#(which is rich considering his UK counterpart)

[fictionfromafar]

The Translator By Harriet Crawley

The Translator

By Harriet Crawley

Bitter Lemon Press

Publication Date: 23 March 2023

The Translator is the 2023 lead title of independent book publisher Bitter Lemon Press. Inherently topical and insightful this is the fictional story of two linguistics – one British and one Russian, their rekindled relationships and the state secrets that they hold which evolves both as espionage driven thriller and a romance.

The book’s title is a play on words as one of its key characters Clive Franklin prefers being addressed as a translator as he works as an interpreter for the British government and is sensitive to distinguish the difference. We encounter him at the start of the story in the western Highlands of Scotland where he is spending time on a sabbatical.

Unexpectedly and regretfully for him, he is summoned by the authorities. Before long finds himself sat with Britain’s third female prime minister (thankfully not the real one) in discussions with the Russian president (again not the real one) and his counterpart interpreter Marina Volina. She is a lady that Franklin had an affair with a decade earlier. While all characters are fictionalised, I soon realised that the situations and scenarios that the characters find themselves in feel very realistic from outset and full credit must go to former journalist Harriet Crawley for this. As a former Russian correspondent and Moscow resident, she is familiar with the locations features in her novel and it gives the book a very convincing setting.

As the two former lovers interpret for the two leaders, their initial tetchiness towards each other escalates a tricky conversation between the two leaders which is superbly written. Despite the passing years, Franklin realises that he has unresolved feeling for Volina, despite her leaving him for a personal friend who has since passed away. When it transpired that she still carries a flame for him and a desire to leave Russia, they have to consider if there is a means by which she can do so. Through the circles that she is working in, particularly with the president’s loose tongued and loose principled deputy prime minister she discovers a Russian state plot to sabotage links between the UK and the United States. Perhaps by remaining in situ and gaining further information to pass to the British via Franklin this can lead to a way for them to reunite in safety.

A contemporary political suspense emerges where covert rendezvous and cloak and danger reconnaissance take place in and around the Kremlin. As Volina looks to keep as close to the speres of influence that she can without being detected, Franklin has given up his initial plans to return to Scotland in the hope of being with the woman he loves while being terrified of the risks she is taking. Having both been marathon runners in the past gives the protagonists the pretext to spend time together in a way that is almost impossible to be captured by recording devices giving them some hope that they will succeed. A great range of sub characters help sustain the intrigue, from truculent Russian generals to quirky British embassy staff while conversations between those in the echelons of power appear very credible and authentic. In contrast there is some interactions with some of Russian society far removed from the capital which adds a range and richness to the story which broadly alternates between Franklin and Volina.

The questions that the story needs to answer is whether an aggressive operation which can breach international law can be prevented without escalating hostilities and whether the key characters can build a long term future without the risk of reprisals. This is a multifaceted novel which succeeds on many levels and will I’m certain find a level of interest far beyond those with an interest in international relations in an uncertain future.

The Story: Moscow, September 2017. Clive Franklin, a Russian language expert in the Foreign Office, is summoned unexpectedly to the city to act as translator for the British Prime Minister. His life is turned on its head when, after more than a decade, he discovers that his former lover, Marina Volina, is now the interpreter to the Russian President. At the embassy, Clive learns of a Russian plot to cut the undersea cables linking the US to the UK which would paralyse communications and collapse the Western economy. Marina stuns Clive with the news that she’s ready to help stop the attack, betraying her country for a new identity and a new life.

The Author: Harriet Crawley has been a journalist, writer, and art dealer, worked in television and radio, and stood for the Westminster and European Parliaments. For almost twenty years Harriet had one foot in Moscow where she launched a technical publishing business for a Russian oil and gas company. She speaks five languages, and this is her fifth book.

Many thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for inclusion on the blog tour and Bitter Lemon Press for an advance copy of The Translator. Please check out the other reviews of this book on the blog tour as shown above.

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#CATS Musical #CATS the Musical #CATS La Mirada #The Rum Tum Tugger #Sillabub #Bombalurina #Alonzo #Victoria #Tumblebrutus #catsedit #my posts #alright alright todrick hall can have 1 right as tugger #for the little ear scratch #okay i'm sorry double post BUT daily reminder i love this production #my meh-ness for this iteration of tugger aside #also because i am the person i am please let me just point out the absolutely venomous look alonzo is giving tugger #and the way he darts a look over at tumble and down at sillabub when tugger looks down at her #like i wasn't joking when i said that this iteration of golden!alonzo was very kitten protective #golden 'touch or interact with the kittens inappropriately or hurt them in any way and i will murder you with my bare hands' alonzo #(which is rich considering his UK counterpart)

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Top 10 films of 2019

Here’s my very belated top 10 films of 2019! Note that this is a list of films that were released in the UK theatrically in 2019, meaning it includes certain releases that would be considered to belong to 2018 by others.

Honourable mentions: Joker, Hustlers, Booksmart, A Private War, Fighting With My Family

(And don’t worry - Little Women, 1917 and Uncut Gems are all already on my list for 2020.)

Look out for my most anticipated films of 2020 list, coming soon!

With that out of the way, here’s my list (in ascending order)! Do share your picks in the comments!

10. The Irishman (dir. Martin Scorsese)

This is clearly the work of a master filmmaker with much on his mind. In telling the story of Frank Sheeran, Scorsese is telling the story of a man who makes his trade in violence. Instead of elevating Frank as a hero or a figure of glamour, he’s consistently shown to be rather pathetic. He stumbles into the role of hitman for various factions of the criminal underworld, and sticks to it seemingly because it’s what comes most easily to him. The violence enacted by Sheeran is inane and routine, with no thought given to the personal cost until it is far too late. The final 15 minutes of this film show a life petering out with a whimper, laying bare the indignities of old age and the cold, empty horror of enduring it with no company besides your own regrets. The Irishman is a portrait of a life lived badly, and in the hands of anyone besides Scorsese it could have been dry and tedious. Instead, the filmmaking is incredibly assured and the editing is whip-sharp (in Thelma Schoonmaker we trust), making it a pleasure to watch even with the lengthy runtime. 

9. The Farewell (dir. Lulu Wang)

The Farewell is a personal story about a young Asian-American woman (Awkwafina) struggling to reconcile her heritage with her current situation and values - specifically, she is tested when her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer and the wider family make the decision to hide the truth from her. The Farewell does a fantastic job of generating empathy for all the different perspectives and positions in play, but it’s truly anchored by Awkwafina’s amazingly nuanced and tender performance - basically, anyone who’s ever loved a grandparent should leave this feeling incredibly moved and inspired. The themes of The Farewell are both specific to the Asian-American experience and general to anyone who has struggled with maintaining bonds over a vast distance, whether physical or cultural. Lulu Wang is an exciting new voice in cinema, and I will watch her career with great interest.           

8. Pain & Glory (dir. Pedro Almodóvar)

Almodóvar is one of my favourite filmmakers, and one of the reasons I love his work so much is its wild diversity. My favourite from him is The Skin I Live In, a film that could not be more different than Pain & Glory. This is a small, very personal film telling the story of a middle-aged director (Banderas, clearly playing a version of  Almodóvar himself) who’s struggling with his legacy as a filmmaker and the increasing privations attached to middle age. Suffering in the present, Salvador finds himself retreating into memories of his childhood - particularly of his mother (Penelope Cruz) and his first crush. The childhood sequences were where the film really sung for me, perfectly capturing the sun-dappled glow of reminiscences of childhood. And the ending, where  Almodóvar truly shows his hand, is delightfully mischievous and the perfect cap on this very personal picture.

7. Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood (dir. Quentin Tarantino)

This is a slice of life movie, but while that might call to mind ‘kitchen sink’ dramas, this is unabashedly a ‘slice of life’ movie about Hollywood and the mythology that has developed around it. It’s meandering and feels rather aimless for the bulk of its runtime, but that’s kind of the point. It’s exactly what the title promises in that it recaptures what life was like in a very specific time and in a very specific place - it’s an idealised, loving depiction of the Hollywood of the time, with the movie stars, flawed and fading as they are, cast as heroes menaced by the drugged-up hippies poised to dismantle the status quo. It ends in the fashion you’d expect from Tarantino, but here I found his revisionist approach to history remarkably poignant and effective. Film is a magic medium, with Hollywood serving as the ultimate dream factory - it feels completely right that Tarantino would attempt to use celluloid to right one of the great tragedies of Hollywood history.

6. One Cut of the Dead (dir. Shinichirou Ueda)

I went into this with no expectations whatsoever - and what a treat it was! One Cut of the Dead is easily one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in years, taking what initially seems like a trite concept (a crew is filming a zombie movie at a desolate location ... only to discover that the zombies are real!) and twisting it in a truly ingenious way. The comedy is very broad, but it is consistently delightful and always manages to avoid becoming crass - the movie even has some really sweet family dynamics at the centre of it, which gives it some real emotional heft. The success of this film is heavily reliant on a major twist that occurs part-way through, so the best advice I can give you is to stay as far away from spoilers for this one as possible - go in blind, and you will be amply rewarded for your faith.

5. Midsommar (dir. Ari Aster)

I went into this film with reservations, since I wasn’t a huge fan of Hereditary (by the same director), which I found to have extraordinary moments but iffy execution overall. This movie, however, wowed me. While marketed as a freaky/arty horror film, the director has described it as a fairy tale, which is the level on which is spoke to me. Midsommar follows Dani (an incredible Florence Pugh), a young woman who has suffered a terrible loss, as she travels with her boyfriend and his friends to a pagan festival in the Swedish countryside. Dani is painfully isolated, and her grief is hers to shoulder alone since her boyfriend is un-receptive and entirely unprepared to help her. Over the course of the film, destruction and creation are conflated in ways that are both beautiful and horrific - this film spoke to me on a profound level, and the way it ended gave me an incredible sense of catharsis. This won’t be for everyone, for I found it to be a deeply special film. Let’s all raise a toast to the imminent, and much welcome, reign of Florence Pugh.

4. Parasite (dir. Bong Joon-Ho)

Parasite is that rare film that more than lives up to the massive hype surrounding it (you don’t get more hyped than winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards!). It’s hard to write about this film without spoilers, since so much of the joy of Parasite lies in discovering what the hell is going on. This is an ‘upstairs downstairs’ movie for the 21st century, where the downstairs people have fierce designs on the lives and pleasures enjoyed by their social superiors. The rich people here are not vilified, though they are depicted as vapid and shallow, perpetually searching for new ways to fill their lives with meaning. Their struggling counterparts from the rough side of the city are struggling only to get by - their lives too hard to allow time for such indulgences. This is a film about the fantasy of social advancement, and the power that dreams have to hold us in thrall to hopeless ambitions. It’s masterfully directed, acted and designed, and it has been extremely gratifying to see it receive such widespread recognition.

3. Marriage Story (dir. Noah Baumbach)

I was always going to see this (hey Adam Driver!) but I was entirely unprepared for how great Marriage Story was. Easily Baumbach’s best film, Marriage Story is a masterclass in acting and character writing - it’s fiercely intelligent in how it constantly forces you to reassess what you’re seeing and where your sympathies lie. Does Charlie seem like an oblivious, navel-gazing asshole? Sure, but he’s also confused and vulnerable and thrown entirely off balance by his awakening consciousness of his wife’s dreams and ambitions. Nicole is self-effacing and self-denying, as so many women are, which makes her emerging confidence and newfound sense of direction incredibly satisfying to witness. In the second half of Marriage Story, Driver’s Charlie undoubtedly takes the spotlight - it’s clear to me that he becomes the focus largely because he continues to flounder as Nicole finds her footing. Baumbach, wisely I feel, is most interested in his characters when they’re lost, struggling to be better but barely understanding what that means. Even if you don’t sympathise with Charlie by the end of Marriage Story, I can promise you will come away with a thorough understanding of him thanks to Driver’s extraordinary performance. Superlative work, all round. (It’s also, just for the record, the only film of 2019 to make me cry.)

2. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (dir. Céline Sciamma)

This is the 2019 film I am most excited to see again (it’s coming out in a week in the UK - I’m so excited!). Sciamma’s film is an incredibly moving and deeply beautiful love story, depicting how a female artist in 18th century France falls in love with the woman she has been covertly employed to paint. Portrait is very much a film about the act of looking, and in many ways it’s the ultimate female gaze film - it’s all about women looking at women, as depicted by a female filmmaker. Gazes are political as much as they’re romantic - here, our two heroines drink each other, aware of exactly how dangerous and forbidden their mutual intoxication is. The woozy thrall of their relationship is exquisitely conveyed through the cinematography and direction, and the final shot - which I won’t spoil - is an all-timer that serves as an exquisite coda to the entire film. This is a truly superb film, and I’m still incensed that it received no substantial awards recognition. Let’s hope it goes down in film history as the masterpiece it is, yet another omission proving the limitations of the Oscars as a metric for great art.

1. The Favourite (dir.  Yorgos Lanthimos)

This completely wowed me, and against all the odds it stuck with me as the best film I saw in 2019 - it features a trio of magnificently compelling female characters (played by Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone) operating at the court of Queen Anne (Colman is Anne, Weisz and Stone are courtiers), and is laser-focused on the shifting sands of the power dynamics between them. The script is savage without sacrificing poignancy, witty without ceasing to be emotionally honest. And while I’ve seen some react to this film as a comedy (and it certainly has laughs, most of which are tightly packaged with shock), for me it was very clearly a drama about the inscrutable and complicated relationships that exist between women. Specifically, it is about how those relationships run the gamut from sincere affinity to ruthless manipulation. This is a spectacular movie, visually and thematically rich in every frame, and it also has the best use of an Elton John song in 2019 (sorry, Rocketman!).

