HABITAT Remodel
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Creating a spectacular dining room starts with the perfect table. Our area is designed to accommodate up to eight guests. Our table gives a nod to simpler times when farm-to-table food was the norm and families gathered each evening. Its wide and bold presence earned the right to be the focal point of our project. With the room now occupied with only hard surfaces, it needed textiles to soften the mood and add warmth. A colorful and durable flat weave rug instantly defined the dining area. The hand-scraped table paired well with matching linen-covered side chairs, anchoring the fine-looking table with two gorgeous leather wing back chairs. Upholstery is a distinguished and creative way to introduce pattern and texture. The weathered nail head and carved wooded legs on the side chairs have a handsome appeal with a rather rustic 48 NorthSoundLife.com
nature while the matching performance linen provided the cohesive look we desired. The luxurious leather upholstered host and hostess chairs with repeated nail head detailing became the eye-catcher. For room versaltity, neutrals work well for dining room walls. Selecting a shade that puts you at ease is the key and then spice things up with colorful accessories. An oversized, distressed wood framed mirror provided the perfect reflection and gives the illusion that the space is a bit larger. Hanging a rusted wrought-iron candle holder added a nice texture, and it cast a beautiful, haunting shadow each evening. Complete your styling with seasonal accents. I love mixing natural shapes in contrasting materials and complementary colors. Even a refreshingly simple centerpiece, using nature-inspired elements, can still be absolutely stunning.
Our tabletop décor of glass and topiaries are just a couple of my favorites and will flatter all of my clients’ future place settings. So, enjoy your upcoming gettogethers, set the ambiance and express yourself with sparkling details that articulate your personal flair. Following standard design guidelines for our rectangle dining area, here are a few tips when determining your scale and proportions, from the edges of the table, measure out three to five feet in all directions. This is the clearance required for moving chairs in and out. Again, more space is better than less. Finally, allow an additional two feet of clearance from any side or end wall where you will place a buffet or other service furniture piece — these are best located next to the closest entrance to the kitchen. Entrances to a dining room should be generous — a minimum of 42 inches in width, but 60 inches is preferable.