This coastal dining room was inspired by a trip to Portugal. The room was designed around the colors and feel of the canvas art print hanging on the wall.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

デトロイトにある低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キッチン (緑の壁、クッションフロア、暖炉なし、白い床) の写真

他の地域にある低価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、クッションフロア、ベージュの床) の写真

Nested in the beautiful Cotswolds, this converted barn was in need of a redesign and modernisation to maintain its country style yet bring a contemporary twist. With spectacular views of the garden, the large round table is the real hub of the house seating up to 10 people.

グロスタシャーにあるお手頃価格の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、クッションフロア、茶色い床、壁紙) の写真

Modern farmhouse dining room with wallpapered accent wall and live edge dining table.
ワシントンD.C.にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (青い壁、クッションフロア、青い床、壁紙) の写真

Optimize small space dining areas with stylish and pragmatic furniture choices. Eg the dining chairs double up as additional living room seating for guests. A round table floats in the space and mirrors are your best friend.

ダラスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (緑の壁、クッションフロア、暖炉なし、茶色い床、折り上げ天井、羽目板の壁) の写真

Sutton Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection: Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces.

We replaced the flooring for our client's entire home with a natural wood-look luxury vinyl plank that perfectly fits their rustic and woodsy aesthetic. Our client chose this option for its durability, style, and affordability.

This charming dining area was created with built-ins providing a storage bench for seating and cabinets flanking either side for display and storage purposes. The large plate rack brings a unique design to this charming area. The table can be turned and expanded for additional seating. Opposite the area shown is a coffee station, complete with wine storage, additional glass cabinets and storage below.

The goal with this dinning room make over was to take it from dark and boring to bright and airy. This goal was accomplish by brightening up the floors, bright white crisp curtains, new and beautiful chandelier, vintage décor pieces and greeneries.

These beautiful vinyl plank floors are showcased in the dining room of this home.
サンディエゴにある小さなカントリー風のおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、クッションフロア) の写真

The Result of this Home Renovation?
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 (朝食スペース、緑の壁、クッションフロア) の写真

Modern Farmhouse style highlighted with blue ship accent wall
ソルトレイクシティにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (青い壁、クッションフロア、茶色い床) の写真

Dining area into double height, airy conservatory. Custom chairs upholstered in herringbone design crypton fabric, stain repellent and designed for liquids to simple run off. Lloyd loom style conservatory chairs complement the bar stools. Understated elegance and very practical for modern living.

Photo of the finished product that our client took after all of the furniture was back in place! This floor adds a lovely organic feel to the space.
サクラメントにある中くらいなおしゃれなダイニング (緑の壁、クッションフロア、茶色い床) の写真

Some of the Jonathan Adler pieces we’ve collected via eBay can be seen on the dining room’s built-in shelves. Photo © Bethany Nauert
ロサンゼルスにある高級な小さ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、クッションフロア、茶色い床) の写真