Photo by Brough Schamp
Elegant medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Baltimore with white walls

Dining rooms tend to be some of the most unused spaces in a home 364 days a year! Why not better use is space to support a life-style of gathering? I’ve transformed the typical dining room into a wine-tasting room complete with four comfy chairs set in a radial pattern, center cocktail table, hide rug and a built-in wine bar complete with chiller, bottle storage and an uncorking station. This room is sure to evoke a smile and be a favorite place where friends gather and linger. Meant to foster conversation, this is a real hangout space, purposefully uninterrupted with TV or other distractions. A place for a couple to talk over a glass of wine at the end of the day or a quiet place to enjoy a novel while still in ear shot of the family. It will be a very well used space.

Bright and happy dining room in the East Bay. Photos by Eric Zepeda Studio
Inspiration for a 1960s travertine floor enclosed dining room remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Photography: Stephen Prassas
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional shade side yard landscaping in Chicago.

modern backyard with tudor home in Portland Oregon
Patio - contemporary concrete patio idea in Portland with a fire pit

Property Developed by American Coastal Properties. Photo Courtesy of Andrew Bramasco. Property located in Venice, CA.
Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor great room design in Los Angeles with beige walls

Example of a transitional carpeted and beige floor living room design in Milwaukee with blue walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Boston with red walls and no fireplace

In homage to the gorgeous natural elements outside, this dining room features rough hewn wood dining table, custom chairs, and shell chandeliers. Texture is the key in this space from the rug, to the drapery, and finally the lustrous chair fabrics. Larry Taylor Photography

Project by Dick Clark Architecture of Austin Texas
Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed porcelain tile living room remodel in Austin with black walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo: Becki Peckham © 2013 Houzz
Dining room - contemporary slate floor dining room idea in Other with white walls

"I want people to say 'Wow!' when they walk in to my house" This was our directive for this bachelor's newly purchased home. This Sitting room in the Entry creates quite the custom unique WOW factor! When the Owner came home at the end of our photo shoot day and saw all the art, flowers, pillows, and other finishing touches we had saved for the grand reveal, he sat in this space saying over and over "This is my favorite room! I'm going to sit here all day!" "This is my favorite room! I'm going to sit here all day every day!!" Thrilling words to a Design Team! This is why we do what we do!! We accomplished the mission by drafting plans for a significant remodel which included removing walls and columns, opening up the spaces between rooms to create better flow, then adding custom furnishings, drapes, lighting, and original art for a customized unique Wow factor! His Christmas party proved we had succeeded as each person 'wowed!' the spaces! Even more meaningful to us, as Designers, was watching everyone converse in the sitting area, dining room, living room, and around the grand island (12'-6" grand to be exact!) and genuinely enjoy all the fabulous, yet comfortable spaces. Success all around!

Dining Room with Built-in Buffet Photo by Art Grice
Kitchen/dining room combo - contemporary porcelain tile kitchen/dining room combo idea in Seattle with white walls and no fireplace

Interior Design: Mikhail Dantes Construction: Beck Building Company / Scott Amaral Engineer: Malouff Engineering / Bob Malouff Landscape Architect : Mike Eagleton

Patricia Bean Expressive Architectural Photography
Mid-sized eclectic kitchen/dining room combo photo in San Diego with beige walls

Leather "Paolo Swivel Chairs" from Hickory Chair, a hide ottoman, and wood accents add texture to a comfortable seating area with farmhouse flair. Art by Mike Weber from the Deihl Gallery in Jackson. Throw from Mountain Dandy in Jackson. Perry Luxe flat-fold Roman shades in Classic Cloth "Montaigne in Black Iris" textiles. Photo by David Agnello

Designed by KBK Interior Design KBKInteriorDesign.com Photo by Wing Wong
Enclosed dining room - mid-sized traditional dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a large timeless medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Other with gray walls and no fireplace

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Kyle Hunt & Partners, Builder | Mike Sharratt, Architect | Troy Thies, Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling