Glendora Interiors

by James Provost

In recent year, complex health and safety regulation and European legislation has given rise to a number of myths, particularly when it comes to business involved in the preparation and serving of food.

 

One of the most confusing pieces of legislation relating to restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotels are the different levels of cleanliness required in different areas within the business.

 

At the centre of the confusion is EU Regulation 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs, full details of which can be found at www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/hiojregulation.pdf.

 

In Annex II, Chapter I, paragraph 1 of EU Regulation 852/2004 it states that food premises are to be kept clean and maintained in good repair and condition.

 

The regulation goes on to require specific actions in rooms where foodstuffs are prepared, treated or processed. It says they need to be maintained in a sound condition and be easy to clean and, where necessary, to disinfect.

 

This has caused great confusion within much of the catering industry, with many businesses failing to realise that dining areas are actually excluded from the most stringent requirements of the regulations.

 

Further interpretation of this directive implies that surfaces where food is prepared and food comes into direct contact with the preparing surface would need to be kept clean to reduce the risk of contamination.

 

Front of house restaurant furniture such as table tops manufactured from wood and lacquered do not fall into the same category of food preparation tables found in commercial kitchens, which would normally be manufactured from stainless steel.

 

This distinction has considerable implications for anyone choosing hotel furniture, restaurant furniture or cafe furniture and the way they maintain them following purchase and installation.

 

For example, products and liquids designed to clean stainless Steel and or metal tables to be found in commercial kitchens will not be suitable for lacquered wooden table tops, counters or other restaurant or hotel furniture found front of house.

 

Such cleaning materials can damage restaurant furniture or cafe furniture as they are formulated for constant use on stainless steel surfaces rather than wood or laminate.

 

However, cleanliness remains important ‘front of house’ and as well as choosing the right cleaning materials, selecting the right furniture when opening or refurbishing an establishment can make it easier to comply with the legislation that requires them to be clean and in a sound condition.

 

Choosing the right restaurant or hotel furniture can also be critical to the success of the establishment. Even the best menu will not win over customers if it is served in uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.

 

Anyone buying cafe furniture or furniture for anywhere else where food is served will have to make a number of compromises but should bear the following factors in mind:
* Does the furniture contribute to the ambiance you are trying to achieve.
* Is it hard wearing enough to cope with regular cleaning and tough enough to withstand constant use.
* As well as looking good, the dining furniture must also be comfortable for customers. They should be thinking about their food not how uncomfortable they feel.
* Are the tables and chairs easy to clean? Tables should be able to cope with spilt drinks without peeling or staining. Meanwhile any upholstery should be treated to reduce the risks of stains. Ornate furniture can feature lots of nooks and crannies that trap dirt whilst more contemporary furniture with smooth lines tend to be easier to wipe clean.

 

Most importantly, plan thoroughly. Restaurant furniture, hotel furniture and cafe furniture represents a significant outlay for many businesses in the food sector and it is important to get right first time.

 

As well as attracting customers, the correct furniture will make life easier for staff who have to maintain it to a standard required by law.

 

 

 

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A Dining room is a seat of elegance and hospitality in a house. A dining room is special in the sense that it’s a place where every household comes together and moreover, it is also the first room that a visitor sees. Therefore the selection of the best dining room furniture assumes paramount importance. There are many styles that you can choose in this regard and they range from the traditional to the contemporary and everything in between.

The Formal Dining Table

If you are of a traditional bent of mind, and are buying furniture for a big home, then you might want to choose a large formal dining table that can seat a large family and guests if any. There are quite a number of dining tables that are available in the market today, and contemporary dining tables have lost a bit of their formality. This is because informal materials like stone, leather, glass etc are mixed together to give dining tables a less of an austere look, and offer a cozy, familial feeling.

The Modern Furniture

Contemporary furniture for the dining room is utilitarian in nature and has a sleeker design as compared to traditional furniture for the dining room. More often than not it is characterized by sharp, linear lines, and the focus is on giving the dining room a bare look. A contemporary style of furniture usually is available in dark colors like steel gray, black, etc.

