This light and airy kitchen invites entertaining and features multiple seating areas. The cluster of light fixtures over the island adds a special touch

Sometimes the simplest things can be some of the most challenging. We built the base and top of this out of solid white oak. The shape seems simple enough but the way this is built required 48 different sides to line up nicely on the pedestal with floating mortise and tenon joinery to support it. All that on compound angles that are tapered. The top is connected and supported via steel c channels that are recessed into the table top. This has the added benefit of keeping the table top flat on over the large cantilever. A lot of math and planning but the end result was so amazing to see come together. And the space that it sat in was such a wonderful backdrop. We couldn't be happier with it. As with all of our pieces, this custom dining table was hand made in San Diego, CA.

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The Aven Round Walnut Dining Table brings sculptural simplicity, natural walnut warmth, and refined modern style to dining rooms, breakfast areas, and open living spaces. Handcrafted from solid walnut wood, it features a smooth circular tabletop and a modern pedestal base that creates a clean, balanced silhouette for everyday meals and gatherings. Available in 28", 32", 36", 40", 44", and 48" diameter options, with height choices of 28", 30", 36", or 42", Aven can be customized for compact dining corners, kitchen spaces, or larger dining rooms. Its water-resistant matte finish helps protect the natural wood surface while highlighting the rich walnut grain, making it a timeless choice for modern, contemporary, Japandi, Scandinavian, and warm minimalist interiors.

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This Houston kitchen remodel turned an outdated bachelor pad into a contemporary dream fit for newlyweds.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."

The stunning two story dining room in this Bloomfield Hills home, completed in 2015, allows the twenty foot wall of windows and the breathtaking lake views beyond to take center stage as the key focal point. Twin built in buffets grace the two side walls, offering substantial storage and serving space for the generously proportioned room. The floating cabinets are topped with leathered granite mitered countertops in Fantasy Black. The backsplashes feature Peau de Béton, lightweight fiberglass reinforced concrete panels, in a dynamic Onyx finish for a sophisticated industrial look. The custom walnut table sports a metal edge binding, furthering the modern industrial theme of the buffets. The soaring ceiling is treated to a stepped edge detail with indirect LED strip lighting above to provide ambient light to accent the scene below.

A custom table was made to seat up to 12 when needed for family gatherings. Other elements relate to the craftsman style of the home with feather like patterned wallpaper, striped roman shades and a glass chandelier. Photo: Suzanna Scott Photography

Dimension: 87" L X 39.37" D X 31" H Add a low-key yet elegant look to your dining room with the Yonkers Handcrafted Recycled Teak Wood Rectangle Dining Table. Featuring a rectangular table top and solid square legs, the dining table can accommodate 8 people easily, ideal for everyday dinners, get-togethers and special occasions. Bringing a faint rustic charm to the dining space, the table is a perfect furniture item for almost all kinds of decors whether it is traditional, transitional or modern. To give a complete look to your dining space, add the matching chairs or benches and perch a faux fruit bowl on the top. Materials: This solid wood parson dining table is completely handcrafted from solid Teak wood in the whitewash finish giving it a true rustic appeal. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Solid Teak wood construction • Sleek Design & Heirloom Quality Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Photography by Haris Kenjar
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Dimension: Dining Table: 96" L X 40" D X 31" H Dining Chair: 18" L X 18" D X 41.5" H A touch of Texas comes alive with the Dallas Classic Solid Wood Rustic Dining Room Table and Chair Set. This elegant rustic furniture set incorporates wrought iron into a classic design which will be the centerpiece of any dining room. Special Features: • Black wrought iron grillwork on each chair is set in by hand. • Metal hinge detail decorates chair and table corners. • The Multi-toned stain is individually applied. • All wood is properly seasoned, treated, and hand waxed to bring out a satin shine. • Classic column design on table and front chair legs. The high back dining chairs have wide seats which are designed for comfort. This heirloom quality dining table and chair set is handmade and is properly treated and seasoned for a long-lasting finish. Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.