This dining room is a play in textures. Textured wallcovering, a live edge dining table, a reflective globe chandelier harmonize together.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Dining space with pass through to living room and kitchen has built -in buffet cabinets. Lighted cove ceiling creates cozy atmosphere. Norman Sizemore-Photographer

Photo of an expansive traditional open plan dining in Los Angeles with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

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.

Роскошная столовая зона с обеденным столом на 8 персон, при желании можно добавить еще два кресла.
Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen/dining combo in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and vaulted.

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Dallas with white walls, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

This is an example of a large country dining room in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Photo of a large dining room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Expansive modern open plan dining in Berlin with green walls, carpet, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Inspiration for a small contemporary dining room in New Orleans with grey walls, travertine floors, beige floor and recessed.

This is an example of a mediterranean separate dining room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and vaulted.

Tracy, one of our fabulous customers who last year undertook what can only be described as, a colossal home renovation! With the help of her My Bespoke Room designer Milena, Tracy transformed her 1930's doer-upper into a truly jaw-dropping, modern family home. But don't take our word for it, see for yourself...

Walker Road Great Falls, Virginia modern home open plan kitchen & dining room with breakfast bar. Photo by William MacCollum.
Photo of an expansive contemporary kitchen/dining combo in DC Metro with white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and recessed.

Small transitional dining room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Design ideas for a large transitional separate dining room in Detroit with grey walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Traditional dining room in Raleigh with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Transitional open plan dining in Moscow with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Photo of a beach style dining room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick floors, red floor, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.