Things to Consider When Buying New Dining Room Furniture

Buying new furniture can be an exciting time in your life. New furniture gives you the opportunity to make fun decisions and completely redesign the look of a room in your home. But before you head to the store, there are several important things that you need to consider before you buy your new dining room furniture. First, you must look at the size of your dining room. Second, you must look at the current decor of your dining room and evaluate any changes you might make to accommodate your new furniture. Third, you must think about the size of your family and the number of people you will need to accommodate at your dining room table. Fourth, you will need to determine whether to buy furniture sets, or mix and match separate pieces. And finally, the budget that you have available will help to determine the furniture that you buy.

The size of your dining room will dictate the amount of furniture that you buy. In addition, it will dictate the size dining room table you choose. If you have a very small dining room, you may only be able to fit a table and chairs inside. With a bigger room, you can fit in a table, chairs, and different other types of furniture such as a hutch and breakfront combination. To some degree, the shape of your room will also dictate the dining room furniture that you buy. With regular rectangular rooms, you may have more flexibility in the furniture that you select, versus rooms that have irregular shapes.

Another consideration related to your furniture is your room's current decor. The color of the walls, the window coverings, the wallpaper and any other design elements will help to determine what furniture will work best in your space. In addition, replacing your dining room furniture may present you with the perfect opportunity to remake your entire room, changing up colors and other design elements. This should all be decided before you buy your new furniture.

The number of people in your family is another aspect to consider. For a small family that rarely entertains, you may only need a small table that seats four or six. For larger families or families that host a lot of events, you may want to consider larger tables or tables where leaves can be added so that many place settings can be added on. In addition, you will need to determine your needs so that you buy enough chairs for your dining room table. If you will be using your table with the leaves removed commonly and only added in for special occasions, make sure that you have plenty of room either in your dining room or in another area of your home to store your extra dining room chairs when they are not in use.

Some families prefer to buy furniture for their dining rooms in sets, while others mix and match different types of dining room furniture. Many companies make matching furniture so that your entire dining room can be made of the same wood grain and design. From tables and chairs to buffets and breakfronts, a dining room with matching furniture can look very classy. But if you have family heirlooms that you want to use in your dining room or you prefer to mix and match furniture, you can also create interesting design schemes to make your dining room both fun and functional.

Finally, before you ever leave the house to go shopping for your dining room furniture, you will need to carefully evaluate your budget to determine how much you have available to spend. Dining room furniture can be extremely expensive. When expensive furniture is sold in sets, you may be looking at spending tens of thousands of dollars on your new dining room furniture. Add in a persuasive salesperson and you may go home having agreed to furniture financing or having spent far more money than you wanted to or could afford. Avoid that situation by determining ahead of time how much you want to spend and being very clear in determining your budget.

Shopping for new dining room furniture can be extremely exciting. With careful thought given to your selection process ahead of time, you can be sure of making the right choices in furniture for your dining room. Whether your style is traditional, contemporary, casual or formal, plan ahead and be sensible in your selections and you will come home with the perfect furniture for your home's decor. A unified theme throughout the various living spaces adds to the sense of personality and tranquility. Do not be afraid to add bold colors to the dining scheme, just be sure to consider how it goes together with the furniture, walls, home accent pieces - and the adjoining rooms.

Література: [6, c. 354-358].

ПРАКТИЧНЕ ЗАНЯТТЯ № 9

BEDROOM AND BATHROOM

Тема. Спальня. Ванна кімната

Мета: розібрати нові лексичні одиниці щодо теми. Опис картинок.

Topical Vocabulary

Bedroom description

Verbal expressions: can double as, connect with the view, contribute to, create a lively energy, invite to relax, make for, offer a lot of space, provide the background, encourage personal growth, theirs is no need for clutter, bring the garden inside, stash, store, curl up, set up the furniture, put within easy reach, grab a quick nap, suit, can work equally well for, encourage reading, provide extra room, spark imaginative fun.

Adjectival expressions: bare, completely privacy, copious, dress up, romantic flair, scattered, subtle, tropical feel, a wide variety of, convenient changing, crisp, equipped (with), fashionably up-to-date, free of clutter, interesting retreat, late night feedings, modest space, outdoor decorative items, overly stuffy.

