オースティンにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

タンパ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、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

This dinning room opens up to the renovated main floor with oversize floor to ceiling patio doors, wood burning stove, custom wall cabinets with metal frame and frosted glass centers, two tone kitchen with natural patinated wood cabinets, leathered granite counters, oversize single pain opening window, custom hood fan with porcelain slab backsplash.

シカゴにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ヒューストン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独立型ダイニング (青い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Photos, Robin Petillault
パリにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青い壁) の写真

Ryan Thomas Photography
ロンドン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ダイニング (青い壁、茶色い床、無垢フローリング) の写真

Studio Shelter added remodeled this wine storage and painted the walls Navy to update the space,
デンバーにある高級な広い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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

ロンドン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ダイニング (青い壁、竹フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

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.

デトロイト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ダイニング (青い壁、ラミネートの床、茶色い床、壁紙) の写真

This condo in Sterling, VA belongs to a couple about to enter into retirement. They own this home in Sterling, along with a weekend home in West Virginia, a vacation home on Emerald Isle in North Carolina and a vacation home in St. John. They want to use this home as their "home-base" during their retirement, when they need to be in the metro area for business or to see family. The condo is small and they felt it was too "choppy," it didn't have good flow and the rooms were too separated and confined. They wondered if it could have more of an open concept feel but were doubtful due to the size and layout of the home. The furnishings they owned from their previous home were very traditional and heavy. They wanted a much lighter, more open and more contemporary feel to this home. They wanted it to feel clean, light, airy and much bigger then it is. The first thing we tackled was an unsightly, and very heavy stone veneered fireplace wall that separated the family room from the office space. It made both rooms look heavy and dark. We took down the stone and opened up parts of the wall so that the two spaces would flow into each other. We added a view thru fireplace and gave the fireplace wall a faux marble finish to lighten it and make it much more contemporary. Glass shelves bounce light and keep the wall feeling light and streamlined. Custom built ins add hidden storage and make great use of space in these small rooms. Our strategy was to open as much as possible and to lighten the space through the use of color, fabric and glass. New furnishings in lighter colors and soft textures help keep the feeling light and modernize the space. Sheer linen draperies soften the hard lines and add to the light, airy feel. Tinius Photography

Tampa Builders Alvarez Homes - (813) 969-3033. Vibrant colors, a variety of textures and covered porches add charm and character to this stunning beachfront home in Florida. Photography by Jorge Alvarez

マイアミにある高級な広い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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Hulger Obenaus Photography
ダラス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独立型ダイニング (青い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

A dining room with impact! This is the first room one sees when entering this home, so impact was important. Blue flamestitch wallcovering above a 7 feet high wainscoting blends with leather side chairs and blue velvet captain's chairs. The custom dining table is walnut with a brass base. Anchoring the area is a modern patterned gray area rug and a brass and glass sputnik light fixture crowns the tray ceiling. Photo: Stephen Allen

John Merkl
サンフランシスコ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ダイニングの照明 (青い壁、セラミックタイルの床、茶色い床) の写真

Design: Ksenia Sadkova Photo: Uliana Grishina I Photography
コンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (青い壁、塗装フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Jane Beiles Photography
ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真