This contemporary style round dining table is ideal for the more casual dining room, the breakfast room or the kitchen. As a dining room table, this round table is ideal for the smaller dining area which is less formal than some. Contemporary styling creates the perfect look for a new home. Depending on the decor [...]
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Often when deciding to change the appearance of a room all that is needed is a single piece of furniture or an updated accessory. For that reason I have selected special pieces that can change the overall decor by the selection of a new mirror or a small table.
Rather than purchasing an entire suite of furniture, often adapting what we have is economical as well as impressive.
As always I suggest that quality is put ahead of quantity. Starting with a solid foundation is the key to good design within the home.
While it is true that console tables were the idea of Louis XIV for the Chateau de Versailles, they have migrated from the 17th century to the present taking on new shapes and forms that are sure to delight those with an eye for the contemporary. No longer gilded, the modern console table styles can [...]
Drop leaf tables have enjoyed a roller coaster ride of popularity. During some eras the drop leaf table is the dining table of choice, the end table of preference, or the ideal library table. At other times, drop leaf tables have been looked upon as outdated or as grandma's collectibles. As with tilt top tables, [...]
Used tilt top tables are not always plentiful at used furniture stores or at auctions. However, when you find one there are a few things to look for before making a purchase or a bid. First of all, as always, set a price you are willing to pay for a used tilt top table whether [...]
The Butler Heritage Tilt Top Game Table is an excellent example of a reproduction of a fine style of tilt top table used for games. This particular table is 29" high with a top diameter of 30". Table features a built-in chess or checkers game. Of course, the top tilts or folds for optimal space usage. [...]
Tables were probably one of the first pieces of furniture to come into existence. We know that chairs were brought into popularity, perhaps the first stool with a back, during the Jacobean period. However, it is probable that tables have been around for about as long as man has needed a place to put something. [...]
Cottage style furniture is special. It often mirrors the personality of the home owner or apartment dweller. While it is not inconceivable that cottage style decor fits into our larger homes with a bit of ease, most of us think of cottage style as a compact style that fits into our bungalows or as the [...]
Auctions can be one of the best places to look for high quality furniture, especially solid wood pieces such as a Queen Anne dining table or a complete set of Queen Anne dining room furniture. What you should know and do before buying a Queen Anne dining table at auction: Pre-view the Queen Anne dining table. [...]
With the Queen Anne dining table being as fashionable as it is today, it is quite easy to find reproductions of original Queen Anne tables or new dining tables in the Queen Anne style. New reproductions of the Queen Anne style can be found in almost any furniture store. Dining tables in the Queen Anne style [...]
Just when you thought the daybed was the answer to your sleeping situation in a small apartment, a spare bedroom, or any other living space where another bed is needed, the daybed with trundle offers even more sleeping space. Whether the need is for a kids bedroom so a friend can sleep over or for [...]
There are numerous advantages to having a daybed. But, before we discuss the advantages it may be useful to answer a few other questions. A daybed is a twin bed (most often) that has three sides, giving it the appearance of a deep couch. The picture above is a good example of a daybed frame. Simply put, [...]
When looking for the ultimate design in home office computer furniture, this one single piece speaks to the modern working person at home. For the person who enjoys the sleek styling of modern furniture for the home office, this computer desk is a dream come true. The shiny chrome finish is a continuous curve that [...]
The antique William and Mary dining chairs pictured above are among the best examples I have seen of the William and Mary style. These two chairs were sold with the other four matching chairs at auction. The dining chairs pictured are made of walnut, the wood of favor during the William and Mary era. It is [...]
The set of four antique Jacobean dining chairs above demonstrates the square feet that were common during the earlier Jacobean era or the Cromwellian period. The stretchers are turned in the front to soften the rigid look common to many of the earliest Jacobean pieces. Although upholstery is rare for Jacobean period furniture, dining chairs would have been [...]