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Mixing fine rattan with more traditional pieces adds a note of casual sophistication. Designed in the Chinese Chippendale style, our Macau Dining Table and Chairs are hand crafted of strong, natural rattan. Chair joints are wrapped with thin strips... See more

Mixing fine rattan with more traditional pieces adds a note of casual sophistication. Designed in the Chinese Chippendale style, our Macau Dining Table and Chairs are hand crafted of strong, natural rattan. Chair joints are wrapped with thin strips of rattan strapping. Cushion is covered in white cotton duck with poly-fill. Dining Table has delicately tapered legs and fretwork details. Top is covered in black coromandel, a crackled lacquer veneer first used in early Chinese exports to England. Specify Chinese Red, Rubbed Black or Antique White. (Table and 5-Piece Set not available in Antique White.) See less

Highlights: SC391 $269.95

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This decorating scheme is the product of the owner rummaging antiques stores and salvage shops looking for accoutrements with a sense of nostalgia. * Read the complete article at Coastal Living.

This decorating scheme is the product of the owner rummaging antiques stores and salvage shops looking for accoutrements with a sense of nostalgia. * Read the complete article at Coastal Living. See less

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To set off the light-colored furnishings, the designer painted the walls mocha. The dark hue brings sophistication to the cottage appeal.

To set off the light-colored furnishings, the designer painted the walls mocha. The dark hue brings sophistication to the cottage appeal. See less

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Energy-efficient and nearly silent, the technologically advanced HVAC system regulates heat and humidity. Instead of roaring on and off like traditional systems, it automatically adjusts fan speed to refresh the air.

Energy-efficient and nearly silent, the technologically advanced HVAC system regulates heat and humidity. Instead of roaring on and off like traditional systems, it automatically adjusts fan speed to refresh the air. See less

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Carol suggests creating a seating arrangement with a circle of chairs, rather than sofas positioned across from each other. “People sit more comfortably in their own chairs, and it’s better for conversation,” she says.

Carol suggests creating a seating arrangement with a circle of chairs, rather than sofas positioned across from each other. “People sit more comfortably in their own chairs, and it’s better for conversation,” she says. See less

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Polished black and rich shades of deep brown contrast with light walls to create a dramatic entrance to this house. * Get the details from Cooking Light.

Polished black and rich shades of deep brown contrast with light walls to create a dramatic entrance to this house. * Get the details from Cooking Light. See less

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"We looked for months before finding the perfect set at a nearby antiques shop called Metropolitan Artifacts," says this homeowner about the front doors. "They were beautiful, antique French townhouse doors dating from the late 1800s." After the... See more

"We looked for months before finding the perfect set at a nearby antiques shop called Metropolitan Artifacts," says this homeowner about the front doors. "They were beautiful, antique French townhouse doors dating from the late 1800s." After the portals were cleaned and restored, the homeowners had clear-glass, operable windows set in the openings so that the intricate ironwork could be seen both inside the foyer and on the porch. Architect Hoyte Johnson also dropped the high cathedral ceiling to a flat, lower pane and replaced a 1970s globe light with a more appealing lantern fixture. * Discover more great design ideas from Southern Living. See less

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Sunlight pours in from the windows without treatments. Palmetto cuttings add interest and a touch of green.

Sunlight pours in from the windows without treatments. Palmetto cuttings add interest and a touch of green. See less

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In the service hall, a black chair creates a strong silhouette against the display case, and echoes dark accents in the dining area.

In the service hall, a black chair creates a strong silhouette against the display case, and echoes dark accents in the dining area. See less

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