Molly Fern

The new house sits back from the suburban road, a pipe-stem lot hidden in the trees. The owner/building had requested a modern, clean statement of his residence. A single rectangular volume houses the main program: living, dining, kitchen to the north, garage, private bedrooms and baths to the south. Secondary building blocks attached to the west and east faces contain special places: entry, stair, music room and master bath. The double height living room with full height corner windows erodes the solidity of the house, opening it to the outside. The porch, beyond the living room, stretches the house into the landscape, the transition anchored with the double-fronted fireplace. The modern vocabulary of the house is a careful delineation of the parts - cantilevering roofs lift and extend beyond the planar stucco, siding and glazed wall surfaces. Where the house meets ground, crushed stone along the perimeter base mimics the roof lines above, the sharply defined edges of lawn held away from the foundation. The open steel stair stands separate from adjacent walls. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are objects in space - visually (and where possible, physically) disengaged from ceiling, wall and floor. It's the movement through the volumes of space, along surfaces, and out into the landscape, that unifies the house.

Tanya's

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee

Four Beeches

Calderpeel Architects

Four Beeches Inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House, Four Beeches is a magnificent natural stone, new-build property with a corner turret, steeply pitched roofs, large overhanging eaves and parapet gables. This 16,700 sq ft mansion is set in a picturesque location overlooking a conservation area in Cheshire. The property sits in beautiful, mature landscaped grounds extending to approximately 2 ¼ acres. A mansion thought to be the most expensive home in Greater Manchester has gone on sale for an eye-watering £11.25m. The eight-bedroom house on Green Walk, Bowdon, was built by a local businessman in 2008 but it is now ‘surplus to requirements’. The property has almost 17,000 sq ft of floor space – including six reception rooms and a leisure suite with a swimming pool, spa, gym and home cinema with a bar area. It is surrounded by 2.25 acres of landscaped grounds, with garage space for four cars. Phillip Diggle, from estate agent Gascoigne Halman, said: “It’s certainly the most expensive property we’ve ever had and the most expensive residential property in the area.

Dining space looking towards garden Photograph © Tim Crocker

Hamilton Hill project

Highgate House

European Neo-Classicism

O&A Design

Rose Champagne Lounge

Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.

Rose Lounge Bar & Seating

LAKEVIEW HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

tavolo ARC di Molteni in cemento e vetro, libreria su misura con sfondo nero, sedie Piuma della Kartell in plastica bianca; lampada Smithfield di Flos bianca

Details

cg interiors group

This eclectic dining area tucked under the stairs in a large converted warehouse brings warmth and style to the otherwise industrial surround.

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.

Number 16- open plan living

Jess Hunter Interior Design

Open plan living. Indoor and Outdoor

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts 2017 "Dining Room & Conservatory"

Reaume Construction & Design

John Chimon Photography

Tivoli Contemporary

Kristina Dousharm Architecture PLLC

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Basement Georgian kitchen with black limestone, yellow shaker cabinets and open and freestanding kitchen island. War and cherry marble, midcentury accents, leading onto a dining room.

mission interior

Pristereo

Woolahara Terrace Transformation

Minosa | Design Life Better

A heritage listed home with a modern twist. Provisional details and re imagined to give the space traditional yet modern feel. Mixing the old with the new,.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Black 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!