II love chairs. Chairs with character make a room feel alive, and I’ve always collected pieces that say something about the space. Admittedly, that means I often have more chairs than I strictly need. Recently I loaned several of my favorites to our church, so the chair count at home dropped and I’m suddenly noticing a shortage — which, for someone who enjoys shopping, is a perfect excuse to look for new favorites. Giving things away has its perks: it makes space and gives you license to refresh your home with pieces you really love.
Our dining room recently received new hardwood floors. The photo above shows the room before the change, when it still had carpet layered with a seagrass rug. The update has made a dramatic difference in the feel of the space.
I’ve been so happy with the new hardwood floors.
Lowe’s handled the installation and did an excellent job; I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. My immediate plan is to clear out the construction clutter that accumulated in the dining room over the past few weeks, tidy up the boxes and tools, and get the house back to a clean, comfortable state. Once everything is put away I’ll take photos so you can see the finished look in both the living and dining rooms.
We removed the kitchen table and chairs during our kitchen redo because the space was too small for both a kitchen set and a full dining table. We’re simplifying and paring down furniture where possible since many rooms in the house are on the small side. With the dining room directly off the kitchen, it made sense to make the dining room the primary sit-down eating area and eliminate a second full-sized table in the kitchen. I do have a plan for casual eating in the kitchen, so I’ll share that idea soon.
For this house I’m leaning toward a relaxed, cafe-like vibe rather than a formal dining room aesthetic. I enjoy the playful styles of the chairs featured in my collage — they feel fresh and versatile and can suit a variety of interiors. If you’re hunting for similar styles, I found the pieces in the collage at One Kings Lane, which offers a curated selection of chairs and other furniture.
Do you have a formal dining room, a casual dining space or both?
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Suggested sales that include pieces from the collage:
Industrial Loft Sale – collage numbers 2 and 6
Sitting in Style Sale – collage numbers 1, 3, 4, 5