Matching furniture used to be one of the basic rules of decorating. A dining table came with coordinating chairs. Wood finishes matched. Metal finishes matched. If there were bar stools nearby, they were often expected to coordinate with everything else. Today’s dining spaces are considerably more flexible. Mixing wood and metal can give a dining […]
Category: Dining Room Design
Choosing a dining chair seems simple—until you actually start shopping. You may begin with a general idea of the look you want, only to discover an enormous selection of wood dining chairs, metal dining chairs, upholstered dining chairs, and leather dining chairs. Then the practical questions begin. Will that beautiful fabric survive children? Will a […]
As August arrives, many homeowners are focused on wrapping up summer vacations, preparing children for a new school year, and settling back into familiar routines. While the holidays may still feel months away, this is actually one of the best times to start thinking about your dining room. Waiting until November to update your dining […]