If you are looking for a pleasant design when it comes to modern styling, then you will also find designs that have been incorporated into the furniture that increase its visual appeal. It will not be difficult to find furniture that has been accented by frosted glass or one that showcases the intricacies of butter leaves. Moreover, the choices when it comes to furniture for your dining room just open up, when you talk about furniture of a contemporary nature

The Perfect Furniture

The first aspect that you must think about while choosing furniture would be whether you want to go for wood furniture or furniture made from some other materials. Bear in mind that the furniture that you select must blend in with the existing décor of your dining room and also complement the flooring, roof and the color on the walls. If you choose to go for oak furniture then you must also choose the kind of finishing with due care, as it must also go with the flow of the whole room.

The size is another consideration that must be uppermost in your mind while making a choice. The furniture must be of such a size that it must not clutter the room. Another factor to consider is the affordability. This, taken together with the size or the room would dictate the composition and the amount of furniture that you need to purchase, and little things like the size and amount of dining chairs that you might want to buy and so on and so forth.

Hope the aspects mentioned above help you choose the perfect furniture for your drawing room.

The dining room adds an enjoyable social dimension to the consumption of food. It can bring a family together at mealtimes as well as enabling people to host gatherings for friends and colleagues. Dining areas are common features of a kitchen or living room, but a separate room set aside for eating can increase the level of intimacy and relaxation.

Ideally, the decor of a dining room should be soothing and unobtrusive. Bright colours may detract from one’s culinary skills and prove distracting. Instead use plain, deep colours to help create an intimate, warm atmosphere. Furnishings should compliment the dining room rather than divert attention so spectacular, over-elaborate paintings or pictures may not be the ideal kind of decor.

Lighting is one of most important features of a dining room playing an important role in creating the right sort of atmosphere. Dimmer lights can be used very effectively to maintaining the correct ambience and are easily adjustable, according to mood and purpose. Candles are also worth considering and can help to create the relaxing kind of lighting so important to a dinner engagement.

The table is central to a dining room. Round tables are good for informal gatherings and can cater for a number of guests. However, they don’t usually have the space for serving dishes and other dining accessories during a meal, which means excessive clutter during dining. Rectangular tables are more suited for this purpose and are able to house larger gatherings of four to eight people, as well as providing space for extra dishes and plates. Oval tables with extendable leaves provide a space-effective alternative, able to cater for even more guests. In addition, they are easily stored during non-dining periods.

Dining chairs usually come as part of a dining set and are designed in proportion to the table. If you chose to buy separately close attention should be payed to the chair’s dimensions – seating height is of course very important. It would be also be a good idea to include cushions for dining chairs to ensure the utmost comfort for the occupants. Popular versions come with attachable bows that can be tied to the chair frame.

Mealtimes come with a large collection of accessories such as serving dishes and plates. A table can fill up quickly with these items so adequate storage space is important. Sideboards can prove attractive enhancements to a dining room. Although the scale of these furniture pieces should be carefully considered over-sized sideboards can have an imposing effect on a dining area. Hostess trolleys offer another alternative and can be easily moved around the room. They’re also useful at keeping plates and dishes warm.

Whatever kind of decor you choose, remember that your dining experience should be relaxing and pleasurable. Some of the ideas mentioned above should help you realise your dining room’s full potential.

The focal point of every dining room has to be the dining table. Without its presence, the dining room is essentially just a game – think musical chairs: a bunch of chairs in a circle, with nothing in the middle. If that was the case, then quick! Grab a chair or you’ll be left to eat while standing. Starting to see why dining tables make such an impact in our daily lives? Let’s face it, without them we wouldn’t be able to have a nice family dinner, or entertain guests at a house party.

Luckily, dining tables are available at just about any furniture store or online furniture retailer. They also come in a variety of finishes, materials and features; therefore the amount of possibilities available to you is limitless. However, with this many options, deciding on which table to get can get confusing. So here is a small list of things to cover when shopping for a dining table.

The Type of Dining Table:

Believe it or not, furniture manufacturers actually offer different types of dining tables. But how does one differ from another when they all seem to be more or less the same; four legs holding up a flat table top. Thankfully, there are ways to differentiate one style of table to the next.

First, the Accent Table. These are standard dining tables, however very ornately designed to provide a sense of classic romance. The type you might imagine inside the palaces or mansions of your favorite storybook.

The Breakfast Bar is another type of dining table. These are usually smaller in size than standard dining tables; however, some have very interesting features that make them unique in their own right. For example, it is not uncommon to see breakfast bars with locking casters for added mobility and convenience. Some will also have cubbies and racks for added storage.

