Elegant Counter-Height Dining Tables for Small Spaces

Many of today’s homes don’t have a separate room for dining, unlike how it used to be over half a century (and beyond) ago. This is not unconnected with the fact that downsized living has become the norm rather than the exception.




Dining areas have become a part of the living room, an off-shoot from the sitting room where we live, entertain, watch TV, and curl up to read or work on our laptops.

But as living spaces grow smaller, how do you carve out a distinctly elegant dining space from a room that’s hardly large enough to serve two functions?

Get the right size that fits within the scale of the room. You don’t place bulky-looking dining sets in a small space. Rather, you’ll need to consider using a nice sleek set with a counter high table that serves other functions – for instance, a storage base for dining plates/cutlery, a small drinks rack, or a space to stow away table napkins, cloths, and placemats.

Counter height dining tables work well and look good in small spaces. Firstly, its extra height affords it a great view of the space. It doesn’t just ‘sit’ there as a necessary appendage to other items of furniture.

Secondly, the table height complements the lower furniture items – the sofa, chairs, and coffee/side tables. So, if your dining area is set towards the back of the room, the dining set will stand tall and elegant, rising above the rest and forming a truly pronounced backdrop.




Lastly, counter height dining adds a classic touch to your décor in that it gives a different feel, not unlike how it feels when you dine out. You’d rather sit at this table to eat than plonk down in the sofa for a meal that deserves to be served out better.

These tables are also perfect for breakfast nooks and patios and will ‘amplify’ the modern/contemporary look of a kitchen that has ample space that’s enough for a breakfast nook.

Counter height dining table sets are also perfect as room dividers in an open floor plan . . . for example, a form of decorative partition to separate the living area from the kitchen. In this instance, the table will complete the divider decor look when paired with modern bar stools.



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Benefits of Buying Home Décor Fabrics By-the-Yard Online


Are you:
  • A home stylist, interior designer, decorator, or furniture maker?
  • A crafting aficionado who makes furnishing crafts and home décor pieces?
  • A maker/producer of fabric-based window treatment styles?

Answering yes to any of the above questions, and more unmentioned ones, means you always need regular fabric supplies.

But we all know how tedious fabric shopping can be. Seeking textiles at the local shops and markets does not guarantee finding a wide variety to choose from. Not forgetting how tiring it can become.

If you live in a big city with great fabric stores, perhaps you may be in luck with choices, but still, fabric shopping is exhausting. It may take various visits before you find your requirements.
So, how and where do you get tons of textiles to choose from without the associated stress of searching up and down the high streets?

Shop in the Comfort of Your Home


From unique vintage fabrics to retro, eclectic, and newspaper prints, a vast variety of fabrics abound online. They come as yardage, fat quarter bundles, half-yard cut bundles, and fat quarter bundles. You will find books on sewing, crafting, and fabricating. Online fabric stores also sell crafting and sewing patterns from top designers.

The beauty of shopping from these stores is that you can search leisurely in the comfort of your home without breaking a sweat. You can also order fabric samples and swatches without worry before making major (or minor) purchases.

What are the Benefits of Purchasing Fabrics Online?

  1. You can take your time looking for fabrics in the comfort of your home, especially if you are unsure of what you are looking for.
  2. Save time and money. Spending money to fuel your car can be expensive. Time spent driving to different stores in town is also consuming.
  3. You will ALWAYS find what you need in one sitting. It’s the only way to avoid traipsing from one fabric store to another. Besides, they offer various fabrics you may not find locally.
  4. Fabric retailers online often have better prices because they have minimal overhead costs and can offer seasonal sales, promotions, and discounts, including bulk deals.
  5. You get detailed descriptions and reviews that help you make informed decisions. They can also provide (for free) swatches of fabrics. These will allow you to see and feel the materials before you buy.
  6. If you want special materials like eco-friendly fabrics (bamboo textiles) and custom prints (tribal), they have sections and categories that cater to these specific needs.
  7. You can compare costs in the comfort of your home and find the best fabric deals when shopping online. A great way to ensure you stay within budget.
  8. Delivery is a breeze as fabrics are delivered directly to your door, saving you the hassles of transport, especially when you bulk-buy large quantities.
  9. Above all, buying textile materials online can be likened to a fun chore, spending hours going through web pages of beautiful fabrics.
Sourcing for fabrics online is not only the best way to find EXACTLY what you want, but it also combines convenience with cost-effectiveness, variety, and flexibility.


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