Seven Steps to Perfect Dining

Learn how to create the perfect dining experience by following these seven steps.

Room by Room : Episode RXR-2409 -- More Projects »
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Before: The only item the husband brought to the marriage was an antique trestle table and it's one of the only items staying. The homeowners entertain a lot and would like six matching chairs and a new rug.
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After: New chairs with a soft floral pattern, rich red rug and simple yet interesting accessories up the comfort level in the room.
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Before: The walls are a warm neutral color, but the lack of window treatments and finishing touches leaves this main room uninviting.
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After: Touches of red throughout and simple but effective bishop's sleeve window panels soften the room and set the tone for many enjoyable gatherings.
Hosts Matt Fox and Shari Hiller have seven steps to create the perfect dining room. They start the process by meeting with homeowner Scott Alexander to find out what he wants in his perfect dining room. From the table and chairs to the window and walls, Fox and Hiller put together the perfect step-by-step guide to turn any dining room into the perfect one.

The Seven Steps to Perfect Dining:
1. The backgrounds of the room need to be interesting but not distracting.
2. It's best if windows are non-glaring, offer privacy and have good looks.
3/4. Both the table and chairs must function well and be comfortable. When purchasing these pieces, you need at least two feet per individual setting, but take the width of the chair into account when determining the table measurement. The end of the table to the first setting should be 18 inches and be sure to allow three feet, four inches from the back of the chair to the wall/other furniture to allow enough room to move around the table comfortably.
5. Every good dining experience includes good lighting.
6. Accessories
7. The perfect centerpiece.

7x10 area rug (Tuscany Run) – Waxman's
accessories (long low bowl 4792602, Maison tall vase 6249783, Volumious candleholders (small: 4394417, medium: 4394409) – Pottery Barn
carved wood sconces – T.J. Maxx
table (DISCONTINUED) – Wild Iguana
chairs (DISCONTINUED) - Arhaus

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Resources
carpet - Waxman's
Waxman's Carpet and Rug Warehouse
Website: www.waxmansrugs.com

home furnishings - Arhaus Furniture
Arhaus Furniture
Website: www.arhaus.com Also in this Episode