Open Concept Kitchens and Dining Rooms

<div class="post-body entry-content"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmGH0mA6WrYzI1h2sYpnHqTJznAlpkzA_tmEqHANuFeQVrGaisWzyr7FJDlYyamRsHOj8WNW1CrCa8Kyw4dfYWT0WXkv7uyuD3NZ4aNAvakZkk41d3nM5auuyG5q1euR-M6BKVCm4cqSc/s1600/1+decor+pad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmGH0mA6WrYzI1h2sYpnHqTJznAlpkzA_tmEqHANuFeQVrGaisWzyr7FJDlYyamRsHOj8WNW1CrCa8Kyw4dfYWT0WXkv7uyuD3NZ4aNAvakZkk41d3nM5auuyG5q1euR-M6BKVCm4cqSc/s400/1+decor+pad.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via Decor Pad</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">In response to the continued demand for open concept living, the majority of new homes are  designed with a combination kitchen/dining room.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">These floor plans are tailored to a relaxed and casual lifestyle, but they can also be decorated to suit those who prefer a more chic and sophisticated design scheme.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As illustrated in the following images, a white kitchen creates a wonderful backdrop for an elegant dining space.  Its classic aesthetic is conducive to a more formal setting, and makes the flow of the room appear naturally seamless.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwxHGgpmx9Wif1dPnOw8xtyhKp5O1zSYEzL0-KpRDiAQdI9yH8tTiODySZsh-msawfUByBeJ7ZiovH3rIS5xJRidlXJ_7zd4AB7kPUeDbgrFFTEG-u58hRuPPa-6YbL6pY_04CCY0ehzLa/s1600/1+stacy%2527s+kitchen.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwxHGgpmx9Wif1dPnOw8xtyhKp5O1zSYEzL0-KpRDiAQdI9yH8tTiODySZsh-msawfUByBeJ7ZiovH3rIS5xJRidlXJ_7zd4AB7kPUeDbgrFFTEG-u58hRuPPa-6YbL6pY_04CCY0ehzLa/s400/1+stacy%2527s+kitchen.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stacy Curran - South Shore Decorating</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1C42bHNkAUL9bRYKeO-y9abgISy_NtCByLOca-mxFGvQHfu9RnESGIy3isnnKVgBP1oVxaqr_LKcswZ6ujVYWtSigC31K2wVbeC3_e9ZPbq4HxRi5Rr4VbohUq7hv5P0fvnCz9BX7hEPs/s1600/2+archzine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDszrj6baxWjUeG3nMiiIM2776ss-m_93UcMVjnDDda3T898sam6r8foVszpPBY9ZGyGD_TZmO-yIjGKwlnLYjViTis0BHCRUWgPVYI1qRgti11eYbm5g-cB9NzRM2S02DdK1aGZ7xe3J/s1600/5+decor+pad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDszrj6baxWjUeG3nMiiIM2776ss-m_93UcMVjnDDda3T898sam6r8foVszpPBY9ZGyGD_TZmO-yIjGKwlnLYjViTis0BHCRUWgPVYI1qRgti11eYbm5g-cB9NzRM2S02DdK1aGZ7xe3J/s400/5+decor+pad.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via Decor Pad</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRerLeflOsO2Z2eA8ivapvgmk7cQTfwK6GuyuZu3jqAbhQbMWi8lP4mjDuN4rLno5Nv0Ey6IJHs4yLCWirBWabBQvVQ9YUv05C-xB7joIlHIsjEr_cKD2kPHtlCrWZpMGjwsEDPH4RWYMu/s1600/6+kendall+wilkinson.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuWtJ1D1X1Dyh9HasnFHTlL7nGHb8kb6ww_p0CgUTuMPFN-9h1o4SyDqmYUoYDxm87VqMnwasHYXZ5IkL8vfteBGjtgPFW6S59Y2PkbMb6VkN7QbJEH_u5EyncxW0SEcM5QuBQPkKOtFy/s1600/7+kitchen+cs.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuWtJ1D1X1Dyh9HasnFHTlL7nGHb8kb6ww_p0CgUTuMPFN-9h1o4SyDqmYUoYDxm87VqMnwasHYXZ5IkL8vfteBGjtgPFW6S59Y2PkbMb6VkN7QbJEH_u5EyncxW0SEcM5QuBQPkKOtFy/s400/7+kitchen+cs.png" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via Conspicuous Style Interior Design Blog</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikh3yazZrSEwQEUUx0JqkIVfvYmTvKtiaMRHFOHx9MtfeLwP2h_QrYFu8ird5uBIoq4xzMlQMCEKTvxl9eo9JHAcCfbAtGFE9dgN8XU_2gtMnnsgoeMWLsRPT6ra0fmqU5k_oWZgc0A8ds/s1600/2+kitchen+teh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikh3yazZrSEwQEUUx0JqkIVfvYmTvKtiaMRHFOHx9MtfeLwP2h_QrYFu8ird5uBIoq4xzMlQMCEKTvxl9eo9JHAcCfbAtGFE9dgN8XU_2gtMnnsgoeMWLsRPT6ra0fmqU5k_oWZgc0A8ds/s400/2+kitchen+teh.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via The Enchanted Home</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXA6H1cmwrdbyAv3KMtEbcHmbYNUOEiIAhrXd1pB_BxBwHJoCshO676JriOdbeTZVZy2yn7RkVIecSE0_WpghYC46dSClaLnbB4XmEKLUxOflAsuD7m_avQZCVzPUQTAv8HRgI86T8uhb-/s1600/9+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXA6H1cmwrdbyAv3KMtEbcHmbYNUOEiIAhrXd1pB_BxBwHJoCshO676JriOdbeTZVZy2yn7RkVIecSE0_WpghYC46dSClaLnbB4XmEKLUxOflAsuD7m_avQZCVzPUQTAv8HRgI86T8uhb-/s400/9+kitchen.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via Suburban Style and Design</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8M7Jvt3AxfS47I_zs7RYUR8G_r1vSJcxP6-79GgGM5K4tkTfNBcv873yn3Wg1Hxnv-ZpePyLlhv-g4sVZ89BGmKn27jWcsxV56LLRO7cn-kmPR6cSqM2U_dytuEBMr_DfVfZQYOZdr21S/s1600/10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8M7Jvt3AxfS47I_zs7RYUR8G_r1vSJcxP6-79GgGM5K4tkTfNBcv873yn3Wg1Hxnv-ZpePyLlhv-g4sVZ89BGmKn27jWcsxV56LLRO7cn-kmPR6cSqM2U_dytuEBMr_DfVfZQYOZdr21S/s400/10.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Home</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">A simple, classic white kitchen and an adjoining dining space can be designed to function beautifully from morning coffee through to after-dinner drinks.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Create an environment that best suits <i>your</i> lifestyle, and transform your open concept space into the perfect setting for a <i>well-lived life.</i></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div>

