Dining Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Dark Hardwood Floors
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Décor AidNew Yorkers are always on the prowl for innovative ways to make the most of the space they have. An upper east side couple, challenged with a slightly narrow L shaped apartment sought out Decor Aid’s help to make the most of their Manhattan condo. Paired with one of our senior designer, Kimberly P., we learned that the clients wanted a space that looked beautiful, comfortable and also packed with functionality for everyday living.
“Immediately upon seeing the space, I knew that we needed to create a narrative that allowed the design to control how you moved through the space,” reports Kimberly, senior interior designer.
After surveying each room and learning a bit more about their personal style, we started with the living room remodel. It was clear that the couple wanted to infuse mid-century modern into the design plan. Sourcing the Room & Board Jasper Sofa with its narrow arms and tapered legs, it offered the mid-century look, with the modern comfort the clients are used to. Velvet accent pillows from West Elm and Crate & Barrel add pops of colors but also a subtle touch of luxury, while framed pictures from the couple’s honeymoon personalize the space.
Moving to the dining room next, Kimberly decided to add a blue accent wall to emphasize the Horchow two piece Percussion framed art that was to be the focal point of the dining area. The Seno sideboard from Article perfectly accentuated the mid-century style the clients loved while providing much-needed storage space. The palette used throughout both rooms were very New York style, grays, blues, beiges, and whites, to add depth, Kimberly sourced decorative pieces in a mixture of different metals.
“The artwork above their bureau in the bedroom is photographs that her father took,”
Moving into the bedroom renovation, our designer made sure to continue to stick to the client’s style preference while once again creating a personalized, warm and comforting space by including the photographs taken by the client’s father. The Avery bed added texture and complimented the other colors in the room, while a hidden drawer at the foot pulls out for attached storage, which thrilled the clients. A deco-inspired Faceted mirror from West Elm was a perfect addition to the bedroom due to the illusion of space it provides. The result was a bedroom that was full of mid-century design, personality, and area so they can freely move around.
The project resulted in the form of a layered mid-century modern design with touches of luxury but a space that can not only be lived in but serves as an extension of the people who live there. Our designer was able to take a very narrowly shaped Manhattan apartment and revamp it into a spacious home that is great for sophisticated entertaining or comfortably lazy nights in.
Austin Patterson Disston ArchitectsTria Giovan
Photo of a dining room in New York with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.
Photo of a dining room in New York with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.
Valerie Grant InteriorsPeter Rymwid
Photo of a large traditional separate dining room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.
Photo of a large traditional separate dining room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.
Born Designers LtdInspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen/dining combo in Sussex with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.
Bentley Construction LLCPhoto of a traditional separate dining room in Louisville with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.
KJ Remodeling of NYSmall contemporary dining room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.
Leedy InteriorsPaul S. Bartholomew
Transitional dining room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Transitional dining room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Board & VellumPhotos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Large country open plan dining in Seattle with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, blue walls, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.
Large country open plan dining in Seattle with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, blue walls, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.
Michelle Dirkse Interior DesignDesign ideas for a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Seattle with blue walls, no fireplace, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.
Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors LimitedPhotographer: Werner Straube
Photo of a transitional separate dining room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.
Photo of a transitional separate dining room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.
UserThis modern formal dining room is softened by the textured wallpaper that wraps the room.
Photo Credit: Angie Seckinger
Transitional dining room in DC Metro with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Transitional dining room in DC Metro with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
BOYD Construction Company Inc.Dining room with board and batten molding, navy walls and a gas fireplace
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open plan dining in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open plan dining in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Claridge HomesAccent walls don't need to be small. Check out this teal painted wall that ties the dining area and living space together in this Ottawa town home.
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Ottawa with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Ottawa with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.
Sage DesignPhoto of a large transitional separate dining room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.
About Space StudiosPhoto Credit: Nicole Leone
Photo of a transitional kitchen/dining combo in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and blue walls.
Photo of a transitional kitchen/dining combo in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and blue walls.
This is an example of a transitional kitchen/dining combo in Charlotte with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.
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The homeowner and his wife had lived in this beautiful townhome in Oak Brook overlooking a small lake for over 13 years. The home is open and airy with vaulted ceilings and full of mementos from world adventures through the years, including to Cambodia, home of their much-adored sponsored daughter. The home, full of love and memories was host to a growing extended family of children and grandchildren. This was THE place. When the homeowner’s wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, he became determined to create a space that would continue to welcome and host his family and the many wonderful family memories that lay ahead but with an eye towards functionality.
We started out by evaluating how the space would be used. Cooking and watching sports were key factors. So, we shuffled the current dining table into a rarely used living room whereby enlarging the kitchen. The kitchen now houses two large islands – one for prep and the other for seating and buffet space. We removed the wall between kitchen and family room to encourage interaction during family gatherings and of course a clear view to the game on TV. We also removed a dropped ceiling in the kitchen, and wow, what a difference.
Next, we added some drama with a large arch between kitchen and dining room creating a stunning architectural feature between those two spaces. This arch echoes the shape of the large arch at the front door of the townhome, providing drama and significance to the space. The kitchen itself is large but does not have much wall space, which is a common challenge when removing walls. We added a bit more by resizing the double French doors to a balcony at the side of the house which is now just a single door. This gave more breathing room to the range wall and large stone hood but still provides access and light.
We chose a neutral pallet of black, white, and white oak, with punches of blue at the counter stools in the kitchen. The cabinetry features a white shaker door at the perimeter for a crisp outline. Countertops and custom hood are black Caesarstone, and the islands are a soft white oak adding contrast and warmth. Two large built ins between the kitchen and dining room function as pantry space as well as area to display flowers or seasonal decorations.
We repeated the blue in the dining room where we added a fresh coat of paint to the existing built ins, along with painted wainscot paneling. Above the wainscot is a neutral grass cloth wallpaper which provides a lovely backdrop for a wall of important mementos and artifacts. The dining room table and chairs were refinished and re-upholstered, and a new rug and window treatments complete the space. The room now feels ready to host more formal gatherings or can function as a quiet spot to enjoy a cup of morning coffee.
MCID InteriorsPhoto of a small contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Tampa with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Manny's Home ImprovementMid-sized traditional separate dining room in DC Metro with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Michael Vincent Custom Homes, LLCInspiration for a traditional separate dining room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Dining Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Dark Hardwood Floors
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