kmarsek This looks to be polished concrete. Speaking from personal experience, an overlay is more fragile than polished concrete. We had our first floor done, an overlay that was stained and then sealed with a polyurethane product, and it has chipped in several places. If you like this look, go with polished. It will cost more to do and you will have to have sufficient space (our space was too small) but it'll be worth it. I wish I had known how poorly an overlay would wear. I would have chosen tile instead. Just my 2 cents!
Plus, the overlay finish doesn't give you an organic looking finish like what you see here. It looks plastic (for lack of a better word).
Anne DeCocco YLighting.com has pendant lights on a pulley system. If you use those terms in your search, you'll find other vendors, too. They're so good looking.
Where can I get that table and chair set from? - My wife and I have just bought our first house! It has dark hardwood floors and we have been searching for weeks for the perfect white dining table. We would love to know where we can purchase this one. Thanks! »
If we cover a column wall with brick (narrower than this one) should we make a parallel of it somewhere else in a room or can it be a single brick column in all of the open space? »
Examine your place in a new light. Installing new lighting is generally permissible as long as you replace the original lighting before you leave. This dining space boasts a pair of industrial brass pendant lamps and a complementary brass wall sconce in the background. These metal fixtures borrow tones from the neighboring brick wall.