Chair series: altogether now!

There are so many nice chairs, aren't there? So hard to choose. But what if I told you that you don't have to. Not entirely. It's possible to have a stylish dining room with all of them at the same time.

Yes, it can be challenging to create a cohesive look when using chairs that vary in style and color. You have to start from choosing one thing that is going to unify them, like a ribbon that would hold this bouquet together.

Your chairs might be different shapes but same color or material (all black, or all plastic, or all wood). They may be same style but different colors.

My golden rule for mixing and matching is that, if some things are not exactly the same, then they must be obviously different. When objects are very similar but not exactly the same, they create impression of a flaw, a matching error, but if they are different enough, you know it was meant to be this way.

Finally, keep the overall look minimalist by avoiding too many accessories or clutter on the table. Let the chairs be the statement piece in the room, and keep the table setting simple and streamlined. A few carefully chosen accessories, such as a vase of fresh flowers or a table runner, can add interest without overwhelming the space.

This eclectic look might be hard to pull off but is well worth the effort. It not only adds interest to a room but also allows for a more personalized and unique style. And lets you have them all, no need to make an impossible choice.