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Recently, they rescued a wood side chair with a ruined seat and gloppy paint from the curb.

They plop down on precious objects, put their feet up and generally make themselves at home on the stools, benches, side chairs and sofas scattered about the exhibition.

Often a successful story begins with an inspirational piece, which can be anything from a graphic, colorful area rug to a one-of-a-kind art piece or a side chair that has an interesting pattern.

Likewise, I had to hunt for a side chair that was small enough to sit in the narrow path between the entryway and the "office" because so many upholstered side chairs are large.

For example, purchase nightstands from a different retailer than where you bought your headboard, she says, and buy side chairs from a company other than the one that sold you your sofa.