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Tell us one item you'd love to have in your home!

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Recently I've started creating an Ideabook with all my must haves for my future home. They range from the luxurious to the downright ordinary, but they all play a special role for me.

So, if you're planning your perfect home, what's the one item you'd love to have? It could range from a kitchen cooker to a lamp! I'll kick it off - I want these Danish bar stools (see below)!

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SWITCH INTERIOR DESIGN

9 years ago

It has to be the iconic duck feet lamp - picture attached - quirky and downright beautiful!

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Photo4me.com
8 years ago
Tough one, but I think double plated windows to keep the winter draft out.
User
8 years ago
A sparkling water tap!
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I have to say I'm starting to crave a breakfast bar too - once you have it once, it's difficult to go back!
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7 years ago
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Id love to have a bidet ! Sheer luxury , especially when you've just had a baby .
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Easy decision. A vintage rosewood Eames Lounge chair.

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Induction hob sounds as though I should have one of these in my new place .
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You have to factor in having pans which are suitable i.e. ferrous bases and I would advise getting the biggest hob you can fit and afford to allow space between rings for the likes of a large wok or big preserving pan. Mine's a DeDeitreich and unilke my Neff combi oven has been utterly reliable for over 10yrs. The only downside of induction is for people with heart pacemakers as the magnetism affects that technology.
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