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Since no one can anticipate every future dinner party, we can’t see a reason that everyone shouldn’t covet—and have!—an extendable dining room table. The three main types of dining room tables that extend are those with removable leafs, a butterfly extension, or a drop leaf. The first type of dining table is pretty self explanatory, so we’ll focus on the latter two.

The Butterfly Leaf

What exactly is a butterfly leaf?...

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It seems there’s been a major oversight in the land of dining room furniture. When is the last time you heard the round dining table being celebrated? Retailers should be singing the praises of round tables from the rooftops. Its selling points will make you instantly rethink that classic trestle table: guests can easily interact with one another; no one needs to pass the food—everyone can reach; and with pedestal tables, there’s always room to squeeze one more person in...

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Choosing the right dining room furniture for your dining space requires recognition of your design style, research and patience. When you’ve taken the plunge and bought your table and chairs, you’ll likely feel a great sense of relief. But the quest for creating your ideal dining space is far from over. The next step: choosing lighting.

Creating An Inviting Space

You want your dining room to feel warm, and to be a place where guests gather cozily around the...

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