Fly away, skyline pigeon fly, towards the things you’ve left so very, so very far, behind.

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[justforbooks]

Louis Renault was born on February 12, 1877. He was a French industrialist, one of the founders of Renault and a pioneer of the automobile industry.

Renault built one of France's largest automobile manufacturing concerns, which bears his name to this day. During World War I his factories contributed massively to the war effort notably so by the creation and manufacture of the first tank of modern configuration: the Renault FT tank.

Accused of collaborating with the Germans during World War II, he died while awaiting trial in liberated France toward the end of 1944 under uncertain circumstances. His company was seized and nationalized by the provisional government of France although he died before he could be tried. His factories were the only ones permanently expropriated by the French government.

In 1956, Time Magazine described Renault as "rich, powerful and famous, cantankerous, brilliant, often brutal, the little Napoleon of an automaking empire — vulgar, loud, domineering, impatient, he was a terror to associates, a friend to practically none," adding that to the French working man, Renault became known as "the ogre of Billancourt."

In 1938, Renault visited Adolf Hitler, and by 1939 he had become an important supplier for the French army. At the time Hitler's Wehrmacht invaded France in 1940, Louis Renault was in the US, sent by his government to ask for tanks. He returned to find the Franco-German armistice in place. Renault was faced with the choice of cooperating with the Germans and possibly forestalling them from moving his factory and equipment to Germany, which would lead to an accusation of collaboration with the enemy. He put his factories at the service of Vichy France, which meant that he was also assisting the Nazis. Over a period of four years, Renault manufactured 34,232 vehicles for the Germans. Renault argued that "by continuing operations he had saved thousands of workers from being transported to Germany", but Life in 1942 described him as a "notorious Paris collaborationist".

During the occupation of France the company was under the control of the Germans, with people from Daimler-Benz in key positions. Renault himself became unpopular among members of the French resistance. The Renault factories on Île Seguin in Billancourt had become top priority targets for the British bombers of the Royal Air Force and were ultimately severely damaged on 3 March 1942. Renault's health issues worsened, including his severely diminished renal function, and in late 1942, he suffered aphasia, and was unable to speak or write.

Three weeks after France was liberated in 1944, Renault surrendered "on condition that he would not be jailed until indicted." He was arrested outside Paris on 22 September 1944, on charges of industrial collaboration with Nazi Germany. At the time of his arrest, Renault "denied that his firm had received $120,000,000 from the Germans for war materials, said that he had kept his huge, much-bombed plant going at the request of Vichy to keep its materials and equipment out of Nazi hands and to save workers from deportation." He was incarcerated in Paris's Fresnes Prison being already seriously ill at the time. The records for the exact period of his incarceration at Fresnes would later turn out to be missing. Renault was moved on 5 October to a psychiatric hospital at Ville-Evrard in Neuilly-sur-Marne.

When Renault's health quickly declined on 9 October 1944 he was again moved to a private nursing home at the clinic Saint-Jean-de-Dieu in the Rue Oudinot, Paris at the request of his family and supporters, having gone into a coma. He died on 24 October 1944, four weeks after his incarceration, still awaiting trial and having claimed to have been mistreated in Fresnes Prison, with his 1918 French Legion of Honor for exceptional contribution to the victory of the First World War, having been expunged by the Vichy régime.

No autopsy was performed and the exact cause of Renault's death remains unclear. An official report at the time gave the cause of death as uremia.

Louis Renault is buried at his country home Chateau Herqueville, in Herqueville dans l'Eure.

In October 1944, the provisional French government seized Louis Renault's company. The Minister of Information, Henri Teitgen, said at the time this was not a confiscation, rather "it was merely a step to get French industry back into production. Later a commission would examine the books, confiscate war profits, bring charges."

On 1 January 1945, four months after Louis Renault's death, an order of General Charles de Gaulle's provisional government decreed the dissolution of Société Anonyme des Usines Renault and its nationalization, giving it the new name Régie Nationale des Usines Renault (RNUR).

Thus, the company Louis Renault had created was nationalized on the official case of collaboration. Renault was charged posthumously with "guilty enrichment obtained by those who worked for the enemy".

In 1944, after the expropriation of his company and his subsequent death, Renault's last will and testament was opened to reveal that he had left his company to his 40,000 employees. At the time the company was nationalized, Renault's wife Christiane and her son Jean-Louis owned 95% of the company stock and had received nothing, while the other stockholders were in fact compensated. By 1956 "Renault [was] now France's largest nationalized company, employing 51,000 Frenchmen, making 200,000 automobiles and a profit of $11 million a year."

The director of the plant during the war obtained a judgment in 1949 stating that he and the plant had not collaborated.

In 1956, Renault's widow, Christiane Renault, claimed that Louis Renault was murdered and sought "to establish that Louis Renault was another of the more than 9,000 Frenchmen listed by the government as having been killed by "irregular executions" in the post-Liberation vengeance," and Louis Renault's body was subsequently exhumed for autopsy. Madam Renault cited as evidence "a report showing Renault's urea content to be normal a week before his death, and an X-ray showing a fractured vertebra."

In 2005, the UK Daily Telegraph reported that "according to eyewitness and family accounts, the previously wiry little 67-year-old had been tortured and beaten," and that "a nun at Fresnes testified that she saw Renault collapse after being hit over the head by a jailer wielding a helmet. An X-ray organised by his family indicated a broken neck vertebra."

In 2005, the Daily Telegraph said Renault had "felt that his duty was to preserve France’s manufacturing base. Military and Daimler-Benz officials arrived at the gates of his Billancourt factory to assess it for removal into Germany, together with its workforce. Renault fended them off by agreeing to make vehicles for the Wehrmacht." According to Anthony Rhodes's Louis Renault: A Biography, Renault once said of the Germans "It is better to give them the butter, or they'll take the cows." The 2005 Daily Telegraph report said Renault attempted to save his company from displacement and absorption by Daimler-Benz: "But for his efforts, Renault factories and employees would have been shipped to Germany."

Subsequent studies showed that while Renault had collaborated, "he also hived off strategic materials and sabotaged trucks. Dipsticks were marked low, for example, and engines dried and seized in action, an outcome much in evidence on the Russian Front." Suggestions that Renault management had slowed production for German occupiers was countered with the argument that workers rather than management had organized the production slow-downs. A 2005 article in Daily Telegraph said it could legally be argued that the Renault company, the "jewel in the country’s industrial crown" was procured by theft, and that "admission that Louis Renault and his company had received rough justice would raise the question of compensation – huge compensation."

In 2011, Patrick Fridenson (at Wikipedia Français), a business history professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris and the author of a book on Renault said “It’s extremely difficult to say to what extent Louis Renault should be considered a collaborator, he ran the risk of complete dispossession if he resisted the Germans.” Scholar Monika Ostler Riess, who had studied French and German sources found no evidence that Mr. Renault collaborated any more than his peers. “He just tried to save what he had, what he had built. The alternative to cooperating with the occupiers was to see the Germans take over his company"

Robert Paxton suggested in his 1975 book, Vichy France: old guard and new order: 1940–1944, that the Renault factory might have been returned to Louis Renault and his family, had he lived longer. The Berliet truck factory in Lyon remained in Marius Berliet's family possession, despite his having manufactured 2,330 trucks for the Germans. Marius Berliet, who died in 1949, had, however, "stubbornly refused to recognize legal actions against him after the war."

On 29 July 1967, Louis-Jean Renault, the only heir, received minor compensation, specifically for non-industrial, personal losses. In 1982, representatives of the Organisation Civile et Militaire and their counterparts at the company Robert de Longcamps, worked in vain for the rehabilitation of Louis Renault, saying he had been "wrongfully accused of collaboration with the enemy", their requests to Robert Badinter, French Minister of Justice, unheeded.

Renault's were the only factories permanently expropriated by the French government. As of 2005, Renault officials avoid mention of Louis Renault. For the centennial in 1999 of the original Renault Frères company, celebrated by Régie Renault, the company ignored the grandchildren of Louis Renault.

Despite the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, which mandates just and preliminary compensation before expropriation, Louis Renault and his heirs were otherwise never officially compensated for their company. Renault returned to the private sector as a Société Anonyme (S.A) in 1996 when the French government sold 80% of the company.

In 2011, his heirs again sought to restore Renault's reputation and receive compensation for what they see as the illegal confiscation of his company by the state.

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Rich French People Prefer Switzerland

43,500 million euros slip through the French-Swiss villas for sale in marbella border. It is the sum total of the 43 Gallic fortunes that one day packed their suitcase and looked for a more profitable destination in Bern in which to store their money, since they pay less taxes outside than at home. Both countries have tried this week to close that rift and iron out their bilateral relations on fiscal matters. The advantages of the Swiss country attract the rich Gauls, who feel mistreated by a government that they consider wants to make them pay the bitter drink of the crisis.

French President François Hollande met this week with his Swiss counterpart, Eveline Widmer Schlumpf, to address this one-way flow and one in which Paris is losing out. The meeting took place days after the Budget Minister himself, Jérôme Cahuzac, was accused by the French media Mediapart of having an undeclared account in the country. In their appointment, both leaders addressed some points that worry Paris, such as the modification of the inheritance tax. In France this rate reaches 45% and in Switzerland, 7%. It concerns the French who reside in the Swiss country but who have heirs in Gallic territory. As requested by Paris, from 2014 the estate will be valued according to the legislation of the State where the beneficiary lives and not the deceased. If the Elysee dislikes that its wealthy emigrate to Bern, even more so that the country does not collaborate in the fight against tax evasion. According to the newspaper 'Le Temps', Switzerland has blocked 200 administrative requests from France to obtain banking information and to be able to investigate possible tax evaders. International pressure is growing for the Swiss authorities to banish bank secrecy, and in order not to appear on the OECD's black list of tax havens, Bern has signed conventions that authorize the exchange of data to other countries in the event of suspected evasion.

Third richest country

Also to wash its image, Switzerland is trying to promote the so-called Rubik agreements, on the agenda of the meeting between Hollande and the president of the Swiss confederation. The objective is to guarantee the payment of taxes while maintaining the privacy of the banking clients. Under these agreements, Swiss account holders who are not residents must pay tax on their earnings and on their undeclared accounts in their country. The amount is transferred by Switzerland to the countries of residence but without revealing the identity of the holders of these deposits. Bern has already signed these agreements with the UK and Germany and now wants to do so with Paris. France is the third country with the most fortunes in the world, according to the media 'Bilan'. Many of these wealthy families have settled in the neighboring country, where the tax system is more favorable to their interests. The arrival of François Hollande to the Elysee put the rich on alert, as the president preaches a fair economy in which the most have pay more taxes. The new Executive has already processed part of his tax package: he has raised the tax on fortune and has approved the exceptional rate of 75% for those who enter more than one million euros and a new section in the income tax of 45 %. Although the first measure only affects 1,500 people, they will have to give 75% of their wealth to the State, which plans to enter around 210 million euros in this concept. Since spring, French law firms have had more work. They warn of a flight of the great patrimonies. Bernard Ayrault, owner of the LVMH empire and the richest man in France, sparked controversy last fall by requesting Belgian nationality, although the millionaire assured that he will continue to maintain his tax residence on French soil.

Fate of the exiles

Switzerland is the first destination for French tax exiles. 16% settle in Bern, compared to 12% who choose Belgium or the United Kingdom. A total of 43 Gallic families (14 of them millionaires) appear in the Swiss record of the richest that the Bilan media has made. They all add up to a net worth of 43,500 million euros. Among the exiles are the Wertheimer family (owner of Chanel), the heirs of Louis-Dreyfus, owners of BTP, or the Peugeot. According to Bilan, those who change their residence to enjoy tax advantages are usually people with a net worth between 10 and 30 million euros, executives of multinationals, finance professionals and young entrepreneurs. "The rich flee because they pay a lot of taxes but above all because the climate in France has become hostile towards them," explains Philippe Kenel, an expert in tax planning, to the aforementioned newspaper. Switzerland is justified and ensures that fortunes choose their territory less and less to settle in other destinations with also favorable taxation such as London, Brussels or Luxembourg. Paris also tries to minimize the extent of this leakage. According to the Solidaires Finances Publiques union, which gives official figures, only 717 French people of the 594,000 who pay the fortune tax (ISF) went into exile in 2010, 0.12%. According to the union, the State has stopped entering between 12 and 15 million euros for this tax.

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Closing down criticism: No.10's campaign to silence the outrage over covid

By Jonathan Lis

A glance at some of the newspaper front pages gives us a sense of what's happening. "Boris leads £6bn global race for vaccine," Monday's Express suggested. The Sun entitled its exclusive prime ministerial interview: "Baby gave me will to live." The bottom two-thirds of the Mail on Sunday featured a photograph of Boris Johnson's newborn son with the headline: "He's got Daddy's hair!"

In other news, the UK has overtaken Italy, the former poster-child of this catastrophe, and now registers the second-highest death toll in the world. A reader from literally anywhere else in the world would think we had lost our minds.

All this, of course, forms part of a careful communications and PR strategy. It consists of three distinct strands.

The first is the outright manipulation of statistics and facts. The last few weeks have seen an emphasis on numbers. That is, to a large extent, necessary. We need to know how many people are being tested, how many are dying and how much equipment we have to treat patients and protect those caring for them.

