This ranch was a complete renovation! We took it down to the studs and redesigned the space for this young family. We opened up the main floor to create a large kitchen with two islands and seating for a crowd and a dining nook that looks out on the beautiful front yard. We created two seating areas, one for TV viewing and one for relaxing in front of the bar area. We added a new mudroom with lots of closed storage cabinets, a pantry with a sliding barn door and a powder room for guests. We raised the ceilings by a foot and added beams for definition of the spaces. We gave the whole home a unified feel using lots of white and grey throughout with pops of orange to keep it fun.

Madrone Ridge

Ann Lowengart Interiors

Ann Lowengart Interiors collaborated with Field Architecture and Dowbuilt on this dramatic Sonoma residence featuring three copper-clad pavilions connected by glass breezeways. The copper and red cedar siding echo the red bark of the Madrone trees, blending the built world with the natural world of the ridge-top compound. Retractable walls and limestone floors that extend outside to limestone pavers merge the interiors with the landscape. To complement the modernist architecture and the client's contemporary art collection, we selected and installed modern and artisanal furnishings in organic textures and an earthy color palette.

LIVING RESTYLING

ESSEstudioarch

Ph: Emanuela Baccichetti

Everyday Life

Positive Footprints Pty Ltd

Fossil Creek Dining Room

Haven Design and Construction

This beautiful light filled dining room is graced by two large glass icicle chandeliers and a metallic cork wallpapered ceiling. The stunning Caracole dining table features golden accents and seats up to 10 guests. Custom drapery flanks both sides of the oval dining room, while a custom Alex Turco art piece echoes all of the neutral colors in the room. The dining room is both opulent and inviting, offering a beautiful space for hours of dining and conversation.

PROJECT: HIGHVALLEY - DINING ROOM

Harper Designs

Modern dining room with custom built-ins. Designed and styled by Jaclyn Harper from Harper Designs. We chose to fill the space between the buit-ins with a large 48" round mirror. Custom draperies added some warmth and texture to the space, a large area rug helped to separate the area from the kitchen and the dining chairs added comfort and style. Simple and curated styling make for great dinner conversation.

Dining Room

Center Pointe Builders, LLC

Avella Oceanside Oak Wood-Look Tile

LL Flooring

Kitchen

by SHnordic

Raging Rhino RV Remodel

Querent Design

Cottonwood slab table

The Dining Room

Arch Studio, Inc.

Light and Airy! Fresh and Modern Architecture by Arch Studio, Inc. 2021

Cotswold country house extension and refurbishment

Verity & Beverley Ltd

Modern Beach Dining

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

The tropical dining room is grounded with a stunning custom basket pendant that hangs above the live edge monkey pod dining table. The floors are gray porcelain tile, and the walls and vaulted ceilings are white nickle gap paneling that flows up from the walls into the ceiling.

Wyoming Residence

Abramson Architects

The dining area sits between the open concept kitchen and living room. Photo: David Agnello

Reforma, decoración y homestaging San Lorenzo de El Escorial

The Numen Studio

Este proyecto de Homestaging fue especial por muchos motivos. En primer lugar porque contábamos con un diamante en bruto: un duplex de dos habitaciones con muchísimo encanto, dos plantas comunicadas en altura, la segunda de ellas abuhardillada con techos de madera y un espacio diáfano con muchísimas posibilidades y sobre todo por estar en el centro de San Lorenzo de Es Escorial, un lugar mágico, rodeado de edificios singulares llenos de color. Sin duda sus vistas desde el balcón y la luz que entraba por sus inmensos ventanales de techo a suelo eran su punto fuerte, pero necesitaba una pequeña reforma después de haber estado alquilado muchos años, aunque la cocina integrada en el salón sí estaba reformada. Los azulejos del baño de la primera planta se pintaron de un verde suave y relajado, se cambiaron sanitarios y grifería y se colocó un espejo singular encontrado en un mercado de segunda mano y restaurado. Se pintó toda la vivienda de un blanco crema suave, asimismo se pintó de blanco la carpintería de madera y las vigas metálicas para potenciar la sensación de amplitud Se realizaron todas aquellas pequeñas reparaciones para poner la vivienda en óptimo estado de funcionamiento, se cambiaron ventanas velux y se reforzó el aislamiento. En la segunda planta cambiamos el suelo de gres por una tarima laminada en tono gris claro resistente al agua y se cambió el suelo del baño por un suelo vinílico con un resultado espectacular Y para poner la guinda del pastel se realizó un estudio del espacio para realizar un homestaging de amueblamiento y decoración combinando muebles de cartón y normales más fotografía inmobiliaria para destacar el potencial de la vivienda y enseñar sus posibles usos que naturalmente, son propuestas para que luego el inquilino haga suya su casa y la adapte a su modo de vida. Todas las personas que visitaron la vivienda agradecieron en contar con el homestaging para hacerse una idea de como podría ser su vida allí

