Restyle and refresh

Give your dining zone some glamour. Extend your table fully and check the space to ensure good circulation around it. Cover up any questionable surfaces (or trestles) with a tablecloth, on which you can work your styling magic; the ‘Baltimore’ range of table linen, from Bed Bath N’ Table, is timeless. A similar makeover can be worked on dining chairs. “Try re-covering them with slip covers that can be thrown in the wash if food spills happen,” says interior stylist Emma Blomfield. Ikea’s

‘Henriksdal’ range is budget friendly.