But on all counts, the government has dissembled. After Johnson's early promise of 250,000 daily tests was quietly abandoned, health secretary Matt Hancock plucked the number of 100,000 seemingly at random. When that seemed doomed to fail, ministers started to claim it was not about the number of tests but the capacity. Then, in order to reach the target by April 30th, the government included the unprocessed kits it had simply mailed out. Since then, the numbers of daily tests have dipped sharply – as though the entire focus had not been on testing at all, but meeting an arbitrary number on an arbitrary date and making sure it became a government success story.

Mortality statistics have also come under suspicion. Numbers have arrived days or weeks late, and for several weeks deaths in care homes were not included at all. Owing to a lack of testing, it is likely that thousands more people have died than are included in the statistics. The Financial Times estimates that the real mortality figure is a staggering 20,000 higher than the official one.

Then there's personal protective equipment. Panorama revealed that the government counted a pair of gloves as two items rather than one in order to make its activity seem more impressive.

With over 100 frontline workers dead, many of whom had openly complained about their lack of protection, we might consider this a major scandal – yet the government seems to treat it as 'one of those things', as though it hadn't known pandemics existed and hadn't in fact simulated one as recently as 2016. The second big element of the strategy is to deflect blame. At first this focused on the public, who carried the can for not understanding the government's entirely contradictory messaging.

Now it is almost exclusively targeted at the media. The government responded to a Sunday Times exposé by correcting claims the paper had not made. It sought to discredit the damning Panorama programme by pointing out that the featured medical staff were Labour supporters, as though it made any difference either way. And when the Guardian dared to question the presence of the prime minister's chief adviser Dominic Cummings on the government's independent science panel, Downing Street simply gloated about the public's lack of confidence in the media.

And as it lashed out, a stream of commentators have lambasted the media for questioning our leaders' response at all. At the very moment the government most needs to be held to account, scrutiny has been rebranded as sabotage.

The third and most important strand is language itself. Johnson's words betrayed his complacency from the very start. His Greenwich speech in February, which came after the lockdown in Wuhan, derided the "panic...that [goes] beyond what is medically rational". A few weeks later he boasted about shaking hands with covid patients, and in a private meeting dubbed ventilator procurement "Operation Last Gasp". The virus was at best a throwaway joke and at worst a tedious distraction. For Johnson, governing is entertaining and this was not part of the bill.

Language has since taken on a more important role. Key to this is the focus on war. At the start of the crisis Johnson vowed to "defeat the enemy", then last week decried the "unexpected and invisible mugger". The problem is this isn't a war, and if it was, the enemy should have been expected and we should have been prepared for it. This is not about short-term heroism but years of hard work.

But of course the cynicism goes far deeper. Sometimes it seems the most significant battle is against information itself. Taking its cue from Brexit, the government has deployed a succession of empty phrases and slogans to promote its accomplishments. 'Take back control' and 'get Brexit done' have become 'ramping up testing' and 'following the science'. The scale of the virus, we are constantly told, could not have been foreseen, as though ministers simply hadn't heard about the earlier disasters in China and Italy. The purpose of these slogans seems clear enough: to rot our brains and keep us quiet.

The most insidious weapon of language is to conceal the reality under our noses. On Thursday Johnson had the audacity to declare that "we have so far succeeded in the first and most important task we set ourselves as a nation – to avoid the tragedy that engulfed other parts of the world". In reality, the UK accounts for less than one in a hundred of the world's population and one in eight of its deaths. Our death toll is now eclipsed only by the United States. The government can wave its hands, point elsewhere and cloak inadequacy as competence, but cannot change the truth of how it failed.

The fundamental problem is the government defines success less by what it does than how it communicates. Ministers do not need to flatten the curve so much as flatten the criticism. In the intersection of exceptionalism and misinformation, it can boast of false achievements and project real blame.

Ultimately we will hear any number of distractions, distortions and dead cats to cover up a single question: why a rich country gifted with time and resources became completely overwhelmed when so many of its counterparts did not.

#Coronavirus

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Fisherman Escape With His Life After Dramatic Rescue

Fisherman Escape With His Life After Dramatic Rescue

Fisherman narrowly escaped with his life after falling overboard from his single-handed fishing vessel earlier this afternoon. HM Coastguard received an urgent VHF Radio broadcast just before 1pm today from a trawler reporting the man overboard 3nm south of Brighton Marina. It is believed the fisherman, who was not wearing a lifejacket, was hauling his whelk-pots when his pots got snagged. While attempting to free the pots, he then went overboard and he was dragged behind his vessel restrained by a rope. Another fishing vessel, who happened to be nearby, saw the fisherman was in trouble and came to his aid.

The crew managed to recover the fisherman onto the deck of his vessel. HM Coastguard sent Brighton Lifeboat Station - RNLI to assist and they brought the fisherman back to the marina to meet a waiting ambulance. We wish him a speedy recovery. Speaking after the incident a spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: “This fisherman is incredibly lucky. He was lucky that it was a good day and he had another vessel following close behind him that saw him in trouble. A lot of the time we see the tragic, raw end working with the fishing community, especially when fishermen don’t wear lifejackets. He’s had a lucky escape, not having a lifejacket, to stay above water for even this short period of time. The lucky part is that he didn’t get hurt as he fell overboard. If he had hit his head, the outcome might not have been the same. Thankfully, in this instance, he had tied a rope around his waist to his vessel whilst trying to unsnag his pots - it’s this action which ultimately helped him stay nearby his vessel when he went overboard.

Has the EU really done UK fisheries a disservice? Or is it just Farage CODswallop? Everyone by now I hope has managed to forget the event that was the Brexit Flotilla and erase it from their memory. I expect that most were somewhat moderately to extremely embarrassed, whatever your views, by the prospect of British politics being defined by a pair of rich eccentrics having it out across the Thames. But is this the case? It is a narrative we have all swallowed and a genuine sympathy and respect I expect we all feel for fishermen. Fishermen work incredibly hard in an extremely dangerous job.

When they are at sea there time can be sleepless, cold, lonely and away from family and missing out on some of the most formative parts of their children’s lives. Not just this, but we all know of how the industry has changed, as the employment share of fishing has gradually declined. But is the EU to blame? A look at the decline in employment shows that the number of jobs in fishing had been declining as fishing stocks were also falling, well before the common fisheries policy was implemented. There has been some decline since, but this is not necessarily due to the policy, as other changes have also occurred. As with all industries, overtime productivity increases and the labour intensity also declines.

The aim of the common fisheries policy is to allow fishing stocks to recover. Over-fishing, particularly in the North Sea, has led to a decline in many of the most popular stocks of fish. This is a big problem, acknowledged by most fishermen at the time of the creation of the common fisheries policy. https://www.lincolnshire-fisheries.co.uk/ If this had been allowed to continue, it would have led to greater declines of the fishing industry, across all countries using the North Sea, than we have actually seen. Since then many stocks have recovered and quotas, including Britain’s, have began to be increased. In addition the practice of dumping when vessels over fish has been reformed. Another important point on this topic, which surprised me, is the advantageous position UK fisheries get vis a vis our neighbours.

The quota system was set in relation to the level of national catch taken in the 1970s in order to preserve fishing communities at their then levels. Within this, the UK has the second highest catch of all countries. In addition the UK has the largest profit on its sales of any country and is in the top three for the weight and value of its catch. Many people are angry about foreign fishing vessels active in British waters, but it is worth considering what action could realistically be taken here. The UK as mentioned gets larger quotas then other countries and also fishes in many other countries waters, as well as selling in their harbours and receiving repairs there. So any ban on other countries could have detrimental consequences for UK fisheries.

Of the UK fishing catch £1 billion is exported to other EU countries, particularly Spain and Southern Europe, which lack many of the cold water fish stocks located in our waters. The biggest irony appears to be, particularly for smaller fishing vessels, that it is the UK government which has done the biggest damage to British fishing. A look at the level of quotas given out within the UK shows that the government has continuously given the majority of it’s fishing quotas to just 3 companies, with massive effects on the smaller vessels and smaller fishing towns. It is the British governments responsibility, and always has been, to decide how it allocates its quota. There clearly are other issues which I am unaware of and would not want to comment on around health and safety and other regulations in the fishing industry.

I also think until it was reformed the practice of dumping was still a massive issue, but has since been looked at and has improved. My point being that there are clearly other big issues. The position of British fishermen in the EU is therefore not as simple as the CODswallop Farage has been spinning. Contrary to what he has been saying about the EU quota system, designed to ensure larger stocks in the future, the UK has a better position then it’s competitors; it has larger quotas, catches and profits then other countries. The problem appears to be that the UK government has showed constant and blatant disregard for the industry. They have ignored smaller British vessels and favoured big businesses .Not only this, but the very scare stories blamed on the fisheries policy are actually the UK’s fault. It was British law which allowed the infamous dutch vessel to take so much of the British quota and not the common fisheries policy.

Michael Gove has said his “heart goes out” to the British scallop fishermen involved in clashes with French rivals earlier this week, and called on Paris to intervene. Stones were thrown and boats rammed on Tuesday morning, in the latest of a series of incidents dubbed “scallop wars”, as French boats try to protect stocks of the shellfish. “My heart goes out to the British fishermen who were caught up in the terrible scenes that we saw happen earlier this week,” the environment secretary said. “They were fishing entirely legally, they had every right to be in those waters and we talked to the French authorities in order to ensure that we have a protocol.

Government sources said the British ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, had formally raised the issue with officials in Paris, and the agriculture minister, George Eustice, would hold talks with his French counterpart. Fishing in the area is strictly limited because of conservation measures aimed at replenishing scallop stocks, but smaller boats are allowed to operate. The skirmishes took place more than 12 nautical miles out to sea. Sheryll Murray, the Conservative MP for South East Cornwall, had earlier called on Gove to act, saying the French fishermen “just took the law into their own hands”. French fishermen threw smoke bombs and hurled insults at British rivals.

British boats were heavily outnumbered, according to Ingrid Parot, a maritime official, and were eventually chased from the scallop-rich waters. “The French went to contact the British to stop them working and they clashed with each other. Apparently there was stone-throwing, but no injuries,” said the Normandy fishing chief, Dimitri Rogoff. Rogoff said about 40 French boats had gathered overnight in protest at British “pillaging” of the scallop supply. Footage from local TV channel France 3 Normandie showed boats being rammed and holes in three vessels. “We have raised the matter with the British government and asked for protection for our vessels, which are fishing legitimately. Britain’s scallop fishing industry is worth about £120m a year and supports more than 1,200 jobs. Tensions have been high between British and French fishermen over the issue for about 15 years.

The bill is also designed to give the UK the power to implement new deals negotiated with the EU and with other coastal states and manage fisheries more effectively and sustainably in the future. The bill aims to deliver on the UK government’s commitment to sustainable fishing and marine conservation, it said, as set out in its 25-year environment plan. Controlling access - by ending current automatic rights for EU vessels to fish in UK waters. In future, access to fish in UK waters will be a matter for the UK to negotiate, and it will decide on the terms - foreign vessels will have to follow its rules. Setting fishing opportunities - by proposing powers to ensure that the UK can set its own fishing quota and days at sea, which it will negotiate as an independent coastal state.

As now, the UK government will consult the devolved administrations, it said. Protecting the marine environment - by ensuring fisheries management decisions are taken strategically for the benefit of the whole marine environment. The bill extends powers to the Marine Management Organisation and the devolved administrations to protect the UK's seas. ] has damaged the UK’s fishing industry, he said, as well as fish stocks. The bill also provides powers to reform fisheries rules. To ensure legal continuity, the EU (Withdrawal) Act transferred CFP rules into UK law. This Bill allows the government to amend fisheries legislation to respond to scientific advice and innovation quickly -- something Gove claims the CFP failed to do -- and to meet international obligations.

In addition, the Fisheries Bill introduces powers to create new schemes in England to help seize the "opportunities of Brexit". These include a new scheme to help the fishing industry comply with the landing obligation, and powers to tender additional English quota. The Scottish Fishermen's Federation's Bertie Armstrong described the bill as a necessary piece of legislation "that sets a completely new framework for fisheries management outside the universally detested CFP". The Scottish government's own figures suggest this could be worth an additional £540 million per year to the seafood industry, plus a total of 5,000 new jobs, he said. Lasse Gustavsson, executive director of NGO Oceana Europe, said the fisheries bill comes amid a growing global movement to protect the oceans. All eyes are on the UK to show it can manage fishing better and champion stronger ocean conservation, he said.

Fishermen from across the UK have visited Westminster to warn against a repeat of the “travesty” of 1973 when they claim British waters were carved up to the advantage of foreign fishing interests upon joining the European Economic Community. Barrie Deas, the chief executive of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, said the fishing industry might be small but it was “emblematic” of Brexit because leaving the EU represented an opportunity to right 45 years of wrongs. “It’s important that parliament understands what’s at stake in the withdrawal negotiations,” Deas told MPs at an industry gathering in the House of Commons. Under the original carve-up, all European Community fishing boats were given equal access to the bloc’s waters, but a quota system resulted in a country-by-country share of fishing stock.

It means French boats have an 84% share of the cod in the English Channel while the UK, where cod is popular, has a 9% share. Steve Baker, a minister at the Department for Exiting the EU, told the fishermen that the government was determined to take back control. “Fishing is an issue of totemic importance to the UK,” he said, promising to fight for a good deal. But Deas said: “A repeat of 1973 has got to be our fear. The industry was one of the biggest supporters of Brexit but the sector fears that control of British waters could be turned into a political pawn tacked on to wider free trade negotiations.

