I like the sound of a mini-reunion. Especially if it involves desert!. Hello everyone : ) nwduck, you are just beginning your season, while here today is the grand final of Aussie Rules Football. Though I'm not a fan, it seems the whole country has come to a grinding halt today. haha The big excitement of today's game, is that an 'underdog' team is playing. They haven't got into the finals in about eighteen years or something. :)

Hi, Thanks to everyone taking time out to give me great advise! I have moved furniture around the house since I was 5 years old.. I just love trying new looks. The lounge/dining has been moved so many times over 13 years in every possible way in this house. We have just had new twist pile carpet and new paint and was considering a tapestry for the wall behind the sofa. I can shift furniture again if it looks odd once we decide on what size to buy.... I like the large tapestries because it becomes a back drop rather than 1,2 or 3 paintings etc. We have had different looks over the years.... I might re-cover the 2 red lounges next year.

If you have a bit of storage space then consider buying a couple of inexpensive easy wipe stackable chairs (eg ikea) for visiting kids to use. Parents and you can then relax and enjoy the meal without worrying about your upholstery. Alternatively, tie-on seat cushions will give some protection plus a height boost for little ones.

Chantelle, what a fab table! I can't tell though if the top is timber, stone, concrete (or the look of) or metal. If you like industrial style then Oskuee's top three images are perfect! The fourth photo is a crossback chair which can suit industrial, Hamptons and modern country. However if you like a modern classic look, then a fully upholstered chair like the style of the one in this link would work. Either colour match the legs to the table or paint them matt black. A straight leg, rather than a taper ( as shown in the link) might be better too. Fabric-wise because the table has clean lines, a self pattern or plain would be best. Photos please when you're finished. https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/custom-designed-dining-table-and-chairs-contemporary-dining-room-sydney-phvw-vp~55535654