Selecting the correct dining room rug is a function of size and a few critical visual details. The most important consideration when selecting a rug for a dining room is having one large enough so that chairs can be pulled away from the table without hitting or extending beyond the edge of the carpet. A general rule is to allow 18-24 inches from the back of a chair to the … [Read more...]
My Daughter’s Dining Room Redo
For my daughter's dining room redo we used mix of reproduction and vintage furnishings. Over the past year, our youngest daughter has enjoyed bringing a mid-90's house into this century, including a dining room redo. Entering her home, the foyer opens into the dining room (to the right) and living room (straight ahead). The living area was featured a few weeks ago when I … [Read more...]
One Rug, Two Room Views
One rug, two room views shows how the right colors and accessories enhance a rug when it moves. Choosing a rug is a lot like putting together an outfit, which is why one rug, two room views may be instructive. Years ago I went to a color specialist who draped me in various colors to determine which hue looked best with my complexion and hair color. It’s one of those … [Read more...]
Canadian Stone Mansion
Tour Maus Park, a mid-19th c. Canadian stone mansion home to an antiques dealer. A rustic kitchen led me to Maus Park, a mid-19th century Canadian stone mansion and historic home near Toronto. One of my favorite kitchens here on Atticmag, when I originally posted it we all swooned over the combination of luxury and natural stone. Then there was the oil painting hung in the … [Read more...]