Sunday, March 21, 2010

Classic Dining Table Sets

Longoria Table

Summit II Table

Beaumont Table

Nottingham Table

Standford Table + 6 chairs


Soho III Table


Beverly Table


Heritage Table + 6 chairs


Artemis Table + 6 chairs


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Modern Dining Rooms

Drama reigns in this modern dining room thanks to Italian chairs, a wide stripe etched on the glass table, and, of course, the striking red-and-white checked rug.

For this client's dining area, the room itself was left simple and clean, so the visual focus became the dynamic furniture pieces selected, starting with the Italian wenge wood table that is surrounded by white leather dining chairs. An original Gehry accent chair was placed in the corner to act as an art piece. A full-length drape warms up the feel of this simple dining room.

The custom frosted glass partition was designed to allow convenient access to the kitchen for serving but allows the space to be closed off for dining too.


Color, texture and shape speak boldly in this modern dining space, while contrasts abound: natural vs. manmade, old vs. new, warm vs. cool. Photo by Angela Seckinger.


Modular Arts wall panels and a built-in planter are a dynamic back drop for this chic dining room. Fluorescent lights, bamboo floor and custom table and chairs made of FSC wood and stained with AFM Safecoat turn this green dining room into a show stopper.

This bachelor pad's dining room is the ultimate in lounging with a sofa as seating. An oversized mirror allows the occupants to watch as they party the night away. Plus, the custom dining table is made of eco-friendly wood (FSC) and stain (AFM Safecoat).


Symmetrical design and elegant lines convey formality in this modern dining room. Photo by Mayer Bowden Photography.


This room is set apart by its bold artwork and colorfully vibrant floral. These bright colors are able to pop with the backdrop of cool white chairs and ebony furnishings and flooring. The lighting is also light and fresh with oversized shades and a mod, urban look.Design Tip: The Wow factor in this room is not just from the artwork and flowers, but also the important contrast in dark-white colors on the chairs, walls and baseboards. ©Photo by Stephen Allen Photography.

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Mediterranean Dining Rooms

With views of the pool area and desert hills beyond the chairs at this breakfast setting feature coordinating fabrics that are colorful yet durable for frequent use. The iron chandelier is switched with a dimmer for adjustable lighting at night.

This Spanish style dining room features a custom designed dining table with coordinating chairs and fabrics. The iron chandelier is wired with a dimmer control to provide a soft warm glow for intimate dinners.

This eat-in kitchen, complete with a built-in window seat, is adjacent to the formal dining room. It is separated by pocket doors with custom fretwork panels.


Subdued fabrics were chosen to complement the strong architectural lines found in the dining table and chairs.


Old World stone and a still life painting serve as the focal points in this dining room. The large leather chairs pick up the dark cabinet’s color, while the wooden table’s finish complements the nearby kitchen cabinets.

This elegant dining room features an eggplant-and-yellow color palette and specially designed drapes for the arched windows.

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Eclectic Dining Rooms

Asian, African and even art deco influences can be seen in this eclectic-style dining room.

Red walls combine with animal-print-inspired European fabrics, and a 22-foot dining table sets the stage for a client who loves to entertain. The room features custom curved sofas (designed by Jessica Hall Associates) at either end of the burl and mahogany table and an onyx countertop illuminated from beneath.

To maximize space, the cabinetry is designed with sliding doors instead of doors that swing out. Teak wood was chosen for its warm tones and to work with the existing furniture.


Honed flooring and creative window treatments add artistic uniqueness to this remodeled condo space.

This worldly dining room mixes old and new design styles. Navy walls and ebony hardwood floors give the room a modern feel, while the rustic dining table and African Kuba window treatment provide eclectic charm. A bench on the traffic side of the table gives the space an open look.


This eclectic mixture of antique pieces incorporating the art deco style brightens the dining table and gives it a fun yet formal look.


The walls were painted tones of rich red and butter, adding instant warmth and elegance to the space. To keep things from becoming too serious, we used window treatments with playful dressmaker detailing. It's unexpected details like this that add an air of fun and casualness and keep a formal dining room from looking too formal.


History and modernity combine in this elegant dining room. The modern framed intaglios bring freshness, while a 19th century French pewter chandelier gives the room an air of antiquity.


Adding tall wood paneling and historic reproduction lighting and wallpapers creates a warm and inviting space to entertain.

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Country Dining Rooms

The open floor plan in this dining room provides guests with dramatic views of the staircase, living room and lawn. Over-scaled seating and rustic fixtures complement the solid wood farmhouse table. Photo by Dick Spingate.

The warm butter-glazed walls and green ceiling are a serene backdrop to the French country pine furnishings. Soft, sheer window treatments allow diffused light to flood the room.

