Updated Dining Room Shines With Breezy Blue and White
The light and open dining room at HGTV Urban Oasis 2017 features curved lines and soft textures that create a comfortable and cozy space for sharing meals.
Craftsman Style
A historic cased opening includes two new custom columns handmade by a local craftsman. The columns frame the inviting view into the dining room from the adjacent living room located off the front door of the home.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Eye-Catching Dining Table
A six-foot round wood table with tongue and groove construction sits center stage in the dining room, surrounded by historic windows that bring lots of natural light inside.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Extra Seating
Two classic-style tufted wingback accent chairs with a nubby gray-blue fabric provide extra seating for conversations and larger dining room gatherings.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Coffered Ceiling
Four perfectly symmetrical squares create the dining room’s new 10-foot high coffered ceiling, which adds architectural interest and gives the space a high-end feel. The space previously had a dropped ceiling that was flat and lacked character.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Lovely Lighting
A polished nickel and eight-light pendant casts a pleasing glow over the dining room table.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Open and Spacious
The round shape of the table takes up less visual space than a traditional rectangular table to help the dining room feel open and spacious.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Touch of Texture
The dining room’s six rattan and wood dining chairs bring in texture and a touch of casual coastal style to the space.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Contemporary Area Rug
A handmade blue area rug sits under the dining table and over the room’s American White Oak floor. The contemporary area rug with tone-on-tone pattern in viscose yarn that emulates the look and feel of silk is one of the soft textures used to make the space comfortable and cozy.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Balanced Look
The curved lines of the dining room’s round reclaimed wood table provide nice contrast for the symmetrical lines of the coffered ceiling above.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Cement Planter Centerpiece
A blue cement planter with Greek Key design holds greenery to create a lovely centerpiece for the dining room table.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Cozy Drapes
Custom drapery panels with flat black hardware flank the dining room’s historic windows. By doubling the amount of drapery needed, designer Brian Patrick Flynn was able to make the space feel cozy and lived in.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Creative Sideboard Storage
Three identical four-drawer chests placed side-by-side create the look of a long sideboard, offering storage for dining essentials with space on top for the two navy blue porcelain table lamps with crisp white shades that provide illumination.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Chic Chests
The three contemporary chests feature a wire brush-distressed finish, brass-tone hardware and shallow carved front detailing for a chic look.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Inspiring Design Ideas
A selection of design books with ideas and tips sit on top of the chests, ready to help inspire future home projects.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Top Notch Security
The plug-and-play base station for the home’s top-notch security system with wireless technology sits next to one of the two key chain remotes that control the system, with a panic button included for extra security.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Attention to Detail
The home’s original air return vent covers were powder-coated white and replaced where needed to coordinate with the updated color scheme. The vent covers are a lovely detail that reflect the historic nature of this Craftsman home.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Touch of Softness
The lack of sharp edges with a round reclaimed wood dining table adds softness to this dining room with a bit of a feminine touch, and also encourages conversation between guests while enjoying their meal.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Open and Airy Table Base
The pedestal base of the round reclaimed wood dining table, which has a whitewashed look and contemporary urban style, allows for comfortable seating.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Easy Connection
This look from the dining room into the living room and the home’s adjacent front entry shows the easy connection and good flow between spaces.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Motion Sensor
The home’s security system with wireless technology includes four motion sensors like this one in the dining room that detects motion within 30 feet.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Extra Comfort
Blue and white patterned throw pillows add extra comfort to the dining room’s two wingback chairs.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Distinctive Dining
This look into the dining room shows the impressive view visitors enjoy as they enter the home’s front door and living room.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
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