La Cornue range, cabinetry, counter. Dessin Fournir stools in Glant patent leather. Shades in Gretchen Bellinger wool. Chairs in Pierre Frey cotton at French 19th-c. table. Tall cabinet by Richard Barrett and Betty Burgess.

Kitchen and Breakfast Area
La Cornue range, cabinetry, counter. Dessin Fournir stools in Glant patent leather. Shades in Gretchen Bellinger wool. Chairs in Pierre Frey cotton at French 19th-c. table. Tall cabinet by Richard Barrett and Betty Burgess.

Intaglios Adorn the Dining Room
Jacques Adnet buffet, c.1940. Rose Tarlow-Melrose House table and drapery linen. French chairs in The Leather Collection suede. Intaglios, 19th c. Yoma Textiles velvet on bench. Roger Paige mirror. Venetian chandelier and French lamps, all antiques. via: http://www.veranda.com

Bulthaup stainless steel and aluminum kitchen island. On antique French oak shelves, Andrianna Shamaris baskets and Dutch 18th-century pewter. Han vase on limestone countertop by Exquisite Surfaces. Waterworks faucetry for sink at window. Wolf stainless steel range.

Dining Room
In dining room, custom Atelier AM oak chairs in antique French linen. English 16th-century trestle table. Swatow porcelain, 16th-century, in 12-foot-tall George III mahogany cabinet. Draperies in linen by Loro Piana. Antique French flooring by Exquisite Surfaces. via: http://www.veranda.com

A small & Bright Country Kitchen Renovation

Rustic Contemporary Kitchen Diner

Modern Kitchen Islands – pictures and ideas

Dining Room
Antique mirror. Horchow buffet. Lamps from Aero.

Kitchen

Philippe Starck’s Louis Ghost chairs keep kitchen’s breakfast area airy. Simon Pearce glass bowl on table. Conran stainless steel shelving displays white china and heirloom silver.

Dining Room
Charles Stewart chairs in Pollack fabrics. Drapes in Donghia fabric. Muslin on antique chairs. J.D. Staron Galleries rug. Custom table.  The wall color in the kitchen has more weight than the tones in the living and dining rooms.

photo credit: John Grover via: www.veranda.com

Unique Design Stainless Steel Kitchen Cabinets by Mark Elam Zanuso

Country kitchen-diner
An informal breakfast bar is the perfect way to create a dining area in your family kitchen. This one is painted soft blue in contrast to the cream kitchen units and stone floor. First published in: Country Homes & Interiors, June 2010, via:housetohome.co.uk

Kitchen trends 2010 – WATCH OUR VIDEO
Looking for kitchen designs and ideas? We quizzed the experts for what’s hot with kitchens this year in our kitchen trends 2010 video. via:housetohome.co.uk

Country kitchen decorating ideas – WATCH OUR VIDEO
Dreaming of a country-kitchen. We quiz Country Homes & Interiors editor, Rhoda Parry for her 5 steps to the perfect country kitchen in this video. Watch on for top tips from cabinetry to accessories. via:housetohome.co.uk

Some inspiration for you country kitchen:

Colors: A country style kitchen usually includes fresh, clean, and warm colors. These may include yellows, browns, greens, whites, and pinks, in their medium shades. They can also be accents in the fruits, flowers, vegetables, plants, and other accessories that you can add to your country kitchen decorating idea.

Furniture: Country kitchen decorating ideas usually include furniture in lighter woods, as well as wicker furniture. Floral and gingham patterns flatter the upholstery of chairs and couches well, by either purchasing new furniture or creating slip covers for your existing furniture.

Flooring: Most country kitchen floors will be created in tile, flagstone or natural wood. A cheaper option, with the same feeling, is a laminate or a wall-to-wall carpet in light shade. Braided or hooked rugs can add an authentic look.

Accessories: The best accessories for decorating you kitchen are the ones your family enjoys. It can be painting of rustic scenes or photos in wooden frames. Other options are candles, lace curtains and plants.

Decorating a country kitchen can be very fun. Just be open to new ideas and pick the ones, you like the best.

