The dining endLiving dining arrangement: a butterfly table may have the leaf put up at meal time, dropped at other times. If furnishing on a budget, this type of furniture is a wise choice as it and the hooked rugs and calico curtains are all reasonably priced.

The dining end of combination rooms is fast replacing the so called dining alcove and breakfast room, and well it is. Such rooms are usually ramped and many partition has been, and when possible should be taken out and the space thrown into the adjoining room, even if it is the kitchen. The space gained, often, is enough for one or more cabinets where the wall was. Today these are well designed as in the buffet above to give you the storage space you need. Manufacturers also realized that need for swallow pieces, light in scale for use in small rooms. These as in the illustration to left, may be had in units and are useful and effective. Table and chairs of contrasting wood, as here are in a light color matching the top and the supports of the cabinet. These chairs, though modern, have a provincial air, suggesting the Early American Windsor. High ceiling, glass and plaster walls, and rough textured carpet are the background for this comfortable furnishing of a living dining room in the modern style. The light wood is set off by deep color in the upholstery, books and the use of green plants.