Roehner + Ryan

Harry Hunt Architects

Photo-Jim Westphalen

Dining area with built-in buffet cabinetry

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Brown Dining Room Design Ideas with Grey Floor

A dining room can be used for casual dining, integrated into an open plan and connected to the living and kitchen areas; or as a formal space reserved solely for entertaining. While it may not be used frequently, it is a great focal point in the home, and requires little furnishings. Here's what you need to consider before you start planning a new dining room...

How will you use your dining room?

First, consider how frequently you will use the space. If you plan on using your dining room on a daily basis, a casual dining set-up with sturdy, long-lasting furniture is best. As for where you position it – well, any unused space in the home can be converted into a casual dining space, whether it be at the end of a kitchen island, or at the bottom of the stairs. A formal dining room, on the other hand, is more suited to a dedicated space, which is more common in heritage homes where space originally wasn’t at a premium. Perhaps you want your dining room to multi-task and accommodate everyday meals, homework sessions and grown-up dinner parties… If that’s the case, furniture is key. Look for versatile dining tables in either Australian or New Zealand hardwood or weathered timber for a more rustic look. These won’t show up sticky fingerprints as much and can be dressed up for guests.

What size and shape should your dining table be?

Your dining table should be able to seat all family members with some room for additional guests – each person should have at least 60 centimetres of space at the table. The right size, however, also depends on how much room you have. A general rule of thumb is to leave no less than 1 metre from the dining table to the wall or any additional furniture, so people have enough room to comfortably move around the space. Rectangular dining tables are versatile and can work in a variety of settings, while oval dining tables are more traditional and can turn any meal into an occasion. If you have a tight space to work in, a round dining table is best, and also a great option if you want to encourage conversation. A square dining table can be a dramatic addition to a dining room, but only if you have the space. It allows everyone at the table to see each other, but the bigger the table, the harder it will be able to hold a conversation with someone at the other end.

What type of dining chairs should you choose?

Once you’ve decided on a dining table, look for dining chairs that share a common design element. If your dining table legs are curved, for example, try to match them with dining chairs that have a similar curve, either in the legs or back. Next, consider the dimensions of the chair. The height of your dining chairs should allow at least 30 centimetres between the top of the seat and the top of the table. And to keep your tush happy, avoid dining chairs narrower than 45 centimetres.

How can you decorate your dining room?

Dining rooms are relatively minimal spaces, but that makes them a great place to splash a little colour through artwork, especially if yours is a formal dining room. If your dining room is lacking warmth, consider painting the walls a deep shade of red or blue, or go contemporary with black or grey. A cosy rug will make the space feel more intimate, while a sideboard or cabinet of curiosities will further personalise the space. Often overlooked, dining room lighting can also drastically alter the mood of a room, creating drama, spurring romance or encouraging conversation. Opt for soft lighting in the dining area with dimmer switches, and choose oversized pendants in large, open spaces or to make the dining area more of a focal point. Finally, add some table settings, such as a lace tablecloth for a whimsy feel, or a more basic table runner for a chic look. If you need some help designing your dining room, consider checking the Houzz directory of interior designers, home stylists, cabinet makers and more!