Bold and cheery French Provincial print wallpaper makes every day a party in this fanciful country kitchen. An antique clock and decorative relics happily coexist with a bargain hooked rug and ethnic chair cushions.


A cherry dining table set atop a traditional rug creates a casual, relaxing place for meals. The fabric window seat is designed to coordinate with a blue and white china collection and the kitchen island. Photo by John Umberger.


Pink paint makes people smile when balanced with apple green. Ugly stained wood floors are transformed with diamond stencils, taking the eye away from flaws. Photo by Sam Gray.


This garden-inspired breakfast room echoes the view beyond.


This client wanted maximum seating for meals in a relatively small dining room. Striping the walls added sophistication; muslin slipcovers gave the room a casual feeling. The wall-to-wall down bench is a great place to read or take a nap during the day.


A French Country style in this breakfast room encourages lingering at the antique breakfast table while enjoying food, family and friends in a comforting environment. It embodies the French flair of mixing old with new, bright colors and accessories that tell a story. Photography by Louis Ferraro of Lifetiled, LLC.

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Contemporary Dining Rooms

This dining area off of an open floor plan finds its own identity with simple use of furnishings and one wall painted bing-cherry red, which is used as an accent, highlight color in the adjacent spaces.

This kitchen's millwork continues as a backdrop to the dining area, incorporating open display shelving and buffet storage area below, while a secret door leads to the master bedroom suite. The "big bang" is a pendant sculpture above the dining table.

A dramatic wood and glass oval table seating at least eight, a matching mirror and buffet and a hand-woven wool rug were all custom designed for this room. The dramatic pendant chandelier takes command of the room and supplements the adjustable halogen fixtures throughout.


This dining area was designed to make everyday dining a special event. Stained walnut cabinetry provided the perfect backdrop for the sleek styling of the furniture pieces. The palette was kept neutral to allow the clients' art collection to shine.


The enclosed kitchen and enclosed balcony cove were all opened up into one open plan where food preparation, dining and lounging by the balcony allows for al-fresco dining in the spring and fall, with magnificent views of Rock Creek Park beyond.


From the ceiling to the floor, the elements in this dining room feature straight lines. Symmetrical lighting shines onto rectangular artwork, arranged diagonally to give movement to an expansive wall. An organic centerpiece provides a natural accent, while the different textures of the fabric and furniture create an exotic feel.


Natural light floods this high-rise dining room that is the epitome of elegant simplicity.


The use of organic materials, such as the twisted centerpiece, give an abstract spin on the space and create a focal point in this dining area. Silver lamps in the adjoining living area accentuate the rest of the room.


A kitchen seamlessly transitions into a dining room in this modern, Asian-inspired home. The Poliform upper cabinets, which store dinner dishes, extend into the dining area. All white cabinets and countertops contrast with the red wall and the ebonized floor. The rest of the furniture is neutral, except for a bright cinnamon pendant above the dining table.

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Transitional Dining Rooms

The highly polished dining table made of figured cherry, together with the comfortable velvet upholstered English chairs, creates an elegant dining atmosphere in a relatively small space.

This dining room, which has no exterior windows, was softened with the addition of a fountain and lush greenery. The color scheme reinterprets the primary classic colors of red, yellow and blue in softer values; a silver marble finish was used on the columns and molding for depth.

An electric candlelight chandelier coupled with an oversized beveled mirror featuring a mosaic inset of flowers shaped from seashells adds a touch of seaside grandeur to this clean, uncluttered look.

Replacing the large rarely used central dining room table with two intimate seating groups allows this room to become a daily destination where you can enjoy coffee and read the paper or entertain family and friends. The combination of glass tabletops, wicker furniture and silk fabrics is a refreshing twist on the traditional dining room suite.

This bold dining room features rust-colored walls and rust, olive and gold draperies that emphasize the shapes of the windows. Curves are echoed in the heavy iron chandelier, the oval backs of the chairs and the Palladian images in the artwork on the sidewall. Photo by Ralph Alswang.


Bring in crisp white wainscoting to keep a rich color like this chocolate brown from making a space feel too cave-like


Glamorous entertaining was the idea kept in mind when designing this dramatic dining room for a Florida vacation home. Existing chairs were reupholstered with elegant fabric from Europe. A vintage art deco design was applied to the recessed ceiling with Venetian plaster to mimic the play off the mirrored wall that was original to the home. Backlight pedestals for added drama and a striking Swarovski crystal chandelier completes the look. Photograph by Roy Quesada.



A casual dining area with a custom sized table keeps a neutral tone. Window treatments are simple and airy while a splash of color in the artwork brings this peaceful room to life.

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