Rustic Country Kitchen Design

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Rustic wooden furniture like the wardrobe and dining table are in keeping with the beams and other traditional country-style features in this kitchen. White walls ensure the compact space appears more spacious. Metal accents like the bar stools and industrial-style pendant lights add a modern touch, combining clean lines with more traditional elements. First published in: 25 Beautiful Homes, February 2009。

Rustic charm kitchen
Rustic oak cabinets starts off the country-style feel of this kitchen, which is continued by using rattan storage baskets to clear away clutter. The mantel has been painted …

Yellow & Cream Kitchen Cabinets Design

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Yellow is one of the warm colors. Because of the high visibility of bright yellow, it is often used for hazard signs and some emergency vehicles. Yellow is cheerful. Soft yellow design of kitchens could bring you soft and gentle feelings, Cream is an extremely popular color as it is warm but not overpowering, it is more coordinated and more gentle than stark white and we use it in every room and a lot outside the house too… I have some warm yellow & cream kitchen designs share with you.

A Small …

Do you want to renovate your old kitchen and dining room? If you do, I bet you’ll need fresh ideas to make you space becomes brand new. Below are photos collections from well known photographer Stuart McIntyre which would help you dig your creative ideas. Those photos collection give us several different beautiful designs and concepts. One of the pictures presents concrete floor and rustic brick walls that create an awesome harmony with the black kitchen. This contemporary kitchen design would be a perfect addition for any modern house.

Unique wall decoration is also captured on this photo, like the yellow car decoration that will be a center piece in your dining area. If you love an outdoor dining space then you could copy the idea from this photo too. Rustic brick wall, stone floor and simple roof design making this outdoor dining area looks very cool. You could enjoy your garden view and eat your meal at the same time. For more modern option and less complicated design of dining room or kitchen you can adopt minimalist concept. No matter what is your favorite design, I hope you enjoy the post. (via: homedug.com)

Wooden furniture and worktops teamed with white cabinets mean this kitchen has an uncluttered, relaxed feel. Add a shot of colour and character with decorative tableware. First published in: 25 Beautiful Homes, February 2010

A sleek glass Aram dining table and grey chairs covered in Colefax & Fowler fabric are the focal point of this open-plan kitchen/diner, with walnut units from Smallbone of Devizes. First published in: First published in Homes & Gardens

Dusky blue kitchen units marry perfectly with the pine table and chairs. Pewter-coloured tiles create an eye-catching splashback. First published in: Ideal Home, February 2010 (via: housetohome.co.uk)

Contemporary kitchen diner

White walls offset warm wenge wood floors and slick black Bulthaup units teamed with Miele appliances and stainless steel splashback. Modern grey Dutch chairs from De Kastoor contrast with a chunky oak table. Peonies in a black glass vase and candles in hurricane lamps and glass candelabra decorate the table. A Mario Testino photograph of Madonna hangs on a wall. http://www.housetohome.co.uk

Light, bright kitchen-diner
A built-in oversized chopping block in the island is ideal for making big meals and, being round, it offers space for more than one person to work at the same time. Skylights offer extra natural light over the food preparation area, and pale green units define the work area, while unpainted wood units define the dining area.

Light and spacious kitchen-diner
The wall between the kitchen and dining room has been knocked through to create a large open-plan space. A rustic dining table and country-style chairs are teamed with more contemporary kitchen units with sleek white worktops and polka dot cabinets. Pale walls and cabinetry keep the scheme light and airy.

It’s the most important room in your home – you’ll spend much of your time there, and it is the one room that is most likely to influence the future sale of your house. So, getting the style and layout right is absolutely vital. We’ve created a library of inspiring rooms, split into different shapes and sizes, for you to browse, which we will continue to add to. All you have to do is choose a look you love.

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Keep lines simple and use a mix of traditional and modern finishes to create a relaxed kitchen-diner with a distinctly country feel. Find similar copper pans at ICTC and a similar dining table at The Conran Shop.
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Modern-retro kitchen diner

Vintage finds mix with modern accessories in this colourful kitchen diner. The sky blue worktop continues the retro theme. Keep walls a fresh white and add a bright table cloth to complete the look.
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Modern Kitchen Islands – pictures and ideas

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As an architect, kitchen islands become aesthetic centerpieces for the space. Modern innovations in kitchen appliances and materials mean your only limit these days is your own imagination. Here are our top picks of the latest, most innovative, tech-savvy, unusual and amazing island designs that are sure to inspire you. Enjoy the pictures and ideas!
From Trendir

Islands have to work to make them earn the space they occupy. Here are the four things islands can do and some design suggestions for each function.
Cleanup
•Clearance for the dishwasher door in the open position.
•Pull-out …

A Mondern English Country Style Kitchen Design

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Always white kitchens! The kitchen looks very neat and clean. I love the white cabinet doors, open shelving and the beautiful ceramic tableware. The curtains is also beautiful.

