Too much loss for you! Each week, tho it makes me cry, I read the names of the troops who have died in Afghanistan (and Iraq)and say a prayer for them and their loved ones. I so hate this "war" and want them all home. NOW. Your white settings are extremely peaceful, as well as beautiful. I read of your loss, saw the table, and thought 'may his soul be carried on the wings of a dove'. (any one remember that OLD song? strange how some things pop into my head like this) By the way....you said "I didn't get too lazy to iron the t.c. , it's supposed to look like that". Now THAT is the kind of tablecloth that I would LOVE to have. LOL. I don't do ironing. ;o> hugs, Karen

Would this look weird? I have a combo living room /dining room. Naturally my formal dining room has a formal dining table and a credenza . My dilemma is that my husband wants to put his (very nice elegant looking) pool table in the formal living room portion of the room. Would it look bad to have 2 tables in an open concept living room/dining room? HELP!!!Major design dilemma because we don't want to spend the money on couches and coffee tables that would just collect dust!

As AnnieD pointed out, the length of table required may dictate the decision due to stability and required support (for heavy tops). I assumed based on the size of the example that the OP might need two pedestals. If so, you need to plan for enough overhang on the end and for roughly 4" of overlap of the table's edge to the front of the bench, all the way around. Thus, the size of the bench determines your table top size and how many pedestals may be needed (which depends on the size and weight). My caution was to ensure that any pedestal does not interfere either with the feet when sliding in or when seated, for optimal comfort (a small obstruction is OK). The example above seems fine.

I think she could do better on the lamp. Her colors are warm so I don't see how silver fits, and I think the base and the shade are too close to the wall color. It doesn't feel like the rest of the room so it kind of serves the purpose of throwing one thing different into a room just for the sake of creating an eclectic look or for "interest". I pick up a cottage vibe with the wood table and bookcase and pillows. I think a rattan lamp might be nice with the sofa color and to add some organic texture to the room. Has she tried putting the bookcase flat against the wall? Then she could do another lamp and table. The bookcase is "posed" for photos and for view when entering, but I think it'd look more natural if it was positioned facing the seating.