Perfect Balance

In today's world, formal dining rooms are beginning to become obsolete.  Be honest, how many formal gatherings do you have where you actually eat in the dining room?  The formality that typically comes to thought when thinking of dining rooms tends to make people feel like they need their pinky in the air with every swig of coffee and the posture of a princess while eating dinner.  

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The dining space above is perfectly adaptable to today's changing view of formal dining rooms.  This space could be created in any nook of your home.  There is a fashionable casualness to the selection of colors and materials.  There are elements paying homage to your traditional dining space, such as the oval back Victorian inspired chairs and the silver tea service, but there are also more casual elements like the upholstered banquette and rustic iron base table.  

Click to Enlarge- Factory Table, CUC3023

  The combination of wood and iron creates instant charm without all of the stuffiness of a matching dining set. With this table, you can create a transitional space or even an industrial space.

Click to Enlarge- Medallion Side Chair, B004 E106 C003

With a nod to history, French and otherwise, this chair adds a feeling of history, but the mid-tone wood stain and neutral fabric exude a modern flair.  Mixing wood finishes adds a casual, collected vibe to any room.

Click to Enlarge- Bombay Bowls, Set of 2, 2498

Large wooden bowls will be the perfect center piece to fill with interesting finds, greenery, candles, or food items.  A collection of interesting accessories on a dining table provides instant dining conversation as well as strays away from the expected center floral arrangement or candle sticks.

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A large silver tray will provide the perfect sparkle to a dining table.  Fill the tray with any collection of items your heart desires.  When you have a sprawling dinner party, you can easily remove the tray to clear up table space, or even re-purpose the tray from holding decorative items to food items.  Do not be afraid of mixing your metal finishes; think of them as neutrals that coordinate with any color scheme.
 

Click to Enlarge- Pinders Rectangular Chandelier, CUC9389

 The light fixture in the original inspiration image is unique in the fact that it does not look like a traditional tiered chandelier.  More of an island light, the fixture adds an instant focal point that grounds the rest of the collected table accessories.

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For a large open wall like the inspiration image, a grouping of multiple framed pictures adds drama without the large price tag of one over-scale art piece. The variety of images will keep any dinner party interesting.  Pick inspired visual topics like images from your travels, antique botanical images, machinery close ups, or still life layouts.




You can find all of the featured products on The Great House Store's website at www.thegreathousestore.com

Welcome Corbett Lighting

TGHS is pleased to welcome Corbett Lighting as one of our newest designer lighting lines.  Corbett is known for fabulous lighting fixtures that are of the finest craftsmanship.  From bias cut crystal accents to handmade paper shades, Corbett always provides stunning light fixtures.  If you are looking for a light fixture that will stand alone in your space, Corbett definitely has numerous options at your disposal.  The company is and Arts Award Winner for "Lighting Manufacturer of the Year."  

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Provided by the Corbett Lighting website, this beaded chandelier adds a modern flair to a traditional shape.  Corbett is constantly pushing the standard for light fixtures, and you should check them out on our website at thegreathousestore.com.


Written by Cameron Coxworth

Introducing Troy Lighting

With the holidays quickly approaching, what a wonderful time to treat yourself to a fabulous new light fixture for your home.  You will have numerous visitors, and why not stun them with a fabulous new outdoor light fixture as they walk up to your home?  We at TGHS are excited to now carry Troy Lighting.  With years of quality service and the most current designs, Troy Lighting is a leader in high-quality products.  Believe it or not, Troy outdoor light fixtures are made with such elegance that they are constantly being used indoors in combination with their designated indoor lighting fixtures.  It is not everyday a light fixture made for the outdoors will be a beautiful accent over a dining table, but that just proves Troy Lighting knows how to design.

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From the Troy Lighting website, this stunning fixture adds just enough emphasis to complement the tall ceilings, yet does not detract from the stunning outdoor view.

Check out all of Troy's newest products on our website at www.thegreathousestore.com


Written by Cameron Coxworth