Simply charming farmhouse dining room. Light and fresh color palette Black stained wood craftsman-style dining table Petite dining chairs Hinkley Lighting Clarendon chandelier in bronze and matte black finishes

Country dining room in Portland Maine with beige walls, light hardwood floors, exposed beam and wood walls.

Кухня Lottoccento, стол Cattelan Italia, стлуья GUBI
This is an example of a country dining room in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

The dining table has a brass base which was custom designed with a marble top. The chesterfield chairs have an interesting back detail with an old school door handle which were aesthetics and functional at the same time.

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Paris with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Mid-sized transitional dining room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Transitional dining room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country separate dining room in Gloucestershire with beige walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW As with most projects, it all started with the kitchen layout. The home owners came to us wanting to upgrade their kitchen and overall aesthetic in their suburban home, with a combination of fresh paint, updated finishes, and improved flow for more ease when doing everyday activities. A monochromatic, earth-toned palette left the kitchen feeling uninspired. It lacked the brightness they wanted from their space. An eat-in table underutilized the available square footage. The butler’s pantry was out of the way and hard to access, and the dining room felt detached from the kitchen. Lead Designer, Stephanie Cole, saw an improved layout for the spaces that were no longer working for this family. By eliminating an existing wall between the kitchen and dining room, and relocating the bar area to the dining room, we opened up the kitchen, providing all the space we needed to create a dreamy and functional layout. A new perimeter configuration promoted circulation while also making space for a large and functional island loaded with seating – a must for any family. Because an island that isn’t big enough for everyone (and a few more) is a recipe for disaster. The light white cabinetry is fresh and contrasts with the deeper tones in the wood flooring, creating a modern aesthetic that is elevated, yet approachable for everyday living. With better flow as the overarching goal, we made some structural changes too. To remove a bottleneck in the entryway, we angled one of the dining room walls to create more natural separation between rooms and facilitate ease of movement throughout the large space. At The Kitchen Studio, we believe a well-designed kitchen uses every square inch to the fullest. By starting from scratch, it was possible to rethink the entire kitchen layout and design the space according to how it is used, because the kitchen shouldn’t make it harder to feed the family. A new location for the existing range, flanked by a new column refrigerator and freezer on each side, worked to anchor the space. The very large and very spacious island (a dream island if we do say so ourselves) now houses the primary sink and provides ample space for food prep and family gathering. The new kitchen table and coordinating banquette seating provide a cozy nook for quick breakfasts before school or work, and evening homework sessions. Elegant gold details catch the natural light, elevating the aesthetic. The dining room was transformed into one of this client’s favorite spaces and we couldn’t agree more. We saw an opportunity to give the dining room a more distinguished identity by closing off the entrance from the foyer. The relocated wet bar enhances the sophisticated vibe of this gathering space, complete with beautiful antique mirror tiles and open shelving encased by moody built-in cabinets. Updated furnishings add warmth. A rich walnut table is paired with custom chairs in a muted coral fabric. The large, transitional chandelier grounds the room, pairing beautifully with the gold finishes prevalent in the faucet and cabinet hardware. Linen-inspired wallpaper and cream-toned window treatments add to the glamorous feel of this entertainment space. There is no way around it. The laundry room was cramped. The large washer and dryer blocked access to the sink and left little room for the space to serve its other essential function – as a mudroom. Because we reworked the kitchen layout to create more space overall, we could rethink the mudroom too – an essential for any busy family. The first step was moving the washer and dryer to an existing area on the second floor, where most of the family’s laundry lives (no one wants to carry laundry up and down the stairs if they don’t have to anyway). This is a more functional solution and opened up the space for all the mudroom necessities – including the existing kitchen refrigerator, loads of built-in cubbies, and a bench. It’s hard to not fall in love with every detail of a new space, especially when it serves your day-to-day life. But that doesn’t mean the clients didn’t have their favorite features they use on the daily. This remodel was focused largely on function with a new kitchen layout. And it’s the functional features that have the biggest impact. The large island provides much needed workspace in the kitchen and is a spot where everyone gathers together – it grounds the space and the family. And the custom counter stools are the icing on the cake. The nearby mudroom has everything their previous space was lacking – ample storage, space for everyone’s essentials, and the beloved cement floor tiles that are both durable and artistic.

This room is the new eat-in area we created, behind the barn door is a laundry room.
Design ideas for an expansive country kitchen/dining combo in Atlanta with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Photo of a country dining room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Photo of a large modern kitchen/dining combo in Dallas with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

This is an example of a traditional dining room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, panelled walls, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Large traditional separate dining room in Atlanta with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Originally, the dining layout was too small for our clients needs. We reconfigured the space to allow for a larger dining table to entertain guests. Adding the layered lighting installation helped to define the longer space and bring organic flow and loose curves above the angular custom dining table. The door to the pantry is disguised by the wood paneling on the wall.

Country open plan dining in Dallas with beige walls, brown floor and wood walls.

PNW modern dining room, freshly remodel in 2023. With tongue & groove ceiling detail and shou sugi wood accent this dining room is the quintessential PNW modern design.

Open modern dining room with neutral finishes.
Design ideas for a large modern kitchen/dining combo in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and panelled walls.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury dining room in New York with beige walls, plywood floors, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.