools so that you can sit in comfort and eat your dinner!

Our range of contemporary, comfortable sofas radiate style and elegance and are unlike anything you have seen in the shops. From modern soft leather corner sofas to comfy real leather sofas with a chaise and matching footstool, we have something to suit all types of modern living room in a variety of trendy, neutral colours. For a limited time only, take advantage of our 15% off Sofas Sale and grab a comfy bargain! Use code SOFA14 at checkout before midnight on Sunday, 2 March 2014 to get 15% off one of our already low priced sofas - in-stock and ready for despatch now!

Stand out from the crowd with some of our designer, modern dining furniture with TSG clear glass legs. We are offering Free Assembly on our contemporary Aria, Fiera and Calanna Dining Furniture Ranges which are available in satin White Oak, rich Espresso Dark Wood, high fashion Grey Oak and the ever popular White High Gloss. So create a stir at your next dinner party with a stylish dining table that looks as though it is floating in the air, and a trendy matching sideboard or funky display shelving unit.

If you are looking for a contemporary round dining table which extends, then take a look at our fabulous Curva Round Extending Dining Tables Range. There is a finish for all tastes - the rich, warm Wenge Dark Wood Veneer, the elegant Walnut Veneer, dark and handsome Black Ash Veneer, as well as the ever-popular White High Gloss. The Curva Round Extending Dining Tables are really flexible as the 400mm wide extension leaf (stored separately) transforms the round table into an oval shape, increasing the seating capacity from 4 to 6 people.

If you are looking for a show-stopper of a dining set for your home then take a look at one of these beauties. With their chunky, thick White Oak table tops and stylish legs they are bound to cause a stir at your next dinner party. Partnering these stunning dining tables are a range of stylish, high quality real leather dining chairs, available in a range of modern and contemporary colours to match your decor. And don’t forget for a limited time only you can get a further 10% off our already low prices!