SITTING PRETTY Dining in a rural kitchen with heart and functionality.

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A tiled floor is a practical choice for a country kitchen dining area, particularly one with fourlegged, muddy-pawed occupants. It can be a decorative feature too, bringing flair underfoot. This smart application of patterned tiles and a border, inset rather than to the edge of the room, cleverly designates the area for the dining table, giving it a sense of identity within a large space. Set the scene for a charming breakfast with a classic oak dining table and rattan-back chairs, padded for comfort; pour a fresh coffee and serve toast fresh from the Aga. Elkstone Mellow Oak chair £195; Elkstone Mellow Oak round pedestal dining table, £599, The Cotswold Company. For similar tiles, try Floors of Stone

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