Article: DISTRESSED LOOK IN FURNITURE HAS GROWING APPEAL.(At Home)

Article: DINING ROOM; FORMAL ENTERTAINING FURNISHINGS SHOULD PUT ON A SPECIAL SHOW FOR GUESTS.(Brief Article)
HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network;  November 19, 2001 ;     700+ words ......very nature, the dining room is a showroom. It...many visitors, the dining room is used most frequently...sink. Since the dining room's main function...foundation of the dining room furniture to create an atmosphere...and floor of the dining room. ...

Article: Furniture should dictate dining room trappings Traditional look need not require an elaborate setting; Waking up a tired breakfast area Dark floor, floral patterns on walls create a bright contrast Q. How do I go about adding some flair to a tired breakfast area? At present, it has yellow-painted walls and white vinyl flooring. I'm willing to buy some new furniture if that's what it takes to create a flowery and cozy country-style look. A: New furniture may be a necessary aspect of your envisioned redesign, but before you head for the store, give some thought to the walls and floor. Your choice of color and pattern for those surfaces will prove just as important as whatever pieces of furniture you may eventually decide to buy. Start by getting rid of that vinyl flooring. You could replace it with ceramic tile, as was done in the room shown in the photo. But if you're lucky enough to discover a good wooden floor under the vinyl, a better alternative would be to stain or paint the wood in a color that contrasts with either your present or future furniture. This color-contrast principle has been applied in the photographed room that I've selected as a model. Here, dark floor tiles were combined with scrubbed pine furniture and creamy white walls. If yellow is still a favorite color of yours, use it as an accent in a floral print perhaps one that's predominantly blue. Since you're aiming for a flowery effect, you mustn't be afraid of using colorful patterns in your breakfast area. The model also provides some hints regarding the proper placement and scale of patterns. The country styling shown in the photo owes a lot to the coordinated floral coverings. A mini-print was applied at chair rail height while a larger but similar pattern was used above it. Note that the patterns on the walls are in turn coordinated with the window fabrics. In this case, a loosely gathered valance with side curtains makes a fine companion for the wall covering. In my own design work, I often frame such rooms with a crown molding and baseboard in a dark color. While the trim has to fit within the setting's palette, it doesn't need to match a particular color. For example, if a color scheme consists of white, yellow, periwinkle and indigo blue, I would probably choose indigo blue or something similar to it for my "framing element." In general, the success of a country-style interior depends on the choice of textures, fabrics and patterns. Cottons, linens and other natural materials are almost always safe options for furniture and floor coverings. High-gloss surfaces and minimalist decor aren't appropriate for the look you wish to create. As always, of course, there's at least one exception: Shaker-type furniture qualifies as minimalist, and it's often used in country-style settings.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  March 10, 1996 ;     437 words ......Regency-style dining room furniture. She was sure...clearly in a dining room, since the styling...driven by the furniture. As an example...pattern frames the furniture. This is a fine...traditionally furnished dining room won't be featured...

Article: Redecorate your dining room by using a touch of elegance
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  September 6, 1998 ;     435 words ......about to refurnish our dining room, which is regularly used...recommend floor coverings in a dining room that receives regular...Your preferred type of dining room design relies as much on accessories as on furniture. If the space allows it...pieces are part of Baker ...

Article: Moving back into dining room
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  August 17, 2003 ;     695 words ......more time at the drive-through than in the dining room. Forgotten friend You remember the dining room, don't you? It has become the least- used room...re-enter it on a routine basis. That's because a dining room is more than just a place to consume a meal...other over and over again. ...

Article: Versatile dining room again a focal point
Post-Tribune (IN);  April 6, 2002 ;     700+ words ......collapsible table, the dining-room table should be...table and other furniture, you must be able...bring food into the dining room and clear it away...Try to place your furniture in such a way as...placement. In my square dining room, for example, placing...

Article: OPEN UP DINING ROOM TO NEW USES.(Living)
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  January 20, 1991 ;     620 words ......interiors, says the dining room is the least...the home. The dining room has too long...repository for fine furniture, delicate fabrics...the traditional dining room arrangement is...have an ample dining room, use one wall...Years ago, dining room ...

Article: Make your dining room a total joy
Chicago Sun-Times;  March 17, 2002 ;     700+ words ......collapsible table, the dining-room table should be...table and other furniture, you must be able...bring food into the dining room and clear it away...Try to place your furniture in such a way as...placement. In my square dining room, for example, placing...

Article: Obituaries: Clive Wainwright He was a great lover of new technology, with a kitchen full of the late st gadgets alongside a dining room with furniture by Pugin
The Independent - London;  July 5, 1999 ;     700+ words ...CLIVE WAINWRIGHT was a major figure in furniture studies whose loss will be felt throughout the world of furniture and design history. He was based for more than...arts, above all as a specialist on 19th-century furniture and collections, but also with a great knowledge...than in the physical appearance and ...

Article: Live it up when decorating dining room
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  November 28, 1999 ;     353 words ......season is when we start to focus more on the dining room and the role it plays in our home. Here are some basic dining room principles: Designing your dining room is in many ways a straightforward effort. Unless...den -- and you need a collapsible table, the dining room ...

Article: How to design a better dining room. (Design Lab, part 4)
Professional Builder (1993);  July 1, 1996 ;     317 words ......a formal, separate dining room (pictured on the next...Coast, want a formal dining room. However, according...a great room with a dining room because it does not...family room. Whatever dining room you build, keep in mind...lighting styles in a dining room ...

Article: Dining room devotion Empty-nesters may decide to downsize, but insist on space for their dining room furniture.(Homes Plus)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  November 19, 2006 ;     700+ words ......t want a new dining room set, said Marty...kept her wooden furniture. In fact, said...to keep their dining room furniture. Check out Mackenzie...niches so that furniture like china cabinets...fireplace in the dining room. Dining rooms...

Article: New ways to serve; Dining room casn find fresh purpose
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  March 23, 2008 ;     700+ words ......with a realistic budget plan. Many big-budget dining room makeovers in southeastern Wisconsin start with...The homeowners decided to open up the old dining room into an informal, family-friendly space that...60,000 and $100,000, says Retzak. But the dining room can be reborn for a ...

Article: Create a great dining room with these tips
Chicago Sun-Times;  November 21, 1999 ;     294 words ......to focus more on the dining room and the role it plays...Here are some basic dining room principles to keep in mind: Designing your dining room is in many ways a straightforward...collapsible table, the dining room table should be placed...sideboard. Before choosing ...

Article: So that's your dining room? ; It's not just for supper. It's also a gallery, a game room, a lounge.
The Boston Globe;  February 21, 2008 ;     700+ words ......in the middle of her dining room instead. For lighting...art. DeTemple's old dining-room table stands in the...together in the formal dining room for leisurely Sunday...kitchen. The formal dining room, meanwhile, is being...furnishings. "People want the dining ...