Smart planning and efficient use of built-ins turn this oversized hallway into an efficient small dining room. Custom storage houses both an upholstered banquette and a nifty hidden bar. Round mirrors, wood and rattan chairs, and a shaded pendant bring the blue and white space chic transitional style and a bistro-like atmosphere.

Old Hollywood glam meets traditional architecture in this small Manhattan dining space. Black and white is a classic combination, and a banquette built into a wall of storage invites guests to linger with a classic cocktail. Bentwood chairs with rattan seats provide homeyness and charm to the neutral transitional area.