Bedroom parts: sitting room area.

Furniture and accessories: canopy bed, comforter, dresser, bench, changing table, Chinese lantern, crib, footlocker, garden trellis, glider locker, model train set, modern electronics, recreational gear, standard bookcase, surround sound speakers, toddler bed, triple-wide, twin sized platform bed, entertainment shelving, ottoman, sheers, eaves, high traffic area.

Colours and patterns: cool scheme, harmonize, foil, natural light, neutral colours, spots of accent colours, dramatic colour, floral flair.

Materials: pine, ash, glass, linen.

Bathroom description

Verbal expressions: close the door on clutter, handle two people at once, keep supplies close at hand, coordinate nicely, accommodate, allocate, aid.

Adjectival expressions: added privacy, durable, glass walled, island style, leisurely bath, padded paired with, quick shower, snappy, snazzy, windowed, with no bumping of elbows.

Bathroom parts: dressing room, alcove.

Furniture and accessories: basin, bathroom odds and ends, double sink, fixtures, lighting scones, pedestal sink, pull toilet, shower curtain, shower stall, shutters, sink, stool, tub, tub surround, vanity mirror, vanity table, washcloth.

Colours and Patterns: burgundy, green stained, lime coloured, pinstriped, sparkling, stark white, striped.

Materials: chrome, porcelain.

Sunroom descriptions

Verbal expressions: bask in the sun, deliver, do dual duty, generate a feeling, keep from, keep with, overwhelm, provide the comforts of home, put out intо nature, soak up the sun, subject to, turn (into).

Adjectival expressions: abundance of, annoying pests, back porch, conservatory, convenient location, exotic flair, food piping, glass-enclosed, hanging plants, open sun room, open-air porch, outdoor location, screened walls.

Furniture and accessories: barbecue, cabinet, ceiling fan, potted plants, trestle table, wet bar.

Colours and Patterns: natural-coloured.

Materials: pickled oak.

Describe y our the bed room and bathroom using the topical vocabulary.

Література: [6, c. 362-365].

ПРАКТИЧНЕ ЗАНЯТТЯ № 10

KITCHEN. WORK ABOUT THE HOUSE.

Тема. Кухня. Прибирання дому

Мета: розібрати нові лексичні одиниці щодо теми. Опис кухні за картинками. Розповідь теми «Мої обов’язки по господарству».

Topical Vocabulary

Kitchen equipment and utensils: appliances, baking centre, baking tray, bin (wastebasket AE), breadbin (breadbasket), breadboard, cake tin (muffin tin AE), cooker (stove AE), cooker (stove) hood, corkscrew, cupboard, cutlery (silverware), dishwasher, draining board, drawer, fish slice (spatula), food processor, freezer, fridge, funnel, hotplate, kettle, measuring jug, measuring spoon, microwave, napkin, oven, oven glove, pantry, ring (burner AE), scales, scouring pad, sink, stool, tap, tea towel (dishcloth), tile back splash, tin opener (can opener), toaster, under-counter cabinets, wall-mounted shelves, washing machine, washing up (dishwashing AE) liquid, worktop.

Verbal Expressions: abound in beauty, accommodate those in wheelchairs, allow guests to sit and relax, allow two cooks to work, bypass the meal preparation area, contrast calmly with, create a built-in look, create a clean, tidy appearance, ensure easy access to, hide something from view, impart an old-fashion feeling, keep things neat, pull the room together, reduce ‘eye clutter’, serve the purpose, interfere, unify colour scheme, use the room efficiently.

Adjective Expressions: accessible, clean lines, compact, easy clean-up of spills, easy cooking and clean up, facing counters, first priority, for convenience, ideal for entertaining.

Kitchen Parts: island, layout, meal preparation area/room, peninsula, seating area, snack making area, work area, work, station, work triangle (stove, refrigerator and sink), L-shaped, perfect place to eat when it’s just for two, roomy, simplistic look, time and energy savers, vibrant room, white décor, without disturbing cooks.

Materials: granite, natural wood, slate, stainless, tile.

Colour and Patterns:slate.

Clean Words: dust, hoover/vacuum AE, mop up, polish, rub, scour, scrape, scrub (at), sweep, wash up/do the dishes AE, wipe, wipe up, wring (out).