STYLE
With each individual having their own palate, Mor Furniture for Less offers an ample selection of delicious menu choices to tickle your taste buds! From the traditional look of a mission or shaker style, to the clean lines that contemporary furniture offers, Mor Furniture for Less will not disappoint!
When deciding what style you’d like to adorn your dining room with, sometimes it helps to let the architecture of your home or your existing furniture influence your decision. If your home is rich in architectural elements try to mimic those components in your furniture choices. By doing this you will create a unified appearance throughout your home. If you prefer a more eclectic look don’t be afraid to mix the old with the new. If you've inherited your grandmother’s beautiful antique dining table, but you prefer a more progressive look; why not try modern Parsons Chairs with your priceless antique? Your furniture should be a reflection of your personality or your vision for your family, so go ahead and cook up your own recipe!
First, you must decide what type of dining room fits your lifestyle; Traditional or Casual. This may be decided by the dining space in the home that you are choosing your furniture for, or you may break from tradition and design a dining space just your own.
Traditional Dining Rooms are the formal spaces you might remember rarely using during your childhood, usually only during special occasions or holidays. They are often separate spaces in the home, characterized by a long, rectangular table and a chair at either end for the host and hostess. The host/hostess chairs are usually arm chairs and the other are typically armless. Traditional dining tables are always at 30 inches from the ground, with a chandelier or lighting fixture 30-36 inches from the table top. A traditional dining room will usually feature a server and/or a buffet and hutch for storing formal dinnerware and serving courses.
Casual Dining Rooms are more common than traditional, because they fit in more areas of more homes, including smaller dining rooms, kitchens, nooks and many Great Rooms that are popular in home styles today. Casual Dining Rooms come in all shapes and sizes, and can be standard height or pub table height. Many casual dining tables are round, to not place importance on any single person at the table.
Today, many homes find a nice balance between traditional and casual dining styles. You can easily find elements of both worlds to create the perfect dining experience for your home and your family.
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