Deas said the EU had indicated that if the UK wants a free trade agreement (FTA) it would have to allow access to British waters and the continuation of quotas. “But there is no example anywhere in the world of an FTA that gives free access to a natural resource,” he told MPs. Paul Trebilcock, a fisherman in Cornwall, said towns such as Newlyn were desperate for a rebalancing. “I’ve been to places like Lowestoft and the fishing industry died because of the 1973 deal. Coming from a fishing family it makes me sad to go places like there. I don’t want Cornwall towns to become like Lowestoft,” he said. He explained that the harbour town of Newlyn supported 200 boats fishing for everything from line-caught bass to monkfish and sole. But the 1973 deal had left them at a competitive disadvantage because French and Belgian rivals had a larger quota inside their six- to 12-mile zone.

The Government will table an amendment to the Fisheries Bill which will enshrine its commitment to secure a fairer share of fishing opportunities for UK fishermen. The amendment would place a legal obligation on the Secretary of State, when negotiating a fisheries agreement with the EU, to pursue a fairer share of fishing opportunities than the UK currently receives under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). As well as strengthening the law, the Environment Secretary announced £37.2 million of extra funding to boost the UK fishing industry during the Implementation Period. This is in addition to the existing European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) funding, which at €243 million over seven years is broadly equivalent to £32 million a year.

The Government and Devolved Administrations have already committed to match the EMFF funding with around £60 million, so the extra funding will support more projects and the sector will benefit by a total of £320 million. Mr Gove has also committed that the Government will put in place new, domestic, long-term arrangements to support the UK’s fishing industry from 2021, through the creation of four new schemes comparable to EMFF to deliver funding for each nation. The Devolved Administrations will lead on their own schemes. We are taking back control of our waters and will secure a fairer share of fishing opportunities for the whole of the UK fishing industry as we leave the EU. The amendment to the Fisheries Bill will give legal weight to this commitment. New funding will boost the industry as we become an independent coastal state, preparing it to receive a greater share of future fishing opportunities. The new schemes will be introduced after EMFF has closed in 2020. Details of these will be set at the 2019 Spending Review.

The current coarse fishing close season on rivers, some canals and some stillwaters starts on 15 March and finishes on 15 June. There’s no close season on most canals and most stillwaters. Close seasons are for reducing the risk to fish while they’re spawning. Not being able to fish for coarse fish on rivers during the current close season can restrict angler choice. We want to hear from all those interested in coarse fish and fisheries. Your responses will help us decide if we need to keep, change or remove the current close season. As a result of this consultation, we may make new byelaws. If we do, we must advertise them. This gives people the opportunity to object.

European Union vessels will no longer be able to carry out electric pulse fishing in the waters of the United Kingdom after Brexit, U.K. Fisheries Minister George Eustice has announced. Using an electric current to fish was banned by the E.U. 1998 but since 2006 pulse beam trawling has been allowed under an E.U. At present, more than 80 Dutch vessels have permission to use this method in certain parts of the southern North Sea, including in U.K. A new statutory instrument has been laid in U.K. E.U. law on technical conservation is operable in the United Kingdom, but the current derogation for E.U. Because there are also three U.K. Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is working with the Marine Management Organisation and Marine Scotland to review their licenses. “There are serious concerns about pulse fishing and it is wrong that the E.U. ” Eustice said.“We will stop E.U. The E.U. Exit statutory instrument will apply if the United Kingdom leaves the E.U.

But the fear the fishing industry now has is that any long delay to Brexit could push that back still further. ], will hold a Commons reception this evening at which those due to attend will include Michael Gove, the Environment Secretary, David Mundell, the Scottish Secretary, and Robert Goodwill, the Fisheries Minister. They said it remained clear the EU would like to continue to be able to “plunder our waters”. They noted the public realised how fishermen were betrayed 40 years ago when the Government signed up to the CFP. “They will not accept this happening again,” insisted Messrs NFFO and SFF. “Outside the CFP, the British fishing industry will be a global leader. Our members will produce world-class, sustainable seafood from our rich UK waters. This will bring prosperity to coastal communities and secure a long term future for the industry in all parts of the UK,” they added.

Nine African and Asian crew members working on a pair of British scallop trawlers were taken to a place of safety by police last week as suspected victims of modern slavery. The men, who were reported to be from Ghana, India and Sri Lanka, were identified when one of the trawlers came in to Portsmouth harbour last Thursday because a crew member had suffered a head injury, the Guardian has learned. Five non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationals were said to have been found on the vessel and referred by police to the National Crime Agency’s mechanism for investigating human trafficking.

[secret-thirteen]

So if Radcliffe ended up designing the Framework instead of Aida how do you think the teams (plus YoYo and Mace) lives would’ve turned out?

That definitely a hard question, well for one Radcliffe didn’t really want anything from the team except, maybe Fitz’s happiness but even that wasn’t on some sinister level. Based on what Radcliffe and Aida said they only changed one thing in each person life and it sort of reverberated though out the Framework and influenced it. Aida changed things that would place the team in locations favorable to her such as having Fitz never meet Jemma as well as having May and Daisy as Agents of HYDRA, it likely that she would have tried to override their original life’s with those of their Framework counterparts if that makes sense, having the Calvary and Quake at her disposal in the real world was likely a part of her plan if everything had went her way.

But, I’m getting off topic, Radcliffe Framework would probably look something like this.

Daisy: She never would have been separated from Cal and Jiaying, her deepest desire has always been to have a family and even thought she has that now, she still, on some level wish’s that she and her biological parents could have been a true family. The way I see it, Daisy would grow up with Cal and Jiaying in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as well as undergo Terrigenesis at a younger age, around 15 or 16. Daisy would be groomed to take a leading role in Afterlife much like her mother although she would maintain her strong moral compass and wish to use her powers to help people. Eventually the Bahrain Incident would come to pass although in this world it was Jiaying who handled the situation although not before Inhumans where exposed to the world and with this came a lot of Inhuman bias, Daisy would become Quake to show the world, being different can mean making a difference, she’s the leader of the Warriors a sub-team of the Avengers, focused on unifying Inhumans and humans as one.

Coulson: Honestly, his life probably wouldn’t be all that different, he probably would have asked May out in that flashback shown in 4x14. It seems to me, his unfulfilled regret seems to be having a family of his own, he and May would likely have two or three kids, all of them finding success, two/three would probably end up as S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. Coulson would still be Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Fury having retired from the position to focus on his own things. He still knows Daisy although their relationship is more professional and less parental.

May: Bahrain, no matter how you slice it is her regret, although in this world it’s likely Bahrain would never come to pass, it likely Afterlife would have handled the situation themselves. With this event no longer present, May would live a much happier life, marrying Coulson, having kids, etc. Although it also likely her and Daisy will have a strictly professional relationship with Daisy position as the leader of the Warriors.

Mace: A member of the Warriors Mace represents humans on the team, his powers are the result of a super-solider serum designed by Daisy father, Cal, the Framework version of the Hyde Formula.

Fitz: He would have basically been raised by Radcliffe after his father leaves, taking him under his wing, mentoring, teaching him. Fitz has a major confidence boast and has actually raised from rags to rich’s story, decided to create his own company, Fitz Industries. Which would grow into a global conglomerate with numerous bases in different countries. The company became one of the main producers of technology for the world, although specializing in medical technology and weaponry.“ The company is the primary tech supplier for S.H.I.E.L.D as well as a benefactor for the Warriors. Although with this fame and success, Fitz has become a billionaire playboy that would put Tony Stark to shame, having been in relationships with numerous women including Daisy and Bobbi.

Simmons: Much like Coulson and May her life except for the fact Fitz isn’t in the equation. Instead of being assigned to Team Coulson, she would likely end up as part of the Warriors support staff, with her skills in biochemistry, she would likely be extremely useful assist to the team especially considering the origins of their powers. So she maintains her sisterhood with Daisy and despite respecting Fitz she doesn’t find him her type for a boyfriend and is in a relationship with Antoine Triplett, the Warriors, SHIELD Liaison.

Mack: He probably would have had a nearly identical life to the Aida Framework, him and Hope together although he likely still would have remained a SHIELD Agent although transferring from field work to chief engineer aboard the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, so he could spend more time with his daughter.

Hunter: Same life more or less, He and Bobbi where still married, still got divorced although, and still have to work together from time to time. His a Agent of STRIKE, the UK branch of SHIELD, his mentions that he is a high ranking agent and posed to be Deputy Director. He occasionally works with S.H.I.E.L.D. as well as the Warriors and has attempted to flirt with Daisy Johnson many times.

Bobbi: Same life more or less, she and Hunter where still married, still got divorced although, and still have to work together from time to time. Bobbi is the SHIELD Liaison with Fitz Industries as well as being appointed as his personal bodyguard, she and Fitz have on again, off again relationship although they have remained good friends, Bobbi having assisted Fitz with the biochemistry in many of his inventions.

YoYo: A member of the Warriors, she and the team have fought hard to rid her home town of corruption. Also Francisco never dies.

#agents of shield #agents of shield au #daisy johnson #quake #phil coulson #melinda may #leo fitz #jemma simmons #alphonso mackenzie #lance hunter #bobbi morse #mockingbird #yoyo rodriguez #slingshot #fitzdaisy #philinda #ask #dandelionquake

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comfortable dining chairs uk: How to choose perfect chairs for the dining room

The kitchen in every home is a whole world. Here are receptions of friends, family meals, sincere conversations are held.

It is very important that the atmosphere is conducive to cosy gatherings, and comfortable chairs for the dining room to play an important role in this.

At the same time, the entire interior should be pleasing to the eye and create a beautiful picture.

You also need to find furniture that will not break after a couple of years of operation. So a seemingly simple business sometimes turns into a difficult task.

Types of  Dining room chairs uk

Chairs differ depending on their configuration and are used for different purposes:

Stools do not have a back and armrests, and therefore are not the most comfortable option. But they are easy to hide under the table or in the pantry, and they help out great in a small kitchen.

Classic – comfortable products with back support, sometimes handles are added. There are all kinds of sizes and shapes, and therefore you can choose the right furniture for both a tiny room and a large dining room.

Bar bars are a must for those who have a bar counter at home. They are characterized by increased height, sometimes one leg is used as a support (as in the photo), in addition, they can often rotate around their axis.

Chair-chairs are an improved modification of the classic ones. They are distinguished by a high degree of comfort, which is ensured by anatomical shape, soft filling, and the presence of armrests. They are good only in spacious rooms since they take up a lot of space.

To understand how to choose the right type of furniture for yourself, you should analyze the initial situation and imagine how this or that chair will fit into your apartment.

Chairs seem to be the most ergonomic, but they simply cannot physically fit into a small living space, and you will have to stop at compact classic versions or stools.

The temptation to purchase an unusual, ultra-fashionable setting is very great, but you should not rush.

Do not forget about the main purpose of the subject: to provide comfortable support during meals. So it is still desirable to pay the main attention to the design features of the model.

Choose the perfect seat

Let’s talk about sizing first. The depth and height should be such that your feet, when you sit, stand on the floor at an angle of 90 degrees, and there is 5-6 cm of free space between the back of the knees and the seat.

This is necessary so that the blood circulates freely and does not cause constriction. The optimal depth is 40–45 cm.

In order to be able to adjust the height, take a look at the products with the “gas lift” system. It allows you to smoothly set the desired level by simply pressing the lever. This is especially true in families where there are small children, short adults, or vice versa, very tall.

The width of the base most often varies between 44-50 cm. If you are not miniature parameters or a person with a large weight is often a guest, you will have to select models with increased width.

The seats are classified as hard or soft. Each of the options has its own advantages and disadvantages:

Hard: do not differ inconvenience, since they do not contain filler or a very thin layer is provided. But they are durable and, as a rule, easy to take care of them (wiped with a cloth – that’s all). For dwellings where children or animals live – the most practical type.

Soft: suitable for those who are used to a long meal. You can sit on the chair with increased comfort due to a large amount of filler made of coconut coir, polypropylene, horsehair or other materials (natural, as a rule, are much more expensive). For convenience, you have to pay with the service life: it is less than that of the tough counterparts, due to the fact that the filler inside is knocked into lumps or pressed through. However, it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced.

Back

The backrest is necessary to relieve the spine while sitting. Be sure to “try on” the chair on yourself and estimate the height and angle of inclination. The backrest should preferably have a slope of about 108 degrees.

There are models with adjustable parameters. They are good because everyone can adjust them to their needs, regardless of weight and height.

The disadvantage of such products is the very presence of additional elements and mechanisms. They have a shorter service life than their non-adaptive counterparts, because something, but will surely break.

legs

Chairs have different configurations depending on the purpose and design. So, traditional wooden models are often placed on four supports, bar ones have one, and products with a metal frame can even rest on a frame.

The main thing to check its stability. The chair should not sway, and the legs should not move apart under the weight of the seated person.

In order not to damage the floor covering, special pads are glued or attached to the legs. You should also pay attention to their quality and strength of fasteners.

On sale you can find options with wheels, but this is a product for a big fan. The beam support and wheels make the kitchen furniture look like an office setting. And in families with small children, such a model will be traumatic.

Armrests

The armrests provide additional comfort and are conducive to a long stay at the table. At the same time, the presence of handles interferes with compact placement. Typically, such objects take up a lot of space and cannot be pushed under the table.

Choose comfortable material

The durability and appearance of the product depending on the materials used in production.

Wood

The most popular and versatile type. It is great when chairs are in harmony with wooden tabletops.

Whatever you say, but natural wood gives the room its own special atmosphere. Hardwood products (oak, beech, larch, yew, ash, apple) are durable, and the damaged surface can be restored.

