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BY METRO Modern homes look a bit different than those of generations past. Rather than sev- eral small rooms di- vided by walls, modern homes offer open-con- cept floor plans. That means the boundaries between spaces are not so defined, allowing rooms and activities to blend into one an- other. Formal dining rooms may or may not be part of the current home layout with regard to new construction. Many homeowners now gravi- tate toward kitchens with adjacent breakfast nooks that utilize large islands with stool seat- ing that open up to family rooms. These layouts can make it more challenging for homeowners to figure out how to furnish their dining areas — however casual or formal they may be. Individuals can use these tips as a springboard for select- ing the right pieces in their homes, no matter where they enjoy their meals. The scope of the room Is it a dining room or a dining area? This will help determine decor and the formality of the pieces of furni- ture needed to outfit the room, according to The Spruce, a home renovation resource. If the room is a multipurpose space, consider furniture that can serve different pur- poses, such as a table that has fold-down por- tions to change its size depending on the num- ber of people dining at a particular time. You may want to include an armoire to store linens and stash away pens and notepads for mak- ing shopping lists. Dining table The dining table is the foundation of a dining area. After all, people need to have somewhere to sit and eat. Remember to mea- sure the dimensions of the room carefully, as furniture can look much smaller in warehouse stores or furniture showrooms than in a home. Consider a round or square dining table, which tend to fit into rooms more easily than rectangular tables. Plus, these shapes are more conducive to conversa- tion. Rectangular tables often leave people sit- ting at the table's ends out of the conversation. Seating Seating can affect the ability to move around the room. If space is at a premium, some narrow- profile chairs are a bet- ter option than larger, upholstered wingbacks. Homeowners may con- sider a wooden or up- holstered bench on one side of the dining table to maximize seating during family events. Lighting Pottery Barn sug- gests using a mix of lighting sources to create the right light- ing needs in the space. Floor lamps, an over- head chandelier, wall fixtures and natural light need to blend and be adjusted as neces- sary. Also, choose an overhead chandelier that complements the shape of the dining table. For example, a round fixture will look best above a round table. Rug An area rug can help define the dining space and set it apart from other areas in an open- concept home. An area rug also adds warmth and color when a wood table meets a wood floor; otherwise, it may look too stark. Homeowners must take various factors into consideration when decorating a dining room. Size, purpose and style are just some of the things that merit ample consideration before furnishing a dining space. Tim Lewis Communities offers huge savings on move-in-ready homes Tim Lewis Com- munities continues to be committed to its buyers, and as such, is establishing more and more ways to make pur- chasing a new home as easy as possible. With big savings and special financing being offered, now is the absolute best time to take advantage of this opportunity. Tim Lewis Com- munities knows what buyers need, and be- yond the beautifully designed and crafted homes, huge savings can help take a significant burden off prospective purchasers. 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Still, nearby are the conveniences of em- ployment, shopping and dining with easy access to Davis, Sacra- mento, San Francisco, Interstate 5 and High- way 113, and close to the Sacramento State Capitol, Sacramento International Airport, University of California, Davis, and much more. The picturesque community of Cedar Creek in Galt offers a virtually unmatched Tim Lewis Communities offers a rare opportunity to take advantage of exceptional savings available on move-in-ready homes in Woodland and Galt communities. Tips on furnishing your dining area See TIM LEWIS Pg 7 H4 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 001 Homes | Advertising Section

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