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Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
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“Can you mix wood and metal? I love the look of a wood dining table with modern chairs with metal legs around it. I found an image on kitchenbathideas.com and fell in love. My boyfriend insists that mixing metal and wood is a design don’t. So, I thought I’d ask for your professional opinion. Can it be done?”
A few floor models still available…
Just wanted to give you guys a peek at a few floor model items that are still on sale.
Athens Dining Chairs – Originally $845 per chair, NOW $800 for the pair
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
“Hello! So… I just bought a one bedroom condo and I’m super excited about it. I’m pretty confident about what I want to do in all the rooms except for the formal dining room. The room is pretty large, long and narrow with a chandelier mounted in the center of the room. With only one bedroom, I’d actually like the formal dining room to serve as a place to eat AND my home office. Any ideas on the type of furniture I should look for that will make the room look cohesive, but still serve two purposes? Thanks!”
Come out and Play
The company behind some of our favorite cabinets and credenzas has introduced a new line called ‘Play’. The collection includes media pieces, sideboards, dressers, night tables and beds that incorporate “playful” angles and finishes. These pieces can be done in a gorgeous exotic wood species like macassar ebony or a fun lacquer. Here’s a look at some of the items from Play…
The view from above…
Vastu co-owner and interior designer, Eric Kole, selected modern furniture and textiles to create this fresh, unique dining and living area. The photo above was taken from the second level of the client’s two-story condo. For more pictures from this project, click here.
Keepin’ it kid friendly: Dining chairs
As with dining tables, when it comes to food and kids, deciding what type of dining chair to get can be tough decision. You need chairs that are incredibly easy to clean, but you want chairs that look great – chairs you’d be proud to have friends and family see. Aside from getting the kids their own table and chairs, here are some suggestions from our designers on what type of dining chairs to look for…
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
“Hello Vastu Team! I recently took some dining room chairs off my mother’s hands. I’d like to re-cover the seat cushions, but I’m not sure what to look for in a new fabric. Please help!”
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Design board #3: Modern dining
Occasionally, we’ll be putting together some design boards to share some of our favorite color palettes, products, etc. If you have any questions about the items on the design board, please email us at design {at}vastudc {dot} com.
*Update* New floor model on sale! – SOLD
The floor model Extendable Sierra Dining Table is on sale for $975 (that’s 50% off!)
The table is solid French Oak and measures 79.25″ (99″ W when extended) x 39.5″ D x 30.5″ H
Stop by and check it out!
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