When it comes time to furnish a new house, condo or apartment, it’s always a big decision what furniture will be the most aesthetically appealing, practical, balanced and complimentary to the rooms’ size and shape- and it should be.

Choosing a dining room set may be the most difficult since you’re usually not drawn to a specific table and chairs, as you would be to a bedroom set or unique sofa set. To begin the selection process, there are a few odds and ends that need to be figured out. First, how many people are you looking to seat? If you only live with one roommate, a four-person table should suffice with room for guests; but if you’re married with four children, you’re going to want a larger set, with maybe 8 seats, giving room if expanding the family is in the future and for sporadic guests.

Next, you’re going to want to measure the dimensions of the space you’re trying to fill. Knowing the space you have to work with is crucial since you don’t want to overcrowd the area- bringing me to my next point. Leaving space around the dining set is very important. Diners need room to maneuver around the table, and walk behind others who are seated.

The shape of the table needs to compliment the shape and size of the room, giving it presence. For instance, if you have a square-shaped room, a round table would soften the space and compliment it nicely. If you’re looking to give your dining room a more modern look, a square -shaped set should accomplish that. A higher table with more stool-like seats can also give a more contemporary look to a standard dining space. You can find a great selection of Chicago contemporary furniture at Walter E. Smithe.

Lastly, if you choose to dine in your kitchen, you may want to opt for a hardwood kitchen set that can be multi-purpose for things like baking, wrapping Christmas presents, office work, or cutting/ chopping ingredients. If you like  to dine in your living space, choose something that blends nicely with your sofa set and coffee table.

To top off the look, chose the right lighting. Dimmer lights and neutral-colored lamps make for a more sophisticated, relaxing setting while bright lights and colorful lamps create a more fun, upbeat ambiance.

To find your perfect dining room set Chicago, visit Walter E. Smithe, best in Chicago furniture sales.

Walter E. Smithe has partnered up once again. This time it’s not with an obvious choice but rather an unlikely one. Recently it’s joined forces with Walt Disney to include its furniture line by Drexel Heritage in its Chicago contemporary furniture showrooms.

Smithe has been one of the best furniture Chicago dealers since its opening in 1945, under the name Tone Appliances and Furniture. A few decades ago, they faded appliances out of their inventory and began to focus solely on furniture sales. Since, a new generation of Smithes has taken over the business and continues to service the Chicagoland area with top-of- the- line furniture, excellent customer service and the feel of a family-owned business.

Many may not know, but Drexel Heritage is one of the most predominant furniture manufacturers in the world and has been around for over 100 years. Originating in North Carolina, Drexel now has numerous plants totaling 2.3 million square feet. Priding themselves on superior craftsmanship, Drexel promises to provide the “broadest assortment of wood and upholstered furniture in the industry” on a wide pricing spectrum.

And of course Walt Disney we all know.  For nearly 80 years, this company has brought smiles to the faces of millions of children with its worldwide theme parks, incredible line of films, retail stores, and nearly every other product imaginable.  They’ve become a well-trusted and admired brand that truly brings families together.

Now, these three unique companies built form the ground up, have gotten together to deliver Chicago furniture shoppers a great new modern line. Whether looking for a dining room set Chicago or Chicago office furniture, the Walt Disney Collection by Drexel Heritage is sure to have a quality set to meet your needs. Visit Walter E. Smithe to check out the new line and see how the simple, sophisticated designs represent what these three companies believe in.

The dining room. It’s where you want to spend mealtime, except it’s not organized. It’s where you want to entertain guests, except you never knew how to decorate it.

The dining room can and should be the most important room of your house, but so many people ignore its design or are ashamed of out-of-date furniture. Or if you’re like me, you have a spouse that wants to use it as an open-air filing cabinet.

With all that said there are several things to keep in mind when you embark upon purchasing new dining room furniture.

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