This beautiful kitchen is from decor8blog, you can get all the photos of this house here.

Building A Farmhouse Style Kitchen
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A farmhouse style kitchen with “older” looking will make you get a sense of history and original nature, it also can give you romantic feelings.
To fix up your kitchen, farmhouse style kitchen cabinets are the primary part, and also you …

A Bright White Kitchen

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Practical open shelves

Photo: Marcus Svensson
I found this white kitchen from Sofie Andersson, yes, white is indeed my favorite color, especially in kitchens, an all-white kitchen is clean, bright and lovely, by the side, the small white table is also a lovely one for two people.
Sofie Andersson is a company that since 2006 provides interior design and styling services in both public and private environment. Tasks range from making DRAFT, 3D drawings, build and decorate / style environments.

Modern Rustic Kitchen By Anne Naumann
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Modern rustic kitchen design. Open shelves …

Photo: Lars Ranek

Dining room design ideas:

Fabrics. Many people overlook the power of different fabrics in their dining room. One should invest in several different tablecloths to match whatever occasion one is celebrating. In addition, cloth napkins are a great way to make a statement with color and napkin rings. Runners can add even more color, either alone on a wooden table with fabric placemats, or in conjunction with a tablecloth.

Dining Room Colors. Do not assume that because a color is your favorite, it will also look good on the walls of the dining room or create a harmonious whole with the dining room furniture. Also, when choosing a color palette, understand that what looks good in the day in natural light may not necessarily look as good or even look the same in artificial light. In general, colors such as reds, oranges and yellows work to create a more formal atmosphere while colors such as golden or creamy yellow, terracotta, wine, burgundy or dusty rose are considered ideal for a dining room. These colors are said to stimulate the appetite and also have been shown to promote enjoyable conversation.

Painting Or Wallpaper. If you want the room to have some personality, paint those walls something other than white. You can also use wallpaper with various textures to get color with feel. You can paint one wall or all the walls. You can paint the ceiling, if it is flat and smooth. You can paint or wallpaper just one section of the wall, typically beneath the chair rail.

Linen and Accessories For Dining Room. When you coordinate the table linen to the colors that you have chosen for the dining area, remember that matching is far more difficult than contrasting. In any case, too much matching of colors among all the elements of a dining room may not even look that attractive; a contrasting palette may look more interesting and attractive on the whole. So if you have beige on the walls, consider wine colored table cloth and beige colored table napkins. Or contrast the color of the china and serving dishes to the color of the table cloth to get a dramatic and attractive look.

Dining Room Lighting. It is a good idea to use dimmers for the dining area. Differences in lighting can dramatically alter the ambience of the dining area from warm and intimate to bright and friendly. Dimming the lights gives you the option of adding candles to the table setting so that you can create a wonderfully romantic setting for special occasions.

Other tips by Jeanette J. Fisher

If you want to makeover your dining room for good conversations and dining pleasure, here are a few new interior design tips from Design Psychology strategies:

1. Focus on how you and your dining partners will look in the space. Don’t overdo the accessories.

2. Use colors to enhance the appearance of people and fabrics to soften the space.

3. Choose wallpaper with patterns smaller than your palm so the pattern doesn’t compete with faces.

4. Add flowers and soft — not spiky — houseplants to bring nature indoors.

5. Provide cushioned chairs for relaxed and extended conversations.

6. Establish a theme or style that reinforces your personal design statement.

7. Color your walls to complement food and enhance taste.

8. Relax formal dining rooms with rough textures and houseplants.

Make your guests and family feel honored with a dining room designed to support conversations and enjoy eating your shared dinners.

Copyright (c) 2004 by Jeanette J. Fisher