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Dining Room guides

buying guides, prices and care tips for dining room furniture.

Dining RoomWhite marble 4-seater dining table with four matching chairs

9 min read · 31 Oct 2026

4-Seater vs 6-Seater Dining Table in Kenya: Sizes, Room Fit and Prices

Compare 4-seater and 6-seater dining table dimensions, room clearances, and live prices across marble and solid hardwood sets in Kenya to choose the right fit.

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Dining Room6-seater mahogany dining set with cushioned upholstered chairs

8 min read · 17 Oct 2026

Dining Bench vs Chairs in Kenya: Space, Seating and Comfort

Compare dining benches against traditional dining chairs for Kenyan apartments and homes: space saving, child seating, back comfort, and prices.

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Dining RoomRound white marble-effect dining table with black tray and cream and grey chairs

8 min read · 17 Oct 2026

Round vs Rectangular Dining Tables in Kenya: Sizes, Fit and Seats

Compare round and rectangular dining tables for Kenyan apartments and homes: space requirements, room clearance, seating capacity and prices.

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Dining Room6-seater round marble-effect dining table on black pedestal with teal velvet-look chairs

8 min read · 11 Oct 2026

Marble Dining Tables in Kenya: Sizes, Shapes, Care and Prices

Marble, wood or glass, which size and shape to choose, chair styles and caring for a marble top, with prices of our marble dining sets.

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Dining Room6-seater black leather recliner sofa set

8 min read · 11 Oct 2026

Black Friday Furniture in Kenya 2026: How to Shop the November Sales

When November furniture sales run in Kenya, how to tell a real discount from a fake one, and the checks to make before you pay.

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Dining RoomBlack velvet adjustable bar stool with curved back on a chrome swivel base

8 min read · 11 Oct 2026

Bar Stools in Kenya: Counter vs Bar Height and How Many You Need

How to match bar and counter stools to your kitchen island or home bar, how many fit along a counter, and when an adjustable stool makes...

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Bedroom6x6 mahogany bed with vertical slatted headboard and footboard

7 min read · 9 Oct 2026

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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BedroomThree-seater sofa with a wooden frame and rich blue upholstered seat and back cushions

7 min read · 9 Oct 2026

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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Bedroom6x6 mahogany sleigh bed with curved headboard and footboard, reddish-brown finish

7 min read · 9 Oct 2026

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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BedroomFive-seater brown wooden-frame sofa set with brown upholstery

7 min read · 9 Oct 2026

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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Bedroom6-seater blue recliner sofa with track arms

6 min read · 9 Oct 2026

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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Bedroom6-seater Brown Leather Recliner Seats

7 min read · 9 Oct 2026

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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Dining Room6-seater mahogany dining table with six carved-back chairs

7 min read · 9 Oct 2026

Mahogany Dining Sets: Sizes and Prices for 4, 6 and 8 Seaters

Mahogany dining sets at EmmyPes cost KSh 30,000 to KSh 165,000, all six-seaters. Compare chairs and table shapes, room clearance, and 4- and 8-seat alternatives.

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Bedroom6x6 mahogany bed with carved heritage headboard

8 min read · 18 Sep 2026

How to Care for Mahogany Furniture in Kenya: A Practical Guide

Simple cleaning, polishing and placement tips to keep mahogany beds, dining sets and cabinets looking good, plus mahogany pieces from our range.

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BedroomSix-seater light brown leather recliner sofa set

7 min read · 18 Sep 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping for Furniture in Kenya (2026)

Room-by-room planning with real price ranges, measuring tips and how ordering and delivery work, with links to every EmmyPes guide.

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