For a long time now, the design world has been putting a lot of focus on the kitchen - specifically, large kitchens and kitchen islands. But after a few years of neglect, formal dining areas are starting to get a little love again. Many old fashioned designs are coming back in vogue, and cross back dining chairs are at the front of the pack. These simple, slightly rustic chairs are perfect for add...
Wood has long been the go-to material for dining room chairs, but it certainly isn't the only option. Metal dining chairs are a unique and distinctive alternative, and have started to become popular not only in modern spaces, but also in very traditional ones, too. These sleek, gunmetal finished steel and aluminum chairs have an elegant contemporary feel, but are subtle enough in terms of design t...
We accept armless chairs as a staple of current
dining room furniture, but have you ever thought about why? Dining chairs are necessary furniture in our homes, but rarely get thought about in comparison to flashier, bigger pieces like couches and beds. Designers love trying to make the dining chair step up to the plate with bold, e...
Mid century modern furniture is usually paired either with a very retro style or an incredibly modern one; by and large, there isn't much middle ground between dark-wood-and-gem-tones and stark-lines-and-cool-colors. But lately mid century modern style chairs have found their way into a distinctly different, Nordic-inspired decor: Scandinavian modern design. This style is all about simple, stark, ...
High backed chairs with simple canvas or linen colored upholstery are starting to pop up all over the design world right now, particularly as part of the increasingly popular restoration style. These chairs combine an old fashioned elegance with a simple, clean finish that makes them well suited to a contemporary space, whether it's a living room, dining room, or even a master bathroom. They're am...
[caption id="attachment_10548" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Photo by photogl/Shutterstock[/caption]
A leather couch is a piece t...
When it comes to seating, there's often a pretty wide divide between chairs that are comfortable and chairs that look cool. This isn't always the case, of course, but by and large the chair you love to sit in probably isn't going to be the focal point of your living or entertaining space. The good news is, even one very stylish
Dome Chairs - A Classic Accent For Your Living Room
If you're looking to add a distinctive, eye-catching accent piece to your living space, one of the best ways to start is by taking a page from the history books. Some of the most beautiful and unusual furnishings out there are the ones that have been mostly lost to the passage of time, that survive largely in the form of replicas. The dome chair (also known as the balloon chair) is one of my perso...
Is there anything better than a fashionable, on-trend living room that you can feel good about showing off to your guests? Yes, in fact, there is. A fashionable, on-trend living room where you can lounge in comfort. Going back to the basics, that is what a living room should be all about. Living. Style and look is important, but most of all you want a room that you can feel good about spending tim...
A
good chair is like a good friend: always there for you, a reassuring sight to see after a long day, and isn't a pain in the rear. Finding this special chair is a lot easier said than done though, so here are five types of chairs to help you with your search for the perfect one for your home.
[caption id="attachment_14541" align="aligncen...
