This week we’re diving into dining - from compact kitchen nooks to dramatic dining rooms, we'll go through design, layouts, materials, and lighting to help you create a dining room that is both beautiful and practical for everyday living.Editor's note: We were short on time today and are talking super fast to fit everything in - we understand if you need to play this episode at half speed, sorry! ;)Items mentioned:We both have a tulip-style dining table (Eero Saarinen style) Ghost chairs - Philippe Starck styleCarver chairs with arms that can double up as bedroom chairsBench seating with hinged lid (preferred over drawers)Slope the back of the seat 5-7 degreesPoly-velvet fabric is ideal for easy-to-clean upholsteryBar stools should be 65-70cm maximum (assuming standard countertop height of 90 - 95cm)Solid wood tables - seal well with oil - we love Ethnicraft wood tablesThe Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt has great dining measurementsDr. Beckmann’s (fabric cleaner)Jenny's dining dimensions:90cm diameter round table175 x 185cm bench seatingSupport the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

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