サンフランシスコにあるお手頃価格の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 (茶色い壁、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

デンバー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 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、板張り壁) 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.

ロンドンにあるラグジュアリーな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 (マルチカラーの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、格子天井、パネル壁) の写真

The dining room features denim wall covering from Philip Jeffries and tray ceiling. The elegant crystal chandelier stands out against the simplicity of the dining table and chairs.

For the dining room we were able to incorporate many of the same ideas, as our design team thoughtfully specifies every piece of furniture, lighting, and decor for each room they work on. The highlights of this room came from the stunning head-to-toe velvet dining chairs, colorful rug, whimsical chandelier and a simple yet elegant mahogany and gold accented extendable dining table. A simple way our team incorporated a personal touch in the dining room was through the drapery fabric selection. The client’s daughter is an artist and loves watercolor so we found a really beautiful Miles Redd watercolor fabric that brought a softness to the room but felt ultra special and personal when we had it custom fabricated for her Modern Regency space.

セントルイスにある高級な広い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、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、茶色い床、格子天井、壁紙) の写真

ニューヨーク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 (緑の壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、パネル壁) の写真

エセックスにある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、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、パネル壁) の写真

Photographer: Werner Straube
シカゴにあるビーチ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、壁紙) の写真

フィラデルフィアにあるお手頃価格の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 (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、羽目板の壁) 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

This gorgeous dining room is ready for a party! The chippendale-style chairs are upholstered in a sumptuous but stain-resistant velvet, and the tortoiseshell table is almost to pretty to eat on! Blue and pink accents accentuate the fun but still classic feel of this beautiful space. The clean-lined buffet with its grand mirror above is the perfect place to display favorite objects and to serve a fabulous meal!

This fresh dining room incorporates Scandinavian and Mid Century Modern styles to create a unique Nordic Chic vibe. The custom dining table was made by local craftsmen. The airy dining chairs are actually designed for outdoor use, so they will hold up to this family's busy lifestyle. The organic pattern on the area rug reflects the graceful lines of the evergreens in their front yard. Likewise, the faux bois chandelier lends an artful sculptural element to the space.

フィラデルフィアにあるお手頃価格の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、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、羽目板の壁) の写真

シドニーにある広い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 (赤い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、折り上げ天井、壁紙) の写真

マイアミ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 (青い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、パネル壁) の写真

サンフランシスコ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 (壁紙) の写真

This grand and historic home renovation transformed the structure from the ground up, creating a versatile, multifunctional space. Meticulous planning and creative design brought the client's vision to life, optimizing functionality throughout. In the dining room, a captivating blend of dark blue-gray glossy walls and silvered ceiling wallpaper creates an ambience of warmth and luxury. Elegant furniture and stunning lighting complement the space, adding a touch of refined sophistication. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/st-louis-historic-home-renovation