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Rogers Design GroupThe spacious dining room seats 10 and is illuminated with a polished stainless "chain link" fixture by Hudson. Its location adjacent to the wine room and bar provides perfect entertaining for large groups.
•Photo by Argonaut Architectural•
Synthesis Design Inc.Medium sized contemporary dining room in Vancouver with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Ernesto Santalla PLLCExcerpted from Washington Home & Design Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012
Full Potential
Once ridiculed as “antipasto on the Potomac,” the Watergate complex designed by Italian architect Luigi Moretti has become one of Washington’s most respectable addresses. But its curvaceous 1960s architecture still poses design challenges for residents seeking to transform their outdated apartments for contemporary living.
Inside, the living area now extends from the terrace door to the kitchen and an adjoining nook for watching TV. The rear wall of the kitchen isn’t tiled or painted, but covered in boards made of recycled wood fiber, fly ash and cement. A row of fir cabinets stands out against the gray panels and white-lacquered drawers under the Corian countertops add more contrast. “I now enjoy cooking so much more,” says the homeowner. “The previous kitchen had very little counter space and storage, and very little connection to the rest of the apartment.”
“A neutral color scheme allows sculptural objects, in this case iconic furniture, and artwork to stand out,” says Santalla. “An element of contrast, such as a tone or a texture, adds richness to the palette.”
In the master bedroom, Santalla designed the bed frame with attached nightstands and upholstered the adjacent wall to create an oversized headboard. He created a television stand on the adjacent wall that allows the screen to swivel so it can be viewed from the bed or terrace.
Of all the renovation challenges facing the couple, one of the most problematic was deciding what to do with the original parquet floors in the living space. Santalla came up with the idea of staining the existing wood and extending the same dark tone to the terrace floor.
“Now the indoor and outdoor parts of the apartment are integrated to create an almost seamless space,” says the homeowner. “The design succeeds in realizing the promise of what the Watergate can be.”
Project completed in collaboration with Treacy & Eagleburger.
Photography by Alan Karchmer
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Photo of a medium sized contemporary enclosed dining room in Minneapolis with white walls, no fireplace and grey floors.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary enclosed dining room in Minneapolis with white walls, no fireplace and grey floors.
Imagine LivingHere is how to combine a classical dining table with transparent modern dining chairs.
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in London with dark hardwood flooring.
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in London with dark hardwood flooring.
Duet Design GroupA contemporary mountain home: Dining Room, Photo by Eric Lucero Photography
Photo of a large contemporary dining room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Photo of a large contemporary dining room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
MR.MITCHELLThe renovation of this contemporary Brighton residence saw the introduction of warm natural materials to soften an otherwise cold contemporary interior. Recycled Australian hardwoods, natural stone and textural fabrics were used to add layers of interest and visual comfort.
Sterling HomesPhoto of a large contemporary open plan dining room in Cincinnati with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Amanda Martocchio ArchitectureContemporary dining room in New York with beige walls, beige floors and dark hardwood flooring.
Charisma DesignInspiration for a medium sized contemporary enclosed dining room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floors.
Joe Schmelzer, Inc. dba Treasurbite Studio, Inc.Joe Schmelzer, Treasurbite Studio, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Los Angeles with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Los Angeles with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Ashley Eckel Interior DesignNathan Shroder Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Dallas with concrete flooring and white walls.
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Dallas with concrete flooring and white walls.
Frederick Tang ArchitectureContemporary open plan dining room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Décor AidNew Yorkers are always on the prowl for innovative ways to make the most of the space they have. An upper east side couple, challenged with a slightly narrow L shaped apartment sought out Decor Aid’s help to make the most of their Manhattan condo. Paired with one of our senior designer, Kimberly P., we learned that the clients wanted a space that looked beautiful, comfortable and also packed with functionality for everyday living.
“Immediately upon seeing the space, I knew that we needed to create a narrative that allowed the design to control how you moved through the space,” reports Kimberly, senior interior designer.
After surveying each room and learning a bit more about their personal style, we started with the living room remodel. It was clear that the couple wanted to infuse mid-century modern into the design plan. Sourcing the Room & Board Jasper Sofa with its narrow arms and tapered legs, it offered the mid-century look, with the modern comfort the clients are used to. Velvet accent pillows from West Elm and Crate & Barrel add pops of colors but also a subtle touch of luxury, while framed pictures from the couple’s honeymoon personalize the space.
Moving to the dining room next, Kimberly decided to add a blue accent wall to emphasize the Horchow two piece Percussion framed art that was to be the focal point of the dining area. The Seno sideboard from Article perfectly accentuated the mid-century style the clients loved while providing much-needed storage space. The palette used throughout both rooms were very New York style, grays, blues, beiges, and whites, to add depth, Kimberly sourced decorative pieces in a mixture of different metals.
“The artwork above their bureau in the bedroom is photographs that her father took,”
Moving into the bedroom renovation, our designer made sure to continue to stick to the client’s style preference while once again creating a personalized, warm and comforting space by including the photographs taken by the client’s father. The Avery bed added texture and complimented the other colors in the room, while a hidden drawer at the foot pulls out for attached storage, which thrilled the clients. A deco-inspired Faceted mirror from West Elm was a perfect addition to the bedroom due to the illusion of space it provides. The result was a bedroom that was full of mid-century design, personality, and area so they can freely move around.
The project resulted in the form of a layered mid-century modern design with touches of luxury but a space that can not only be lived in but serves as an extension of the people who live there. Our designer was able to take a very narrowly shaped Manhattan apartment and revamp it into a spacious home that is great for sophisticated entertaining or comfortably lazy nights in.
GDC ConstructionThe dining room features custom-built cabinets with antique mirrors and a floating, built-in credenza. The brick from the original structure was maintained throughout the residence.
BA Staging & InteriorsThis is an example of a large contemporary enclosed dining room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Contemporary Dining Room Ideas and Designs
Five Star InteriorsWallpaper: York 63353 Estuary
Paint: Egret White Sw 7570
Tile: AMT Treverk White- all 3 sizes- Staggered. Grout: Mapei 93 Warm Gray
Wine Room: See detail C3
Cabinet: Clear Alder- Ebony- Slab Door
Wood top
Tile: AMT Lounge Spritzer 12 x24 Deco Inlay – Horizontal stacked
Grout: Mapei 93 Warm Gray
Photography: Steve Chenn
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