How to Select Dining Room Furniture

Dining room décor is more than just the look of the furniture. It also consists of the furniture's appeal and comfort level. Interior Design-It-Yourself recommends having 2 feet of elbow room per guest and 48 inches to slide a chair out from the table. It suggests a total of 4 feet 2 inches of space between the edge of a dining room table and the wall to comfortably slide a chair out and leave room to maneuver about the space. Following those guidelines, selecting dining room furniture can be a much simpler process.

Tape measure
Masking tape
Digital camera

Instructions

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  Measure your dining room. Double-check your measurements to ensure accuracy.
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  Determine the size of dining room table you require by estimating the number of guests or family members who will regularly sit at the table.
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  Based on the size of the table you wish to install in your dining room, tape outlines of furniture on the dining room floor. This will help you visualize the size as well as the placement of the furniture.
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  Photograph the dining room space; include walls, adjoining rooms, storage areas and windows.
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  Refer to the photos as you shop. Depending on your home's style and design, you can select dining room furniture sets at various stores, antiques shops and even thrift stores.

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