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What to Put on a Sofa Table

Just because it's called a sofa table doesn't mean that it has to be relegated to behind a sofa. Also called a console table, a sofa...
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What Is a Demilune?

Demilune is a word borrowed from French literally meaning "half-moon." Though it has been used to describe many things crescent-sh...
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Styles of Dining Room Table and Chairs

When you move into your new home, you'll want your dining room space to reflect your decorative preferences in terms of color and design...
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Living Room-Dining Room Combo Decorating Ideas

A combined living room and dining room, often known as a great room, offers the homeowner a large space for entertaining and casual living, ...
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How to Separate Living & Dining Room Layouts

An open floor plan is spacious and modern, and provides plenty of opportunities for social gathering. On the other hand, separating the livi...
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How to Acquire Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Acquiring rustic dining room chairs entails taking a look at the whole picture and not just the room. Does this Spark an idea? Instruction...
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What Is Sofa Table?

A sofa table is a long, narrow, tall table that backs up to a sofa. Originating in the late 1700s, it was a staple piece of furniture used i...
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Early American Dining Room Set

Early American furniture design is inspired by American pioneer style. Its "back to basics" approach references a simpler time, be...
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How to Create a Library With a Dining Room Table

Have you decided that you are better off saving space by changing a formal dining room into a room that you can use every day? The trade off...
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How to Accessorize a Console Table

Accessorizing a console table can add so much drama to a room, and a nice mix of accessories is usually the best look. Below I am going to g...
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How to Decorate a Dining Living Room

A dining living room combo can either be a dream come true, or a nightmare. This adds great flow to any home. It even makes the space seem...
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Painting Antique Dining Furniture

Painting dining room furniture updates it and gives it a fresh, new look. Try black paint to give vintage or retro furniture a modern look, ...
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How to Put a Lamp on a Console Table Without Nearby Electricity

Table lamps are decorative and functional accessories for any room in your home. They come in a multitude of colors, sizes and styles, and ...
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Homemade Entertainment Center Ideas

You just bought a fabulous new big screen TV. Now your budget is a little short for a new entertainment center. Don't despair. You have ...
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French Country Decorating Ideas for a Dining Room

French Country style, influenced by the historic homes of rural France, is a favorite decorating theme in American homes as well. Typified b...
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How to Finish Dining Room Tables

Finishing your furniture is where you can customize the color and style When finishing a dining room table, it is important that you use the...
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Care of Teak Dining Room Furniture

Teak is a dense, close-grained hardwood that is more durable and low-maintenance than many other types used to construct furniture. Teak is ...
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Types of Occasional Tables

The term "occasional table" is used to describe any table that is not a dining room table or a desk. Tables that lack one specific...
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How to Decorate a Modern Dining Room With an Antique Dining Set

Creating a modern dining room doesnt mean you have to use exclusively modern furniture. You can mix antique pieces into the room, or even us...
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How to Arrange a Great Room

A great room is a large room that contains enough space for multiple functions. Great rooms often combine a living room on one side and a di...
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How to Decorate Open Dining & Living Rooms

Many modern homes have open-style floor plan designs. This means that at least two rooms, often more, are open to each other. This creates a...
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Unique Painted Dining Table Ideas

The table is typically the furniture focal point of the dining room or combination kitchen and dining room because it is the largest piece o...
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What to Get for Your Hallway Furniture

When it comes to decorating a hallway or entryway, there are a number of factors to consider. Hallways serve as a transitional space and sho...
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Dining Room Design Ideas

Dining rooms are places to gather over a meal and share conversation. You may use your dining room every day or just on special occasions. D...
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How to Paint a Dining Room Set Green

You do not have to redecorate an entire room to have a new look. Changing furniture will make a big difference in the overall design. Transf...
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How to Design With Room Dividers

A room divider is the classic answer to many decorating problems. Whether you have a large room you want to break up visually or just want t...
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How to Sell a 1940 Dining Room Set

Youve inherited a gorgeous 1940 dining room set, an antique from your great-aunts estate. The set, consisting of a pedestal table and six ch...
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