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Furniture guides and tips
Prices, sizes and buying tips for beds, sofas, dining sets and outdoor furniture in Kenya, with the real products and current prices.
Made in Kenya vs Imported Furniture: Price, Choice, Repairs and Timber
What locally made and imported furniture mean for price, choice, sizing and repairs in Kenya, and the questions to ask before you buy.
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Executive Office Desks in Kenya: Straight vs L-Shaped, Sizes and Prices
How to choose between a straight and an L-shaped executive desk, what size suits your office, and how to match chairs, cabinets and reception desks.
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Bubble Sofas in Kenya: Sizes, Colours, Prices and Care
What a bubble or cloud sofa is, who it suits, and how our single, 5-seater, 6-seater and L-shaped bubble sofas compare on size, colour and price.
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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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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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5-Seater vs 7-Seater Sofa Sets: Sizes, Layouts and Prices in Kenya
What 5-, 6- and 7-seater really mean, how much living room each set needs, and real sofa set designs and prices to compare.
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Types of Car Parking Shades in Kenya: Cantilever, Single-Pole, Multi-Panel and Canopy
Cantilever, single-pole, multi-panel, canopy or pyramid? What each car parking shade suits, fabric vs metal roofing, and how to plan the bay.
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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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How to Clean and Care for a Leather Sofa in Kenya
Weekly dusting, safe wiping, spills and conditioning for leather sofas and chairs, with advice for Kenyan dust, sun and coastal humidity.
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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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How to Care for Rattan Outdoor Furniture in Kenya
A simple weekly and monthly routine for rattan sofas, egg chairs and sunbeds, with cushion care and tips for the coast, the lake and the highlands.
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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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