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Smart restaurant owners offer customers the option of sitting in a booth, no matter how high end the restaurant is. Booths are comfortable, relatively spacious and preferred by many people. Diner...
Distressed wood is a design term describing wood furniture that has been crafted with deliberately made nicks, chips and other indentations to give the appearance of age and use. Typically, such...
Stripping the finish from a wood table will allow you to restore its original beauty. It is a great beginner's refinishing project. The tabletop is flat and easily removed from the legs or...
Whether you have an heirloom dining table, four Louis XIV chairs you found at a flea market or just want to create a conversation piece from your ecclectic dining room, there are ways to group...
Restoring the wood finish your dining room table may seem like a difficult task. Once you understand the process and tools involved, however, it becomes simpler. Most wood dining tables don't need...
A hutch can be a great addition to a kitchen, dining area, or hallway. Hutches are often tall, making use of vertical space and providing functional storage in a beautiful package. While there are...
A small amount of mild liquid detergent in water can effectively remove many stains from wood furniture. Always test in an inconspicuous area to be sure it does not leave a film behind. For more...
A distressed piece of furniture is one that has been aged to look older. Distressing creates the appearance of patina and old age making a piece look antique. You can achieve this effect on your own.
How your heart can sink when you walk into your guest room and find a round and very white water circle on your beautiful oak dresser that your mother left you. Or perhaps the new bedroom suit you...
Cherrywood is unlike all other woods. Although it is considered a hardwood, it has an unusual curly grain pattern that creates many problems for the wood finisher during staining and finishing....
Dining table pads protect your wood furniture surfaces from scuffs, dings, and dents. Table pads come in a range of materials and styles, and you can find dozens of companies online that will...
Wood chairs with padded seats get thinner and thinner over the years. Rather than replace your dining room set you can replace the filling in the chair seat.
Many people use their dining room tables only on formal occasions, and the tables tend to be more delicate and decorative than kitchen tables. Placemats and tablecloths will help protect the...
Refinishing a valuable antique is not recommended in most cases. Part of the beauty as well as the monetary value of the antique lies in the patina of the wood and the hardware--refinishing the...
Making your own round dining room table can be a rewarding and quick craft that can save you a lot of money. Making one is fairly easy to do. It's slightly more complicated than making a...
Dining room tables vary widely in size and style. From grand tables that can seat dozens to small tables for intimate family dinners, they are an essential part of any home decor. Custom dining...
When shopping for a dining table, whether new or antique, there are certain characteristics that define high quality. This article will list what to look for when shopping for a dining table in...
Dining room furniture is not only the center piece of a dining room, but is often times the center piece of conversation as well. It adds an aura to a room and it usually touches off the feel of...
Having a dining table bench is a great addition for family seating. People can slide together to make extra seating when there is company, and a bench does not take up too much room when it is...
If you love to entertain a big group for dinner but do not have the space to keep a full-length table on display year round, why not make an expandable dining table? An expandable table is a...
You found the perfect wood chair, but it needs to be stained. Or maybe you found a great table at a rummage sale, but it has an icky layer of ecru paint on it. Don’t panic. Even if you have...
Then right dining table can make a perfect addition to the ensemble in your dining room. Before you decide to build a dining table, consider the following facts. Follow the simple instructions to...
Are you looking to update your furniture, but can't afford to buy new? Here is a simple way to turn your light wood furniture (kitchen table, coffee table, end tables, bed frames, etc.) into...
Selecting a china cabinet is almost as important as the china that it will display. A china cabinet is the center of attention in a room and must match the room's decor while displaying your...