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The dining room features heavy trim build-up on the ceiling with white wainscoting. The walls are covered in grass cloth wallpaper. A dark wood dining room table is paired with light gray upholstered chairs. Photo by Aaron Leitz

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography

The Greystone Side Chairs and Arm Chairs tell us simple really is better. Paired with a round wood dining table, they bring a certain kind of elegance to classic Farmhouse style. Home courtesy of Encore Development and finishes by Gaddis Interiors

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer. We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals. The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage. White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Photo: Sean Dagen
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Skorpio Round Wooden Top Dining Table by Cattelan Italia Made in Italy The Skorpio Round by Cattelan Italia is a modern italian dining table. The dining table features a round top shape and a pedestal base. The top of the Skorpio Round dining table can be ordered in Canaletto walnut or burned oak. The base is available in white, black or graphite lacquered steel finish as well as in transparent coating on ferrous raw material. The presence of more or less obvious stains, color variations, scratches and irregular edges is feature of the special material processing and should not be considered a defect. The wooden top dining table Scorpio Round is available in three sizes. Features: Designed by Andrea Lucatello Round tabletop shape Top in Canaletto walnut or burned oak Base in white, black or graphite lacquered steel finish as well as in transparent coating on ferrous raw material Available in three sizes The starting price is for the Skorpio Round Dining Table D55". Dimensions: Dining Table: D55" x H30" Dining Table: D63" x H30" Dining Table: D71" x H30"

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A mixture of classic construction and modern European furnishings redefines mountain living in this second home in charming Lahontan in Truckee, California. Designed for an active Bay Area family, this home is relaxed, comfortable and fun.

Skorpio Italian Glass Dining Table by Cattelan Italia Made in Italy The Skorpio by Cattelan Italia is a modern italian dining table. The dining table features regular rectangular or rectangular with rounded edges tabletop shape. The top of the Skorpio dining table is laid on the base and is made of a 0.6" thick tempered clear or extra clear glass. The base is available in white, black or graphite lacquered steel finish, fluorescent orange finish or in transparent coating on ferrous raw material. The presence of more or less obvious stains, color variations, scratches and irregular edges is feature of the special material processing and should not be considered a defect. The dining table Scorpio is available in twelve versions. Two versions are also available in extra clear glass with reversed beveled edges. The dining tables with sizes W72" x D35" and W79" x D42" feature a 0.5" thick tempered glass. Features: Designed by Andrea Lucatello Top in 0.6" or 0.5" thick tempered clear or extra clear glass Regular rectangular tabletop shape or rectangular with the rounded edges Base in white, black or graphite lacquered steel finish, fluorescent orange finish or in transparent coating on ferrous raw material Available in twelve versions The starting price is for the Skorpio Dining Table W72" x D35" with the rectangular top in clear glass and the base in graphite lacquered steel finish. Dimensions: Dining Table: W72" x D35" x H30" Dining Table: W79" x D42" x H30" Dining Table: W79" x D39" x H30" Dining Table (rounded edges): W79" x D47" x H30" Dining Table: W94" x D39" x H30" Dining Table: W94" x D47" x H30" Dining Table (beveled edges): W94" x D47" x H30" Dining Table (rounded edges): W94" x D47" x H30" Dining Table: W118" x D39" x H30" Dining Table: W118" x D47" x H30" Dining Table (beveled edges): W118" x D47" x H30" Dining Table (rounded edges): W118" x D47" x H30"

Photo: Stacy Larsen Photography
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The more public spaces - foyer, den, formal dining room - are located at the front of the home. The Dining room is located off the Foyer and features a large frameless corner window, a custom full-height floating hutch with bookshelves, and perimeter recessed lighting. The dining table is a large honed concrete slab with blue steel legs, and the benches are custom-welded steel with upholstered cushions.

Example of a transitional dark wood floor great room design in Calgary with brown walls

Dining room with a dark table and grey chairs set inside a stone-lined opening. A sculptural object and indoor planting give the dining wall a vertical focus.