Dining

This is my favorite dining room. I love the window seat, plus the french doors on both sides. I envision one side leading to a screened in porch featuring a seating area, and the other side leading to a patio with a grill. On a practical note, I like that the vents (and hopefully an outlet or two) are build into the window seats ... really minimizes their presence.

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This is the same concept as my main inspiration photo, albeit with more benches than seats. I actually prefer the more traditional seating of the previous photo, but I like the fabric used in the chairs here.

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Okay, so I will never have this view in Iowa. But, I suppose that this proves that I must like the idea of the dining area surrounded by windows and a bench for lounging.

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I don't think that I'd use this bookcase approach from a practical perspective (the visual clutter would bug me), but there is something about the feel of this place that is just very appealing. Do check out the windows ... I love the look of these, though not sure that's the best option if I want to incorporate the window seat alongside them.

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With all of the white trim work in this space, there will be very little color. I love the idea of a painted ceiling that picks up a slightly darker color than our gray neutral, maybe even with a little shimmer. I like cozy dining areas, so I don't want a high ceiling in this space.

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Concrete table

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Alcove color

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