Goodness you all! I think the last two comments summarize the groupÂs split opinion on this LR DR space. Half of you think the space is headed in the right direction, but that the furniture needs rearranging and editing to give it more coherence. You would place the two dominant red print chairs closer together, add red to the couch, and cull some of the mismatched stuff (the rocker, black chair, tapestry. . .) The other half of you are less bothered by the mismatching and think the room just needs something to tie it all together, such as a DR rug, serving table in the DR, or window treatments. I am somewhere in between the two groups. To my mind, because the room has so few colors, mostly just yellow, goldish tan, crème, red and black, the mismatching generally is o.k.(and is what we can afford!) I do think, however, that some changes are needed to bring more coherence. This is what I am thinking now. (1) Leave the chairs apart, like spurned lovers. Reuniting them just feels like too much red pattern in a not-large room. (2) Get the black wood chair out of the LR (maybe putting it back by the fireplace instead of the yellow DR chair.) (3) Stain or replace the octagonal table in the LR to make it blend in better. (4) Add a small black serving cart (on wheels) for the DR under the light switches to better demarcate this DR and for functionality. (5) Change the lampshades in the DR chandy to mimic those in the LR. (6) Reconsider, maybe, my general antidrapery bias. In terms of cooper and sheshareeÂs questions. . . .the ottoman is a pretty old one from LEE. I got it used. I am very happy with its style, comfortable, and its maneuverability. The chair is 16 years old, made by Century and was called it Gatsby style. I donÂt see it on their website now. The chair has a tight seat and back and pretty exposed legs. Because its cushions are tight, it takes a slipcover well. Any more comments/suggestions?

shee, here are my chairs and the disgusting insides! Lots and lots of cotton. Looks like when they recovered they just added another layer of cotton. I'm sure at one time they were soft, but right now they are hard as a rock. HA! I want mine really comfortable because I will be sitting in these chairs a lot. My back likes a straight back chair vs a soft sofa or soft chair. My chairs measure 14" at the back and 19" at the front. Then 16" from front to back at the middle. OK Shee, open up those seats and let's see what ya got. LOL

Nanny - We must have cross posted. Yeah, if the new foam doesn't work it just doesn't work. I'll take it as a lesson for next time! I have a side chair that goes with an old claw foot desk I need to redo. Maybe I'll also add some cushion to the kitty bed. If I look on the bright side it could've been a more expensive mess up! I managed to get the corners pretty good I think. I'll go over them with a hammer. The gun I'm using now is a Fasco. I think it takes special staples but don't know if I can use a different size with it. Like I said it does seem to be working good. I'll keep it in mind for future projects!

Your home is gorgeous and you have great taste. I love all the pics of your rooms you have posted. However, I just don't see those fabrics as the very best choices for your dining room though if you are keeping that warm rich wall color - I agree the wall color seems ochre on my monitor, like KD described the color. The pink and white fabrics seem a little too light. If I had to pick one for your DR, I think the pink and green toile would be best (or the plain green). But hey, since your rooms have turned out so well, you probably should ignore me :-) I'm looking forward to seeing what you decide upon!