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ヒューストンにある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 (マルチカラーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) 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.

ナッシュビルにあるラグジュアリーな広いシャビーシック調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、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

ニューヨークにある高級な広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

ボストンにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

The dining room in our Shepherd's Bush project features a white marble dining table with green velvet dining chairs. The chandelier and contemporary artwork adds a sense of elegance.

ロサンゼルスにある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 (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、格子天井、折り上げ天井、パネル壁、壁紙) の写真

We focused on creating powerful statements with decorative and architectural lighting, to illuminate a space otherwise largely devoid of natural light. We were honored to be interviewed about the project and how to incorporate unique and centerpiece lighting in Interior Design and Renovations by Brick Underground.

Luxurious Dining Room, with custom designed decorative ceilings with a unique chandelier. The wall paneling was used to border the client's artwork. Wallpaper added elegance and texture to the space. We built some base cabinets for storage and the top can be used as a server.

A stylish retro industrial light combined with white and wooden finishes.⁠
シアトル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キッチン (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙、白い天井) の写真

The photograph captures a bright and expansive dining area within a larger open-plan space. The room is designed with a harmonious blend of modernity and warmth, showcased by the herringbone wooden flooring that provides a classic foundation to the contemporary furnishings. A large, elliptical dining table with a smooth, stone-like surface takes center stage, surrounded by plush teal chairs with elegant golden legs that offer a cheerful contrast to the earthy tones of the room. Overhead, a modern chandelier with multiple globe lights hangs like a constellation, casting a warm and inviting glow over the dining area. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows form an entire wall, flooding the space with natural light and offering unobstructed views of the serene outdoor patio and garden. A sleek, wooden partition with open shelves subtly divides the dining area from the adjoining spaces, balancing openness with a sense of defined areas. Each shelf is adorned with decorative pieces that add personality and a touch of color, reinforcing the room's stylish aesthetic. The overall effect is one of chic elegance, perfect for hosting dinner parties or enjoying everyday meals in a luxurious setting.

カルガリー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 (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

サンフランシスコにある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 (茶色い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

カルガリーにある高級な広い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 (ベージュの壁、クッションフロア、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

ロンドン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ダイニング (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

カルガリー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 (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

Rénovation d'une salle de restaurant datant du XIXe siècle. Détail d'une table
グルノーブルにあるラグジュアリー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 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

You will see from the carousel images, I transformed the original gloomy dining room by painting the walls a lighter shade. Mirrors always make a room look bigger and add interest. This simple trick is seen here, with mirrored niches either side of the fireplace from the ceiling to the top of the skirting board.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I kept the colour pallet neutral to give the scheme a timeless elegance. The large square dining table is the centrepiece to the room and seats 8. The chairs are covered in a wipeable Nova suede which looks and feels great but is also very practical.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⁠⠀ The apartment was stripped back to the bare bones; I removed the old flooring and installed full soundproofing throughout. I then laid a dark Wenge parquet flooring.⁠