In the past few years there’s been a huge resurgence of many retro styles. Everything from midcentury seats all the way back to turn of the century antiques are making an appearance in dining rooms around the country. Rustic, reclaimed pieces have been especially popular, adding a homey, old fashioned accent to a contemporary kitchen. […]
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Metal Dining Chairs For Just About Any Dining Room
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Oct
Oct
Wood has long been the go-to material for dining room chairs, but it certainly isn’t the only option. Metal dining chairs are a unique and distinctive alternative, and have started to become popular not only in modern spaces, but also in very traditional ones, too. These sleek, gunmetal finished steel and aluminum chairs have an […]
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Mid Century Modern Chairs Meet A Scandinavian Modern Decor
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Oct
Oct
Mid century modern furniture is usually paired either with a very retro style or an incredibly modern one; by and large, there isn’t much middle ground between dark-wood-and-gem-tones and stark-lines-and-cool-colors. But lately mid century modern style chairs have found their way into a distinctly different, Nordic-inspired decor: Scandinavian modern design. This style is all about […]
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Transparent Chairs: A Fresh Modern Twist On The Plastic Chair
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Oct
Oct
Plastic chairs have something of a bad reputation. The phrase alone probably makes you think of cheapie outdoor furniture or maybe something made for a little kid. But high end, durable plastics have become a darling of modern design, particularly chairs made of clear polycarbonate. A spiritual successor to the white plastic chairs iconic of […]
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Mix-And-Match Dining Chairs For A Casual Kitchen Or Dining Room
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Oct
Oct
Over the last few years, kitchens and dining rooms have gotten a lot more casual. Large, open kitchens aren’t just for cooking anymore; they’re a gathering spot for the whole family and a convenient hub for entertaining. And often dining rooms are no longer necessarily their own separate space, but are instead part of a […]
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Old Meets New: Retro Cross Back Dining Chairs
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Sep
Sep
For a long time now, the design world has been putting a lot of focus on the kitchen – specifically, large kitchens and kitchen islands. But after a few years of neglect, formal dining areas are starting to get a little love again. Many old fashioned designs are coming back in vogue, and cross back […]
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Black And White Decor (Part 2): Choosing The Right Room
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Jan
Jan
Bright, bold colors have been trending in the home, from assertive reds and oranges to emerald greens and this year’s radiant orchid from Pantone. So you might be surprised to learn that one of this year’s top color trends doesn’t actually use any color at all. A striking black and white decor is becoming a […]
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Trendy Mid Century Modern Accent Chairs To Dress Up Your Living Room (Part 2)
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Dec
Dec
Yesterday I talked a bit about using big, bold, mid century modern chairs to act as a single daring statement piece in a living room – large chairs that are ideal for replacing a hefty arm chair or recliner. But today I want to take a look at more petite chairs – ones you might […]
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Cute, Colorful Retro Dining Chairs For A Casual, Eclectic Dining Space
03
Dec
Dec
We often talk about home design in broad strokes; in terms of modern, transitional, traditional, or other relatively narrow, unified categories like Louis XV or shabby chic. But lately a more eclectic approach to decorating has become more popular. That is, choosing elements from different styles to build the look you want, rather than to […]
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Dining Room Cabinets And Buffets – Smart Storage For Any Size Dining Area
02
Nov
Nov
When you’re choosing or designing a new kitchen, storage is probably at the forefront of your mind: you want to make sure you have enough space for all your cookware and appliances, as well as for all of your pantry items and daily-use items like pots and pans, silverware, and utensils. But it can be […]