The Cocktail Table (otherwise known as a Coffee Table) can also be considered a type of dining table. However, many of us choose not to eat many meals on these, rather use them in front of the sofas and couches to place our drinks. But for those of us who enjoy eating dinner in front of the TV (myself included), then yes, a Cocktail table could be considered the prefect dining table.

The types of formal dining tables can vary by style and the amount of people who can be seated. Most can seat more than your standard Breakfast Bar. In fact, formal dining tables tend to seat anywhere from four to eight people. Also available are the long dining tables that seat many people. If you ever watch a movie about ancient times of kings and queens, you might notice them. These types of dining tables are called “Refectory Tables”. If you’re ever in need of a table that can seat an extreme number of guests, then this is the one for you, but make sure you have enough room for it.

That brings us to our next point when shopping for dining tables. Always make sure you have the space in your dining room. You never want to be stuck with a table that takes up so much room, that it doesn’t leave room for dining chairs.

There is still a lot more to know about the dining table. However if you want to get the skinny, then you’ll have to wait for ‘A Closer Look at Dining Tables, pt. 2′. For now though, I hope this article has given you a better idea as to why Dining Tables are such an important piece in our daily lives.

Unplanned dining room is a typical sight where everything hangs in tedium. There is little continuity and the space ends up looking like a big mess with unlikely outcomes such as an awkward sitting arrangement with no space to move around, or the discomfort the host faces while serving. Once you pay attention to basic areas of your dining area, you can start thinking about modern dining room furniture that compliments your home, and not just stands there not to knowing where it fits. To avoid an odd situation, look up to the basic.

Watch out for clear yes situations; recheck the list below to assure that you,
•  Measure the complete dining area with the furniture articles it already occupies like buffets and console tables
•  Estimate the number of people (how many will dine?)
•  Round up on an ideal size (the shape will fit in)
•  Guesstimate your need. Do you need it for small get-together/family gatherings?

Once you have the sorted out the details, you can think of a table shape that compliments the area. Traditional rectangular shapes are ideal for big families, but there are more shapes available. And contemporary dining room sets fill in the norms of modern day lifestyle, fitting in snugly; and leaf tables can also sit as a daytime console table in a corner. If you like regular features in your dining room, you can get a set that bespeaks the theme and fits the space conveniently, allowing room to move about.

Extendible tables are a smart idea for hosting parties and seating more people, and then there are outdoor dining tables that can be used indoors with ease. So, depending on your lifestyle, get a table that is practical and approachable. You can also match up a table with designer dining chairs that come in sleekest of material and designs to suit your taste for novelty.

Here go a few general rules you should pay attention to while purchasing dining furniture,

•  An average diner requires about 18” to 24” of space away from the table to comfortably pull the chair and sit in.

•  As to the space between two diners, the ideal one would be 24”-30” to prevent brushing of elbows and any awkward bump ins.

•  There must be sufficient space for the host to be able to serve. So you need at least a distance of 4-5 feet for the

person to move about.

•  Dinner buffets should be placed well within reach for convenience.

Ready dining sets free your mind from the hassle of finding the right matching furniture that compliments. The enthusiast and connoisseur can still enjoy the innovation when it comes to mixing and matching furniture. Then there are regular tables in fancy shapes—round, oval, square and more unusual shapes designed for smaller families. Pay attention to the chairs closely.

You don’t want a snobbish furniture piece sitting wobbly around the table. Also work on practical aspects; it would be a better idea to avoid fabric chairs when you have growing kids at home. Stain-resistant chair upholstered in micro fabric and leather chairs are easy to clean.

Apart from the in stock dining designs, you must pay attention to dining room storage that includes,

Curios:  Independent display unit with a central glass front and wooden/glass sides

Dinner Buffet: Used as storage furniture for your precious china and glitters, you can display and use the buffet by placing it near the dining table. The top of the buffet is normally used as service area and in modular homes; it’s a blessing to have a buffet around.

Sideboard: Equipped with a wide drawer, the table comes with cabinets on both sides. The furniture is mainly used for storing serving dishes and platters as well as for serving food.

Server: Quite like the sideboard but minus the cabinets, it is used to place food on the table before serving it on the table. A server is a shallow table with drawers.

