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Mixed, NOT MATCHED

We’ve all seen those perfectly manicured dining rooms on TV, in movies and catalogues – the highly-polished wooden table complete with matching chairs and carefully curated china. While spaces like these are certainly stately, most of us don’t have the time or energy to create that in our own homes. Not only is an eclectic dining room more in tune with current trends, it’s cosier and more comfortable.

By choosing a more casual setup,

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