A casual dining area in the great room overlooks the courtyard and provides a cozy spot to catch up with family members or spread out important papers or homework.

The trestle-style table, built by craftsman Richard Kiusalas, owner of West Barnstable Tables, features a tabletop fashioned from antique pine wainscoting. The original green/gray finish is carefully sanded to reveal the patina of the original wood under the paint.

Painted “orbits” from other antique wood pieces are routered into the top of the dining table. A varnish gives the table a rich and durable finish.

White stoneware provides a crisp finish to the tabletop arrangement. Fresh fruit adds visual interest.