Open Concept Kitchens and Dining Rooms

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Living with Dark Hardwood Floors

<div class="post-body entry-content"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4wPcZi0Tfb1Y9LbcC6Pw9siRyK9RwtVezdl26YsuHtAaJ8rvYCVWXlUCwsd9ZhMN2ZuAvP_cYwDsUYrIJWgcHJfY9hXZILEySkyQ5aKJRwNfXfTlNCL26iGAFSHCvjMUjJEDNzw6o-15/s1600/1+espresso+hardwood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4wPcZi0Tfb1Y9LbcC6Pw9siRyK9RwtVezdl26YsuHtAaJ8rvYCVWXlUCwsd9ZhMN2ZuAvP_cYwDsUYrIJWgcHJfY9hXZILEySkyQ5aKJRwNfXfTlNCL26iGAFSHCvjMUjJEDNzw6o-15/s400/1+espresso+hardwood.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ideally suited for light, open spaces, DARK HARDWOOD floors provide a home with undeniable character, elegance and style.   <br /><br />A deep, espresso stain appears almost black against classic white cabinetry and millwork, and makes a bold and dramatic design statement. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJP4tluv2Pv9cSOXNR1SoVN_75E9YqVE30lppXrFKo9bqK9D9QrDpaorE8mJkqaV4hYWGggSvOh2HlMcekrIoVCR8rqCXRdhHGCWuh-HtW_Mq0xxHqtw2bXPpsrlUiHCPpQS_yKyKUbBHT/s1600/2+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJP4tluv2Pv9cSOXNR1SoVN_75E9YqVE30lppXrFKo9bqK9D9QrDpaorE8mJkqaV4hYWGggSvOh2HlMcekrIoVCR8rqCXRdhHGCWuh-HtW_Mq0xxHqtw2bXPpsrlUiHCPpQS_yKyKUbBHT/s400/2+table.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">With its natural tendency to accentuate the wood grain, a dark finish adds interesting detail and an extra level of dimension. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78hvNSiDosGCnbU5aYWaV0NJyeCA0k-TSZ9oYnLuqImuBvXuVJhelBkOAIyDVECsXJRgwMCcBs_oD4oZ2lorR89SjGSIuu3RKEqxQ4dsT1dGzTru4W96lrf8ZImt_JemQt7g-Y_QLwxH2/s1600/3+lauzon-antique-red-oak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78hvNSiDosGCnbU5aYWaV0NJyeCA0k-TSZ9oYnLuqImuBvXuVJhelBkOAIyDVECsXJRgwMCcBs_oD4oZ2lorR89SjGSIuu3RKEqxQ4dsT1dGzTru4W96lrf8ZImt_JemQt7g-Y_QLwxH2/s400/3+lauzon-antique-red-oak.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The warm tones of cherry and mahogany create a sense of luxury, and are a timeless and traditional design choice.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExRuReFHw4Ua0M48Ox9UnSXt3UARhkJtuHOupY2XL7HU4XogwbTlVxwTezxWT7vGPkcKPfVVnXM7JiFfkX9g4-eQA7A4eK_JxszfONx2Cc1SB3ydpYN4Jg3p3k-2Dsy0ybKo1uvcnZzwr/s1600/4+via+the+lennox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExRuReFHw4Ua0M48Ox9UnSXt3UARhkJtuHOupY2XL7HU4XogwbTlVxwTezxWT7vGPkcKPfVVnXM7JiFfkX9g4-eQA7A4eK_JxszfONx2Cc1SB3ydpYN4Jg3p3k-2Dsy0ybKo1uvcnZzwr/s400/4+via+the+lennox.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hardwood floors in a satin finish are less likely to show scratches, and are more forgiving in spaces influenced by direct sources of natural light.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvReBk-ectGfOFdyDZ0l2I_yFPwciMthpewd1ToencPMMmkECAmalUfzyrgf1RHzR2f1vnFL44ti0jd7viy3I6HbWiwiI0GDDbUuFKiwr_3OVAS6nm5bWrLEuLxt5JlLJFpC-ulJCXVa6/s1600/5+animal+hide+rug+barriebriggsspang+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvReBk-ectGfOFdyDZ0l2I_yFPwciMthpewd1ToencPMMmkECAmalUfzyrgf1RHzR2f1vnFL44ti0jd7viy3I6HbWiwiI0GDDbUuFKiwr_3OVAS6nm5bWrLEuLxt5JlLJFpC-ulJCXVa6/s400/5+animal+hide+rug+barriebriggsspang+blog.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dark floors naturally absorb light, and are far more resistant to fading than lighter coloured hardwoods.