Of the shortcomings, it is noted that a considerable weight and complexity of storage, because these models are usually impossible to stack.

Plastic

Contrary to popular belief, high-quality plastic is not inferior in strength to wood. And for the price, items with a modern design can give odds to other materials. Plastic is lightweight, easiest to carry from place to place and stack.

Such samples are most suitable for plastic and glass tables.

Rattan

Fashionable and beautiful wicker furniture will be an excellent alternative to plastic. Lightweight and environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance. Such objects are successfully combined with a table made of wood, glass, plastic.

Metal

Frames are made of steel or chrome-plated aluminium. They are combined with almost any table, it all depends on the design of the seat and backrest.

Such structures are heavy, therefore, in order to reduce weight, the parts from which the frame is made are made hollow inside.

Upholstery

The seat, backrest and armrests can be upholstered with natural or artificial leather, fabric.

The former, of course, are preferable because of their ease of maintenance; it is enough to simply wipe them with a cloth in case of contamination. But such material is scratched and may suffer from careless handling.

The fabric looks “more comfortable”, but it is more finicky in use: it is difficult to clean and will have to be replaced periodically with a new one. Some types of textiles are treated with a special impregnation that repels dirt. The following fabrics are used for sheathing:

Microvolume (jaguar) – allows air to pass freely, and dust and dirt do not collect on it.

Tapestry – very beautiful and rich cotton fabric.

Flock – in appearance it resembles velvet, while it is easy to clean and does not fade.

You can sew removable covers on furniture, which can be easily removed for washing, and then put back on.

Dining room design

The purchase of a table and chairs usually takes place at the end of the renovation, when the finishing work has been carried out and the headset has been installed. It is very important that the purchased furniture is in harmony with the interior. It is not necessary to purchase a kit, you can pick up such a pair yourself.

In the classic interior of the dining room, richly decorated wooden samples will be appropriate.

Minimalism and modernity are well complemented by simple stylish wood products without unnecessary details. Also, plastic will harmoniously fit here.

High-tech hi-tech is emphasized by metal and plastic.

When decorating a room in Provence or country style, it is worth picking up objects made of wood, it is possible to use colored or artificially aged samples. For a country, an interesting solution would be to use rattan.

Now it is fashionable to acquire chairs of the same shape with different upholstery colors or painted in all sorts of colors.

These can be calm shades, for example, white and black, variations of beige or rainbow variety. The first case is appropriate for minimalism, modern styles, and bright objects will perfectly fit into country and hi-tech.

In Conclusion

The main rule to remember is that you need to choose a chair based on your own needs. If you are used to eating on the go, do not like feasts, then you do not need chairs. Functional classic chairs or stools are fine.

Consider the size and height of your family members and frequent guests so that everyone is comfortable. We must not forget about the size of the room and its design. Furniture should harmoniously fit into the interior and decorate it.

Have you found your perfect chairs? Tell us how and share your experience.

, http://www.thechairandsofa.co.uk/?p=7704

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comfortable dining chairs uk: How to choose perfect chairs for the dining room

The kitchen in every home is a whole world. Here are receptions of friends, family meals, sincere conversations are held.

It is very important that the atmosphere is conducive to cosy gatherings, and comfortable chairs for the dining room to play an important role in this.

At the same time, the entire interior should be pleasing to the eye and create a beautiful picture.

You also need to find furniture that will not break after a couple of years of operation. So a seemingly simple business sometimes turns into a difficult task.

Types of  Dining room chairs uk

Chairs differ depending on their configuration and are used for different purposes:

Stools do not have a back and armrests, and therefore are not the most comfortable option. But they are easy to hide under the table or in the pantry, and they help out great in a small kitchen.

Classic – comfortable products with back support, sometimes handles are added. There are all kinds of sizes and shapes, and therefore you can choose the right furniture for both a tiny room and a large dining room.

Bar bars are a must for those who have a bar counter at home. They are characterized by increased height, sometimes one leg is used as a support (as in the photo), in addition, they can often rotate around their axis.

Chair-chairs are an improved modification of the classic ones. They are distinguished by a high degree of comfort, which is ensured by anatomical shape, soft filling, and the presence of armrests. They are good only in spacious rooms since they take up a lot of space.

To understand how to choose the right type of furniture for yourself, you should analyze the initial situation and imagine how this or that chair will fit into your apartment.

Chairs seem to be the most ergonomic, but they simply cannot physically fit into a small living space, and you will have to stop at compact classic versions or stools.

The temptation to purchase an unusual, ultra-fashionable setting is very great, but you should not rush.

Do not forget about the main purpose of the subject: to provide comfortable support during meals. So it is still desirable to pay the main attention to the design features of the model.

Choose the perfect seat

Let’s talk about sizing first. The depth and height should be such that your feet, when you sit, stand on the floor at an angle of 90 degrees, and there is 5-6 cm of free space between the back of the knees and the seat.

This is necessary so that the blood circulates freely and does not cause constriction. The optimal depth is 40–45 cm.

In order to be able to adjust the height, take a look at the products with the “gas lift” system. It allows you to smoothly set the desired level by simply pressing the lever. This is especially true in families where there are small children, short adults, or vice versa, very tall.

The width of the base most often varies between 44-50 cm. If you are not miniature parameters or a person with a large weight is often a guest, you will have to select models with increased width.

The seats are classified as hard or soft. Each of the options has its own advantages and disadvantages:

Hard: do not differ inconvenience, since they do not contain filler or a very thin layer is provided. But they are durable and, as a rule, easy to take care of them (wiped with a cloth – that’s all). For dwellings where children or animals live – the most practical type.

Soft: suitable for those who are used to a long meal. You can sit on the chair with increased comfort due to a large amount of filler made of coconut coir, polypropylene, horsehair or other materials (natural, as a rule, are much more expensive). For convenience, you have to pay with the service life: it is less than that of the tough counterparts, due to the fact that the filler inside is knocked into lumps or pressed through. However, it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced.

Back

The backrest is necessary to relieve the spine while sitting. Be sure to “try on” the chair on yourself and estimate the height and angle of inclination. The backrest should preferably have a slope of about 108 degrees.

There are models with adjustable parameters. They are good because everyone can adjust them to their needs, regardless of weight and height.

The disadvantage of such products is the very presence of additional elements and mechanisms. They have a shorter service life than their non-adaptive counterparts, because something, but will surely break.

legs

Chairs have different configurations depending on the purpose and design. So, traditional wooden models are often placed on four supports, bar ones have one, and products with a metal frame can even rest on a frame.

The main thing to check its stability. The chair should not sway, and the legs should not move apart under the weight of the seated person.

In order not to damage the floor covering, special pads are glued or attached to the legs. You should also pay attention to their quality and strength of fasteners.

On sale you can find options with wheels, but this is a product for a big fan. The beam support and wheels make the kitchen furniture look like an office setting. And in families with small children, such a model will be traumatic.

Armrests

The armrests provide additional comfort and are conducive to a long stay at the table. At the same time, the presence of handles interferes with compact placement. Typically, such objects take up a lot of space and cannot be pushed under the table.

Choose comfortable material

The durability and appearance of the product depending on the materials used in production.

Wood

The most popular and versatile type. It is great when chairs are in harmony with wooden tabletops.

Whatever you say, but natural wood gives the room its own special atmosphere. Hardwood products (oak, beech, larch, yew, ash, apple) are durable, and the damaged surface can be restored.

Of the shortcomings, it is noted that a considerable weight and complexity of storage, because these models are usually impossible to stack.

Plastic

Contrary to popular belief, high-quality plastic is not inferior in strength to wood. And for the price, items with a modern design can give odds to other materials. Plastic is lightweight, easiest to carry from place to place and stack.

Such samples are most suitable for plastic and glass tables.

Rattan

Fashionable and beautiful wicker furniture will be an excellent alternative to plastic. Lightweight and environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance. Such objects are successfully combined with a table made of wood, glass, plastic.

Metal

Frames are made of steel or chrome-plated aluminium. They are combined with almost any table, it all depends on the design of the seat and backrest.

Such structures are heavy, therefore, in order to reduce weight, the parts from which the frame is made are made hollow inside.

Upholstery

The seat, backrest and armrests can be upholstered with natural or artificial leather, fabric.

The former, of course, are preferable because of their ease of maintenance; it is enough to simply wipe them with a cloth in case of contamination. But such material is scratched and may suffer from careless handling.

The fabric looks “more comfortable”, but it is more finicky in use: it is difficult to clean and will have to be replaced periodically with a new one. Some types of textiles are treated with a special impregnation that repels dirt. The following fabrics are used for sheathing:

Microvolume (jaguar) – allows air to pass freely, and dust and dirt do not collect on it.

Tapestry – very beautiful and rich cotton fabric.

Flock – in appearance it resembles velvet, while it is easy to clean and does not fade.

You can sew removable covers on furniture, which can be easily removed for washing, and then put back on.

Dining room design

The purchase of a table and chairs usually takes place at the end of the renovation, when the finishing work has been carried out and the headset has been installed. It is very important that the purchased furniture is in harmony with the interior. It is not necessary to purchase a kit, you can pick up such a pair yourself.

In the classic interior of the dining room, richly decorated wooden samples will be appropriate.

Minimalism and modernity are well complemented by simple stylish wood products without unnecessary details. Also, plastic will harmoniously fit here.

High-tech hi-tech is emphasized by metal and plastic.

When decorating a room in Provence or country style, it is worth picking up objects made of wood, it is possible to use colored or artificially aged samples. For a country, an interesting solution would be to use rattan.

Now it is fashionable to acquire chairs of the same shape with different upholstery colors or painted in all sorts of colors.

These can be calm shades, for example, white and black, variations of beige or rainbow variety. The first case is appropriate for minimalism, modern styles, and bright objects will perfectly fit into country and hi-tech.

In Conclusion

The main rule to remember is that you need to choose a chair based on your own needs. If you are used to eating on the go, do not like feasts, then you do not need chairs. Functional classic chairs or stools are fine.

Consider the size and height of your family members and frequent guests so that everyone is comfortable. We must not forget about the size of the room and its design. Furniture should harmoniously fit into the interior and decorate it.

Have you found your perfect chairs? Tell us how and share your experience.

http://www.thechairandsofa.co.uk/?p=7704

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comfortable dining chairs uk: How to choose perfect chairs for the dining room

The kitchen in every home is a whole world. Here are receptions of friends, family meals, sincere conversations are held.

It is very important that the atmosphere is conducive to cosy gatherings, and comfortable chairs for the dining room to play an important role in this.

At the same time, the entire interior should be pleasing to the eye and create a beautiful picture.

You also need to find furniture that will not break after a couple of years of operation. So a seemingly simple business sometimes turns into a difficult task.

Types of  Dining room chairs uk

Chairs differ depending on their configuration and are used for different purposes:

Stools do not have a back and armrests, and therefore are not the most comfortable option. But they are easy to hide under the table or in the pantry, and they help out great in a small kitchen.

Classic – comfortable products with back support, sometimes handles are added. There are all kinds of sizes and shapes, and therefore you can choose the right furniture for both a tiny room and a large dining room.

Bar bars are a must for those who have a bar counter at home. They are characterized by increased height, sometimes one leg is used as a support (as in the photo), in addition, they can often rotate around their axis.

Chair-chairs are an improved modification of the classic ones. They are distinguished by a high degree of comfort, which is ensured by anatomical shape, soft filling, and the presence of armrests. They are good only in spacious rooms since they take up a lot of space.

To understand how to choose the right type of furniture for yourself, you should analyze the initial situation and imagine how this or that chair will fit into your apartment.

Chairs seem to be the most ergonomic, but they simply cannot physically fit into a small living space, and you will have to stop at compact classic versions or stools.

The temptation to purchase an unusual, ultra-fashionable setting is very great, but you should not rush.

Do not forget about the main purpose of the subject: to provide comfortable support during meals. So it is still desirable to pay the main attention to the design features of the model.

Choose the perfect seat

Let’s talk about sizing first. The depth and height should be such that your feet, when you sit, stand on the floor at an angle of 90 degrees, and there is 5-6 cm of free space between the back of the knees and the seat.

This is necessary so that the blood circulates freely and does not cause constriction. The optimal depth is 40–45 cm.

In order to be able to adjust the height, take a look at the products with the “gas lift” system. It allows you to smoothly set the desired level by simply pressing the lever. This is especially true in families where there are small children, short adults, or vice versa, very tall.

The width of the base most often varies between 44-50 cm. If you are not miniature parameters or a person with a large weight is often a guest, you will have to select models with increased width.

The seats are classified as hard or soft. Each of the options has its own advantages and disadvantages:

Hard: do not differ inconvenience, since they do not contain filler or a very thin layer is provided. But they are durable and, as a rule, easy to take care of them (wiped with a cloth – that’s all). For dwellings where children or animals live – the most practical type.

Soft: suitable for those who are used to a long meal. You can sit on the chair with increased comfort due to a large amount of filler made of coconut coir, polypropylene, horsehair or other materials (natural, as a rule, are much more expensive). For convenience, you have to pay with the service life: it is less than that of the tough counterparts, due to the fact that the filler inside is knocked into lumps or pressed through. However, it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced.

Back

The backrest is necessary to relieve the spine while sitting. Be sure to “try on” the chair on yourself and estimate the height and angle of inclination. The backrest should preferably have a slope of about 108 degrees.

There are models with adjustable parameters. They are good because everyone can adjust them to their needs, regardless of weight and height.

