Today’s Dining: Dazzle or Casual?

In today's homes, kitchen and dining areas have become the hub of the home: a place to relax, grab a bite and enjoy time with family and friends.

Whether you want to dazzle your guests or lay back and be casual, Gorman's offers you a variety dining styles, all of which can be tailored to your own lifestyle and budget.

Choose your dining room table to fit your space. If your room is a long rectangle, a long table is a natural use of the space and won't leave unnatural gaps on either end of the room. Tiny dining rooms will require a small table. A square table with a bench on one side might allow an extra guest to squeeze in.

Sometimes a round table will allow for more place settings without bumping too many elbows. If you're looking at a round table because of lack of space, look for one with a single pedestal in the center rather than legs.

Keep in mind that the shape of furniture can affect the look of the room. A round table will soften a room with harsh corners. A corner cabinet is both space saving and softening.

Whether your tastes lean toward contemporary or traditional, Gorman's offers a fabulous selection of up-to-date dining designs to choose from.

By adding a coordinating curio, buffet, tea cart, or china cabinet you will have created a dining room that is certain to dazzle both family and friends.