Wipeable leather seating surrounds a very large extension table in a family-friendly dining room. Built-in storage was added to both sides of the dining room and painted wall color to maintain light and flow from the open living room. The HVAC system is buried in the base of this particular cabinet. Cesar-stone was used at the built-in counter tops for ease when serving buffet-style and the LED under-cabinet lighting is on a dimmer to set the ambiance. General Contractor: Lee Kimball Designer: Tomhill Studio Photo Credit: Sam Gray

Photography by Deb Scannell
Example of a trendy light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Charlotte with white walls

Mountain style medium tone wood floor great room photo in Denver with white walls and no fireplace

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

Brad Haines knows a thing or two about building things. The intensely creative and innovative founder of Oklahoma City-based Haines Capital is the driving force behind numerous successful companies including Bank 7 (NASDAQ BSVN), which proudly reported record year-end earnings since going public in September of last year. He has beautifully built, renovated, and personally thumb printed all of his commercial spaces and residences. “Our theory is to keep things sophisticated but comfortable,” Brad says. That’s the exact approach he took in his personal haven in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Painstakingly renovated over the span of two years by Candeleria Foster Design-Build of Oklahoma City, his home boasts museum-white, authentic Venetian plaster walls and ceilings; charcoal tiled flooring; imported marble in the master bath; and a pretty kitchen you’ll want to emulate. Reminiscent of an edgy luxury hotel, it is a vibe conjured by Cantoni designer Nicole George. “The new remodel plan was all about opening up the space and layering monochromatic color with lots of texture,” says Nicole, who collaborated with Brad on two previous projects. “The color palette is minimal, with charcoal, bone, amber, stone, linen and leather.” “Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated Nicole helped oversee space planning and selection of interior finishes, lighting, furnishings and fine art for the entire 7,000-square-foot home. It is now decked top-to-bottom in pieces sourced from Cantoni, beginning with the custom-ordered console at entry and a pair of Glacier Suspension fixtures over the stairwell. “Every angle in the house is the result of a critical thought process,” Nicole says. “We wanted to make sure each room would be purposeful.” To that end, “we reintroduced the ‘parlor,’ and also redefined the formal dining area as a bar and drink lounge with enough space for 10 guests to comfortably dine,” Nicole says. Brad’s parlor holds the Swing sectional customized in a silky, soft-hand charcoal leather crafted by prominent Italian leather furnishings company Gamma. Nicole paired it with the Kate swivel chair customized in a light grey leather, the sleek DK writing desk, and the Black & More bar cabinet by Malerba. “Nicole has a special design talent and adapts quickly to what we expect and like,” Brad says. To create the restaurant-worthy dining space, Nicole brought in a black-satin glass and marble-topped dining table and mohair-velvet chairs, all by Italian maker Gallotti & Radice. Guests can take a post-dinner respite on the adjoining room’s Aston sectional by Gamma. In the formal living room, Nicole paired Cantoni’s Fashion Affair club chairs with the Black & More cocktail table, and sofas sourced from Désirée, an Italian furniture upholstery company that creates cutting-edge yet comfortable pieces. The color-coordinating kitchen and breakfast area, meanwhile, hold a set of Guapa counter stools in ash grey leather, and the Ray dining table with light-grey leather Cattelan Italia chairs. The expansive loggia also is ideal for entertaining and lounging with the Versa grand sectional, the Ido cocktail table in grey aged walnut and Dolly chairs customized in black nubuck leather. Nicole made most of the design decisions, but, “she took my suggestions seriously and then put me in my place,” Brad says. She had the master bedroom’s Marlon bed by Gamma customized in a remarkably soft black leather with a matching stitch and paired it with onyx gloss Black & More nightstands. “The furnishings absolutely complement the style,” Brad says. “They are high-quality and have a modern flair, but at the end of the day, are still comfortable and user-friendly.” The end result is a home Brad not only enjoys, but one that Nicole also finds exceptional. “I honestly love every part of this house,” Nicole says. “Working with Brad is always an adventure but a privilege that I take very seriously, from the beginning of the design process to installation.”

Janine Dowling Design, Inc. www.janinedowling.com Photographer: Michael Partenio
Mid-sized beach style light wood floor and beige floor dining room photo in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

This VIP Design Day project transformed two key spaces in a DC-area home — a dining room and powder room — into rooms that feel both curated and livable. The dining room balances warm walnut tones, mixed seating, and bold artwork against moody gray walls and classic wainscoting, creating a space that's elegant without being precious. The powder room makes a strong first impression with floor-to-ceiling botanical wallpaper, a navy reeded vanity, Calacatta marble countertop, and antique brass fixtures layered with vintage equestrian art. Margaret Carroll Interiors specializes in architecture-informed interior design for homes in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Every project integrates spatial thinking with intentional material selection — the result is interiors that look professionally designed and feel deeply personal. This project is an example of our VIP Design Day service, a focused one-day design experience for homeowners ready to elevate specific rooms quickly and decisively. Services: Residential Interior Design · VIP Design Day · Space Planning · Furniture Selection · Art Curation Location: Washington DC Metro Area · Maryland · Virginia · DMV

Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Example of a large mid-century modern light wood floor and brown floor dining room design in Los Angeles with green walls and no 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.

Dining room - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dining room idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops and an island

Design Firm - Lee Meier Interiors The patterns, colors and furniture plan all played important roles in this individualistic dining room. Moving the dining table to the back wall rather then the center of the room allowed the opportunity to add a long beautiful banquette with flanking bookcases. I turned the paper to be hung horizontal to get a more modern stripe and that coordinates well with the sheers. The unique dining chairs feature a Malachite patterned fabric with emerald mohair seats while the banquette has many different patterned pillows adding a nice warmth to the room. The two Shagreen bookcases give more space which dining rooms tend to lack to add personalized accessories and frames.

Walnut, distressed, dark wood, 6-person, 79 to 84 inch long and mid-sized eclectic metal rectangular and wood-top casual, light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo with white walls and no fireplace

This eclectic dining room mixes modern and vintage pieces to create a comfortable yet sophisticated space to entertain friends. The salon style installation feature the client's favorite family photos. Photo Credit - Christopher Stark

Spyder Wood Dining Table delivers a delightfully original design and material combinations. Manufactured in Italy by Cattelan Italia, and designed by Philip Jackson, Spyder Wood Dining Table takes advantage of its high modern base and incorporates it with the more organically inclined top.

The square dining table repeats the shape of the square kitchen island and the same chandeliers hover over each of them granting them the same formal treatment.

Large beach style medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Bridgeport with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a large transitional great room design in Miami with blue walls

Dining area with a blend of modern and farmhouse elements. Lighting form Tech, dining chairs form Kartell (black is the "Lenny Kravitz" edition). Perry Luxe flat-fold Roman shades constructed with Classic Cloth "Montaigne in Black Iris" textiles. West Elm dining table. Photo by David Agnello

Pictured here at 48"x96" with two 16" end extensions. Wood is wormy maple with a "golden oak" stain. Remy Chairs surround the table. photo: Harry Choi