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This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Modern Italian Dining Table Vega by ALF Group. This gorgeous italian dining collection would be a great addition to your dining room. Its stunning design and combination of gloss lacquer surface with matt concrete matching finish will evoke lots of compliments from your family and guests. Table is available in two versions: fixed and extendable. Chairs are upholstered in top quality eco-leather that is soft and easy to clean. Matching buffet and bookcase/curio are also available to complement your dining area and fulfill it with lots of storage space for your glassware and cutlery. Vega Dining Set is a part of ALF Vega Furniture Line that also offers Vega Living Room Set to furnish your family room in the same style. The starting price is for the Vega Dining Table (Fixed). Dimensions: Fixed Dining Table: W63" x D35" x H30" Extendable Dining Table: W63"-->81" x D35" x H30" Dining Chair: W19" x D21" x H39" 3-Door Buffet: W54" x D16" x H31" Bookcase: W21" x D16" x H77"

The casual dining area adjacent to the family room features a reclaimed wood dining table, comfortable white leather chairs and a reproduction antique bench. A fabulous crystal ball chandelier anchors the area while pendant lighting over the island has an industrial feel. Justin Eckersall Photography

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Serving as a weekend getaway dwelling, these clients opted for a comfortable contemporary aesthetic. “Citified with a bit of glamour” was our mantra. To contrast the linear aspects of the great room and to provide both internal and external views, a large irregularly-shaped sectional was employed. It was paired with two iconic Mario Bellini lounge chairs that provide an elegant air to the space, all anchored by a 20’ round wool rug. A hint of European sensibility is revealed with the use of bespoke lighting. Multi-globe ceiling fixtures crown the great room, while individual pendants adorn the split dining table. The custom dining table top became a true piece of art: a laser-cut brass panel with a map of the client’s Northern California hometown speaks to his passion for maps and adds dimension and interest to this table. The entryway features a bronze, stainless steel, and wood console against a backdrop of precious stone. A bold bronze sculpture in the great room draws the eye to the glass and beyond. The walls and ceilings were given a faux finish of metallic woven, grass-cloth type texture, bringing an element of glamour and drama. In the master bedroom an art piece was commissioned to hang above the bed, blending a lifetime of poems, photographs, and song lyrics into a visual representation of a classic love story. Adjacent to this art piece is a full-size print of the client’s own photography work, backlit and custom-framed to add personality to a room full of exquisite art. A collection of outstanding pieces, that would make any art collector proud, complete this couple’s favorite weekend getaway with stunning city views. Photo Credit: David Duncan Livingston

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Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor dining room remodel in Chicago with beige walls

Photography: Dana Hoff Architecture and Interiors: Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design; Scott Anderson, Principal Architect/ Mark Moehring, Project Architect/ Adam Wilson, Associate Architect and Project Manager/ Ryan Smith, Associate Architect/ Michelle Suddeth, Director of Interiors/Emily Cox, Director of Interior Architecture/Anna Bett Moore, Designer & Procurement Expeditor/Gina Iacovelli, Design Assistant Dining Table: Century Furniture Oyster Chandelier: Lowcountry Originals Rug: Designer Carpets Fabric/Leather: Perennials, Edelman Built-in Cushions: Jean's Custom Workroom

Rustic Dining Table #3091, Rustic Side Chair #1288, Rustic Arm Chair #1290, Rustic Hutch #2042 by La Lune Collection. Since 1978, La Lune Collection has produced simply the finest rustic furniture for commercial and residential installations, presenting over 600 designs of seating, cabinets, tables, beds, and accessories.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room remodel in Boston with beige walls

Harbor View is a modern-day interpretation of the shingled vacation houses of its seaside community. The gambrel roof, horizontal, ground-hugging emphasis, and feeling of simplicity, are all part of the character of the place. While fitting in with local traditions, Harbor View is meant for modern living. The kitchen is a central gathering spot, open to the main combined living/dining room and to the waterside porch. One easily moves between indoors and outdoors. The house is designed for an active family, a couple with three grown children and a growing number of grandchildren. It is zoned so that the whole family can be there together but retain privacy. Living, dining, kitchen, library, and porch occupy the center of the main floor. One-story wings on each side house two bedrooms and bathrooms apiece, and two more bedrooms and bathrooms and a study occupy the second floor of the central block. The house is mostly one room deep, allowing cross breezes and light from both sides. The porch, a third of which is screened, is a main dining and living space, with a stone fireplace offering a cozy place to gather on summer evenings. A barn with a loft provides storage for a car or boat off-season and serves as a big space for projects or parties in summer.

The industrial wood and metal dining table includes a wooden bench and stools.
Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor dining room remodel in New York with beige walls

Modern Italian Dining Set TIVOLI by ALF Italia. Tivoli is a top quality italian dining furniture set made in a noble looking Matt Gray Oak eco-veneer. The collection offers everything needed to make your dinette area stylish and functional. Rectangular Dining Table is available in two sizes, both with extension that is kept inside. Gorgeous matching chairs are upholstered in soft and durable eco-leather that is super easy to keep clean. There is also a sideboard, 2-door curio and bookcase offered to complement your dining area design and provide it with lots of storage. The starting price is for the Tivoli Dining Table W63"-->83" x D37". Dimensions: Extension Dining Table: W63"-->83" x D37" x H30" Extension Dining Table: W77"-->98" x D39" x H30" Dining Chair: W20" x D24" x H40" Buffet: W68" x D20" x H31" 2-Door Curio: W38" x D20" x H73" Bookcase: W21" x D13" x H73"

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