Did you know that a buffet or console also makes a great dresser for storing clothes too? We recently re-merchandised a  buffet cabinet and instead of placing the obligatory serving bowls, trays, dishes, silverware, table linens, etc. we decided to place articles of clothing on the inner shelves and drawers. Any spaces that were exposed or open,  we put a lovely tray of candles or a handsome set of storage boxes that complemented the cabinet. As customers came in, they saw how we had utilized the buffet cabinet in a different way and some have now adapted this idea. One customer commented on how it forced her to become very tidy and orderly as opposed to shoving and stuffing all her dresser drawers and not being able to find anything! Lol.. I wanted to share this with you because a furniture piece doesn’t necessarily have to be used for what it was originally intended. Another example is a rectangular dining table. If you have a large area, whether it be adjacent to a master bedroom or in another room or part of your home, you can utilize a dining table as a large desk. A nice sturdy pedestal table makes a great alternative to a standard desk. If you work out of your home, you can place all of your pertinent accoutrements atop the table: books, files, laptop, desktop computer, a nice lamp, photos, etc…whatever you like. For those who live in small spaces, the table can certainly double as your dining table as well especially when entertaining guests. The typical height of a desk is 30-32″ as is a dining table, so the application works quite well. The cabinet shown above is called the Augustine Tall Credenza and is available now and can be ordered at the store. This is a beautiful cabinet and exudes an Old World Charm which can be infused in most design styles. It is made of heavy solid Acacia wood and the front panels are made of solid iron carvings. The table shown below is called the Santiago Pedestal table. Imagine this as a desk? It is 78″ in length. There’s plenty of room to add a comfy leather high back desk chair or whatever you like. 

At In Every Corner, we are here to give you these tips and ideas and to help you decide on how to effectively space plan your home. Whether you’re downsizing or expanding your living area, drop by our showroom, don’t be shy and ask us for designing ideas.:-)) Until next week….D.

I often get asked that question when customers come into the store to browse or when checking out our online store. Its all a matter of personal preference. A round table encourages a more intimate setting of conversation and sharing of food. A square or rectangular one sort of creates an “invisible” comfort boundary when guests take their seats because a guest is not sitting in between anyone else. The decision to choose between the two also depends on the shape and dimensions of your dining room and also what other pieces you plan on placing across it or adjacent to the table such as a buffet, hutch, or console. If your dining area is square, a round table is very complementary. Be sure to take measurements and remember to think about the type of chairs you plan on placing with the table. Also keep in mind how far the chairs will come out from the table. Be sure to allow for those dimensions too.  My personal favorite type of round table is one with a pedestal base. This allows everyone around the table more leg room. I encourage customers to play around with different sizes of chairs. (I’ll talk about chairs next time.) The typical size of round  dining tables start from 48″ in diameter. This size can accomodate up to 4 people. I would recommend 60-78″ in diameter for up to 6.

A square or rectangular table works really well when you have a very large or unlimited open space. The typical square dining table is about 60-65″ square and can accomodate  up to 6 people.  A rectangular table is typically 78-108″ in length and can seat up to 8. If you want drama with a rectangular table, place it on the diagonal to give it movement and interest.

Here at In Every Corner, we offer a nice variety of tables. Feel free to browse our website and online store or if you’re in the Las Vegas area, don’t forget to stop in our store……by the way, my personal favorite table is a round one with an intricately handcarved pedestal base:-)) D.