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsBHS5JRwBkdVP3Qub3WFkLiWRMrl3VHHD2HL-7-jifSp53oXipteOmuop-CYRCmtpBSRqTspxhSmcgibspHbkSCyLksMYLZi9QrF9pDLnGSngQBdXud6XYQ7abNGiMcmUgPjWlMW29yr/s1600/6+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsBHS5JRwBkdVP3Qub3WFkLiWRMrl3VHHD2HL-7-jifSp53oXipteOmuop-CYRCmtpBSRqTspxhSmcgibspHbkSCyLksMYLZi9QrF9pDLnGSngQBdXud6XYQ7abNGiMcmUgPjWlMW29yr/s400/6+kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Multi-toned hardwood floors have a chic and sophisticated appearance, and tastefully enhance the style and design of a room. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5oCgjMDhBLcvLo15bLWPrbidVw7scaH_Ni0gW-aZ79UYy5KNF4Wng3OUKcFEKtvK2_gdmwBonaBZiX31-H9WaX6qUoJEcpVSOjhI8hANBezumoIN5EZ2FRGq_8okKuErTFAIxeYu3Fa0/s1600/7+living+room.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5oCgjMDhBLcvLo15bLWPrbidVw7scaH_Ni0gW-aZ79UYy5KNF4Wng3OUKcFEKtvK2_gdmwBonaBZiX31-H9WaX6qUoJEcpVSOjhI8hANBezumoIN5EZ2FRGq_8okKuErTFAIxeYu3Fa0/s400/7+living+room.png" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Floors in variegated shades are also less likely to show dust or footprints, and are well suited for areas with high traffic.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7IOQV949hzLlb8oazG6Kcihl1fibXhX1U1MbPi717zGuRU0djcs52CknuM_Lt64QdfarPcahAVa0gWNaaPVv5C6W6R7BhEq79mo3gDPn4IB8mei12J1VWwQLM6G5IEqN8ZftiBOayS_n/s1600/8+Polished-wood-floors-complement-the-luxury-home-interior-500x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="455" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7IOQV949hzLlb8oazG6Kcihl1fibXhX1U1MbPi717zGuRU0djcs52CknuM_Lt64QdfarPcahAVa0gWNaaPVv5C6W6R7BhEq79mo3gDPn4IB8mei12J1VWwQLM6G5IEqN8ZftiBOayS_n/s400/8+Polished-wood-floors-complement-the-luxury-home-interior-500x500.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A hardwood floor with a medium base and dark striations is unique and unexpected, its undulating pattern playing a key role in a room's overall design scheme.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEior-XJXl85bi5Ew8_SZOFdUjw4r3J088w8wOJlh43ottMX2EMu-yD3Si7SwtrtgC7G9MwtxOKY3o_KzKqbu0xY_jn72s4dRyZruJ3HYjzO3Zp6I_GlSEaAQX4jx5zlGhoiBQlzY37P5y6Q/s1600/9+livingroom_wood_3502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEior-XJXl85bi5Ew8_SZOFdUjw4r3J088w8wOJlh43ottMX2EMu-yD3Si7SwtrtgC7G9MwtxOKY3o_KzKqbu0xY_jn72s4dRyZruJ3HYjzO3Zp6I_GlSEaAQX4jx5zlGhoiBQlzY37P5y6Q/s400/9+livingroom_wood_3502.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Tone, colour and finish are important factors to consider when choosing a dark hardwood floor.  When exploring the available options, attention should also be given to type, durability, thickness, and board width, as well as any special requirements of the intended location.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Careful research and planning is necessary to ensure the product selected will be as beautiful in ten years as the day it's installed.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And while darker woods require extra care to maintain their appearance, the rewards are definitely worth the effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The rich, warm and sophisticated addition of a DARK HARDWOOD floor guarantees a look of undeniable <i>character, elegance and style, </i>every single time. </div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div>

