Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Saturday, January 15, 1977, page 12 (of 24)
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Chairs can be same and lovely, too dear decorator ... al evans
Dear Decorator: I hope you don't think my question is stupid, but I keep reading about host and hostess chairs, and that they should be painted differently, or upholstered in a different fabric than the other chairs, that they shouldn't match. Can you explain what is meant by host and hostess chairs, and can you describe them? Mrs. Alice Lehman, Coral Gables. Dear Hostess: The fact that you read my column immediately convinces me that you're not stupid. On the contrary, your question is a valid one, indeed. I hope the following explanation will answer your question satisfactorily. When referring to host and hostess chairs, it means simply the chairs at the head of the dining room table-the chairs the host and hostess sit in, to clarify things further. Unmatched host and hostess chairs are interesting, but not necessary in every case, and dining room chairs can all be the same and be lovely, too. Dear Decorator: I'm a single young woman with a question. I'd like to decorate my new apartment so it has a romantic atmosphere. I plan to entertain a lot, and I'd like the mood to be cozy, warm and sexy. How do I do this? D.S. Kendall. Dear Tigress: Snare your prey as follows. Use lots of warm colors, bursts of yellows, oranges and reds. All your furniture should be soft, plushy and comfortable, covered in tactile fabrics, such as velvets, suedes and satins. Your lighting must be moody and mysterious, preferably indirect, but definitely on dimmers. As for accessories, use lots of lush green plants, some interesting books, magazines and conversation pieces strategically placed. Have large functional ashtrays available. Now for the final touch. Make sure to have good stereo equipment and some "music for lovers" type records. Have a good vintage bottle of wine chilling in a silver wine bucket, and take it from there. Happy hunting. This dining area presents a pretty picture with host and hostess chairs which are interesting but not necessary.
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Al Evans is a practicing, professional interior designer in Miami. His comments, responses and answers in this column are his own opinions. Evans will answer letters personally, should space limit those which can be published. Those wishing a private consultation with Evans can leave a message to that effect at The Times-Guide office 666-7981, Ext. 25. Mail letters to DEAR DECORATOR, 4627 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables 33146.
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