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Emily, a reader of this newsletter, sent me photos of her kitchen and a note that said, “Renovated my dream kitchen a year ago, but cannot figure out how to style my countertop area, particularly corners. Help if ya’ll can!”

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Most dining chairs are chosen for how they look. But according to award-winning interior architect Alyssa Anselmo, that’s the wrong starting point.

Well—technically—she’d probably never say anything is wrong. Alyssa isn’t one for design absolutes. But when it comes to picking the perfect seat, she believes something matters more than aesthetics: how it feels.

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