piazza is a must-have room in a Charleston home, and a deep-set space like this one allows indoor furnishings to appear outdoors. Seating arrangement is the focal point of this space as it allows everyone to gather comfortably. Potted plants and flowers help bridge the indoor areas with the outdoor ones.
Create a space you'll love coming home to every day. Combine refreshing colors, walls of windows, and easy-does-it decor.
Here, light and airy pale blue walls, along with white tray ceilings and trim, provide a sky-inspired backdrop for the natural wood furnishings and creamy touch of color. Interior designer Darryl Carter's style exemplifies his passion for blending old with new and his ability to integrate period pieces from all around the globe.
Smoky Mountain Retreat.This mountain home sports light fixtures that echo the great outdoors.
The casual elegance of this library-turned-dining room easily lends itself to both relaxed and formal affairs. The decor of the room is accented by exposed ceiling beams and a stuccoed fireplace surround. Four hand-painted tiles were inset into the stucco for a great effect.
This dining room may be small in size, but it abounds in style. The homeowner created a refined room that forms the centerpiece of this St. Louis home. For this space she worked in shades such as putty, eggshell, cream, and ecru. The result is luminous and airy. The key is to stay within a limited color spectrum so the neutrals don't jar one another. An Irish wake table provides a darker contrast and fits perfectly in a square space.
Featuring the same brick paver flooring as the front hall, this dining room shimmers with gold-and-green wallpaper. As a complement, the ceiling is hand-painted with an iridescent faux finish glaze. Marking the room's center, a circular trim creates an eye-catching detail from which a wrought iron chandelier is suspended. A circular, scalloped-edge glass tabletop rests on a stone-and-iron base. Slipper chairs upholstered in alternating patterned chenille fabric surround this magnificent table. Draperies made from moss green silk are edged with a bullion fringe.
Striving for an eclectic look, designer Susan Noble Jones knew slipcovers would be the perfect solution to update these chairs. Usually a slipcover fits over the entire chair, but Susan created a two-piece design. The tops of the chair backs are wrapped in a sheer silk fabric. For the finishing touch, the edge is banded in a red-and-metallic gold braid. The seats are dressed in a tailored lattice-design velvet skirt that coordinates with the braided trim.
The furniture in this breakfast room shows off the homeowner's fondness for the Country French style. The tone-on-tone yellow plaid wallpaper contributes to the area's warmth. It's topped with a border featuring a series of plates with a floral motif. The space also features a rustic pine hutch for display and storage. The homeowner selected a durable, inexpensive sea grass rug that also works with her design statement.
With a neutral foundation of creamy walls and a sea grass rug, mustard yellow-and-red toile draperies offer a punch of color in this dining room. But it's the creative iron rods that add spice to the windows. Working with a local ironsmith, this homeowner designed the finials to resemble bunches of wheat. A symbol of prosperity, wheat is often found in Country French design. Simple panels take on a fresh look with a band of coordinating red checked fabric running the length of the draperies
Combining different design elements can be a challenge. The space shown here works well for several reasons. The room's good bones--exposed brick, French doors, and glass walls--are allowed to shine. The furnishings and decorative accents highlight rather than dominate
In this kitchen, a vaulted ceiling in the adjoining family room levels out and is highlighted by three pendant fixtures. The island's curved granite countertop is raised to a height of 42 inches, keeping the sink and food prep areas out of sight. The long surface is ideal for buffet-style serving; barstools facilitate informal meals.
One philosophy of arranging accessories is that like things should be displayed together. "Repetition creates strength in a room," explains Baton Rouge designer Patrick Tandy. This is evident in the dining room of these homeowners, where he has adapted their collections as decorative accessories.
Reproduction wall sconces complement a pewter-and-gold-finished wrought iron chandelier in this dining room.
Serving as a bonus in the entertainment room in this Senoia, Georgia home, an adjacent bar comes equipped with an undercounter fridge, ice-maker, and wine chiller. It also serves as a handy coffee station and kitchenette for overnight company.
Soft greens and browns give this entertaining spot in Senoia, Georgia a cozy atmosphere, while traditional furnishings and fabrics still feel refined. Reclaimed heart-pine pocket doors can be closed to give either the dining room or the kitchen privacy.
An unexpected mix of colors, patterns, and textures makes this North Carolina dining room a luxurious yet playful space. Ornate gold-and-orange toile wallpaper is balanced with a graphic, green trellis pattern, and vibrant art and dramatic silk drapes -- all in equally bold shades -- reflect the mixed, not matched, sensibility of the homeowner.
In this sunny breakfast room, the leather upholstered banquette resembles a church pew. A quatrefoil design is carved into the base of the table to reflect Gothic-style architecture found in so many Episcopal churches.
Large timbers and rustic yet elegant furniture bring nature inside. Burnt reds and oranges evoke traditional mountain style.
The lush marshes of Georgia's coast were a natural inspiration for this Sea Island home. For the dining room, the homeowner, along with interior designer Lori Cook, selected a pale green wall color with a golden undertone to complement the adjoining straw-colored foyer and living room; this creates a calming effect. This room is a good example of how to use one color throughout. What keeps it from feeling repetitive is that the shade varies in intensity. The pale green walls create a great backdrop for the stronger colors in the fabrics and accessories.
A simple, neutral design makes this dining room versatile enough for a fancy table setting, but laid-back enough for everyday use.
Designer Jane Schwab and this homeowner started with a beautiful striped silk fabric that was ideal for the window treatment. From there, other elements fell into place, including the decorative French screen that stretches across the main wall. A round dining table works well in the space. Jane repurposed the homeowners' existing dining chairs, bringing in new fabrics--a blue lampas print for the Chippendale-style chairs and a bright yellow linen for the slipper chairs
Faced with the challenge of a big room, many would have turned to the more traditional long, linear table, but this homeowner elected to place two tables, each seating six, in the space. The two identical tables consist of stone-and-wrought iron bases topped with glass, which complement the heavy woods present in the room's remaining furnishings. An eggshell-hued ceiling and crown molding trim help soften the room's look, as does the striking gold-framed circular mirror leaning on the mantel.
Stack three teacups and saucers together for a fun accent in a kitchen or breakfast room. Vary the colors of the cups to coordinate with your home's décor, or use the same pattern for a monochromatic look.
In this Charlotte, North Carolina, dining room, a gold, traditional botanical wallpaper contrasts with a modern rug. Drapes blend perfectly with the warm wallpaper.
Ideal for entertaining or formal meals, this dining room combines Texan drama with elegant appointments. Grounded by pine flooring, the room soars to 14 feet tall. Notable among the furnishings is a handsome, hand-hewn mesquite dining table. Six high-back, hand-crafted chairs surround it. One wall is painted a rich green and acts as a welcoming backdrop for the rustic credenza. Large pottery vases rest on wooden stands in front of the Mission-style candelabras.
The key to working around a large print, such as that found in this wallpaper, is to add other elements that don't compete with each other. You can accomplish this by selecting items with a similar color palette. The rug repeats the golden hue from the wallpaper and combines a geometric pattern with a softer leaf design that pairs well with the design on the walls.
This Covington, Louisiana dining room's dramatic five-piece installation of golden glass pendants was created by a local lighting designer, who specializes in one-of-a-kind glass lamps and fixtures. The marble-topped trestle table is surrounded with a set of antique caned-back chairs and a pair of upholstered armchairs for a creative mix of old and new.
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