Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowner and his wife had lived in this beautiful townhome in Oak Brook overlooking a small lake for over 13 years. The home is open and airy with vaulted ceilings and full of mementos from world adventures through the years, including to Cambodia, home of their much-adored sponsored daughter. The home, full of love and memories was host to a growing extended family of children and grandchildren. This was THE place. When the homeowner’s wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, he became determined to create a space that would continue to welcome and host his family and the many wonderful family memories that lay ahead but with an eye towards functionality. We started out by evaluating how the space would be used. Cooking and watching sports were key factors. So, we shuffled the current dining table into a rarely used living room whereby enlarging the kitchen. The kitchen now houses two large islands – one for prep and the other for seating and buffet space. We removed the wall between kitchen and family room to encourage interaction during family gatherings and of course a clear view to the game on TV. We also removed a dropped ceiling in the kitchen, and wow, what a difference. Next, we added some drama with a large arch between kitchen and dining room creating a stunning architectural feature between those two spaces. This arch echoes the shape of the large arch at the front door of the townhome, providing drama and significance to the space. The kitchen itself is large but does not have much wall space, which is a common challenge when removing walls. We added a bit more by resizing the double French doors to a balcony at the side of the house which is now just a single door. This gave more breathing room to the range wall and large stone hood but still provides access and light. We chose a neutral pallet of black, white, and white oak, with punches of blue at the counter stools in the kitchen. The cabinetry features a white shaker door at the perimeter for a crisp outline. Countertops and custom hood are black Caesarstone, and the islands are a soft white oak adding contrast and warmth. Two large built ins between the kitchen and dining room function as pantry space as well as area to display flowers or seasonal decorations. We repeated the blue in the dining room where we added a fresh coat of paint to the existing built ins, along with painted wainscot paneling. Above the wainscot is a neutral grass cloth wallpaper which provides a lovely backdrop for a wall of important mementos and artifacts. The dining room table and chairs were refinished and re-upholstered, and a new rug and window treatments complete the space. The room now feels ready to host more formal gatherings or can function as a quiet spot to enjoy a cup of morning coffee.

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

ワシントンD.C.にある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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

シカゴにある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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Accent walls don't need to be small. Check out this teal painted wall that ties the dining area and living space together in this Ottawa town home.
オタワ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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし) の写真

By What Shanni Saw
サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな広いビーチ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、暖炉なし) の写真

Interior Design by Dona Rosene; Kitchen Design & Custom Cabinetry by Helene's Luxury Kitchens; Photography by Michael Hunter
ダラスにあるラグジュアリーな小さ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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

他の地域にある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれなダイニング (青い壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

This contemporary dining room gets an elegant feel with the Celeste Chandelier from Pottery Barn, and wainscoting detail. To complement the black and white tones, Pottery Barn Artisanal Wall-Mount Pillar Lanterns frame the room. Featured in this image is the 8.5" x 10" blue Blooming Hydrangea w/ Vase arrangement. At Nearly Natural we craft our hydrangeas with the highest quality silk materials to bring the most life-like florals to your home.

他の地域にあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (青い壁、カーペット敷き) の写真

Tiffany Ringwald
シャーロット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) の写真

Vanderveen Photographers
ローリーにある高級な中くらいなモダン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、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

christian garibaldi
ニューヨークにある高級な広い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 (青い壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし) の写真

ニューヨークにある広い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、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、羽目板の壁) の写真

シアトルにある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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Dining Room
ロンドン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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

Susan Gilmore
ミネアポリスにある中くらいなエクレクティック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

Amy Bartlam
ロサンゼルス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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

The client's artwork is showcased in this eclectic dining room. An antique French window with shutters and a mirror is placed across from the French doors so it reflects the exterior and expands the room visually. An old lantern was converted to an electric fixture. Custom roman shade. Custom bookshelves allow the space to be further personalized with photos, books, etc. A rustic farmhouse style table is paired with wicker end chairs and citron velvet side chairs. Photo by Ali Atri