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Living Room Transitional Dining Room, Chicago

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Floor from DuChateau

URL: http://www.marvin.com/window-door-ideas/architects-challenge-showdown/

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June 14, 2012

janmann wrote:

Who makes the chandelier?

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klsbdecor

What is the name of the manufacturer of the dining table? Thank you.

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This dining table was custom made for the project

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November 5, 2012

marbo800 wrote:

This home is so amazing! what the material is In the back of the bookshelves and where to purchase? - I am updating my fireplace and the surrounding cabinets in my family room. I want to paint the cabinetry white but dont want it to feel so cold. I think this would be a great choice that would lend a casual feel. Thanks!

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Thank you. It is stained, but I don't know what they did. It is bascially clear to seal it. No color was added.

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amyruth11

Gorgeous, what is the total square footage of the living/dining/kitchen?

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June 19, 2012

evalina wrote:

who makes the table? Beautiful! Thanks!

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Wood.

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Countryside Amish Furniture

The Hampton Dining Table boasts a similar look and is available for purchase in any offered wood and stain combination.

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December 31, 2013

Maureen Swenson wrote:

I really like that table. Where can I find something similar?

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Countryside Amish Furniture

The Hampton Dining Table boasts a similar look and is available for purchase in any offered wood and stain combination.

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This table was custom made by the interior designer.

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October 30, 2013

kathleenkelly wrote:

What color and type of paint did you use? It is bright and warm!

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Hilton Head House

Beautiful room! Were the chairs also custom made? If not, where can I find them?

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Thank you! These were custom made. Glad you like them too.

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July 18, 2012

srnguyen78 wrote:

What is on the other side of the bookcase/bench seat? - We have a living room/dining room combination and I am looking for a way to separate it. I was thinking maybe doing a library/reading area in the living room since the family room is right around the corner.

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srnguyen78

Thanks!

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sbritt84

Where can I purchase this type of bench sitting?
Or what is it called?

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June 21, 2012

bettyj7 wrote:

where were the chairs purchased?

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The interior designer bought them. Berta Shapiro. I'm not sure where they are from but they are not new chairs. I think she got them on 1stdibs.

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bettyj7

Thanks for the information.

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December 11, 2013

Maureen Swenson wrote:

I love the table. What is the material and where did you find it?

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This was custom made by the interior designer.

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Countryside Amish Furniture

The Hampton Dining Table boasts a similar look and is available for purchase in any offered wood and stain combination.

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July 28, 2013

Denessa Munsterman wrote:

Chandelier - Can you give me details on the chandelier. .

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I am sorry, do not have information on this. The Interior Designer- Berta Shapiro purchased this.

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joloel

The Candelier looks like it's from Restoration Hardware, they certainly have had similar ones in the past.

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January 19, 2013

Foley Built wrote:

Door question - What type of wood are the stain-grade interior doors?

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White Oak. Clear Stain

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pattihp

Love the banquet with the bookcases above. I'm guessing the space behind and below the bookcases is accessible from the other side. Doesn't look uber staged or decorated. Looks real! Nice!

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July 2, 2012

Robbin Novak wrote:

who made the glass wall? do the doors pivot and slide or fold?

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The windows shown are Marvin fixed windows. There is a door on either end of the room that is not show in the photos.

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Robbin Novak

thank you

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November 15, 2018

carolinerobison wrote:

are the breakfast room chairs old? - Can the breakfast room dining chairs be ordered or are they old? Thank you

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They are found antiques that were recovered.

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February 15, 2015

rochelles2000 wrote:

Wood inside bookcase - What was used for the wood inside the bookcase running vertical. Fantastic idea!!

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DaVill Blinds

Great idea to make it stand out. Great work!

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February 2, 2014

kamcguire wrote:

Book shelf - How deep is the book shelf? Thank you

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13" clear

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July 26, 2013

Juyaya wrote:

Can you tell me the height of the back of the banquettes? - Thanks.

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This back is about 30" off of the floor. The seat is 18" with the cushion.

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May 23, 2013

brigittepot wrote:

We are building right now and need your help - GORGEOUS house!!! Would you have pictures of the entrance, kitchen and bathroom! How big is the entrance and what tile did you use?

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More photos are on our web page and on house. www.robbins-architecture.com. We used bluestone pavers at the entrance. It is 8 ft wide.

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March 6, 2013

Heather Wright wrote:

How high are the ceilings in this room? - Exquisite windows.

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9'-8"

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August 10, 2012

skfreed wrote:

Bookshelves - Can you tell me the height of each of the shelves? We're designing ours and I like the proportions of these. Thanks!

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Around 15" tall.

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August 7, 2012

nevsmith wrote:

Love chairs! Where did you get them?

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The Interior Designer purchased these. They are antiques.

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July 1, 2012

afjut wrote:

what color are the walls and the ceiling?

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Benjamin Moore 967

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June 18, 2012

lusphd wrote:

Who makes the bench?

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It was custom made with the bookcase.

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January 25, 2017

Wendy B wrote:

Bookcase width? - Love this house! It inspired me to draw up my own plans based on these pics and we just poured the slab this week. I love the look of the bookcase with the wider shelf spacing versus smaller, cubicle-like spaces. Can you share the overall width of the bookcase so I can compare it to mine width & see if I can divide it into 3 instead of 4 or 5? Thank you!!

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November 27, 2014

Janis berman wrote:

Where are the chairs from? - Where r the chairs from?

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March 22, 2014

jregan80 wrote:

Room dimensions - The proportions of this room are spot on. What are the dimensions of this large open plan room?

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When a fabulous library shares space with a previously underused dining room, guests will be inspired to take a fresh look at their own underused spaces. Dining rooms and formal parlors can be lonely rooms, but they can come alive again when filled with amazing books.

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When possible, built-ins are a practical storage option doubling as wall art. They are an ideal place to display beautiful china and glasses that coordinate with the decor. Or, if you want to get creative, books and photos can add an unexpected touch in a traditional dining room.

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