The task for this beautiful Hamilton East federation home was to create light-infused and timelessly sophisticated spaces for my client. This is proof in the success of choosing the right colour scheme, the use of mirrors and light-toned furniture, and allowing the beautiful features of the house to speak for themselves. Who doesn’t love the chandelier, ornate ceilings and picture rails?!

Experience urban sophistication meets artistic flair in this unique Chicago residence. Combining urban loft vibes with Beaux Arts elegance, it offers 7000 sq ft of modern luxury. Serene interiors, vibrant patterns, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan define this dreamy lakeside haven. The dining room features a portion of the original ornately paneled ceiling, now recessed in a mirrored and lit alcove, contrasted with bright white walls and modern rift oak millwork. The custom elliptical table was designed by Radutny. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/lake-shore-drive

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.

Even Family Dining Rooms can have glamorous and comfortable. Chic and elegant light pendant over a rich resin dining top make for a perfect pair. A vinyl go is my goto under dining table secret to cleanable and cozy.

Photography by Miranda Estes
シアトルにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (緑の壁、無垢フローリング、壁紙、格子天井) の写真

Experience urban sophistication meets artistic flair in this unique Chicago residence. Combining urban loft vibes with Beaux Arts elegance, it offers 7000 sq ft of modern luxury. Serene interiors, vibrant patterns, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan define this dreamy lakeside haven. The dining room features a portion of the original ornately paneled ceiling, now recessed in a mirrored and lit alcove, contrasted with bright white walls and modern rift oak millwork. The custom elliptical table was designed by Radutny. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/lake-shore-drive

マイアミにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、パネル壁) の写真

An open dining room spans the space between the kitchen and the great room. Coffered ceiling with wood planks visually ties this space to the great room. A wall of windows looks out over the covered porch and rear entertaining spaces.

ロンドンにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、ベージュの床、格子天井) の写真

シアトルにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井) の写真

Dining area with custom wide plank flooring, beverage storage space, white walls and a chandelier.
シカゴにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井) の写真

ボストンにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (カーペット敷き、ベージュの床、格子天井) の写真

Dining room with blue grass cloth
オレンジカウンティにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、ライムストーンの床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

The dining area in this luxury high-rise seats ten. The color on the patterned backs of the dining chairs echo the brass and gold accents used throughout the space.

The dining space, connected to the kitchen offers the same bright white cabinets and additional bench seating.
他の地域にある高級な巨大なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井) の写真

ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (青い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、パネル壁) の写真

アトランタ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キッチン (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

バンクーバーにある高級な巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、グレーの床、格子天井) の写真

This dreamy custom dining table from Elwood Design is really everything! We are in love!!! So we built out a custom coffered ceiling and added a custom wine cellar wall, floor to ceiling, 10' high, almost 16' long with a gorgeous Palacek light and chairs to make this space the show stopper that it is.