The disadvantage of such products is the very presence of additional elements and mechanisms. They have a shorter service life than their non-adaptive counterparts, because something, but will surely break.

legs

Chairs have different configurations depending on the purpose and design. So, traditional wooden models are often placed on four supports, bar ones have one, and products with a metal frame can even rest on a frame.

The main thing to check its stability. The chair should not sway, and the legs should not move apart under the weight of the seated person.

In order not to damage the floor covering, special pads are glued or attached to the legs. You should also pay attention to their quality and strength of fasteners.

On sale you can find options with wheels, but this is a product for a big fan. The beam support and wheels make the kitchen furniture look like an office setting. And in families with small children, such a model will be traumatic.

Armrests

The armrests provide additional comfort and are conducive to a long stay at the table. At the same time, the presence of handles interferes with compact placement. Typically, such objects take up a lot of space and cannot be pushed under the table.

Choose comfortable material

The durability and appearance of the product depending on the materials used in production.

Wood

The most popular and versatile type. It is great when chairs are in harmony with wooden tabletops.

Whatever you say, but natural wood gives the room its own special atmosphere. Hardwood products (oak, beech, larch, yew, ash, apple) are durable, and the damaged surface can be restored.

Of the shortcomings, it is noted that a considerable weight and complexity of storage, because these models are usually impossible to stack.

Plastic

Contrary to popular belief, high-quality plastic is not inferior in strength to wood. And for the price, items with a modern design can give odds to other materials. Plastic is lightweight, easiest to carry from place to place and stack.

Such samples are most suitable for plastic and glass tables.

Rattan

Fashionable and beautiful wicker furniture will be an excellent alternative to plastic. Lightweight and environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance. Such objects are successfully combined with a table made of wood, glass, plastic.

Metal

Frames are made of steel or chrome-plated aluminium. They are combined with almost any table, it all depends on the design of the seat and backrest.

Such structures are heavy, therefore, in order to reduce weight, the parts from which the frame is made are made hollow inside.

Upholstery

The seat, backrest and armrests can be upholstered with natural or artificial leather, fabric.

The former, of course, are preferable because of their ease of maintenance; it is enough to simply wipe them with a cloth in case of contamination. But such material is scratched and may suffer from careless handling.

The fabric looks “more comfortable”, but it is more finicky in use: it is difficult to clean and will have to be replaced periodically with a new one. Some types of textiles are treated with a special impregnation that repels dirt. The following fabrics are used for sheathing:

Microvolume (jaguar) – allows air to pass freely, and dust and dirt do not collect on it.

Tapestry – very beautiful and rich cotton fabric.

Flock – in appearance it resembles velvet, while it is easy to clean and does not fade.

You can sew removable covers on furniture, which can be easily removed for washing, and then put back on.

Dining room design

The purchase of a table and chairs usually takes place at the end of the renovation, when the finishing work has been carried out and the headset has been installed. It is very important that the purchased furniture is in harmony with the interior. It is not necessary to purchase a kit, you can pick up such a pair yourself.

In the classic interior of the dining room, richly decorated wooden samples will be appropriate.

Minimalism and modernity are well complemented by simple stylish wood products without unnecessary details. Also, plastic will harmoniously fit here.

High-tech hi-tech is emphasized by metal and plastic.

When decorating a room in Provence or country style, it is worth picking up objects made of wood, it is possible to use colored or artificially aged samples. For a country, an interesting solution would be to use rattan.

Now it is fashionable to acquire chairs of the same shape with different upholstery colors or painted in all sorts of colors.

These can be calm shades, for example, white and black, variations of beige or rainbow variety. The first case is appropriate for minimalism, modern styles, and bright objects will perfectly fit into country and hi-tech.

In Conclusion

The main rule to remember is that you need to choose a chair based on your own needs. If you are used to eating on the go, do not like feasts, then you do not need chairs. Functional classic chairs or stools are fine.

Consider the size and height of your family members and frequent guests so that everyone is comfortable. We must not forget about the size of the room and its design. Furniture should harmoniously fit into the interior and decorate it.

Have you found your perfect chairs? Tell us how and share your experience.

, http://www.thechairandsofa.co.uk/?p=7704

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comfortable dining chairs uk: How to choose perfect chairs for the dining room

The kitchen in every home is a whole world. Here are receptions of friends, family meals, sincere conversations are held.

It is very important that the atmosphere is conducive to cosy gatherings, and comfortable chairs for the dining room to play an important role in this.

At the same time, the entire interior should be pleasing to the eye and create a beautiful picture.

You also need to find furniture that will not break after a couple of years of operation. So a seemingly simple business sometimes turns into a difficult task.

Types of  Dining room chairs uk

Chairs differ depending on their configuration and are used for different purposes:

Stools do not have a back and armrests, and therefore are not the most comfortable option. But they are easy to hide under the table or in the pantry, and they help out great in a small kitchen.

Classic – comfortable products with back support, sometimes handles are added. There are all kinds of sizes and shapes, and therefore you can choose the right furniture for both a tiny room and a large dining room.

Bar bars are a must for those who have a bar counter at home. They are characterized by increased height, sometimes one leg is used as a support (as in the photo), in addition, they can often rotate around their axis.

Chair-chairs are an improved modification of the classic ones. They are distinguished by a high degree of comfort, which is ensured by anatomical shape, soft filling, and the presence of armrests. They are good only in spacious rooms since they take up a lot of space.

To understand how to choose the right type of furniture for yourself, you should analyze the initial situation and imagine how this or that chair will fit into your apartment.

Chairs seem to be the most ergonomic, but they simply cannot physically fit into a small living space, and you will have to stop at compact classic versions or stools.

The temptation to purchase an unusual, ultra-fashionable setting is very great, but you should not rush.

Do not forget about the main purpose of the subject: to provide comfortable support during meals. So it is still desirable to pay the main attention to the design features of the model.

Choose the perfect seat

Let’s talk about sizing first. The depth and height should be such that your feet, when you sit, stand on the floor at an angle of 90 degrees, and there is 5-6 cm of free space between the back of the knees and the seat.

This is necessary so that the blood circulates freely and does not cause constriction. The optimal depth is 40–45 cm.

In order to be able to adjust the height, take a look at the products with the “gas lift” system. It allows you to smoothly set the desired level by simply pressing the lever. This is especially true in families where there are small children, short adults, or vice versa, very tall.

The width of the base most often varies between 44-50 cm. If you are not miniature parameters or a person with a large weight is often a guest, you will have to select models with increased width.

The seats are classified as hard or soft. Each of the options has its own advantages and disadvantages:

Hard: do not differ inconvenience, since they do not contain filler or a very thin layer is provided. But they are durable and, as a rule, easy to take care of them (wiped with a cloth – that’s all). For dwellings where children or animals live – the most practical type.

Soft: suitable for those who are used to a long meal. You can sit on the chair with increased comfort due to a large amount of filler made of coconut coir, polypropylene, horsehair or other materials (natural, as a rule, are much more expensive). For convenience, you have to pay with the service life: it is less than that of the tough counterparts, due to the fact that the filler inside is knocked into lumps or pressed through. However, it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced.

Back

The backrest is necessary to relieve the spine while sitting. Be sure to “try on” the chair on yourself and estimate the height and angle of inclination. The backrest should preferably have a slope of about 108 degrees.

There are models with adjustable parameters. They are good because everyone can adjust them to their needs, regardless of weight and height.

The disadvantage of such products is the very presence of additional elements and mechanisms. They have a shorter service life than their non-adaptive counterparts, because something, but will surely break.

legs

Chairs have different configurations depending on the purpose and design. So, traditional wooden models are often placed on four supports, bar ones have one, and products with a metal frame can even rest on a frame.

The main thing to check its stability. The chair should not sway, and the legs should not move apart under the weight of the seated person.

In order not to damage the floor covering, special pads are glued or attached to the legs. You should also pay attention to their quality and strength of fasteners.

On sale you can find options with wheels, but this is a product for a big fan. The beam support and wheels make the kitchen furniture look like an office setting. And in families with small children, such a model will be traumatic.

Armrests

The armrests provide additional comfort and are conducive to a long stay at the table. At the same time, the presence of handles interferes with compact placement. Typically, such objects take up a lot of space and cannot be pushed under the table.

Choose comfortable material

The durability and appearance of the product depending on the materials used in production.

Wood

The most popular and versatile type. It is great when chairs are in harmony with wooden tabletops.

Whatever you say, but natural wood gives the room its own special atmosphere. Hardwood products (oak, beech, larch, yew, ash, apple) are durable, and the damaged surface can be restored.

Of the shortcomings, it is noted that a considerable weight and complexity of storage, because these models are usually impossible to stack.

Plastic

Contrary to popular belief, high-quality plastic is not inferior in strength to wood. And for the price, items with a modern design can give odds to other materials. Plastic is lightweight, easiest to carry from place to place and stack.

Such samples are most suitable for plastic and glass tables.

Rattan

Fashionable and beautiful wicker furniture will be an excellent alternative to plastic. Lightweight and environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance. Such objects are successfully combined with a table made of wood, glass, plastic.

Metal

Frames are made of steel or chrome-plated aluminium. They are combined with almost any table, it all depends on the design of the seat and backrest.

Such structures are heavy, therefore, in order to reduce weight, the parts from which the frame is made are made hollow inside.

Upholstery

The seat, backrest and armrests can be upholstered with natural or artificial leather, fabric.

The former, of course, are preferable because of their ease of maintenance; it is enough to simply wipe them with a cloth in case of contamination. But such material is scratched and may suffer from careless handling.

The fabric looks “more comfortable”, but it is more finicky in use: it is difficult to clean and will have to be replaced periodically with a new one. Some types of textiles are treated with a special impregnation that repels dirt. The following fabrics are used for sheathing:

Microvolume (jaguar) – allows air to pass freely, and dust and dirt do not collect on it.

Tapestry – very beautiful and rich cotton fabric.

Flock – in appearance it resembles velvet, while it is easy to clean and does not fade.

You can sew removable covers on furniture, which can be easily removed for washing, and then put back on.

Dining room design

The purchase of a table and chairs usually takes place at the end of the renovation, when the finishing work has been carried out and the headset has been installed. It is very important that the purchased furniture is in harmony with the interior. It is not necessary to purchase a kit, you can pick up such a pair yourself.

In the classic interior of the dining room, richly decorated wooden samples will be appropriate.

Minimalism and modernity are well complemented by simple stylish wood products without unnecessary details. Also, plastic will harmoniously fit here.

High-tech hi-tech is emphasized by metal and plastic.

When decorating a room in Provence or country style, it is worth picking up objects made of wood, it is possible to use colored or artificially aged samples. For a country, an interesting solution would be to use rattan.

Now it is fashionable to acquire chairs of the same shape with different upholstery colors or painted in all sorts of colors.

These can be calm shades, for example, white and black, variations of beige or rainbow variety. The first case is appropriate for minimalism, modern styles, and bright objects will perfectly fit into country and hi-tech.

In Conclusion

The main rule to remember is that you need to choose a chair based on your own needs. If you are used to eating on the go, do not like feasts, then you do not need chairs. Functional classic chairs or stools are fine.

Consider the size and height of your family members and frequent guests so that everyone is comfortable. We must not forget about the size of the room and its design. Furniture should harmoniously fit into the interior and decorate it.

Have you found your perfect chairs? Tell us how and share your experience.

, http://www.thechairandsofa.co.uk/?p=7704

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comfortable dining chairs uk: How to choose perfect chairs for the dining room

The kitchen in every home is a whole world. Here are receptions of friends, family meals, sincere conversations are held.

It is very important that the atmosphere is conducive to cosy gatherings, and comfortable chairs for the dining room to play an important role in this.

At the same time, the entire interior should be pleasing to the eye and create a beautiful picture.

You also need to find furniture that will not break after a couple of years of operation. So a seemingly simple business sometimes turns into a difficult task.

Types of  Dining room chairs uk

Chairs differ depending on their configuration and are used for different purposes:

Stools do not have a back and armrests, and therefore are not the most comfortable option. But they are easy to hide under the table or in the pantry, and they help out great in a small kitchen.

Classic – comfortable products with back support, sometimes handles are added. There are all kinds of sizes and shapes, and therefore you can choose the right furniture for both a tiny room and a large dining room.

Bar bars are a must for those who have a bar counter at home. They are characterized by increased height, sometimes one leg is used as a support (as in the photo), in addition, they can often rotate around their axis.

Chair-chairs are an improved modification of the classic ones. They are distinguished by a high degree of comfort, which is ensured by anatomical shape, soft filling, and the presence of armrests. They are good only in spacious rooms since they take up a lot of space.

To understand how to choose the right type of furniture for yourself, you should analyze the initial situation and imagine how this or that chair will fit into your apartment.

Chairs seem to be the most ergonomic, but they simply cannot physically fit into a small living space, and you will have to stop at compact classic versions or stools.

The temptation to purchase an unusual, ultra-fashionable setting is very great, but you should not rush.

Do not forget about the main purpose of the subject: to provide comfortable support during meals. So it is still desirable to pay the main attention to the design features of the model.

Choose the perfect seat

Let’s talk about sizing first. The depth and height should be such that your feet, when you sit, stand on the floor at an angle of 90 degrees, and there is 5-6 cm of free space between the back of the knees and the seat.

This is necessary so that the blood circulates freely and does not cause constriction. The optimal depth is 40–45 cm.

In order to be able to adjust the height, take a look at the products with the “gas lift” system. It allows you to smoothly set the desired level by simply pressing the lever. This is especially true in families where there are small children, short adults, or vice versa, very tall.