Decorating a home can be a daunting task since everyone wants to have a stylish, comfortable home, but it is not always clear what pieces work best where. There are so many options out there for home furnishings that the choices seem to be endless, making the process even harder. Selections have to be made about what style is wanted, the era of the furniture, where it should be placed and coupled with, the list goes on and on. While it may be overwhelming at times, decorating a home can be a very enjoyable process as well, allowing people to unleash a bit of their creative side in tailoring the inside of their home to accurately reflect their personal style and taste. There are many aspects of home décor that must be considered, one of them that takes quite a bit of consideration are dining chairs.

There many styles of chairs that depend very much on the specific style goals of the individuals who are decorating the home. Among the broad array of designs there are a few that stand out as classic favorites. The most well known style of dining chair is the Queen Anne. This design is based on the eighteenth century style of chairs, sporting a shaped crest rail at the top of the chair’s back and featuring a center back support. While this is the basic construction of the Queen Anne style, there are variations in wood, specific design and upholstery. The backs of these chairs can be anything from the classic, simple urn-shaped back support to a more ornate shield back support. The type of wood and upholstery used for the chair should be the right color and material to match the rest of the dining room set.

Another popular design for dining chairs is the Windsor. This type of chair is characterized by having thin legs, spokes along the back of the chair, and either a bow or hoop back. This design hails from an early English style yet its simplicity and classic look makes it the perfect addition to any home. Windsor chairs are best suited for less formal dining situations and serve better for the day to day dining needs of individuals. Regency style chairs came about in the nineteenth century and is characterized by having a squared top, scroll back, and saber legs. This stylish design works well in formal as well as informal dining settings and can be found in a variety of different kinds of wood and upholstery, depending on personal taste.

The mid-century style of chair originated in the 1950s, hence its name, and was designed for the new, modern style of homes at the time. Certain changes to the original model have brought this kind of chair into the twenty-first century, making it a great part of a stylish dining set. For individuals looking for a more retro look will be quite pleased with the original mid-century design. Chippendale dining chairs are another popular item. They are recognizable for their ornate back supports and often include ball-and-claw feet. These are definitely for a more formal setting due to the intricate design of the chairs and the beautiful wood that they are typically made of. Choosing any one of these lovely designs ensures that anyone’s home will have beautiful, classic furniture for everyone to admire and enjoy.

Dining room chairs are a very important element when buying dining furniture, not only because of how they look but because of how they feel. Dining room chairs should be both good looking as well as comfortable for the optimal dining experience. You can choose the finish of the chair (upholstered, leather, wood etc.) you can choose formal chairs or casual chairs which can fold away for easy storage when not in use, and even armchairs if that is a particular requirement. There are many different styles of dining chairs, and one can choose from several different styles, such as Chippendale, Parsons style, Windsor etc.

Chippendale Style: Chippendale furniture and its original creator Thomas Chippendale are very well known for their distinctive style. Originally known as cabinet maker, Chippendale was also known as an interior designer who advised on soft furnishings and color selections. Apart from other kinds of furniture, Tomas Chippendale was also a trendsetter in terms of chairs, and more particularly dining room chairs, and the Chippendale style of chair became highly popular. One style popularized by Chippendale is the Chippendale-style chair with elaborate “Gothic” tracery splat back, which is a well known and distinctive style. While you could buy Chippendale inspired items, (carved motifs, and typical chair backs such as ladder backs, rail backs, carved, rung backs etc) the original item would be an antique piece that would be both difficult to come by and extremely expensive as well.

Windsor Style: While Chippendale is a more ornate, even more formal style of chair, the Windsor Style is less formal and more casual in appearance and in its practical application. The style is both relaxed and recognizable. These chair styles are known for certain qualities such as excellent seating comfort and strength. These chairs are also known to be light in weight and well proportioned. These chairs would be an excellent choice for your dining furniture if you want to create a casual or a more provincial kind of look and feel.

Parson’s Style: This style of furniture was developed by the Parsons’ School of design and is characterized by its streamlined look of naturalism and simplicity which has become something of a modern classic. The Parson style chair is typically shaped with a slightly curving square back and legs. Another characteristic of this style of chair is the slip-cover that extends from the back of the chair down over the legs. They can also be leather finish chairs in the Parson style of furniture. The sheer simplicity of the style makes the appearance modern but its popularity has made it a classic. This kind of dining chair is a very popular option for eating establishments such as restaurants etc. especially since the chair and the table were designed together to match and complement one another and because this is a very adaptable style making it easily adjustable to various requirements.

