Bright, colorful dining room with teal grasscloth, graphic banquette, marble dining table, leather sling chairs, and brass burst chandelier. Photo Credit: Mary Costa

Will Ellis
Example of a mid-sized 1950s light wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo design in New York with white walls

Open dining area with big window to the ocean side.
Example of a mid-sized beach style light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Photography by Ron Ruscio
Trendy dark wood floor dining room photo in Denver with blue walls and a standard fireplace

This room mixes Mid-Century Modern and Asian design with a few Industrial and bohemian touches. The dining table is attributed to Milo Baughman, circa 1960. Mid-century Modern chairs. Antique Japanese tansu. Pipe chandelier by Sharon Holmin Interiors. Vintage red rug. Brass console with Thai puppets and African bowl. Wallpaper is "Pastel Horizons" textured woven wallpaper by Sharon Holmin Interiors. Headlight sconces and brass lamp on tansu are from Circa Lighting. Rattan mirror from Serena & Lily. Photography by J.Tom Archuleta.

Inspiration for an eclectic light wood floor enclosed dining room remodel in Portland with white walls

Notable decor elements include: Cappellini Bugatti pendant lights, Kartell Spoon bar stools, Cassina Naan table, Fritz Hansen Series 7 chairs, Robert Lewis Star Chandelier Photography by: Francesco Bertocci http://www.francescobertocci.com/photography/

Photography by Studio Maha
Example of a transitional dark wood floor dining room design in San Diego with brown walls

Kevin Lein Photography
Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

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Example of a large transitional light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Atlanta with blue walls

Designed by Vicki Crew Interiors and photographed by Michael Lee
Inspiration for a transitional great room remodel in Boston with beige walls

Drew Kelly
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in San Francisco with white walls

This Houston kitchen remodel turned an outdated bachelor pad into a contemporary dream fit for newlyweds. The client wanted a contemporary, somewhat commercial look, but also something homey with a comfy, family feel. And they couldn't go too contemporary, since the style of the home is so traditional. The clean, contemporary, white-black-and-grey color scheme is just the beginning of this transformation from the previous kitchen, The revamped 20-by-15-foot kitchen and adjoining dining area also features new stainless steel appliances by Maytag, lighting and furnishings by Restoration Hardware and countertops in white Carrara marble and Absolute Black honed granite. The paneled oak cabinets are now painted a crisp, bright white and finished off with polished nickel pulls. The center island is now a cool grey a few shades darker than the warm grey on the walls. On top of the grey on the new sheetrock, previously covered in a camel-colored textured paint, is Sherwin Williams' Faux Impressions sparkly "Striae Quartz Stone." Ho-hum 12-inch ceramic floor tiles with a western motif border have been replaced with grey tile "planks" resembling distressed wood. An oak-paneled flush-mount light fixture has given way to recessed lights and barn pendant lamps in oil rubbed bronze from Restoration Hardware. And the section housing clunky upper and lower banks of cabinets between the kitchen an dining area now has a sleek counter-turned-table with custom-milled legs. At first, the client wanted to open up that section altogether, but then realized they needed more counter space. The table - a continuation of the granite countertop - was the perfect solution. Plus, it offered space for extra seating. The black, high-back and low-back bar stools are also from Restoration Hardware - as is the new round chandelier and the dining table over which it hangs. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston also took out a wall between the kitchen and living room and remodeled the adjoining living room as well. A decorative cedar beam stained Minwax Jacobean now spans the ceiling where the wall once stood. The oak paneling and stairway railings in the living room, meanwhile, also got a coat of white paint and new window treatments and light fixtures from Restoration Hardware. Staining the top handrailing with the same Jacobean dark stain, however, boosted the new contemporary look even more. The outdoor living space also got a revamp, with a new patio ceiling also stained Jacobean and new outdoor furniture and outdoor area rug from Restoration Hardware. The furniture is from the Klismos collection, in weathered zinc, with Sunbrella fabric in the color "Smoke."

A mid-century inspired light and bright colors help create a soothing color palette. John Wilbanks Photography
Example of an arts and crafts great room design in Seattle

This dining room combines modern, rustic and classic styles. The colors are inspired by the original art work placed on the accent wall. Dining room accessories are understated to compliment the dining room painting. Custom made draperies complete the look. Natural fabric for the upholstery chairs is selected to work with the modern dining room rug. A rustic chandelier is high above the dining room table to showcase the painting. Original painting: Nancy Eckels Photo: Liz. McKay- McKay Imaging

The dining room features a distinctive, handcrafted table that is extraordinarily durable. When not in use for entertaining or family dinners, the dining room becomes a project space. The tea cart holding the flowers in these photos provides additional serving capabilities without adding visual weight. The slim Runtal radiators accommodate different furniture configurations, as well as drapery to soften the feel of the dining area. Interior Design: Elza B. Design Photography: Eric Roth

Arthur Rutenberg Homes - http://arhomes.us/Castellina109
Dining room - large transitional medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Tampa with beige walls

Notable decor elements include: Clayton Gray Home Cage iron pendant light, De La Espada Atlantico table, Crate and Barrel Vienna black wood dining chairs. Photography: Francesco Bertocci

Rustic White Photography
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