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Extension Tables and Leaves: What to Know
Extension tables let you seat a dinner party without dedicating extra square footage to a larger fixed table year-round. Hooker Furnishings builds several dining tables with self-storing or separat...
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Round, Oval or Rectangular: Choosing a Dining Table Shape
Round, oval or rectangular: the shape of your dining table determines how a room feels, how many guests you seat, and how easily people move through the space. Theodore Alexander's dining tables at...
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Wood Species Guide: Oak, Walnut, Mahogany and Cherry
Oak, walnut, mahogany and cherry each behave differently under a finish, age at a different rate and suit a different room. Jonathan Charles works with all four at Sutter & Vale, giving you a c...
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How Much Space to Leave Around a Dining Table
Leave at least 36 inches between a dining table edge and the nearest wall or piece of furniture. For a true traffic lane, 42 to 48 inches is better. Caracole dining tables, available at Sutter &...
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How to Choose a Dining Table for Your Room Size
Choosing a dining table starts with one measurement: leave at least 36 inches between the table edge and every wall or adjacent piece of furniture. That clearance lets chairs pull out fully and all...
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