Choose Dining Room Chairs to Look Good, Not for Comfort

Not! A dining room is a place for people to gather, visit, and enjoy each other's company. The dining chairs should fit comfortably around the table. But the most important thing they should be is inviting, giving guests no reason to get up and move out. Create a welcoming room and your dinner will be a time to remember.

Decorate with the Trend of the Day Even If It Doesn't Match Your Decor

It's fun to be up to date with trends and fads, but your home is not the place to be "au courant" every season. Decorating and furniture are expensive investments and you can't expect to change colors and styles with the calendar.