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and Virginia.
The Company's primary product categories include:
Furniture and mattress, including furniture and related accessories for the
living room, dining room and bedroom, as well as both traditional and specialty
mattresses;
Home appliance, including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers
and ranges;
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Features like crown molding and other wood accents such as chair rails are
elegant upgrades that can elevate a home's value with a relatively modest
investment. An office or dining room is the perfect place to introduce these
design elements to add a bit of formality to the space. You can also find crown
molding in spaces like the living room, with the molding coordin... |
| ... storage to allow for versatility whether entertaining or preparing an evening meal for your family. Simply group the matching chairs around your table or mix and match different designs to give your dining room a more chic feel.
Contain Kitchen Clutter
Many kitchen cabinets have more wasted than usable space. Optimize storage in these problem areas with Clos... |
| ... study or for a stimulating playroom.
Raving for red: According to Dr. Augustin, since red is also the color of many fine wines, painting a wall Rave Red SW 6608 in a dining room can appropriately call wine to mind. Red also offers people a burst of strength, making it an effective color choice for spaces like laundry rooms, where “heavy lifting” is done. According... |
| ...reach to add fresh flavors to your grilled fish and chicken, as well as those tasty summer veggies. These potted plants also make for beautiful, easy centerpieces.
Your summer dining room
Dining outside is a fun and relaxing way to enjoy food as well as the company of your family and friends. When you choose a patio table, choose one with ample seat... |
| ...ferences. Evaluating what clothing items are your go-to staples will help inform you of the colors and styles you find most appealing. Do you live in dark denim? Paint a rich navy accent wall in your dining room. Do you love your little black dress? A front door painted PPG Paints Black Magic (PPG1001-7) makes a stunning first impression. Your favorite vacation spot can also serve as a muse in rea... |
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* Time to dine on your new table. Great memories are built around the dining room table, so when you want to spend more time outdoors, don't be afraid to take the table with you. Building a stylish cedar table is easier than you think, and the matching benches make for ... |
| ...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... |
| ... about using purple, this year's hues will work well in a variety of settings. The muted nature of the colors makes them gender-neutral yet impactful, so they're great statement colors when used in a dining room, on the front door or even as an accent wall in a child's room.
What's more, the color pairs well with trending home materials, such as gray flooring, black tiles and gold d... |
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• Taste: Turn your snacks into decor.
Instead of hiding your favorite fruits in your crisper drawer, place them in a unique bowl as a centerpiece in your kitchen or dining room - fruits like apricots, cherries and plums are great options, but whatever is in season will do.
Not only will this encourage healthy eating, but it will also add another pop of c... |
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To create a gathering space for a group 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... |
| ...pped and decorate the house like something off a magazine cover. However, your mother-in-law is still going to focus on the stained upholstery in the family room, the tacky and dated wallpaper in the dining room, and the guest bedroom carpet that looks older than she is.
This year, you can spare yourself the in-law-inflicted shame with some budget-friendly do-it-yourself projects that will... |
| ...ring the holidays and year-round, the experts at Honeywell have a few tips and tricks:
Lower temps can be a crowd-pleaser. Between hectic moments in the kitchen and dining room and all the people moving from spot to spot, consider lowering the temperature more than usual – two degrees for every 10 people. Even though it may be cold outside, body and cooking heat ... |
| ...ia in the air.
Kitchen photo caption: Lightly colored cabinets and countertops will make a small kitchen space feel larger, according to Nicole Curtis, star of HGTV's "Rehab Addict."
Dining room photo caption: Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Cooling & Heating Division
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| ... feature a plethora of DIY ideas, you'll have ample opportunity to distract your mind and busy your hands.
A room designed to let you explore your crafty side can help prevent the kitchen or dining room table from becoming a creative center or wrapping station around the holidays, and allows those areas to remain dedicated to family, food and friendship. It doesn't have to be just for cra... |
| ...ease Painter's Tape with Advanced Edge-Lock Paint Line Protector."
Amado suggests these painting projects you can accomplish with just one can of paint:
1. Color block your furniture. Take the dining room from drab to fab by painting the bottom halves of table legs and chairs in a bold, solid color. Change the look each season to impress guests on every occasion.
2. Invent your own artwo... |
| ...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... |
| ...s with curved bases paired with narrow lampshades, accent pillows that tout bright orange and geometric shapes, or retro art to add mid-century modern personality throughout the home.
Whether the dining room features a gold bar cart stacked with your favorite beverages or the kitchen shines with a unique, vintage light fixture - blending designs from the past into a modern home will result in ... |
| ... the Echo Beach Dining Table from Pier 1 Imports. This high-quality piece is made from handcrafted, all-weather synthetic rattan and offers plenty of space to arrange chairs just as you would in your dining room. Finish the look by layering your favorite accessories, such as handcrafted trays, detailed lanterns and a colorful floral arrangement to create a cheerful centerpiece.
Tie it all toget... |
| ... during the day to entertaining guests in the evening, or for spending late nights wrapping presents.
Additionally, the holidays would not be complete without cozy, intimate gatherings around the dining room table with family and friends. Layered lighting applied around the dining room table can set the mood so you and your guests can comfortably enjoy the turkey dinner with all the dressings.... |
| ...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... |
| ...functions.-
"Today's new homes and home remodeling projects embrace far more open designs, allowing for unprecedented levels of flexibility. These floor plans permit gatherings to spill out of the dining room, family room or living room into adjoining spaces with no loss of sociability, or take on a welcome aura of privacy when needed," says Michael Myers, Marketing director for Johnson Hardwar... |
| ...ral energy-efficient options, ranging from CFLs to halogen or LED light bulbs. No matter what room you're looking to improve, there is an energy-efficient light option that will be a perfect fit.
Dining Room
* Using dimmers and layering with light gives you flexibility for different occasions.
* For an elegant look, blend low levels of light sources throughout the room.
* When installing ... |
| ...d in your home. "Look at what you already have, like flea market finds or family heirlooms, and see if they can be used in a new way." She suggests:
* Transforming a dresser into a sideboard for the dining room.
* Using a settee for extra seating at the table.
* Turning a bench into a display table for holiday décor.
* Trying a small accent table in the powder room for guest towels and soaps.
... |
| ...many years, Howarth provides the following Q&A advice.
Q. How can rooms be decorated to maximize form and function?
A. To get started, decide how a room will be used. For example, consider if a dining room will be for formal 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 resist... |
| ... 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... |