Julian Huarte

Beyond the glass panels is the living room, with the family’s grand piano and mirrored fireplace wall that incorporates invisible TV.

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Pierre Guillaume architecte

Forbes Street Residence

3R Design Studio

A newly furnished space for these clients that split their time between the Sunshine State and Cape Breton Island. Fresh design for this once empty space now filled with a pulled together soothing contemporary style. It all started with the chartreuse coloured chairs in the dining room then I added the moody blue dark paint on the walls, contemporary art, elegant lighting and a graphic rug in the living room. This space totally suits the homeowner. Ready for memories and enjoying company with family and friends! It’s a pallet of deep blues, grey’s, white and a mix of yellow to bring it all together for a relaxing space. It’s always fun to help my clients create a vision for their living space that reflects their taste and style.

North Shore Villa

Lauren Coburn LLC

True Hardwood Flooring - Amber Pine

Hallmark Floors

True Hardwood Flooring THE TRUE DIFFERENCE The new True hardwood flooring collection is truly amazing with stunning colors and features. Hallmark Floors is the first to master this revolutionary technology of replicating “the bog-wood process” that occurs when logs lie buried in lakes, river, and waterways for hundreds of years, deprived of oxygen and sunlight. This process in nature can take centuries for the wood to turn from its natural color to deep golden brown or even completely black. Hallmark has emulated nature’s methods to create saturated colors throughout the top layer, creating stunning, weathered patinas. True bog-wood, driftwood, and weathered barn wood are all very rare. These cherished wood treasures are in high demand worldwide for use in furniture and flooring. Now Hallmark has made these prized finishes available to everyone through our True hardwood flooring collection.

Petoskey real estate photography

James Noud Real Estate Photography

noudphoto.com

Acworth, GA

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Krystle Chanel Photography

Acworth, GA

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Krystle Chanel Photography

Moxley Residence

CARIB DANIEL MARTIN architecture and design llc

Complete gut renovation of a hundred year old brick rowhouse to create a modern aesthetic and open floor plan . . . and extra space for the craft brew operation. Photography: Katherine Ma, Studio by MAK

Aprasia Ave Googong - For BLD Homes Canberra

Ben King Photography

Ben King

Midcentury Modern Renovation

Kay Cosby Interiors

Photos by Barrett Woodward of Showcase Photographers

Living & Dining Space

Ernesto Santalla PLLC

Excerpted from Washington Home & Design Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012 Full Potential Once ridiculed as “antipasto on the Potomac,” the Watergate complex designed by Italian architect Luigi Moretti has become one of Washington’s most respectable addresses. But its curvaceous 1960s architecture still poses design challenges for residents seeking to transform their outdated apartments for contemporary living. Inside, the living area now extends from the terrace door to the kitchen and an adjoining nook for watching TV. The rear wall of the kitchen isn’t tiled or painted, but covered in boards made of recycled wood fiber, fly ash and cement. A row of fir cabinets stands out against the gray panels and white-lacquered drawers under the Corian countertops add more contrast. “I now enjoy cooking so much more,” says the homeowner. “The previous kitchen had very little counter space and storage, and very little connection to the rest of the apartment.” “A neutral color scheme allows sculptural objects, in this case iconic furniture, and artwork to stand out,” says Santalla. “An element of contrast, such as a tone or a texture, adds richness to the palette.” In the master bedroom, Santalla designed the bed frame with attached nightstands and upholstered the adjacent wall to create an oversized headboard. He created a television stand on the adjacent wall that allows the screen to swivel so it can be viewed from the bed or terrace. Of all the renovation challenges facing the couple, one of the most problematic was deciding what to do with the original parquet floors in the living space. Santalla came up with the idea of staining the existing wood and extending the same dark tone to the terrace floor. “Now the indoor and outdoor parts of the apartment are integrated to create an almost seamless space,” says the homeowner. “The design succeeds in realizing the promise of what the Watergate can be.” Project completed in collaboration with Treacy & Eagleburger. Photography by Alan Karchmer

Monument Avenue

Patti Ryan Interior Design

Gordon Gregory Photography

Downtown High Rise

MKW Interiors

Serenity

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Dans la cuisine, une deuxième banquette permet de dissimuler un radiateur et crée un espace repas très agréable avec un décor panoramique sur les murs.

Dine and Dazzle

Kathleen Ramsey, Allied ASID

Dramatic dining rooms, black and white, Ramsey Interiors, Interior Design Kansas City Photographer: Matt Kocourek

cynthia van elk

Spanish European Casita | Baja Norte California, Mexico

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Charming modern European custom dining niche' and workspace for a guest cottage with Spanish and moroccan influences! This builtin seating area is designed with airbnb short stay guests in mind; equipped with a built-in beach seat, antique sunburst mirror adorns the wall flanked by a pair of vintage brass wall sconces with vintage amber beard shades and a antique Spanish chandelier hangs over a little Spanish marble top desk used as a dining table perfect for two!

Dining Room Design Ideas with Black Floor and Orange 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!