dining Beach Style Dining Room, Atlanta

One final tip about rugs: recycle. When you recycle your old rugs, they can be used to make (you guessed it) new rugs. Check with your carpet manufacturer, or go to earth911.org to find a carpet recycling center in your neighborhood.

Because this room does not have any sort of hanging light fixture, a tall centerpiece draws the eye up and provides a focal point.

Transitional dining room. The rounded curves of these chairs maintain a traditional wicker furniture style and the moldings are traditional, yet the lack of clutter, light colors, and open space gives it a more contemporary feel.

3. Bring your outdoor furniture indoors. During warmer months, this option celebrates the current season and provides a light airy feeling to your interior spaces.

Style Secret: Natural FibersOrganic materials such as sea grass, straw and jute, in the guise of rugs, furnishings and accessories, bring a natural warmth and texture to coastal interiors. A few touches of rope — nautical balls, cabinet and drawer pulls, even stairway spindles — add lighthearted appeal yet stay true to the theme.Something different: Break up organic surfaces with contrast. A wicker coffee table next to a rattan chaise on top of a sisal rug might be a bit much. This dining area juxtaposes a sleek table with woven, cushioned armchairs to streamline the space.

could do woven chairs around glass table