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.

With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner. A formal dining room exudes a warm restaurant ambience by adding a banquette. The adjacent kitchen table was removed, welcoming diners into this sophisticated and inviting area. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

他の地域にある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (マルチカラーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、壁紙) の写真

A contemporary dining room with blue chairs and a modern white dining table. Gold lighting design highlights the dark wall while light hardwood parquet floors soften the space.

東京都下にある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし、黒い床、クロスの天井、壁紙、グレーの天井) の写真

Table Roche Bobois, Tapisserie Elitis, Chaises et méridienne Drawer, Suspension Leroy Merlin, Buffet La Redoute Intérieurs
トゥールーズにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、壁紙) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (青い壁、磁器タイルの床、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、白い床、壁紙) の写真

Mixed patterns and textures, including this custom rug from www.juliedasherrugs.com, give this space an artsy tone.
シカゴにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、白い床、壁紙) の写真

Aménagement et décoration d'un espace séjour cuisine dans une maison de ville à Boé 47. Nouveau mobilier, papier-peint, couleur murale, suspension et accessoires de décoration.

モスクワにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、ラミネートの床、ベージュの床、全タイプの天井の仕上げ、壁紙、暖炉なし) の写真

With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner. A formal dining room exudes a warm restaurant ambience by adding a banquette. The adjacent kitchen table was removed, welcoming diners into this sophisticated and inviting area. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Moody dining room featuring bespoke joinery to display wine and backlit counter.
ロンドンにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (メタリックの壁、壁紙) の写真

ミラノにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、表し梁、壁紙) の写真

Aménagement et décoration d'un espace séjour cuisine dans une maison de ville à Boé 47. Nouveau mobilier, papier-peint, couleur murale, suspension et accessoires de décoration.

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (青い壁、磁器タイルの床、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、白い床、壁紙) の写真

東京都下にある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし、黒い床、クロスの天井、壁紙、グレーの天井) の写真

With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner. A formal dining room exudes a warm restaurant ambience by adding a banquette. The adjacent kitchen table was removed, welcoming diners into this sophisticated and inviting area. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Aménagement et décoration d'un espace séjour cuisine dans une maison de ville à Boé 47. Nouveau mobilier, papier-peint, couleur murale, suspension et accessoires de décoration.

With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner. A formal dining room exudes a warm restaurant ambience by adding a banquette. The adjacent kitchen table was removed, welcoming diners into this sophisticated and inviting area. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/