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Learn what to look for and what to avoid when buying chairs and other wood furniture. Give old chairs a fresh spin using these easy makeover ideas that include projects for the holidays.

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Ultimate Guide to Dining Room Tables

The dining table is the centerpiece of the dining room. Buying a dining table is an exercise if finding balance between form and function. Use this guide to find a table that complements your decor, serves your dining needs, and withstands the test of time.

"… shopping for a new dining table , take a seat. Test … stability. Be sure the table has enough elbowroom (about 30 inches between chair centers and across the table ) but isn't too big … comfortably. Lean on the table from all angles to check … stability. Consider how the chairs work with a table , especially …"

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Buying Dining Room Furniture

… close to the table and still have the support of the chair back. Avoid chairs with legs that … awkwardly at the table and are easy … check that the chairs are still high … Choose the table size that fits … entertaining needs. Tables with leaves or … the most common table shapes and their … style, a parsons chair is fully upholstered …

Dress Up Dining Room Chairs for Thanksgiving

… length of loosely woven jute ribbon and tie in a bow around one chair post so the ends hang just above the floor. Group long and … and pheasant feathers so the feathers fan out. Secure to the chair post with crafts wire. If using colored pumpkins and gourds …

Bat-Shape Chair Decorations for Halloween

… two bat cutouts together with spray adhesive. To reinforce the chenille stems, use hot-glue to secure the stem area to the back of the front bat. Attach bat decoration to chair by twisting the chenille stems around the top of the chair .

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Pinecone Chair Toppers

Put pinecones in a whole new place this fall…on your chairs ! See how simple it is to add a little elegance to the table .

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Holidays
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then, this tail that hangs is going to actually drape over the chair like this. And then, you're gonna attach it like that, so it'll hang like this. So, I've got a chair right here to show you. I'm gonna flip that up to the top here, so you can easily work with it. I'm

like that, like this. Now, who wouldn't love to sit in a chair that looks like this?

Double-Duty Dining Room: Decorating in Stages

A three-step makeover helps this dining room work harder than ever without compromising beauty.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Design Ideas
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the shelves, and fabulous fabrics make an appearance as drapery panels, dining chair slip covers, and a bevy of coordinated pillows on the banquet. Now kid's homework, dad's grocery list, and mom's paperwork hide behind

Measure Smart: Dining Dimensions

All the measurements you need to plan a beautiful, comfortable dining room--from rug size to chandelier height.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Kitchen Bath Ideas
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furniture in a dining room is a pretty standard equation. Center your table and chairs in the room and install a light fixture over the table place a hutch or sideboard along one wall and you're good to go. So why does furniture lay out pale in dining

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Editors' Picks: Dream Bedrooms

… point. A curvy armchair , silk linens … patio-style table complete the … beauty. Beige chairs and linens and … still comfortable armchairs take up less … scroll-patterned chair all carry the … Contemporary upholstered chairs and black bedside … such as the side tables and stunning … architecture. A cozy armchair in the bay window … the bed. The table and chairs are …

Crafts for a Beautiful Christmas Table

… back of dining room chairs , leaving more space on the table for the essential plates … buttons. Decorate your table with these fun felt … in the center of your table , and then layer the … to their spot at the table with a simple pepperberry … prevent skidding. Dining chairs become pretty as packages … ribbons around each chair , hold it in place with …

Traditional Dining Rooms

… of the dining chairs subtly echoes … side of a dining table with a settee … cushion, dining chairs , and at the windows … of open-back chairs crafted from wood … cushions to gleaming chair backs. A Fortuny … red painted farm table relaxes the formal lines of a French armchair and a classic …

Dining Room Ideas

… traditional table is joined by bamboo chairs to echo the … Elegantly detailed chair covers bring … flowers atop the table . Sleek wood … with sleek armchairs designed by … cotto-pesto table is unobtrusive … brown dining chairs . Simple chair cushions combine …

Set a Stylish Christmas Table

… ornaments attached make easy chair decorations. A small … coordinating fabrics for the table runners, napkins, and chair decorations. Then … a traditional dining table . Nothing looks more … across one another on the table . Take a closer look … porcelain. Comfortable chairs upholstered with indigo …

Festive Holiday Chair Decorations

… easy back-of- chair vases. Tie one to each chair with ribbon that coordinates with your table decorations, then … a variation on table place cards, let … by marking the chairs with name tags … the back of the chair with ribbon and …