It can be interesting to get to know about such historical and stylistic aspects of dining room furniture, which makes you better able to appreciate the craftsmanship that you are paying for.

After many years of being sat upon, the chairs around the table often become ugly as their padding wears out. Nothing is quite as embarrassing to a home owner as realizing that his or her guests must sit on chairs with the stuffing coming out. This problem can be remedied, however, with a little time and some simple, inexpensive items from the local fabric and hardware stores.

Turn your chairs over, and you might notice that the fabric covering the chair is stapled in place. By removing the fabric, you’ve made the first step. This can be done by removing the staples, or by cutting the fabric around the staples.

Next, measure the dimensions of the chairs for the fabric to use as covering. When buying the fabric, choose a durable fabric that is relatively easy to clean. Also, make sure to leave at least an extra foot for each side of the chair. This ensures that there is enough fabric to fit over the padding and enough to be anchored to the bottom of the chair. It’s better to have too much than not enough. You can always trim the excess.

Choose padding that is durable as well. Foam padding works well. Most large fabric and craft specialty shops sell padding that is especially designed for upholstery. A little extra padding is a good idea for each of the chairs as well.

After buying the supplies (don’t forget to buy a staple gun and staples at the hardware store—a clerk should be able to help you find what you need), trace a pattern, using the chairs, on some good poster board. This pattern will be used to properly cut out the padding.

Using a pencil, and the pattern, trace a guide on the padding. As you cut the padding into the proper shape for placement on the chairs, it is a good idea to leave half an inch to an inch. When the fabric is pulled tight over the padding and chairs, the extra will ensure that the entire seat is covered.

Next, place the fabric, design side down, spread out on the floor. Place the padding in the middle of the fabric. Next, match the seats of the chairs to the padding. Bring up the sides, so that they are ready to be stapled to the underside of the chairs. The task can be made easier with help. Pull the fabric tight, but not so tight that there isn’t any give, and staple the fabric. Trim any excess fabric.

Finally, turn the chairs right-side up and place them around the table. It looks like a fresh new room, and you did it by yourself!

Your dining room is an important place in your home. It is the place where you meet your family after spending a long day outside. You eat, chat, discuss, and laugh seated at your dining table. It is essential to make your dining room warm and inviting. If you are thinking how you can do it, we have a suggestion for you. Buy a dining table and dining chairs by Heywood Wakefield.  

Heywood-Wakefield is a renowned mid century furniture manufacturer that manufactured high quality furniture for every room of a house. They used Birch, rattan, and wicker to produce a range of durable mid century furniture items that included dining tables, dining chairs, book cases, cabinets, drawers, desks, side tables, vanity sets, and lot more.

Heywood Wakefield furniture items have a simple design. It does away with the ornamentation and elaborate sculpting found in antique or traditional furniture. When placed in your home or office, Heywood Wakefield furniture would create a sense of serenity and tranquillity.

In addition, Heywood Wakefield furniture looks chic and elegant. It can add a unique style statement to your home and office. You will win compliments from your guests who will find it difficult to take their eyes off the elegant and sophisticated Heywood Wakefield furniture.

So, if you wish to own unique mid century furniture, log on to metroretrofurniture.com. The website offers you a huge collection of Heywood Wakefield furniture.

For your dining room, you can choose from Heywood Wakefield 5-Leg Extension Dining Table & Chairs (the center leg not only adds stability, but also makes it a timeless furniture design), Heywood Wakefield Dogbone dinning chairs (delicate to look at, yet strong and sturdy, these are one of the best dining chairs by Heywood Wakefield), and Heywood Wakefield side chairs (made from solid Birch wood, they are beautifully with vintage fabric) to lend subtle elegance and unique charm to your home.

Metro Retro Furniture also have Heywood Wakefield children’s chair, Heywood Wakefield Buffet, Heywood Wakefield sideboard, Heywood Wakefield chest drawers, Heywood Wakefield Vanity set and bench, Heywood Wakefield corner cabinets, Heywood Wakefield student desks, and Heywood Wakefield bookcases.

Other than Heywood Wakefield furniture, Metro Retro Furniture also offers vintage modern chairs and vintage chrome tables by leading vintage mid century furniture designers like Gio Ponti, Paul Evans, Eames, Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Alvar Aalto, and more.

Vintage furniture would further enhance the beauty of your home with its unique charm and appeal.