Apr-19-12
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A dining room should be conducive to eating, entertaining and family time. Whether your home is decorated in French country or contemporary design, a well-designed dining room can stimulate appetites as well as conversation. In addition to furniture and centerpieces, one way to create the dining room of your dreams is by decorating the walls. This can be done with items such as paint and wall sconces.
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Paint
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One of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to decorate your dining room walls is with paint. Invigorate the space by painting the dining room a dramatic red. Restaurants often are decorated in red, which is said to encourage socializing as well as eating. Keep in mind that red will make the dining room appear smaller and can be bit overpowering. An alternative to an all-red dining room is painting just one accent wall a deep red, while painting the other walls in a neutral color such as off-white or a soft yellow. Either one is warm and works well with red.
Mural
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A wall mural, done on one large wall, creates an instant focal point for a dining room. Start by painting the wall in a neutral color, such as peach. Paint an intricate Asian mural on the wall, such as a large and stunning cherry blossom tree. Add more painted images such as mountains and Buddhist temples.
Mirror
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Create an elegant display on a dining room wall. Hang a large, unframed mirror in the center of a large wall. Use your painted accent wall, if you have one. On each side of the mirror, hang wall sconces, complete with candles. Make sure each sconce is the same distance from the mirror.
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Apr-19-12
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Contemporary dining rooms require minimal furniture and accessories and the use of durable materials. This makes the space great for families because the room will be easy to clean and affordable to decorate. You might even be able to create a contemporary dining space with your existing pieces.
Contemporary Colors
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Neutral colors often appear in contemporary design. A basic color palette allows you to keep up with the ever changing trends. Use inexpensive artwork and accessories so you are always on the edge of design. Paint the walls in a bright white, medium taupe or soft gray. If you want a more daring dining room, consider a bold chocolate brown or black. Use accessories such as bright orange plates or red curtains to bring in appetizing colors. Draw the accent color from artwork or use green accents for a nature-inspired room.
Materials and Focal Points
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Contemporary design combines natural and manmade materials. Bring nature into the dining room with a durable laminate, bamboo or wood floor that can be easily cleaned. Leave wood trim unpainted to show off its natural beauty. Place a few plants around the dining room for a cozy touch.
The focus of a dining room space can be the architecture of your home or back yard. Accomplish this by keeping the room neutral so the eye drifts outside. Take off the window coverings to let more light in and lend a casual air to the contemporary dining room. If you want window treatments, try natural bamboo or grass shades. Add a silk panel on either side of the window. The shades will give you privacy and the curtains won’t even need to close.
Furniture
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Contemporary dining room furniture focuses on straight lines. Look for chairs that include a fabric element such as micro-suede parsons’ chairs. Stainless steel and frosted glass make for a modern dining room table. Any wood tones should be dark, such as espresso, with minimal grain showing. Showcase the beauty of your dining room set by forgoing tablecloths or chair pads.
Accessories
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Keep accessories to a minimum in a contemporary dining room for a sleek look. Make a decorating statement with the scale of the pieces you do use. Instead of a flower arrangement, place tall curly willows in a pottery vase in the corner of the room. Replace a traditional chandelier with an oversized drum shade.
Look for floor to ceiling artwork that can serve as the focal point of the space. You can create your own custom artwork by stretching a contemporary fabric over a frame and stapling it. Contemporary patterns are bold and geometric. Use the fabric in one area of the room so it really stands out.
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Apr-19-12
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A contemporary dining room can really make your house feel modern. This style appeals to a lot of home buyers, so it is great if you are selling your house. It makes the room feel “decorated” without being fussy. This also means that you have less things to buy if you are starting from scratch. Here is how to get a contemporary dining room no matter your budget.
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Understand what the word contemporary means. Contemporary is often confused with modern style. Modern furniture came from a specific time period. Contemporary literally means “the present time.” Contemporary style is always changing. Whatever is contemporary now, won’t be contemporary in a decade. This means that you will be on the cutting edge of design. It also means that your furniture may seem dated in a few years. Spend the appropriate amount of money. You can choose neutral furniture pieces that will transition into the next style. If you are set on having a really unusual dining room set, cut your budget in half so you can replace it when it becomes outdated.
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Create an illusion of space. This can be done by taking out any unnecessary pieces of furniture. Decide how important it is for you to have a china cabinet. If you don’t really use it, this can free up a ton of space. Clean the windows so more light enters the room. Keep clutter to a minimum. Only use what is absolutely necessary. Contemporary style tends to stay away from chair pads & table clothes. The beauty is in the lines of the furniture. Since this can feel a little stark make sure that every item is special in some way, even your flatware.
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Repeat shapes. A contemporary dining room gives off a feeling instead of an overall theme. You can create continuity in your room with shapes. If you have a round dining table, try a large drum shade light fixture over it. You can repeat the pattern on the rug, & even etched into your glasses. Stripes, squares & other geometric designs are often found in contemporary design. Just make sure that you use muted or neutral colors so it doesn’t start to look childish.
