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Example of a mid-sized classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Raleigh with beige walls

Example of a trendy dark wood floor dining room design in New York with white walls

Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Boston with gray walls

Cramped kitchen be gone! That was the project motto and top priority. The goal was to transform the current layout from multiple smaller spaces into a connected whole that would activate the main level for our clients, a young family of four. The biggest obstacle was the wall dividing the kitchen and the dining room. Removing this wall was central to opening up and integrating the main living spaces, but the existing ductwork that ran right through the center of the wall posed a design challenge, er design opportunity. The resulting design solution features a central pantry that captures the ductwork and provides valuable storage- especially when compared to the original kitchen's 18" wide pantry cabinet. The pantry also anchors the kitchen island and serves as a visual separation of space between the kitchen and homework area. Through our design development process, we learned the formal living room was of no service to their lifestyle and therefore space they rarely spent time in. With that in mind, we proposed to eliminate the unused living room and make it the new dining room. Relocating the dining room to this space inherently felt right given the soaring ceiling and ample room for holiday dinners and celebrations. The new dining room was spacious enough for us to incorporate a conversational seating area in the warm, south-facing window alcove. Now what to do with the old dining room?! To answer that question we took inspiration from our clients' shared profession in education and developed a craft area/homework station for both of their boys. The semi-custom cabinetry of the desk area carries over to the adjacent wall and forms window bench base with storage that we topped with butcher block for a touch of warmth. While the boys are young, the bench drawers are the perfect place for a stash of toys close to the kitchen. The kitchen begins just beyond the window seat with their refrigerator enclosure. Opposite the refrigerator is the new pantry with twenty linear feet of shelving and space for brooms and a stick vacuum. Extending from the backside of the pantry the kitchen island design incorporates counter seating on the family room side and a cabinetry configuration on the kitchen side with drawer storage, a trashcan center, farmhouse sink, and dishwasher. We took careful time in design and execution to align the range and sink because while it might seem like a small detail, it plays an important role in supporting the symmetrical configuration of the back wall of the kitchen. The rear wall design utilizes an appliance garage mirrors the visual impact of the refrigerator enclosure and helps keep the now open kitchen tidy. Between the appliance garage and refrigerator enclosure is the cooking zone with 30" of cabinetry and work surface on either side of the range, a chimney style vent hood, and a bold graphic tile backsplash. The backsplash is just one of many personal touches we added to the space to reflect our client's modern eclectic style and love of color. Swooping lines of the mid-mod style barstools compliment the pendants and backsplash pattern. A pop of vibrant green on the frame of the pantry door adds a fresh wash of color to an otherwise neutral space. The big show stopper is the custom charcoal gray and copper chevron wall installation in the dining room. This was an idea our clients softly suggested, and we excitedly embraced the opportunity. It is also a kickass solution to the head-scratching design dilemma of how to fill a large and lofty wall. We are so grateful to bring this design to life for our clients and now dear friends.

Dining room - transitional dark wood floor dining room idea in San Francisco with white walls

Sierra Living Concepts is proud to offer the Trestle Pedestal Traditional Wood 92" Large Rustic Dining Table & Bench, finely crafted rustic elegance at its finest. The quality of this Solid Wood Dining Table shows in its timeless lines, graceful curves and carving. This impressive dining table is made of beautiful, sustainable, durable mango wood from India with a rich light walnut finish. Twin sculpted pedestals support the roomy 92 x 42 rectangular top. Gather the family around, this dining table for 8. Wipe piece clean with clean cloth.Easy assembly required. Special Features • Mango Wood • Rich light walnut finish • Twin sculpted pedestal base • Dining Table Dimensions: 92 x 42 x 30 • Sustainable • Durable • Rustic Traditional Styling NOTE :- Each piece has unique characteristics depending on the inherent traits of the wood. Natural shapes, dents, nicks, cracks and knots are considered a natural characteristic of this item and desirable for their rustic effect.

Photo: Angela Flournoy © 2013 Houzz
Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Dallas with beige walls

Project by Home Tailors Building & Remodeling in collaboration with M. Valdes Architects and Vivid Interiors
Inspiration for a timeless dining room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Transitional kitchen/dining room combo photo in Other

We designed banquette seating with handy storage drawers for this kitchen renovation. Custom table by Ann Kelly Interiors. Photo: Wendy Concannon
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Philadelphia

Hanging lamp in ivory silk with opal diffuser.
Dining room - modern dark wood floor dining room idea in Philadelphia

Trendy dining room photo in Boston

Example of a mid-sized minimalist medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Breakfast area is in corner of kitchen bump-out with the best sun. Bench has a sloped beadboard back. There are deep drawers at ends of bench and a lift top section in middle. Trestle table is 60 x 32 inches, built in cherry to match cabinets, and also our design. Beadboard walls are painted BM "Pale Sea Mist" with BM "Atrium White" trim. David Whelan photo

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Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Boston with white walls

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Enclosed dining room - mid-sized traditional dark wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Philadelphia with beige walls

The dining room adds a fresh burst of color with sustainably harvested furniture from Martha's Vineyard Furniture. Woven grasses on the windows add to the natural feeling creating privacy without sacrificing much coveted light.The bench can be easily moved to create addition seating or to work as a coffee table. In a small space everything needs to pull double duty. Photo~ Nat Rea

Dining room - modern dining room idea in San Francisco with white walls