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Buying Guides
all our buying guides for furniture in Kenya.
Restaurant and Café Outdoor Furniture in Kenya: Seating, Shade and Care
How to choose outdoor seating, shade and loungers for restaurants, cafés, bars and pool decks, and keep them looking good.
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Parasol, Gazebo or Pergola? Shade Options for Kenyan Gardens Compared
A plain comparison of parasols, gazebos and pergolas for Kenyan gardens, terraces and pool decks, and how to choose a parasol if that is the right...
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Choosing a Home Safe in Kenya: Size, Weight, Locks and Placement
What to store, which size and weight, lock types, bolting down and the best places to put a safe at home.
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How to Tell Genuine Mahogany from Stained Cypress or Veneer
Simple showroom checks to tell solid mahogany from stained cypress, pine or veneer: colour underneath, grain, weight, hardness, smell and the questions to ask.
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Egg Chairs in Kenya: Hanging vs Standing, Single vs Double, Indoor vs Outdoor
How to choose an egg chair: stand or ceiling, single or double, balcony, garden or indoors, cushions, the space you need and simple care.
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How to Avoid Furniture Scams in Kenya: Checks Before You Pay
The warning signs of fake furniture sellers, how to check any shop before you pay, and simple habits that keep your money safe.
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Furnishing a Small Apartment in Nairobi: Bedsitter to 2-Bedroom
Sofa, bed and dining sizes that fit Nairobi apartments, space-saving pieces, and a sample one-bedroom budget with real prices.
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Office Filing Cabinets, Lockers and Storage in Kenya
Filing cabinets, office cabinets, staff lockers and display cabinets compared, with when to use a safe instead and how to plan the layout.
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Office Chair Buying Guide for Kenya: Types, Comfort and Prices
Compare ergonomic mesh, executive, reception and cashier chairs from KSh 9,500 to KSh 39,500, and learn what makes a chair comfortable for long hours.
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Furniture Checklist for a New House in Kenya: What to Buy First
What to buy first when you move into a new house: bedrooms, living room, dining, storage and outdoor, with real pieces and prices.
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How to Measure Doors, Stairs and Lifts Before Furniture Delivery
Measure the piece, the route in and the room before you order. A step-by-step guide for flats, staircases, lifts and tight bedroom doors.
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Manual or Electric Recliner? What to Know Before You Buy
How manual and electric recliners work, what to check about power points, power cuts and space, and which type suits your family.
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Living Room Layout Ideas for Kenyan Apartments and Houses
Practical living room layouts for apartments and family houses: placing the sofa, TV wall, recliners, coffee table and rugs.
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Leather or Fabric Sofa? Choosing for Kenyan Homes
How leather and fabric sofas cope with dust, heat, children and pets in Kenyan homes, how to clean each, and real sofas to compare.
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L-Shaped Sofa or 3+2+1 Sofa Set? Choosing for Your Living Room
L-shaped sofa or three-piece 3+2+1 set? How each layout uses a Kenyan living room, how to measure, and real designs and prices to compare.
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Home Office Desk Setup in Kenya: Desks, Chairs and Storage
Plan a home office: desk size and shape, workstations for small teams, the right chair, storage, light and cables. Desks from KSh 7,500.
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Furnishing a Rental Apartment in Kenya: A Landlord's Guide
Durable, easy-clean furniture for furnished apartments to let: living room, bedrooms, dining and care between tenants, with real prices.
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Furniture Colours and Wood Finishes for Kenyan Homes: What Goes with What
A simple three-colour rule, wood tones from mahogany to walnut, upholstery colours that work, pairings with real examples, and practical advice for dust and sun.
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December Homecoming Furniture Checklist: Getting the Home Ready
Seating, dining and beds for a full house in December, a simple ordering timeline, and how to have furniture delivered to the home upcountry.
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Coffee Table Sizes and Shapes: How to Choose the Right One
Size rules, shapes and materials for choosing a coffee table, plus nesting and storage tables for small rooms, with real tables to compare.
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Chesterfield Beds in Kenya: Fabrics, Colours, Styling and Care
What makes a Chester bed, how to choose the fabric and colour, how it compares with a mahogany bed, and how to keep the tufted headboard...
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Bedside Tables and Chests of Drawers: Height, Storage and Matching Your Bed
Get the height right, choose how much storage you need, and match bedside tables and chests to a mahogany or Chester bed, with real prices from...
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Bed Sizes in Kenya: 6x6 vs 5x6 vs 4x6 and the Room Each Needs
What 6x6, 5x6 and 4x6 mean in centimetres, how big a bedroom each size needs, matching the mattress, and which mahogany and Chester beds come in...
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Balcony Furniture Ideas for Kenyan Apartments and Verandas
How to furnish a small balcony or veranda: egg chairs, compact sets for two, planters and shade, and what to measure first.
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