Even if you don’t have space to set up a full-fledged dining room in your apartment, carving out a little nook in which to sip coffee and enjoy dinner with guests is integral to your life at home. Small space dwellers have shown us that there are plenty of possibilities to get creative when it comes to styling an […]
The dining room is such an interesting part of the home. It’s gone through a number of transformations over the years. It first served as a mark of wealth, setting apart families who could afford the extra square footage to dedicate an entire room just to eating. Then, it fell out of favor. As dinnertime […]
With every project comes new lessons learned… No. 1: Focus on creating a cohesive feeling in an open-concept space We love the challenge of designing open-concept spaces, and doing it well is all about making sure that all of the finishes and pieces work together and not against each other. Each element introduces something new […]
Mixing and matching dining chairs doesn’t have to be intimidating…. and while we love a set of matching dining chairs, mixing two styles can bring so much dimension (and even function) into a dining space. We’ve mixed and matched dining chairs in our projects quite a bit over the years, and although there’s not a […]
The dining room is the quintessential place to gather and share, whether you’re hosting a formal dinner party or just serving a weeknight meal. Smaller dining rooms bring an element of intimacy to gatherings large and small, though finding enough space for everyone to sit, eat and mingle can be a squeeze. Be ready for […]
Whether it’s an inspirational home in a glossy magazine or a celebrity’s well-styled house on social media, they often share one thing – the all-important touch of an interior designer. Designers bring beauty and taste to homes they work with, creating luxurious, enviable spaces. Achieving that polished designer feel in the home is completely possible […]
When the leaves start turning those beautiful rich gold, amber and marigold hues, it’s time to start transitioning your home’s interior decor for the fall months. This doesn’t have to mean a complete overhaul—a few tweaks here and there in each room can have a strong visual and emotional impact for your family, and for […]
Whether you have a patio, porch, balcony, or entire backyard, make the most of your extra space by creating an outdoor “room,” a sanctuary perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With cleverly arranging patio furniture and adding few simple design touches, the line between indoors and out can soften—and this extension of your home may become the most […]
f you’re lucky enough to have one in your floorplan, the dining room can be the crown jewel of the home. Unlike the kitchen counter, which tends to get crowded with, well, stuff, or the living room that needs constant vacuuming touch-ups (hello, four-legged housemates…), the dining room gets to exist in an idyllic in-between state—plates set, tapers […]
Table linens are a great way to set the tone for a meal. Table linens include tablecloths, place mats, napkins, and runners. They may be used for formal occasions, to elevate a holiday display, or to protect a table during everyday use, and they can be made from different fabrics and are available in a […]