| ...h several small
pieces of furniture. However, design savvy professionals and homeowners are
turning this idea on its head by using fewer, yet larger pieces to furnish
living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms. By doing so, this creates an optical
illusion of space and adds a designer’s touch.
3. Make a statement.
When designing a small space like a bathroom, t... |
| ...of particularly space-challenged folks, New Yorkers, and inspire everyone to savor this holiday season, Marie Callender's(R) is bringing New Yorkers The Dining Room by Marie Callender's: three unique dining rooms that they can reserve to host holiday parties, as if they're in the comfort of their own home. Pictured here, these unique dining rooms were co-created with a different partner, including... |
| ...eful updates:
Dim the Lights: Install light dimmers throughout your home for an extra touch of ambiance and improved energy efficiency. The dimming function is especially perfect for living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms.
Add a Pop of Color: Perk up a neutral room by giving an old chair, mirror or side table a new paint job. Simply spray your decorative item with quality paint, such as Kry... |
| ...ty of applications. One option is a 100-watt replacement bulb for table or floor lamps, as well as globe lights commonly used for bathroom vanity lighting and recessed lighting in kitchen, living and dining rooms.
Whether you're using CFLs in your bathroom, kitchen or dining room, these bulbs provide a similar soft, warm light like an incandescent. Great for high-use table lamps and fixtures... |
| ...or casual dining, or both. Determining if the room will host adults or children helps greatly with furniture selection. We recommend solid wood tables as they are resistant to permanent scratches. As dining rooms tend to be formal spaces, tables, chairs, china cabinets and sideboards can serve as a home's finest furnishings. Yet, choosing comfortable pieces is essential. Our line, for example, inc... |
| ... floor. If a fixture hangs above a dining table in a room with an eight-foot ceiling, the bottom of the fixture should hang about 30 inches above the table.
-The minimum chandelier diameter for most dining rooms should be 20 inches. It should be no greater than the length of the table minus 12 inches.
-For higher ceiling applications, consider using spotlights to add more "punch" to objects belo... |