Tag Archives: dining room

The Most Ignored Room of the Home

By Furnitureland South | Published: September 8, 2011
Let’s face it – many of us see dining rooms as a thing of the past, and most of the time we just buy furniture to try and fill the space. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, we rarely pay attention to the room with the stuffy table, chairs, and china cabinet. That is, [...]
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Keeping it Casual

By Furnitureland South | Published: August 29, 2011
It’s time to embrace the casual and celebrate the comfort and style your dining room brings to the household.  An ideal dining space is not constrained to any size, style or even purpose. When making a room your own, the sky is the limit! Not all styles or spaces call for a large dining space, [...]
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Lighten Up!

By Jaime Berg | Published: May 13, 2011
No, not you. Your furniture!  Over the past year I have seen a lighter, fresher presence brightening our extraordinary showroom settings. French Heritage’s new Paris Loft collection features contemporary furniture styling, while allowing the warmth and beauty of the wood to be center stage.  There is an aura of modern simplicity reflected in the hand-rubbed, weathered patina of [...]
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Use my dining room? REALLY!??!

By Sherry Needles | Published: October 19, 2010
Yes, you can and should use your dining room more than twice a year! Your dining room is probably the most underused square footage in your home…why not use it? It can be… A Craft Room, A Christmas Card writing station, Scrapbooking Workroom, Sewing Room Fantasy Football Draft Center, Pumpkin Carving Station… OH, and a place to eat! The possibilities are [...]
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Dining Dilemmas

By Becky Shaw | Published: September 17, 2010
When designing your Dining Room, there are so many questions to answer. How many people can sit comfortably at what size table? What type of lighting should I use?  Never fear! I am here to help. Dilemma #1: How many people can sit at my table? Did you know a 6’ diameter round table seats more [...]
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It’s Holiday Time!!

By Furnitureland South | Published: September 2, 2010
I know what you’re thinking… it’s only September. But now is the time to start thinking about what you’re going to do for your holiday get-togethers with family and friends.  And there’s not going to be a better time than September to get your home ready for all of that scrutiny. Why, you ask? If you’ve [...]
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Today’s Quick Design Tip: Rugs

By Lisa Perriello | Published: May 12, 2010
In the dining room, make sure your rug extends eighteen to twenty-four inches beyond the table so that there is enough space to pull out chairs. Send article as PDF to
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Color/Style Trends from the High Point Furniture Market

By Furnitureland South | Published: May 5, 2010
“Eclectic Color” Furnitureland South Design Consultant, Stephanie Tate, comments on colors and styles observed at the Spring 2010 High Point Furniture Market. The first trend is “Eclectic Color” at the Century Showroom. Century did a stunning job of combining fresh, bright colors that simply “popped” on crisp, clean backgrounds using geometric patterns as well as Asian [...]
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