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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

Take a look at our new, exclusive wooden dining sets - there’s something for everyone! We have contemporary solid wood dining tables made from hand selected Solid Washed Oak or real American Walnut in lots of different sizes, teamed up with a wide variety of modern dining chairs. These dining sets are exclusive to Danetti and cannot be found on the High Street!

A set of new, modern leather dining chairs is a great way to breathe new life into your dining room or kitchen diner. Leather dining chairs are incredibly versatile, beautiful to look at and comfortable to sit upon, as well as being really hard-wearing. We have a new range of beautiful soft real leather dining chairs with brushed metal legs, as well as the Carlo Premium Full Leather Dining Chair which has stylish Black Wenge wooden legs. Our new range of real leather dining chairs offers excellent value for money and fabulous quality combined with style!

This solid washed oak extending dining set with matching solid oak dining benches is perfect for family dining. Get cosy on our new funky dining benches and then add in some extra solid washed oak dining chairs when you have guests over. This beautiful washed oak dining table extends easily at one end and then you simply slot in one or two of the matching solid oak extension leaves which are stored underneath the table top. Unextended you can comfortably seat 4 people around the table and with both 400mm extension leaves in place there is plenty of room for 8.

What a fabulous transformation and surprise Peter Andre, Linda Barker and the 60 Minute Makeover Team gave to Grandpa Ronald, with a little help from his lovely grand-daughters! Last Friday, ITV aired the episode of 60 Minute Makeover in which the team went to St Helen’s in Merseyside to give cherished grandfather, Ronald, the surprise of his life. In just a day, the team transformed Ronald’s beige and bland Dining Room and Living Room into a stylish and contemporary living space.

If, like me and many others, you are hosting the whole family this Christmas or entertaining extra friends, then you may have started to wonder how and where you will seat them all! A wonky wallpaper pasting table and patio chairs might be fun, but how about something more stylish and comfortable this year? We suggest a modern extending dining table with some extra stacking chairs, or cube stools which are the same height as a dining chair - these are also really handy in a child’s bedroom or playroom after the festive season.

Happy Hallowe’en! No nasty tricks here at Danetti, just lots of scrumptious furniture-shaped treats with our low prices, high quality furniture and excellent customer service. We have lots of fantastic treats in stock if you are looking for a dining table, dining chairs, sofa, coffee table, bar stools or TV unit for quick delivery before Christmas. Here’s a brief glimpse of some of our in-stock treats!

The retro Assi Collection is bang on trend! With a selection of White High Gloss Furniture, Walnut or Wenge Dark Wood, it suits everyone's tastes!

We want to let you into a little secret… If you are giving your living or family room a makeover, here’s one of the simple tricks that Interior Designers use to ‘pull together’ a living room scheme. To create an effortlessly co-ordinated and stylish look they suggest having occasional Console, Side, End and Coffee Tables which match or blend with each other. They don’t need to be exactly the same style but perhaps they all have something in common, for instance the same clear glass tops, or funky chrome legs. Then as a finishing touch, accessorise each table in a similar way, with matching photo frames, table lamps or similar ornaments to give a totally co-ordinated, sophisticated style. Here are some of our Console and Side Tables which have matching Coffee Tables to help you create a stylish and modern interior design effortlessly.

Glass Dining Tables are timeless classics that complement many types of decor and style of dining room or kitchen. Glass dining tables are stylish and elegant and help to give the illusion of space and airiness by reflecting the light around your room. Extending glass dining tables are especially popular as they are flexible for extended families and those who love to entertain! Here are some of our new, modern Glass Extending Dining Tables brought directly to you from our designers in Italy.

These stylish, real leather dining chairs are new to our range and offer excellent value for money, as well as modern style for your dining room. These contemporary genuine leather dining chairs are well-upholstered with dense foam and soft buttery leather to create a comfortable seat in which you can linger over your after dinner coffee!

Stun your guests with one of our new, modern wooden dining tables with glass legs. The thick, chunky wooden veneer table tops are supported by stylish, tempered glass legs to give the illusion that the table top is floating on air. The trendy clear glass legs are made from 12mm strengthened glass, certified to BS6206 to ensure stability and durability.

We know it’s a bit early to mention the C-word, but if you are considering a new table and chairs for Christmas then now is the time to give some thought about the size and style you require, so as to avoid disappointment and a scrabble on Christmas Eve to make space for Grandma, Grandpa and Great-Auntie Mabel!

The modern and stylish Elise Dining Chair certainly stands out from the crowd with its curvy design and elegant, tapered chrome legs. The beautiful backrest and seat is upholstered in luxurious but hard wearing faux leather. It is available in a choice of 8 fashionable colours: classic Black, warm Cream, rich Brown, Latte Beige, Poppy Red, Ruby Red, fashionable Putty Grey and modern White.

Planning to move house? According to the latest news, mortgage lending was up by 29% last month compared to July last year, meaning that people in the UK are slowing gaining the confidence to step onto the property ladder rather than renting, or taking the plunge and moving up the property ladder. The Council for Mortgage Lenders say that total gross lending has increased from £14.8bn in June to £16.6bn in July. With this in mind, we have selected a collection of furniture that would look stunning if you are moving into a new home, and won't break the bank!

According to the news, the UK housing market has been booming in recent months, due to the increase in first-time buyers entering the property market - up 30% on the 2012 figure. First-time buyers have been able to access lending and lending has hit is highest quarterly total since 2007.

Here is our guide to our Top 10 Coffee Tables priced under £200. These modern coffee tables have fantastic style but they do not break the bank! We offer a wide selection of contemporary Coffee Tables, in a range of styles and finishes, this means that there is one to suit every living room.

The colourful Fern Dining Chairs are bright and cheerful, they will brighten up your home perfectly! They look great with white gloss, glass and wooden dining tables and are stackable too!

There are many different types of leather that all have different properties and styles. We offer a wide range of furniture that is upholstered in gorgeous leather. Take a look at our guide to looking after the different types of leather available.

Are you looking for a Real Leather Sofa that you can relax on after a hard day at work? We offer a fantastic range of genuine leather corner sofas that will not disappoint!

The Casa White Gloss Extending Dining Table is sleek and modern. This contemporary extending white high gloss dining table is perfect for hosting dinner parties, and is sure to impress your friends!

Take a look at our fantastic range of stylishly modern Dining Sets - there is one to suit everyone! If you have a young growing family, or just enjoy having friends and family over for Sunday Lunch, then take a look at our wide range of Extending Dining Sets. We have lots to choose from and they are very flexible.

We offer a wide selection of modern glass dining tables with gorgeous glass features like the Stylish Aria Espresso Dark Wood and Glass Dining Table and the contemporary Tiva Large Glass and Chrome Dining Table. Here is a quick guide to caring for your glass table to keep it clean and shiny.

At Danetti, we offer a fantastic range of Dining Sets that vary in style, finish and size meaning there is a table to suit everyone.

Imagine you’ve won a competition to have dinner cooked for you and your friends by a celebrity chef of your choice. What would be on the menu? And of course make sure you are sitting comfortably on one of our fantastic Dining Sets.

Need some advice on looking after your High Gloss Furniture? Here are our top tips to keep your High Gloss Furniture looking brand new! All you will need is a feather duster, soft microfibre cloths and a spray bottle filled with clean water.

The Tiva Chrome and Clear Glass Dining Table combines style and elegance with simplicity, creating a modern and light feel in your Dining area.