When guests first enter the foyer of HGTV Dream Home 2009, they catch a glimpse of the bold dining room walls and can’t help but do a double take. “Red is always a great color for a dining room as it stimulates the appetite,” says interior designer Linda Woodrum. “And I loved the way it played off the blue of the living room.” The wall color provides just the first of the room’s many visual treats, which include the quaint tearoom with its lovely view of the front lawn and the inviting farm-style table, set for a harvest feast. How could one resist the temptation to walk right in and pull up a chair?

Linen drapery pools to the floor in the sunlit front parlor where a cozy settee, covered in creamy moiré fabric, a Queen Anne tea table and elegant side chairs make for an inviting tea or wine-tasting area. “It's a great spot to wait for guests since you can see who is at the front door,” adds Linda. “I kind of like the idea of relaxing on the loveseat waiting for company. So civilized.”

The Josephine side chairs, covered in a casual linen fabric, add a touch of Old-World charm to the farmhouse-inspired dining room.

Salmon-colored ribbon, which trims the loveseat’s silk pillows, complements the warm hue of the walls.