This lovely home sits in one of the most pristine and preserved places in the country - Palmetto Bluff, in Bluffton, SC. The natural beauty and richness of this area create an exceptional place to call home or to visit. The house lies along the river and fits in perfectly with its surroundings. 4,000 square feet - four bedrooms, four and one-half baths All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography

Level Three: The dining room's focal point is a sculptural table in Koa wood with bronzed aluminum legs. The comfortable dining chairs, with removable covers in an easy-care fabric, are solidly designed yet pillow soft. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego

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award winning builder, black granite, coffered ceiling, upholstered dining chair, white cabinets, white trim, wood dining table, chandelier
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This dining room was the original home's living room. Notice the fire place? It's original - a new coat of paint has it looking brand new. It is one of the only rooms left from the original structure. The homeowners have their extended families nearby and often host large, informal dinners. They felt the large room was much better suited as their dining room, and opted to turn the original smaller dining room into a formal living room. The wainscoting on the walls and coffered ceilings are new, but constructed to look original. The salvaged wood farmhouse table is the perfect gathering spot for their family and a nice contrast to the more formal touches like the silk window treatments and subdued color palette. Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

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This lovely breakfast room, overlooking the garden, is an inviting place to start your day lingering over Sunday morning coffee. I had the walls painted in a soft coral, contrasting with various wood tones in the armoire, table and shades. It is all tied together by keeping the chair covers and rug light in color. The crystal chandelier is an unexpected element in a breakfast room, yet, your not compelled to pull out the china and silver.

The dining table is a thirteen-foot-long, five-inch-thick slab of reclaimed acacia wood, with a natural woven chandelier that is similar in color and feeling to the Hans Wegner wishbone chairs that surround the table. Photo by Lincoln Barbour.

A ginat square dining room table not only showcased the size of this room, but it also created a strong focal point suggesting fun gatherings and conversation. Gordon Wang Photography

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Photography by Hiya Papaya
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Custom dining table with built-in lazy susan. Light fixture by Ingo Mauer: Oh Mei Ma.
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Photo Credit: Mark Ehlen
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This custom size Jamestown Table grabs the attention of the room. The smart contrast between the natural solid top of the table & the banquette is quite eye catching.

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