Adding a cheerful turquoise rug to anchor the oversized dining room, we brought the river view to the other side of the apartment. That Hudson River view is a feature we want the buyers to remember as they flow through the unit.

Photography: Lepere Studio
Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Santa Barbara with white walls and no fireplace

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

This Washington DC interior design project features two beautifully distinct dining spaces, each telling its own design story within the same residence. The first dining room commands attention with forest green velvet seating, a dramatic black fluted pedestal table, a brass and glass bubble chandelier, and a large-scale abstract gold artwork flanked by floor-to-ceiling olive drapery, a masterclass in luxe, color-driven transitional dining room design. The second dining space leans into refined elegance, cool grey walls, a glass-top round table, plush white velvet chairs, a cascading silver globe chandelier, and a sculptural silver wall installation paired with a custom lit built-in bookcase. Together, these spaces demonstrate how thoughtful residential interior design can create cohesion across an entire home without sacrificing individuality in each room.

The formal dining room of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne as featured in Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Inspirations book.
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Sparkling Views. Spacious Living. Soaring Windows. Welcome to this light-filled, special Mercer Island home.
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This Modern colonial kitchen in Westchester County was built around a dining table to accomodate a large family. Handcrafted subway tiles were used as the backsplash and to frame the windows. Shaker style Brookhaven custom cabinets created the contemporary feel of the space. Photography: Jaime Martorano

Bassett's Bench*Made Artisan Dining is American through and through. Each item is crafted from timber harvested in the Appalachian Region and then uniquely bench-made by our own Artisans in Bassett, Virginia. American hardwood lumber is selected for its character so the natural beauty of the wood is captured and highlighted. Distinctive wood grains, hand-planed natural wear and stunning finishes give each piece an heirloom quality. Made entirely of solid wood, you can be sure these styles will stand the test of time and be a gathering place for family and friends for years to come. Seats 10-12. Rectangular tables available in 72", 90", and 108"

Shaddock Homes | Frisco, TX | Phillips Creek Ranch
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Modern industrial minimal kitchen in with stainless steel cupboard doors, LED multi-light pendant over a central island. Island table shown here extended to increase the entertaining space, up to five people can be accommodated. Island table made from metal with a composite silestone surface. Bright blue metal bar stools add colour to the monochrome scheme. White ceiling and concrete floor. The kitchen has an activated carbon water filtration system and LPG gas stove, LED pendant lights, ceiling fan and cross ventilation to minimize the use of A/C. Bi-fold doors.

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Anice Hoachlander
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Dining room in a mountain house designed by Robert Brown in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Eliot Keramik Drive Dining Table is a cutting edge element with transformative qualities that project innovation and the highest design ingenuity. Manufactured in Italy by Cattelan Italia, Eliot Keramik Drive Dining Table is simply mesmerizing with its expanding planes and unexpected material use.

Leslee Mitchell
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Molly's Marketplace's artisans crafted these amazing White Sliding BARN DOORS that fit perfectly.
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We built this 9' x 50'' live edge dining table from a monkeypod slab sourced from Costa Rica. It filled the dining room of this 1953 classic midcentury remodel being done in Los Angeles.

Midcentury modern dining room with a subtle accent wall, marble table and stylish furniture.
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