Transitional Dining Room Design Ideas with Slate Floors
Simply Home Decorating
The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography
Covenant LLC
Seating area featuring built in bench seating and plenty of natural light. Table top is made of reclaimed lumber done by Longleaf Lumber. The bottom table legs are reclaimed Rockford Lathe Legs.
Cristina LaMendola Design
Fridge: Jenn-Air Stainless Steel
Range: Viking-36" Gas/Convection
Hood: Viking Chimney (Professional Line)
Sink: Franke Farmhouse stainless steel
Faucet: Hansgroh Stainless Steel
Wine Fridge: Jenn-Air Dual Zone Custom panel
Flooring: Porcelain from Wayne Tile in a cool gray tone
Backsplash: Carrera Marble Subway
Countertops: Pietra Cardosa Slate
Window Treatments: Hunter Douglas Woven Woods
Cabinetry: Fully Custom Painted White
Photo Credit: Front Door Photography Fridge: Jenn-Air Stainless Steel
Range: Viking-36" Gas/Convection
Hood: Viking Chimney (Professional Line)
Sink: Franke Farmhouse stainless steel
Faucet: Hansgroh Stainless Steel
Wine Fridge: Jenn-Air Dual Zone Custom panel
Flooring: Porcelain from Wayne Tile in a cool gray tone
Backsplash: Carrera Marble Subway
Countertops: Pietra Cardosa Slate
Window Treatments: Hunter Douglas Woven Woods
Cabinetry: Fully Custom Painted White
Photo Credit: Front Door Photography
Simply Home Decorating
The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography
Transitional Dining Room Design Ideas with Slate Floors
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