Appending, linking, and instancing the chairs

Now, we're going to link the chairs to the kitchen scene using the same techniques we used when linking in the table and coffee table. This time, we'll make several copies of the chairs using collection instancing.

To link your chair to your kitchen file, do the following:

1. Return to your kitchen file and append or link in your chair collection using File | Link.
2. Navigate to  ch05_chair.blend, where you can then choose the data type you want to append or link.
3. Choose Collection and select your chair01 collection to create a linked collection instance of your chair01 collection.
4. Position the chair01 collection instance in the kitchen scene.
5. Use Shift + D to make duplicate collection instances and position them around the scene.
6. Repeat this process with the barstools at the kitchen counter, the cushioned chairs at the coffee table, and the plastic chairs at the kitchen table.   

The tables and chairs for the kitchen are now in place. Next, we'll look at some add-ons that can be added to Blender's tools and make it easier to add cabinets, islands, and a stove.