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Olivia Wolfe

Having Mismatched Dining Chairs Is the New Telltale Sign of Serious Style — Here's How to Make It Look Intentional

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There are a plethora of chairs to choose from when it comes to styling your dining table. Should you opt for a pop of color? Or contrast a modern, even futuristic style around a classic oak table? Why choose just one design, I say. Yes, having mismatched dining chairs is the new symbol of style.

"I’ve always loved the idea of a dining setting feeling collected, rather than prescribed," interior designer Simone Haag tells me. Indeed, having a dining room table with different chairs introduces a sense of narrative into your dining room ideas. Each piece has its own story. "That kind of layered, lived-in look speaks to my aesthetic: refined yet relaxed, elevated but approachable," says Simone.

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