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Posts Tagged ‘shape’
Monday, May 10th, 2010
 Often we get asked questions about mirrors in general. Round? Oval? Square? Rectangular? Ahh yes, also lets not forget those less common shaped ones like hexagonal, octagonal, diamond shaped, etc…you see what I mean? The possibilities are endless! In addition should I choose a wooden frame, glass, metal, resin? Traditional? Modern? Ethnic? Contemporary? An antique? A flea market find? It sure gets confusing. The most important thing is loving it! Period.
When selecting a mirror think about where you’re going to place it. Above a buffet cabinet? An entrance? Over a sofa? In a bedroom above a vanity? On the ceiling above the bed?…we won’t go there, big lol! Hallways? Be sure that regardless of the shape you eventually choose the proportion is right. You’ll know it just by playing around with ones you may already have just sitting in storage, lol. (My hubby was amazed at how many we had collected over the years after we recently did a massive cleanout of our storage space!) I love utilizing large mirrors in small spaces. It creates not only drama but makes a small room look much larger. Always have the mirror reflect or capture an object or multiple pieces that are very refractile and colorful. This brightens your surroundings naturally. The interaction of a mirror with beautiful things is aways a good thing. Not to mention checking ourselves out once in a while, lol! Well, for some people, several times a day!
So, walk around your home, assess the “dead” zones, especially ample wall spaces that may require a finished or complete look. It is also not necessary to hang mirrors on the wall all the time. What we do in the store often is place them atop a large cabinet or console and lean them against the wall so it softens the total surface and sort of free floats on its own. We flank them with candle pillars, suspend really cool Moroccan lanterns in front of them to reflect more light, table lamps, vases with fresh flowers, and a plethora of all things from “in every corner” of the world. Trying to hang a mirror on the wall can be a challenge if the mirror is very heavy and it eliminates holes ( in my case, big holes) in the wall especially when you’re trying to hoist and carry one by yourself! Did you know that most handymen or guys and gals who do odd jobs around your town will help you hang up your mirrors and artwork for a very nominal fee? Trust me, its worth it especially if the mirror is oversized and weighs too much. They have all the nuts and bolts and things that you may not have to get the job done. Well, pardon me, but its time to powder my face and touch up my lipstick…walking right now to my favorite mirror in the store:-)) Until next  time..D.
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Tags: base, buffet, chairs, console, diagonal, dimensions, dining table, handcarved, hutch, in every corner, interest, online store, pedestal, rectangular table, round dining table, shape, square dining table, store
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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.
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.