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For hosting special occasions, surprise guests or epic board game nights, an extending dining table is an excellent choice for anyone who wants more versatility at home. Even if your dining table is still doubling as an office while you work from home, we're willing to bet you'd love the option of adding more surface area to your tabletop. Whether your dining style is rustic and reclaimed or light and airy, our extendable dining tables can help you enjoy more friends, more food and more time together. Take a closer look at some of our most popular styles to see how they extend, then start planning the menu for your next dinner party.

After what feels like the longest year ever, it's time to welcome the much-anticipated arrival of spring by covering your home in the colours and trends of the season. Our spring collection has everything you need to refresh your space, including new takes on coastal decor, trending earth tones and dreamy blues that work all year round.

Getting ready for fall means scarves, sweaters and socks. But layers aren’t just for dressing yourself, and can keep your home warm when the weather starts to cool. You’ll need lots of different textiles to make your space cozy through till spring – pillows, drapery, throws – but rugs are our favourite accent for literally and figuratively warming up your home.

Mirrors don’t just belong in the bathroom. It’s never a bad idea to give you and your guests the opportunity to check a reflection in other parts of the home. Plus, mirrors serve the clever purpose of making your space feel larger and lighter.

Mid-century design is often called “timeless”. It’s been trendy for the past several years, but the style never really went away. Mid-century furniture may not be new, but it still feels relevant in today’s world.

Decorating your home is about finding pieces that express your personality. And the colours you choose to decorate with play a huge role in how your space looks and feels. Adding colour to your home should be fun!

If your dining space is feeling uninspired, new dining chairs and stools are the perfect way to upgrade your space for everyday meals or hosting dinner parties. Whether your dining space is big or small, the latest trends in chairs and stools will have your mealtime more than ready.

Contemporary style is a design look that is constantly evolving. Contemporary style is based on the concept of the present, the here and now. Some contemporary ideas are influenced by nature, futuristic looks and cutting-edge aspects, while others lean toward overly modern and simple, but the commonality of all contemporary design include clean, smooth and subtle characteristics.

You don’t have to make big changes like knocking down walls or looking for a new place to live, because your dining furniture and how it’s arranged can make a big difference in your next get together. 5 tips to maximize your dining room seating are worth remembering for every season.

7 Charming Ideas for Hosting a Virtual Galentine's Day Party

Celebrated on February 13th, Galentine's Day is all about honouring friendship between women. The next best thing to seeing your BFFs in person, an online gathering is the perfect excuse to reconnect with friends, aunts, cousins and all the ladies you've missed seeing. Don't skip out on this fabulous celebration of female friendship just because you can't host at home. We've got tons of ideas to help you plan a virtual Galentine's Day party your girlfriends will love.