Dear Debbie: We have a small dining area in our new townhouse that is beside the living room, all one space. We love to entertain, and want to be able to seat six to eight people around the table. Have you any ideas for seating?—Jessica

Dear Jessica: In a small space such as your combined living and dining room, it is advisable to keep the color palette and style unified. The dining table should complement other tables in the living area, whether you have wood, metal or glass; light or dark tones. However, mix-and-match seating is very popular today; it’s no longer necessary to hav...

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