The width of the base most often varies between 44-50 cm. If you are not miniature parameters or a person with a large weight is often a guest, you will have to select models with increased width.

The seats are classified as hard or soft. Each of the options has its own advantages and disadvantages:

Hard: do not differ inconvenience, since they do not contain filler or a very thin layer is provided. But they are durable and, as a rule, easy to take care of them (wiped with a cloth – that’s all). For dwellings where children or animals live – the most practical type.

Soft: suitable for those who are used to a long meal. You can sit on the chair with increased comfort due to a large amount of filler made of coconut coir, polypropylene, horsehair or other materials (natural, as a rule, are much more expensive). For convenience, you have to pay with the service life: it is less than that of the tough counterparts, due to the fact that the filler inside is knocked into lumps or pressed through. However, it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced.

Back

The backrest is necessary to relieve the spine while sitting. Be sure to “try on” the chair on yourself and estimate the height and angle of inclination. The backrest should preferably have a slope of about 108 degrees.

There are models with adjustable parameters. They are good because everyone can adjust them to their needs, regardless of weight and height.

The disadvantage of such products is the very presence of additional elements and mechanisms. They have a shorter service life than their non-adaptive counterparts, because something, but will surely break.

legs

Chairs have different configurations depending on the purpose and design. So, traditional wooden models are often placed on four supports, bar ones have one, and products with a metal frame can even rest on a frame.

The main thing to check its stability. The chair should not sway, and the legs should not move apart under the weight of the seated person.

In order not to damage the floor covering, special pads are glued or attached to the legs. You should also pay attention to their quality and strength of fasteners.

On sale you can find options with wheels, but this is a product for a big fan. The beam support and wheels make the kitchen furniture look like an office setting. And in families with small children, such a model will be traumatic.

Armrests

The armrests provide additional comfort and are conducive to a long stay at the table. At the same time, the presence of handles interferes with compact placement. Typically, such objects take up a lot of space and cannot be pushed under the table.

Choose comfortable material

The durability and appearance of the product depending on the materials used in production.

Wood

The most popular and versatile type. It is great when chairs are in harmony with wooden tabletops.

Whatever you say, but natural wood gives the room its own special atmosphere. Hardwood products (oak, beech, larch, yew, ash, apple) are durable, and the damaged surface can be restored.

Of the shortcomings, it is noted that a considerable weight and complexity of storage, because these models are usually impossible to stack.

Plastic

Contrary to popular belief, high-quality plastic is not inferior in strength to wood. And for the price, items with a modern design can give odds to other materials. Plastic is lightweight, easiest to carry from place to place and stack.

Such samples are most suitable for plastic and glass tables.

Rattan

Fashionable and beautiful wicker furniture will be an excellent alternative to plastic. Lightweight and environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance. Such objects are successfully combined with a table made of wood, glass, plastic.

Metal

Frames are made of steel or chrome-plated aluminium. They are combined with almost any table, it all depends on the design of the seat and backrest.

Such structures are heavy, therefore, in order to reduce weight, the parts from which the frame is made are made hollow inside.

Upholstery

The seat, backrest and armrests can be upholstered with natural or artificial leather, fabric.

The former, of course, are preferable because of their ease of maintenance; it is enough to simply wipe them with a cloth in case of contamination. But such material is scratched and may suffer from careless handling.

The fabric looks “more comfortable”, but it is more finicky in use: it is difficult to clean and will have to be replaced periodically with a new one. Some types of textiles are treated with a special impregnation that repels dirt. The following fabrics are used for sheathing:

Microvolume (jaguar) – allows air to pass freely, and dust and dirt do not collect on it.

Tapestry – very beautiful and rich cotton fabric.

Flock – in appearance it resembles velvet, while it is easy to clean and does not fade.

You can sew removable covers on furniture, which can be easily removed for washing, and then put back on.

Dining room design

The purchase of a table and chairs usually takes place at the end of the renovation, when the finishing work has been carried out and the headset has been installed. It is very important that the purchased furniture is in harmony with the interior. It is not necessary to purchase a kit, you can pick up such a pair yourself.

In the classic interior of the dining room, richly decorated wooden samples will be appropriate.

Minimalism and modernity are well complemented by simple stylish wood products without unnecessary details. Also, plastic will harmoniously fit here.

High-tech hi-tech is emphasized by metal and plastic.

When decorating a room in Provence or country style, it is worth picking up objects made of wood, it is possible to use colored or artificially aged samples. For a country, an interesting solution would be to use rattan.

Now it is fashionable to acquire chairs of the same shape with different upholstery colors or painted in all sorts of colors.

These can be calm shades, for example, white and black, variations of beige or rainbow variety. The first case is appropriate for minimalism, modern styles, and bright objects will perfectly fit into country and hi-tech.

In Conclusion

The main rule to remember is that you need to choose a chair based on your own needs. If you are used to eating on the go, do not like feasts, then you do not need chairs. Functional classic chairs or stools are fine.

Consider the size and height of your family members and frequent guests so that everyone is comfortable. We must not forget about the size of the room and its design. Furniture should harmoniously fit into the interior and decorate it.

Have you found your perfect chairs? Tell us how and share your experience.

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comfortable dining chairs uk: How to choose perfect chairs for the dining room

The kitchen in every home is a whole world. Here are receptions of friends, family meals, sincere conversations are held.

It is very important that the atmosphere is conducive to cosy gatherings, and comfortable chairs for the dining room to play an important role in this.

At the same time, the entire interior should be pleasing to the eye and create a beautiful picture.

You also need to find furniture that will not break after a couple of years of operation. So a seemingly simple business sometimes turns into a difficult task.

Types of  Dining room chairs uk

Chairs differ depending on their configuration and are used for different purposes:

Stools do not have a back and armrests, and therefore are not the most comfortable option. But they are easy to hide under the table or in the pantry, and they help out great in a small kitchen.

Classic – comfortable products with back support, sometimes handles are added. There are all kinds of sizes and shapes, and therefore you can choose the right furniture for both a tiny room and a large dining room.

Bar bars are a must for those who have a bar counter at home. They are characterized by increased height, sometimes one leg is used as a support (as in the photo), in addition, they can often rotate around their axis.

Chair-chairs are an improved modification of the classic ones. They are distinguished by a high degree of comfort, which is ensured by anatomical shape, soft filling, and the presence of armrests. They are good only in spacious rooms since they take up a lot of space.

To understand how to choose the right type of furniture for yourself, you should analyze the initial situation and imagine how this or that chair will fit into your apartment.

Chairs seem to be the most ergonomic, but they simply cannot physically fit into a small living space, and you will have to stop at compact classic versions or stools.

The temptation to purchase an unusual, ultra-fashionable setting is very great, but you should not rush.

Do not forget about the main purpose of the subject: to provide comfortable support during meals. So it is still desirable to pay the main attention to the design features of the model.

Choose the perfect seat

Let’s talk about sizing first. The depth and height should be such that your feet, when you sit, stand on the floor at an angle of 90 degrees, and there is 5-6 cm of free space between the back of the knees and the seat.

This is necessary so that the blood circulates freely and does not cause constriction. The optimal depth is 40–45 cm.

In order to be able to adjust the height, take a look at the products with the “gas lift” system. It allows you to smoothly set the desired level by simply pressing the lever. This is especially true in families where there are small children, short adults, or vice versa, very tall.

The width of the base most often varies between 44-50 cm. If you are not miniature parameters or a person with a large weight is often a guest, you will have to select models with increased width.

The seats are classified as hard or soft. Each of the options has its own advantages and disadvantages:

Hard: do not differ inconvenience, since they do not contain filler or a very thin layer is provided. But they are durable and, as a rule, easy to take care of them (wiped with a cloth – that’s all). For dwellings where children or animals live – the most practical type.

Soft: suitable for those who are used to a long meal. You can sit on the chair with increased comfort due to a large amount of filler made of coconut coir, polypropylene, horsehair or other materials (natural, as a rule, are much more expensive). For convenience, you have to pay with the service life: it is less than that of the tough counterparts, due to the fact that the filler inside is knocked into lumps or pressed through. However, it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced.

Back

The backrest is necessary to relieve the spine while sitting. Be sure to “try on” the chair on yourself and estimate the height and angle of inclination. The backrest should preferably have a slope of about 108 degrees.

There are models with adjustable parameters. They are good because everyone can adjust them to their needs, regardless of weight and height.

The disadvantage of such products is the very presence of additional elements and mechanisms. They have a shorter service life than their non-adaptive counterparts, because something, but will surely break.

legs

Chairs have different configurations depending on the purpose and design. So, traditional wooden models are often placed on four supports, bar ones have one, and products with a metal frame can even rest on a frame.

The main thing to check its stability. The chair should not sway, and the legs should not move apart under the weight of the seated person.

In order not to damage the floor covering, special pads are glued or attached to the legs. You should also pay attention to their quality and strength of fasteners.

On sale you can find options with wheels, but this is a product for a big fan. The beam support and wheels make the kitchen furniture look like an office setting. And in families with small children, such a model will be traumatic.

Armrests

The armrests provide additional comfort and are conducive to a long stay at the table. At the same time, the presence of handles interferes with compact placement. Typically, such objects take up a lot of space and cannot be pushed under the table.

Choose comfortable material

The durability and appearance of the product depending on the materials used in production.

Wood

The most popular and versatile type. It is great when chairs are in harmony with wooden tabletops.

Whatever you say, but natural wood gives the room its own special atmosphere. Hardwood products (oak, beech, larch, yew, ash, apple) are durable, and the damaged surface can be restored.

Of the shortcomings, it is noted that a considerable weight and complexity of storage, because these models are usually impossible to stack.

Plastic

Contrary to popular belief, high-quality plastic is not inferior in strength to wood. And for the price, items with a modern design can give odds to other materials. Plastic is lightweight, easiest to carry from place to place and stack.

Such samples are most suitable for plastic and glass tables.

Rattan

Fashionable and beautiful wicker furniture will be an excellent alternative to plastic. Lightweight and environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance. Such objects are successfully combined with a table made of wood, glass, plastic.

Metal

Frames are made of steel or chrome-plated aluminium. They are combined with almost any table, it all depends on the design of the seat and backrest.

Such structures are heavy, therefore, in order to reduce weight, the parts from which the frame is made are made hollow inside.

Upholstery

The seat, backrest and armrests can be upholstered with natural or artificial leather, fabric.

The former, of course, are preferable because of their ease of maintenance; it is enough to simply wipe them with a cloth in case of contamination. But such material is scratched and may suffer from careless handling.

The fabric looks “more comfortable”, but it is more finicky in use: it is difficult to clean and will have to be replaced periodically with a new one. Some types of textiles are treated with a special impregnation that repels dirt. The following fabrics are used for sheathing:

Microvolume (jaguar) – allows air to pass freely, and dust and dirt do not collect on it.

Tapestry – very beautiful and rich cotton fabric.

Flock – in appearance it resembles velvet, while it is easy to clean and does not fade.

You can sew removable covers on furniture, which can be easily removed for washing, and then put back on.

Dining room design

The purchase of a table and chairs usually takes place at the end of the renovation, when the finishing work has been carried out and the headset has been installed. It is very important that the purchased furniture is in harmony with the interior. It is not necessary to purchase a kit, you can pick up such a pair yourself.

In the classic interior of the dining room, richly decorated wooden samples will be appropriate.

Minimalism and modernity are well complemented by simple stylish wood products without unnecessary details. Also, plastic will harmoniously fit here.

High-tech hi-tech is emphasized by metal and plastic.

When decorating a room in Provence or country style, it is worth picking up objects made of wood, it is possible to use colored or artificially aged samples. For a country, an interesting solution would be to use rattan.

Now it is fashionable to acquire chairs of the same shape with different upholstery colors or painted in all sorts of colors.

These can be calm shades, for example, white and black, variations of beige or rainbow variety. The first case is appropriate for minimalism, modern styles, and bright objects will perfectly fit into country and hi-tech.

In Conclusion

The main rule to remember is that you need to choose a chair based on your own needs. If you are used to eating on the go, do not like feasts, then you do not need chairs. Functional classic chairs or stools are fine.

Consider the size and height of your family members and frequent guests so that everyone is comfortable. We must not forget about the size of the room and its design. Furniture should harmoniously fit into the interior and decorate it.

Have you found your perfect chairs? Tell us how and share your experience.

, http://www.thechairandsofa.co.uk/?p=7704

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comfortable dining chairs uk: How to choose perfect chairs for the dining room

The kitchen in every home is a whole world. Here are receptions of friends, family meals, sincere conversations are held.

It is very important that the atmosphere is conducive to cosy gatherings, and comfortable chairs for the dining room to play an important role in this.

At the same time, the entire interior should be pleasing to the eye and create a beautiful picture.

You also need to find furniture that will not break after a couple of years of operation. So a seemingly simple business sometimes turns into a difficult task.

Types of  Dining room chairs uk

Chairs differ depending on their configuration and are used for different purposes:

Stools do not have a back and armrests, and therefore are not the most comfortable option. But they are easy to hide under the table or in the pantry, and they help out great in a small kitchen.

Classic – comfortable products with back support, sometimes handles are added. There are all kinds of sizes and shapes, and therefore you can choose the right furniture for both a tiny room and a large dining room.

Bar bars are a must for those who have a bar counter at home. They are characterized by increased height, sometimes one leg is used as a support (as in the photo), in addition, they can often rotate around their axis.

