Originally the kitchen of this 1930's colonial, the dining room is open through enfilade entries to the living, kitchen, and side halls, making it the heart of a home that lacked an eat-in kitchen. Painting the walls high-gloss, high-impact navy and installing custom-designed chairs covered in sturdy Trina Turk indoor-outdoor fabric brought both drama and intimacy to the room, while practicality was maintained with the glass dining table that kept the space open and airy and custom-built ins that allow the homeowner critical storage.