Modern Northwoods Residence Great Room & Balcony

A wall of steel and glass allows panoramic views of the lake at our Modern Northwoods Cabin project.
Design ideas for a large contemporary dining room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Butler's Pantry & Coffee Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

Large transitional kitchen/dining combo in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fairfield Home

Dorset & Pond Design

Design ideas for a transitional dining room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Deering Ct. Kitchen, Living Room and Addition

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients wanted to increase the size of their kitchen, which was small, in comparison to the overall size of the home. They wanted a more open livable space for the family to be able to hang out downstairs. They wanted to remove the walls downstairs in the front formal living and den making them a new large den/entering room. They also wanted to remove the powder and laundry room from the center of the kitchen, giving them more functional space in the kitchen that was completely opened up to their den. The addition was planned to be one story with a bedroom/game room (flex space), laundry room, bathroom (to serve as the on-suite to the bedroom and pool bath), and storage closet. They also wanted a larger sliding door leading out to the pool. We demoed the entire kitchen, including the laundry room and powder bath that were in the center! The wall between the den and formal living was removed, completely opening up that space to the entry of the house. A small space was separated out from the main den area, creating a flex space for them to become a home office, sitting area, or reading nook. A beautiful fireplace was added, surrounded with slate ledger, flanked with built-in bookcases creating a focal point to the den. Behind this main open living area, is the addition. When the addition is not being utilized as a guest room, it serves as a game room for their two young boys. There is a large closet in there great for toys or additional storage. A full bath was added, which is connected to the bedroom, but also opens to the hallway so that it can be used for the pool bath. The new laundry room is a dream come true! Not only does it have room for cabinets, but it also has space for a much-needed extra refrigerator. There is also a closet inside the laundry room for additional storage. This first-floor addition has greatly enhanced the functionality of this family’s daily lives. Previously, there was essentially only one small space for them to hang out downstairs, making it impossible for more than one conversation to be had. Now, the kids can be playing air hockey, video games, or roughhousing in the game room, while the adults can be enjoying TV in the den or cooking in the kitchen, without interruption! While living through a remodel might not be easy, the outcome definitely outweighs the struggles throughout the process.

The Haire Haus

TYLER INTERIORS, LLC

Contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

French Country custom build

Alberino Construction

A new custom built French Country with extensive woodwork and hand hewn beams throughout and a plaster & field stone exterior
Inspiration for a large traditional separate dining room in Cleveland with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Just Be

HELMAN SECHRIST Architecture

Transitional dining room in Other with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and coffered.

Amherst Avenue

Jamie Keskin Design

Photo of a transitional separate dining room in Boston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, wallpaper, decorative wall panelling and brown floor.

Historical Home, Modern Family

Georgia Zikas Design

Open plan, spacious living. Honoring 1920’s architecture with a collected look.
Transitional open plan dining in Other with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey walls and decorative wall panelling.

House on the Hill

Rachel Pohlner for Jenkins Baer

Design ideas for a traditional separate dining room in Baltimore with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Edwardian Country House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

Open plan kitchen/dining/living room with lovely views over the garden.
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen/dining combo in Surrey with white walls, porcelain floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Dining Rooms

Room Reimagined Design - Gina Wolleat

Transitional dining room in Minneapolis with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Project Wind Drift

KJ Design Collective

Miami Contemporary Home - Interior Designers - Specialized in Renovations
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Riverside Mansion Dining Area

Amanda Friend Interiors

Transitional dining room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Williams Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Inspiration for a beach style separate dining room in Baltimore with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and timber.

The Preserve at Thomas Springs Contemporary Escape

Robin Bond Interiors

Contemporary dining room in Austin with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Light and Bright

Ally Whalen Design

Transitional dining room in Orlando with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Classic Traditional

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

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.

Terraced House - Elm Grove - Modern Open Dining Room with Concrete Walls

Vetter Architects

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design

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kelly mcguill home

Photo of a transitional dining room in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Blue Floor and Brown 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!