Chair-chairs are an improved modification of the classic ones. They are distinguished by a high degree of comfort, which is ensured by anatomical shape, soft filling, and the presence of armrests. They are good only in spacious rooms since they take up a lot of space.

To understand how to choose the right type of furniture for yourself, you should analyze the initial situation and imagine how this or that chair will fit into your apartment.

Chairs seem to be the most ergonomic, but they simply cannot physically fit into a small living space, and you will have to stop at compact classic versions or stools.

The temptation to purchase an unusual, ultra-fashionable setting is very great, but you should not rush.

Do not forget about the main purpose of the subject: to provide comfortable support during meals. So it is still desirable to pay the main attention to the design features of the model.

Choose the perfect seat

Let’s talk about sizing first. The depth and height should be such that your feet, when you sit, stand on the floor at an angle of 90 degrees, and there is 5-6 cm of free space between the back of the knees and the seat.

This is necessary so that the blood circulates freely and does not cause constriction. The optimal depth is 40–45 cm.

In order to be able to adjust the height, take a look at the products with the “gas lift” system. It allows you to smoothly set the desired level by simply pressing the lever. This is especially true in families where there are small children, short adults, or vice versa, very tall.

The width of the base most often varies between 44-50 cm. If you are not miniature parameters or a person with a large weight is often a guest, you will have to select models with increased width.

The seats are classified as hard or soft. Each of the options has its own advantages and disadvantages:

Hard: do not differ inconvenience, since they do not contain filler or a very thin layer is provided. But they are durable and, as a rule, easy to take care of them (wiped with a cloth – that’s all). For dwellings where children or animals live – the most practical type.

Soft: suitable for those who are used to a long meal. You can sit on the chair with increased comfort due to a large amount of filler made of coconut coir, polypropylene, horsehair or other materials (natural, as a rule, are much more expensive). For convenience, you have to pay with the service life: it is less than that of the tough counterparts, due to the fact that the filler inside is knocked into lumps or pressed through. However, it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced.

Back

The backrest is necessary to relieve the spine while sitting. Be sure to “try on” the chair on yourself and estimate the height and angle of inclination. The backrest should preferably have a slope of about 108 degrees.

There are models with adjustable parameters. They are good because everyone can adjust them to their needs, regardless of weight and height.

The disadvantage of such products is the very presence of additional elements and mechanisms. They have a shorter service life than their non-adaptive counterparts, because something, but will surely break.

legs

Chairs have different configurations depending on the purpose and design. So, traditional wooden models are often placed on four supports, bar ones have one, and products with a metal frame can even rest on a frame.

The main thing to check its stability. The chair should not sway, and the legs should not move apart under the weight of the seated person.

In order not to damage the floor covering, special pads are glued or attached to the legs. You should also pay attention to their quality and strength of fasteners.

On sale you can find options with wheels, but this is a product for a big fan. The beam support and wheels make the kitchen furniture look like an office setting. And in families with small children, such a model will be traumatic.

Armrests

The armrests provide additional comfort and are conducive to a long stay at the table. At the same time, the presence of handles interferes with compact placement. Typically, such objects take up a lot of space and cannot be pushed under the table.

Choose comfortable material

The durability and appearance of the product depending on the materials used in production.

Wood

The most popular and versatile type. It is great when chairs are in harmony with wooden tabletops.

Whatever you say, but natural wood gives the room its own special atmosphere. Hardwood products (oak, beech, larch, yew, ash, apple) are durable, and the damaged surface can be restored.

Of the shortcomings, it is noted that a considerable weight and complexity of storage, because these models are usually impossible to stack.

Plastic

Contrary to popular belief, high-quality plastic is not inferior in strength to wood. And for the price, items with a modern design can give odds to other materials. Plastic is lightweight, easiest to carry from place to place and stack.

Such samples are most suitable for plastic and glass tables.

Rattan

Fashionable and beautiful wicker furniture will be an excellent alternative to plastic. Lightweight and environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance. Such objects are successfully combined with a table made of wood, glass, plastic.

Metal

Frames are made of steel or chrome-plated aluminium. They are combined with almost any table, it all depends on the design of the seat and backrest.

Such structures are heavy, therefore, in order to reduce weight, the parts from which the frame is made are made hollow inside.

Upholstery

The seat, backrest and armrests can be upholstered with natural or artificial leather, fabric.

The former, of course, are preferable because of their ease of maintenance; it is enough to simply wipe them with a cloth in case of contamination. But such material is scratched and may suffer from careless handling.

The fabric looks “more comfortable”, but it is more finicky in use: it is difficult to clean and will have to be replaced periodically with a new one. Some types of textiles are treated with a special impregnation that repels dirt. The following fabrics are used for sheathing:

Microvolume (jaguar) – allows air to pass freely, and dust and dirt do not collect on it.

Tapestry – very beautiful and rich cotton fabric.

Flock – in appearance it resembles velvet, while it is easy to clean and does not fade.

You can sew removable covers on furniture, which can be easily removed for washing, and then put back on.

Dining room design

The purchase of a table and chairs usually takes place at the end of the renovation, when the finishing work has been carried out and the headset has been installed. It is very important that the purchased furniture is in harmony with the interior. It is not necessary to purchase a kit, you can pick up such a pair yourself.

In the classic interior of the dining room, richly decorated wooden samples will be appropriate.

Minimalism and modernity are well complemented by simple stylish wood products without unnecessary details. Also, plastic will harmoniously fit here.

High-tech hi-tech is emphasized by metal and plastic.

When decorating a room in Provence or country style, it is worth picking up objects made of wood, it is possible to use colored or artificially aged samples. For a country, an interesting solution would be to use rattan.

Now it is fashionable to acquire chairs of the same shape with different upholstery colors or painted in all sorts of colors.

These can be calm shades, for example, white and black, variations of beige or rainbow variety. The first case is appropriate for minimalism, modern styles, and bright objects will perfectly fit into country and hi-tech.

In Conclusion

The main rule to remember is that you need to choose a chair based on your own needs. If you are used to eating on the go, do not like feasts, then you do not need chairs. Functional classic chairs or stools are fine.

Consider the size and height of your family members and frequent guests so that everyone is comfortable. We must not forget about the size of the room and its design. Furniture should harmoniously fit into the interior and decorate it.

Have you found your perfect chairs? Tell us how and share your experience.

, http://www.thechairandsofa.co.uk/?p=7704

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comfortable dining chairs uk: How to choose perfect chairs for the dining room

The kitchen in every home is a whole world. Here are receptions of friends, family meals, sincere conversations are held.

It is very important that the atmosphere is conducive to cosy gatherings, and comfortable chairs for the dining room to play an important role in this.

At the same time, the entire interior should be pleasing to the eye and create a beautiful picture.

You also need to find furniture that will not break after a couple of years of operation. So a seemingly simple business sometimes turns into a difficult task.

Types of  Dining room chairs uk

Chairs differ depending on their configuration and are used for different purposes:

Stools do not have a back and armrests, and therefore are not the most comfortable option. But they are easy to hide under the table or in the pantry, and they help out great in a small kitchen.

Classic – comfortable products with back support, sometimes handles are added. There are all kinds of sizes and shapes, and therefore you can choose the right furniture for both a tiny room and a large dining room.

Bar bars are a must for those who have a bar counter at home. They are characterized by increased height, sometimes one leg is used as a support (as in the photo), in addition, they can often rotate around their axis.

Chair-chairs are an improved modification of the classic ones. They are distinguished by a high degree of comfort, which is ensured by anatomical shape, soft filling, and the presence of armrests. They are good only in spacious rooms since they take up a lot of space.

To understand how to choose the right type of furniture for yourself, you should analyze the initial situation and imagine how this or that chair will fit into your apartment.

Chairs seem to be the most ergonomic, but they simply cannot physically fit into a small living space, and you will have to stop at compact classic versions or stools.

The temptation to purchase an unusual, ultra-fashionable setting is very great, but you should not rush.

Do not forget about the main purpose of the subject: to provide comfortable support during meals. So it is still desirable to pay the main attention to the design features of the model.

Choose the perfect seat

Let’s talk about sizing first. The depth and height should be such that your feet, when you sit, stand on the floor at an angle of 90 degrees, and there is 5-6 cm of free space between the back of the knees and the seat.

This is necessary so that the blood circulates freely and does not cause constriction. The optimal depth is 40–45 cm.

In order to be able to adjust the height, take a look at the products with the “gas lift” system. It allows you to smoothly set the desired level by simply pressing the lever. This is especially true in families where there are small children, short adults, or vice versa, very tall.

The width of the base most often varies between 44-50 cm. If you are not miniature parameters or a person with a large weight is often a guest, you will have to select models with increased width.

The seats are classified as hard or soft. Each of the options has its own advantages and disadvantages:

Hard: do not differ inconvenience, since they do not contain filler or a very thin layer is provided. But they are durable and, as a rule, easy to take care of them (wiped with a cloth – that’s all). For dwellings where children or animals live – the most practical type.

Soft: suitable for those who are used to a long meal. You can sit on the chair with increased comfort due to a large amount of filler made of coconut coir, polypropylene, horsehair or other materials (natural, as a rule, are much more expensive). For convenience, you have to pay with the service life: it is less than that of the tough counterparts, due to the fact that the filler inside is knocked into lumps or pressed through. However, it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced.

Back

The backrest is necessary to relieve the spine while sitting. Be sure to “try on” the chair on yourself and estimate the height and angle of inclination. The backrest should preferably have a slope of about 108 degrees.

There are models with adjustable parameters. They are good because everyone can adjust them to their needs, regardless of weight and height.

The disadvantage of such products is the very presence of additional elements and mechanisms. They have a shorter service life than their non-adaptive counterparts, because something, but will surely break.

legs

Chairs have different configurations depending on the purpose and design. So, traditional wooden models are often placed on four supports, bar ones have one, and products with a metal frame can even rest on a frame.

The main thing to check its stability. The chair should not sway, and the legs should not move apart under the weight of the seated person.

In order not to damage the floor covering, special pads are glued or attached to the legs. You should also pay attention to their quality and strength of fasteners.

On sale you can find options with wheels, but this is a product for a big fan. The beam support and wheels make the kitchen furniture look like an office setting. And in families with small children, such a model will be traumatic.

Armrests

The armrests provide additional comfort and are conducive to a long stay at the table. At the same time, the presence of handles interferes with compact placement. Typically, such objects take up a lot of space and cannot be pushed under the table.

Choose comfortable material

The durability and appearance of the product depending on the materials used in production.

Wood

The most popular and versatile type. It is great when chairs are in harmony with wooden tabletops.

Whatever you say, but natural wood gives the room its own special atmosphere. Hardwood products (oak, beech, larch, yew, ash, apple) are durable, and the damaged surface can be restored.

Of the shortcomings, it is noted that a considerable weight and complexity of storage, because these models are usually impossible to stack.

Plastic

Contrary to popular belief, high-quality plastic is not inferior in strength to wood. And for the price, items with a modern design can give odds to other materials. Plastic is lightweight, easiest to carry from place to place and stack.

Such samples are most suitable for plastic and glass tables.

Rattan

Fashionable and beautiful wicker furniture will be an excellent alternative to plastic. Lightweight and environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance. Such objects are successfully combined with a table made of wood, glass, plastic.

Metal

Frames are made of steel or chrome-plated aluminium. They are combined with almost any table, it all depends on the design of the seat and backrest.

Such structures are heavy, therefore, in order to reduce weight, the parts from which the frame is made are made hollow inside.

Upholstery

The seat, backrest and armrests can be upholstered with natural or artificial leather, fabric.

The former, of course, are preferable because of their ease of maintenance; it is enough to simply wipe them with a cloth in case of contamination. But such material is scratched and may suffer from careless handling.

The fabric looks “more comfortable”, but it is more finicky in use: it is difficult to clean and will have to be replaced periodically with a new one. Some types of textiles are treated with a special impregnation that repels dirt. The following fabrics are used for sheathing:

Microvolume (jaguar) – allows air to pass freely, and dust and dirt do not collect on it.

Tapestry – very beautiful and rich cotton fabric.

Flock – in appearance it resembles velvet, while it is easy to clean and does not fade.

You can sew removable covers on furniture, which can be easily removed for washing, and then put back on.

Dining room design

The purchase of a table and chairs usually takes place at the end of the renovation, when the finishing work has been carried out and the headset has been installed. It is very important that the purchased furniture is in harmony with the interior. It is not necessary to purchase a kit, you can pick up such a pair yourself.

In the classic interior of the dining room, richly decorated wooden samples will be appropriate.

Minimalism and modernity are well complemented by simple stylish wood products without unnecessary details. Also, plastic will harmoniously fit here.

High-tech hi-tech is emphasized by metal and plastic.

When decorating a room in Provence or country style, it is worth picking up objects made of wood, it is possible to use colored or artificially aged samples. For a country, an interesting solution would be to use rattan.

Now it is fashionable to acquire chairs of the same shape with different upholstery colors or painted in all sorts of colors.

These can be calm shades, for example, white and black, variations of beige or rainbow variety. The first case is appropriate for minimalism, modern styles, and bright objects will perfectly fit into country and hi-tech.

In Conclusion

The main rule to remember is that you need to choose a chair based on your own needs. If you are used to eating on the go, do not like feasts, then you do not need chairs. Functional classic chairs or stools are fine.

Consider the size and height of your family members and frequent guests so that everyone is comfortable. We must not forget about the size of the room and its design. Furniture should harmoniously fit into the interior and decorate it.

Have you found your perfect chairs? Tell us how and share your experience.

, http://www.thechairandsofa.co.uk/?p=7704