Dining room storage

faux metallic finish

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crown molding in foyer

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single panels

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sheer drapes

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wall molding

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Geometric plaster ceiling tracery.

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Use the table size to help determine the fixture size. The American Lighting Association advises that a light fixture should be 12 inches narrower (6 inches on each side) than the smaller side of the dining table. For example, a table that is 48 inches wide by 72 inches long should have a light fixture that is about 36 inches wide.

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Add the length and width of the room together in feet and then use the sum, but in inches, to determine the fixture size.

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most experts suggest suspending the light fixture so that its bottom hangs 28 to 36 inches above the dining table. Rooms with taller ceilings can support light fixtures hung on the higher end, while those with standard 8-foot-tall ceilings might call for fixtures hung closer to 30 inches from the table.

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two counter stools allow additional base cabinetry to the left.

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Party Fridge

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Taylor created the unit by mounting cabinets from Ikea to the wall so they float below her TV. She then topped them with two long panels of Russian birch plywood, creating a multipurpose piece that serves as a media center, cocktail bar and desk.

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This overhanging countertop is super clever. Not only does it create a seating space, but it contains three nifty drawers too. But it gets better — a simple partition creates storage for glasses above the built-in wine cooler.

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drawers in island

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Rather than adding window shades to block out the neighbors, the designers of this Austin, Texas, dining room installed two vertical gardens outside to add privacy and a verdant view.

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A runner rug between the island and counter adds visual interest to what is sometimes considered a strictly functional space.

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Deep storage camouflaged as a lower cabinet door.

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This tiered pullout insert will ensure that you’ll never be digging through a mess looking for the right lid again.

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under island storage

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Rolling island that serves as part of the counter when tucked up against the wall and that can be rolled out to function as an island. Or store under the bar

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Sliding Chalkboard Panels or other types of sliding panels

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Let stools serve two rooms. Using backless counter stools means that it’s easier to sit on them to face the living room. Here they are flanked by cabinets that can also serve the adjacent space.

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When an island is all that stands between another room and a full view of the kitchen, plan the side that faces away from the kitchen accordingly. Shelves on the backside of this island provide space for books and items corralled in boxes for a less kitcheny look.

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Make it multifunctional. The other side of this Craftsman kitchen’s peninsula forms a versatile little area.

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Create a home bar. A beverage refrigerator makes it easy to grab drinks without getting in the chef’s way

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This kitchen has clever built-ins on the back of the peninsula that serve the dining room.

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steel shelves

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(1) Wood spice drawer insert Perfect for spices or other household items Designed for a 24"or smaller drawer opening

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3 Tier Spice Rack Organizer

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W 36.75" / D 18.25" / H 41" / 77 lb. White Wood

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38 inches wide, 16 inches deep and 35 inches tall and is made from solid bass wood.

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Made from solid hardwood and veneers. 30 in. W x 16 in. D x 72 in. H (113.25 lbs.)

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sturdy bamboo Attractive way to store dishes on the countertop or in the cabinet

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Custom cabinets can transform a small wall into a storage and function workhorse

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Ethan Allan

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