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Selecting the right wood finish for your space can feel daunting. You want to get it right. You probably already have floor colors, wall colors, cabinet colors to contend with. Luckily, we build thousands of tables each year. Here’s what you need to know to be certain you’re selecting the correct finish color: Tip 1: Get Inspired Check out our Lookbook, which features some of our favorite pieces in our favorite spaces, curated by our team of design consultants.  Tip 2:  Order A Sample If you’re going back and forth between finish options, we recommend ordering a finish sample or two....

In early September 2017, James+James launched a new line of dining furniture featuring solid hardwood construction and five new finish options! Meet Vera and Caroline, two of the new tables in the Fall 2017 Collection.  The Vera Trestle Table was inspired by old world European style - with a contemporary update.  Solid Knotty Alder construction paired with a polyurethane finish gives Vera the strength and durability your family needs without sacrificing style. We paired the Vera Table with our Bentwood Dining Chairs for a look that is both classic and comfy! Our new Barn Wood Finish pictured here is reminiscent of...

This week, we'll be launching nearly 30 new living room pieces. The new line will feature end tables / side tables, coffee tables, entryway tables / sofa tables, bookshelves, TV stand consoles, and more. We've been working on this for months and we're so excited to share the entire collection! Historically, James+James has been exceptionally strong in the dining room. Our name is almost synonomous with high quality dining furniture. Over the last few years, we've been increasingly asked for a wider offering and new designs for the entire home.  Last summer, we relaunched our bed collection and began to...

  During 2014, home decorators already had enough of Pantone’s “Radiant Orchid”, which was considered to be the color of last year. The New Year has promised an entire set of new trends that are bound to make your interior spaces look exquisite for all its occupants. Here is a list of shades that accordingly Pantone and a host of other design forecasters, are expected to gain significant popularity this year– Two Hues of Blue It is forecasted that Mediterranean Blue and Seaport are the two shades of blue that will gain vogue status come 2015. Considered to a versatile...

                      vs.           A dining table  helps set the mood for meals with your family, as well as when you are hosting guests.  Dining tables come in a host of styles and sizes to accommodate your specific need.    The Benefits of Selecting a Square Table If your dining room is square, this style is a good option to consider. Square tables help maintain a balance and proportion in a symmetrical room. With choices between 4 to 8 seats, they aren’t extremely large that they end...