A mixture of styles unite in this charming dining room for a comfortable and inviting space to gather. “I wanted the dining room to be a little more playful but also a mix of modern times with classic southern,” explains interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn.

Pretty plates in dramatic black and blue place mats match surrounding décor and await accompanying guests.

A traditional wood dining table makes a simple yet elegant statement in a surrounding modern motif.

Subtle southern influences include a playful bench with horse-shaped legs and a modern day take on a classic hunting painting.