Picture Perfect: 50 Dining Settings Around the Globe
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Deirdre Avenell
19 March 2018
Houzz editorial team. DIY/decorating nut, photographer and jewellery designer.
More than just pieces of furniture, the table and chairs you choose for your dining area set the tone for this integral space in the home, whether it’s used as a family hangout zone, an intimate space for two, or a more elaborate entertaining area. See how the personalities of the homeowners shine through in this curated collection of dining tables and chairs, and how they’ve designed their interiors to suit their needs.
1. Soft and serene. Charlotte, USA
2. Ply your trade. London, UK
3. Be bold. Manly, NSW
4. Spanish sun. Madrid, Spain
5. Weight and whimsy. Austin, USA
6. Room for a crowd. Montreal, Canada
7. Tucked in tight. New York, USA
8. Light and airy. London, UK
9. Clear the table. Gold Coast, Queensland
10. On the wire. Bilbao, Spain
11. Sweet and simple. Gothenburg, Sweden
12. Ahead of the curve. Melbourne, Victoria
13. In the blue corner… Atlanta, USA
14. Farmhouse flair. Wiltshire, UK
15. Expandable space. Sydney, NSW
17. Eclectic vibes. Tokyo, Japan
18. Family friendly. Melbourne, Victoria
19. Apple of your eye. Nashville, USA
20. Sheer style. Berlin, Germany
21. A simple setting. Brisbane, Queensland
22. Privacy screen. Singapore
23. Seating options. New Orleans, USA
24. Shades of brown and white. Gothenburg, Sweden
25. Sitting under a statement piece. Sydney, NSW
26. In the clear. Christchurch, New Zealand
27. I wood. Wood you? Calgary, Canada
28. Harden up. Perth, WA
29. Seeing green. Paris, France
30. The wonders of nature. Sunshine Coast, Queensland
31. All about the view. Vancouver, Canada
32. Contemporary collection. Frankfurt, Germany
33. Getting nookie. Sydney, NSW
34. Cosy up. Vancouver, Canada
35. Indoor-outdoor flow. Christchurch, New Zealand
36. Utterly huggable. Clovelly, NSW
37. Open weave. Perth, WA
38. Mix and match. Lille, France
39. Rustic glam. Auckland, New Zealand
40. Pretty as a picture. Tokyo, Japan
41. The feminine touch. Holstebro, Denmark
42. Un-conservative. Brisbane, Queensland
43. Mentos shades. Auckland, New Zealand
44. Scandi style. Aarhus, Denmark
45. An intimate setting. Paris, France
46. A bit of contrast. Gothenburg, Sweden
48. Small but stunning. Chiba, Japan
49. Answered prayers. Hertfordshire, UK
50. Heart of the home. Pittsburgh, USA
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Would I be right in saying that as a general rule of thumb for styling, the heavier or chunkier looking the table the lighter the chair should be?
The chairs are so lovely in number 28, wonder where they bought them?