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Dining Room Furniture, Occasional Tables and Chairs

Shopping for new dining room furniture? Looking for that perfect occasional table or chair? Check here for the latest designs and facts you should know before you buy.
How to Choose a Dining Table
The dining table you buy today is likely to remain in your home (or in your family) for many years. Here's how to choose a piece that works with your decor, your needs and your lifestyle.
Classic Coffee Tables
The best coffee tables are stylish, functional, and able to hold up under staring eyes and stocking feet. Here are 10 great choices.
Top 10 Beguiling Bar Stools
If you've ever shopped for bar stools, you know the selection can be overwhelming. Here are my picks for 10 timeless designs that will please your eye and pamper your tush.
Nesting Tables are Affordable, Flexible Space-Savers
Nesting tables are great when space is at a premium, since they give you several tables in the floor space of only one. Here are a couple of our favorites.
10 Stunning Stools
Stools are one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can buy. Terrific as side tables, they can also be clustered in a group in place of a coffee table, or used as seating when company calls. Many stools can be used indoors or out, and they come in such a broad range of styles, materials and colors, you're sure to find a stool that will work with your decor. And since the prices ar…
Pub Tables Raise Dining to New Heights
Pub tables combine the casualness of a breakfast bar with the formality of a dining table, making this hot new hybrid a popular choice for kitchens and family rooms.
Top Tips for Buying Dining Chairs
Before you buy a set of dining chairs, consider what style, size, fabrics and weight are right for your situation. This handy shopping guide offers tips and guidelines to help you make the right choice for your home.
Great Dining Chairs Under $500
Looking for a dining chair? House Beautiful has compiled a gallery of nearly two dozen options, from country to contemporary, and all priced at less than $500.
A Dining Chair Style Guide
An illustrated guide to six of the most popular dining chair styles.
Decorating Ideas for Furnishing a Dining Room or Breakfast Area
Need help pairing tables and chairs? Want ideas for furnishing your dining or breakfast area? If you're decorating a dining room, check out this gallery of more than 100 photos from the pages of Coastal Living, Southern Living, Cottage Living, Sunset and Southern Accents.
How to Choose a Coffee Table
Before you buy a coffee table, think about what style, size and shape is right for your room. Here are some helpful guidelines to get you started.
How to Shop for Bar Stools
When you're shopping for bar stools, there's more to consider than looks. Space, scale, safety and floor finish are all factors to consider. Here's a list of things to think about before you shop.
How to Shop for Dining Room Furniture
Shopping for a new dining table and chairs? Here's how to pick the style, size and finish that's right for you.
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