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  • Opulent Yet Practical Dining Room Ideas

    Your home’s dining room serves a specific goal: feeding people, so don’t let this space be last on your design priority list. A few simple additions can help boost the style and design of the dining room without impacting the room’s overall function.

    When designing your dining room, consider:

    • Letting the light in: Don’t dine in the dark! You can increase the flow of light into the dining room by installing oversized windows, choosing side-by-side chandeliers to hang over the table, or by opting for a series of wall sconces.

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    Contemporary Dining Room by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz

      • Focusing on the ceiling: It is easy to overlook the ceiling. Find ways to boost the dining room’s design by installing crown molding, adding a tray ceiling, or even painting the ceiling a contrasting color.

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        Source: Country Club Homes
      • Choosing a statement piece: Many homes benefit from a grand statement piece such as an opulent chandelier or oversized wall mirror. You can also bring your wine collection out of the cellar by installing a walk in wine cooler along the length of one wall.

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    Contemporary Dining Room by Toronto Design-Build Firms Urban Development Inc via Houzz
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    A butler’s pantry, originally used to plate meals and store silver, is a tradition from the 1800s that has enjoyed a revival in recent years. Usually positioned between the kitchen and dining room, a butler’s pantry is a wonderful custom element for people who love to entertain at home. While butler’s pantries from the 19th…

  • 2016 Trend: Cutting-Edge Home Automation System

    Do you have a cutting-edge home automation system in your home? Smart homes used to be thought of as something of a frill to many. Today, these electronic systems enhance the way we live in a simple yet revolutionary way bringing elegance, simplicity, convenience, flexibility, security and sensibility to our lives. A strategically and well-planned…

  • Escape the Elements: Cold Climate Home Design Ideas

    Another New England winter is upon us and while we may pride ourselves on our hardy natures, it’s still smart to do whatever we can to design our homes with ample comfort and protection from the elements. Here are a few home design ideas to make your home a safe and sturdy haven during the winter…

  • Design Pros Call it – Hottest Appliance: Convection Steam Ovens

    Sub-Zero and Wolf revealed the results of their 2016 Kitchen Design Forecast at “Design Pros Call It.” Below are key findings from their poll: Open floor plans are still in demand. Formal dining rooms are a thing of the past. White is still the most popular color in the kitchen while new neutrals and accent…