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!
Vastu Floor Models Must Go!
To make room for a new line, we’ve reduced the prices of our floor sample items. Stop by soon before these gorgeous home furnishings are gone! Recently reduced items include…
Extendable Godiva Dining Table in walnut – Orig. $3,725, Now $1,200
New from Knoll…
Knoll has announced that three of their popular pieces are now available in new (and quite frankly fun) colors / finishes.
The Jamaica Stools (bar height and counter height) are now available in black or white nylon seat.
Sit the bench…
plank dining table
If you’re tired of the same old approach to decorating your eat-in space, try replacing a few chairs with a bench. This option is especially ideal for a dining area that’s high on style but low on space. A bench can be fully concealed under a dining table to maximize floor space in high traffic areas. If you’re not squeezing by your dining chairs, and you’re just looking for something unique, using bench seating is still a great option.
Eric proposes a bench for this busy living/dining plan
Above, Vastu interior designer Eric Kole proposes that a client go with a bench at their dining table to help with the flow of traffic from the client’s kitchen to their living room.
So, do you like the look?
The truth about veneer
There is a big difference in the quality of furniture based on how it is made and what it is made of, particularly with wood furniture. There are two types of wood furniture, solid wood and wood veneer. The debate about which is better has been going on for some time now, especially because of the bad rap veneers have gotten in the past. Both veneers and solid wood are great materials to use for furniture, but we’d like to set the record straight on veneers.
New to the showroom
We’ve had some new pieces delivered to the showroom. Here’s a peek at what has arrived…
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