Dining Rooms
"When hosting larger dinner parties, sometimes a round table can encourage more intimate — or energetic — interactions. Searches for “dining room round table” increased 222% year over year. Meanwhile, a dining room buffet can make serving meals more efficient. Searches for a “dining room buffet” rose 108%. This Philadelphia dining room by Sharp and Grey Interiors features a classic tulip table for six. Black built-ins span a wall and include a countertop area that serves as buffet space"
"A grasscloth-covered tray ceiling in denim blue coordinates with the bold wallpaper pattern on the walls of this dining room by The McMullin Design Group. Grounding the ceiling in a solid color keeps the space from feeling too busy."
Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams
"Turquoise-blue walls [Bosporus by Sherwin-William]"
"The dining room is relatively small, especially for a big family. “They can fit eight people at the dining room table, but it’s tight,” Lee says. So she came up with a plan for the family to accommodate larger groups by adding this bench in a spot in the entryway that’s open to the dining room. She chose a console table for the family room that can extend, and they pull that table and chairs from the breakfast nook in here when they are entertaining larger groups. The bench is upholstered in another outdoor fabric that’s easy to clean. Another starburst mirror hangs over the sofa. When it comes to mixing metals, Lee finds a natural balance. 'I like to use two. Gold tones add warmth while silver tones bring the sparkle,' she says."
"The side chairs are upholstered in easy-care performance fabrics."
"Designer tip. 'I have a personal bias against matching dining sets,' Canfield says. 'I prefer a collected feel, even in more formal spaces. Mixing dining chairs and tables, to me, shows a real thoughtfulness and intention. In this case, we mixed two sets of Scandinavian designs from the same 1950s era, alternating on either side of the table. The chairs are subtly different from each other but very different from the table, resulting in a look that is both elevated and unfussy.'"
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