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Decorate with white. White is one of the most used colors in contemporary dining rooms. You might think that you already have a white dining room, but it may be looking a little dingy. This can make the room feel unkempt. The white should be intentional instead of the default. However, a coat of bright white paint will really bring in that contemporary feeling.
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Use elements of nature in unexpected ways. This can be as simple as having a bamboo floor in your contemporary dining room. Modern design stays away from many natural elements, but a few touches in contemporary design can soften the feel. You can even look for chargers with a sleek wood grain on them, or bring in a sisal area rug.
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Play around with height. Many contemporary dining rooms are found in newer homes. These often have high ceilings. One of the biggest trends in dining right now is a counter height table. These work especially well in breakfast nooks. Just make sure that you are comfortable sitting at this new height for a good length of time.
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If you accentuate the height of the room it can make the entire space seem larger. You can even try making a large centerpiece made out of curly twigs or willows. Top notch wedding designers often use these at celebrity weddings. Just make sure that the piece is skinny enough that your guests can still see each other around the centerpiece or through the branches.
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Jul-30-10
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New Modern Dining Room Home Design Photos in Atlanta
Many of us remember the dining room from our childhood as the separate, formal room that housed the most expensive pieces of furniture and was only used on a handful of special occasions and holidays. Running around the dining room chairs, and hiding under the dining room table. These formal rooms are still found in today’s homes but you can also find multi-purpose rooms, informal dining rooms and even outdoor dining rooms.
Find modern atlanta dining room design ideas here.
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Jul-30-10
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New Modern Dining Room Home Design Photos in Boston
Many of us remember the dining room from our childhood as the separate, formal room that housed the most expensive pieces of furniture and was only used on a handful of special occasions and holidays. Running around the dining room chairs, and hiding under the dining room table. These formal rooms are still found in today’s homes but you can also find multi-purpose rooms, informal dining rooms and even outdoor dining rooms.
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Jul-16-10
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Dining Room Inspiration – Set 3
Mealtime is perhaps the longest span of time that members of a family spend togethor these days. For this period of time the dining room becomes the centre of family life. A well designed dining room not only tackles the functional aspect of serving and dining food, it also encourages conversation among family members.
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Jul-16-10
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Perhaps there is nothing more therapeutic than a fine dining experience. Culinary sophistication and high standards make for a memorable time for anyone in a restaurant. But we design freaks seek more and often end up lusting over great interiors at places like these. Right now we are admiring some fascinating restaurant designs photographed by a Russian firm TABLE CHAIR Photos. Seems like a lot of time and money has gone into making these spaces perfect for food and conversations. Not only do they manage to lure a large number of food junkies, their interiors serve as good inspiration for home dining spaces too.
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Jul-5-10
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Modern Rocking Chair – Lucky by Bruehl
The classic rocking chair is now reinterpreted: introducing the Lucky modern rocking chair by Bruehl. The award-winning chair is an iconic item for your home with powerful sculptural impact. One strong curved line allows the chair rock on two parallel runners below. But the Lucky chair is not just art. Of course, you’ll love to use it too! Comfortable and hard-wearing, the modern rocker will be a hit with adults and children alike. Ruffled and appealing, the leather finish is cosy and inviting. Strong colors such as green, yellow and black make Lucky a self-confident focal point for anywhere in your modern home. If you love detailing, you’ll adore the floral embellishments you can optionally add to the chair. Lucky by Bruehl pushes the boundaries between design and function.
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Jul-2-10
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Question Mark Chair by Tonon
There is no question about it – this cool, ultra-modern Question Mark Chair by Tonon is hot! This contemporary sculptural chair boasts sexy curves inspired by a question mark, tightly upholstered in the choice of modern elastic fabric, microfiber or luxurious genuine leather, and supported by a sleek chromium-plated metal base. The contemporary shape is complemented by a host of trendy colors that put a pop in your space. Foam padding adds comfort to this chair’s unique eye-catching style, and for function, the chair also features 360° swivel action and a return mechanism to take you back to your original position. This modern luxury home is one example where we’ve noticed it. Check it out at Tonon.
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Jul-2-10
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Garden Table and Bench from Zanotta – elegant steel frame
The Garden Table and Bench from Zanotta is a perfect modern addition for your chic backyard area. Whether for dining or just a seating area, the steel frame is a sturdy but elegant decor item to your deck or garden. The table and benches are painted white or graphite for contemporary and modern looks. The table comes with an 8-mm thick laminate top, so you don’t have to worry about putting an ugly “outdoor” tablecloth out, just simply wipe off the table at the end of a meal. Upholstered seat cushions with removable fabric covers are available for the benches. A little splash of color on the benches will draw your eyes around the table, while not taking away from the clean, crisp lines of the table and benches themselves. The Garden Table and Bench are available online from Zanotta.
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