A dining room is graced with silk embroidered drapery for an English country style home in Chicago
Свежая идея для дизайна: отдельная столовая среднего размера в классическом стиле с синими стенами и обоями на стенах - отличное фото интерьера

Whimsical Modern Teal Dining Room
На фото: столовая среднего размера в стиле модернизм с синими стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона и обоями на стенах

The kitchen may be the heart of a home, but the dining room is where the family gathers to enjoy special occasions, create and pass on traditions, and savour each other’s company free from distractions. The family behind this particular dining room enjoys doing just that. When they are not traveling the world, Matthew and Anna (names changed) love to cook meals at home with their teenage daughter, entertain family and friends, and live amongst their cherished travel souvenirs and heirlooms. Their dining room, however, was far from the perfect backdrop for these experiences. Before: Dining Room: When Matthew and Anna contacted us, they imagined a space that would comfortably seat 8 to 10 people and incorporate their beautiful inherited dining table and sideboard in a fresh, modern way. Above all, they wanted a dining room that they would feel proud to share. They worked with us to design, lightly renovate, and furnish their dining room and adjacent living space. Now, the room is nothing short of inviting and elevated. Classic Yet Contemporary Dining Room: Viewed from the living area, the dining room is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Matthew and Anna wanted dark blue for the walls, and we couldn’t have been happier to find the perfect shade for them. By leaning darker, this rich blue creates the perception of depth, making the room feel enticing, comfortable and secluded. The previous built-ins were underwhelming and lacked function, so we designed wider, taller, double sided cabinets that integrated the existing bulk-head, and then accessorized the shelves with the family’s travel finds, books, and decor. Topping these units with brass art lights not only blends contemporary and traditional styles, it also draws attention to the dining table’s modern show-stopping chandelier. You can’t miss it. Inside the dining room, the effect is equally impressive: enveloping yet spacious, warm yet cool, classic yet contemporary. We incorporated their heirloom pieces seamlessly into the design thanks to the 1:2 ratio. For every traditional piece, we introduced two more modern or contemporary pieces — clean lines, subtle curves, and lustrous brass hardware. The result is a collected yet updated look. In any room with dark walls, lighting is of the utmost importance. We placed a mirror adjacent to the window to reflect natural light throughout the room, and we kept the trim and ceiling white for brightness. To provide maximum versatility, we provided multiple light sources that can be adjusted to create different levels of light to suit any mood or occasion. These include: pot lights and a chandelier on dimmers, a sculptural trilight lamp on the sideboard, and art lights on the bookcases and above important art pieces. The built-ins have another surprise waiting inside this special dining room: Double-sided built-ins: dining room shelving and living room shelving. Rather than keep them white like we did in the living room, we painted the back wall of the book cases the same dark blue as the walls in the rest of the room. This reduces the contrast with the surrounding walls and emphasizes the white outline of the cabinets. We also love the dark blue walls’ role as a beautiful backdrop for this family’s treasures. The brass accessories and hand-painted vases and bowls feel like part of the experience. Of course, what is beauty without function? It may not look like it, but the base storage is only accessible from the dining room side. The units include deep cabinets for storing serving ware, as well as another delightful surprise: silverware drawers lined in luxurious navy velvet! Lastly, we designed this beautiful nook for their heirloom sideboard. From afar, the wall looks as if it has texture and perhaps a touch of shine. Up close, you will notice that it is actually navy blue wallpaper with tiny golden dots. This unique touch accentuates the brass in the room touches throughout the space.. The room feels curated, contemporary, and full of character. Words of Praise: Anna and Matthew were thrilled with their new dining room and with the design process itself, which is always the highest compliment. They said: “Working with Lori and her team at Simply Home Decorating was a great experience. The design they came up with was both beautiful and practical for our family. Renovations can be stressful but working with Simply Home made the process much more pleasant. “Simply Home's project management and their longstanding relationships with reliable trades meant we could relax, knowing that everything was taken care of. If an issue arose, the entire Simply Home team was quick to address it. They were excellent at communicating with us—we never felt like we didn't know what was going on. We would highly recommend working with Simply Home Decorating.” Thank you, Matthew and Anna! We are honoured to have been part of your journey and wish your family many happy memories in these new spaces. Now, is it your turn? Are you ready to uncover the hidden potential in your home? If so, contact us here to start the conversation or download my guide Uncovering the Hidden Potential in Your Home below to learn more about what we can do for you.

Идея дизайна: маленькая гостиная-столовая в скандинавском стиле с синими стенами, светлым паркетным полом, бежевым полом, потолком с обоями и обоями на стенах для на участке и в саду

Пример оригинального дизайна: гостиная-столовая среднего размера в современном стиле с синими стенами, светлым паркетным полом и обоями на стенах

На фото: кухня-столовая среднего размера в морском стиле с синими стенами, темным паркетным полом, коричневым полом и обоями на стенах без камина

Grand salon sur une cuisine ouverte. Ici rien n'est cloisonné pour garder l'ouverture de ce grand espace.
Пример оригинального дизайна: столовая среднего размера в скандинавском стиле с синими стенами, полом из керамической плитки, серым полом, обоями на стенах и печью-буржуйкой

The star of the show is the peacock wallpaper in greens and blues. Dining chairs in blue accents the wallpaper, and the round mirror reflects the circular staircase beyond.

Пример оригинального дизайна: большая гостиная-столовая в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с синими стенами, полом из керамической плитки, стандартным камином, фасадом камина из камня, коричневым полом и обоями на стенах

На фото: отдельная столовая в стиле фьюжн с синими стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, стандартным камином, фасадом камина из плитки и обоями на стенах с

Large round custom maple dining table. Mohair dining chairs with velvet backs.
Свежая идея для дизайна: большая столовая в современном стиле с синими стенами и обоями на стенах - отличное фото интерьера

This butler's pantry is directly between the dining room and kitchen. We designed the trim detail on the dining room ceiling and carried the blue grass cloth from the dining room into the butlers pantry on the walls.

This large gated estate includes one of the original Ross cottages that served as a summer home for people escaping San Francisco's fog. We took the main residence built in 1941 and updated it to the current standards of 2020 while keeping the cottage as a guest house. A massive remodel in 1995 created a classic white kitchen. To add color and whimsy, we installed window treatments fabricated from a Josef Frank citrus print combined with modern furnishings. Throughout the interiors, foliate and floral patterned fabrics and wall coverings blur the inside and outside worlds.

Свежая идея для дизайна: столовая в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с синими стенами, темным паркетным полом, коричневым полом, с кухонным уголком, потолком из вагонки и обоями на стенах - отличное фото интерьера

We suggested adding custom built in cabinetry to the dining room and recessed led tape light on the edge of the new wallpaper. Along with distinctive white shelving with brass railings. Combined with a soft rustic dining room table, bold lily wallpaper and custom wall art by Stephanie Paige this dining room is a show stopped for all to enjoy!

Dining room with blue grass cloth
На фото: отдельная столовая среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с синими стенами, полом из известняка, кессонным потолком и обоями на стенах

На фото: большая гостиная-столовая в классическом стиле с синими стенами, коричневым полом и обоями на стенах с

KITCHEN DINING WITH BUILT IN HUTCH
Свежая идея для дизайна: кухня-столовая среднего размера в стиле модернизм с синими стенами, светлым паркетным полом, коричневым полом и обоями на стенах - отличное фото интерьера

Dining Room with mixed woods and pale blue grasscloth give this a coastal look. Custom white window treatments top it off.
Стильный дизайн: отдельная столовая в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с синими стенами, светлым паркетным полом, коричневым полом и обоями на стенах - последний тренд