Photograph by Lori Hamilton
Above — The coastal ambiance of this dining room exemplifies the casual living of Southwest Florida. Soft robin’s egg blue walls are highlighted by a bright white painted wood grid detail which adds a stylized geometric flair. A polished and cut-crystal chandelier introduces a welcome elegance to the casual space. Collins & DuPont Design Group, Senior Designer- Lana Knapp, ASID, collins-dupont.com Opposite Above — The high-style dining room chairs have a T-back shape with a nailhead trim. The chocolate wood tone of the table and chair lets provide a nice contrast with the light porcelain floors. Mirrors were used to give the room an expansive feel. Marc-Michaels Interior Design Inc., marc-michaels.com; Quail West, quailwest.com
Opposite Below Left — A color palette of rich, neutral earth tones creates a warm ambiance for elegant dining with an intimate feel. Visual interest is added with the strong lines of the dark rifted oak columns, the dancing bubble chandelier, and the custom-designed botanicals by Sweetgrass Designs which all balance the vast height in the space. Barbara Rooch Interior Environments, barbararooch.com; Sweetgrass Designs, sweetgrassdesigns.biz Opposite Below Right — Featuring the Java Loft Collection from West Indies Home. The Paolo dining table is matched with clean lined Sono chairs in Indonesian rosewood. The Kiko consoles have inset panels of brushed copper and continue the design theme of Tropical luxury with a nod to Mid-century modern sensibility. West Indies Home Collection, westindieshome.com; Quail West, quailwest.com
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