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2010 Modern and Inspirational Dining Room Designs Ideas

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">One of the biggest problems with dining rooms is that they are often neglected just because they are such a trek from the kitchen.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Most often, formal dining areas are in a separate room, while informal dining areas are more commonly out in the open—frequently attached to the living room, family room, or kitchen.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Dining Room Furniture should be inspired by a sense of grandeur, impression, and elegance. To truly make a dining room formal, you need to pay attention to details from the window treatments down to the place mats.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">For a different mood, consider creating a serious, luxurious space set aside specifically for great meals and conversation.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Don’t limit yourself to thinking that meals must be restricted to a formal table. A kitchen island, or even a counter top fitted with stools or high-sitting chairs, can also make for a fun dining experience.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;">Here are some modern designs for you to get the inspiration, when planning for the dining room furniture.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpm5fb174Gx_8gIGAhWaa9Q1TzOMwc9mZ86diMJ3whT3MwQVAAh3ALDrF0dK1vTkTw1thazM3YqTO0XEZzFWhNG0qltF9jHCYzxBXfXC08DPlA7JmEoHwjL_mhU6VEWt-tnjMQ9MQQE4qT/s1600/dining-room-s1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501276941052328402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpm5fb174Gx_8gIGAhWaa9Q1TzOMwc9mZ86diMJ3whT3MwQVAAh3ALDrF0dK1vTkTw1thazM3YqTO0XEZzFWhNG0qltF9jHCYzxBXfXC08DPlA7JmEoHwjL_mhU6VEWt-tnjMQ9MQQE4qT/s400/dining-room-s1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; 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Dinning room as part of interior home design,decorating dinning room is not easy task to do because all furniture in dinning room is routine and predetermined because of the purpose they need to serve on dinning room such as a table few chair, a cabinet and picture on the wall to make your dinning room more live.For a more formal look, you can go for dark rich colors like red or dark blue, but if you prefer a casual look, paint your walls in light pastel shades or bright airy colors like light yellow, or light green.the type of window treatment in your home speaks volumes about your tastes.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.outinhome.com/wp-content/uploads/interior-design/2010/01/Dining-Room-Interior-Design-2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.outinhome.com/wp-content/uploads/interior-design/2010/01/Dining-Room-Interior-Design.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.outinhome.com/wp-content/uploads/interior-design/2010/01/Dining-Room-Interior-Design-6-1024x768.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.outinhome.com/wp-content/uploads/interior-design/2010/01/Dining-Room-Interior-Design-3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.outinhome.com/wp-content/uploads/interior-design/2010/01/Dining-Room-Interior-Design-5.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" />

Beautiful Home Dining Room Interior Design

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