Just off the kitchen, the dining room from HGTV Dream Home 2015 is a bright, open area with stylish mixed seating and classic cottage charm.

The dining room seating was given a mix-and-match approach in order to keep the space from feeling too stiff. “When you’re playing with a dining table that has six or eight chairs, that’s a lot of legs and a lot of wood,” explains the home’s interior designer Linda Woodrum. “We were trying to find a way to soften all of that wood, so we have this upholstered piece that’s one part of the seating area, two wooden chairs across from it, and two upholstered chairs at the end.” 

In order to balance out the room’s high ceilings, Linda chose a centerpiece with plenty of interest and volume.

A blue and white palette with a nautical accessory thrown in adds to the home’s subtle coastal vibe. The interior decor was inspired by classic Cape Cod style with an updated twist.