Dining Room Ideas

Energizing Palette

Designer Troy Beasley adds vibrant pops of red, orange and blue to this streamlined, contemporary dining room. Neutral gray walls allow the colorful accents to shine.

Happy Hues

A vibrant yellow and blue color scheme gives this small dining room a sunny and almost tropical aspect. Design by Lori Dennis.

A Taste for the Exotic

Designer Angelo Surmelis brings Indian flair to this space with the addition of intricately carved and painted wood panels. He adds interest to the tabletop by layering plates, napkins and chargers in varying colors and patterns.

Designer Troy Beasley opts for a pair of oversized, modern pendants to illuminate this lofty dining room filled with soft grays, warm tans and a fresh pop of pear green.

Warm and Family Friendly

Designer Angelo Surmelis creates a warm and inviting space for entertaining with a soft yellow paint color on both the walls and ceiling. Enlarged black-and-white family photos add graphic punch while a dark-stained table and upholstered chairs create an elegant and comfortable place to linger over a home-cooked meal.

Tonal Stripes

Designer Genevieve Gorder creates a bright backdrop with a creamy tone-on-tone paint treatment. A modern, oversized drum pendant and traditional table and chairs painted charcoal gray give this dining room a modern twist.

Thankful Living

Pottery Barn

The Montego is a wonderfully crafted round dining table that is made of solid mahogany wood and some veneers on its table top. The furniture weighs 154 lbs. which speaks to its solid construction. I like the flexibility of dining tables that expand like this model. There is an extra leave which adds another 20" making its overall length at 65". There are 7 choices in wood stains to choose from. For $25 you can request a wood swatch so that you can make a more precise decision about the best color for your dining room. The Montego round dining table is a flexible solution for dining rooms seeking a classic look. Price: $1,599. This product is available at Pottery Barn: HERE.

Cherry Grove

American Drew/Cherry Grove Collection

My showcase of furniture for the month is an American Drew/Cherry Grove Collection .

This lovely sleigh bed is my personal favorite.

A sleigh bed is a style of bed with curved or scrolled foot and headboards. Often made of wood and quite heavy, the sleigh bed is a result of the French and American Empire period of the early 1800s. The Empire Style drew its inspiration from the empires of ancient Rome and Greece.




American Drew 791-250/251 - Cherry Grove Door Chest

This is a piece of art in itself! Armories will add color and value to family rooms, foyers and bedrooms. We use them for entertainment centers as well, when concealing the tv and stereo equipment became the trend in design. This is a recommended investment in any home or office.

American Drew 792-480 - Cherry Grove Bed Bench

"This is a must have item", for the extra throw or to place your delicate custom pillows on at the end of day, the perfect touch, where practical meets elegance .


American Drew 791-37X - Cherry Grove Pediment Poster Bed

Usually, the function of the tester, which is a canopy frame, was to hold bed curtains that could surround the bed to keep out drafts. In the modern Western world, this function has become unnecessary because of improvements with more insulation and draft exclusion. Nevertheless, the four-poster bed without the tester has remained a popular style for many bedrooms because of its traditional and luxurious appearance.


American Drew 793-910 - Cherry Grove Coffee Table

Part of the Cherry Grove collection (View full Cherry Grove collection)

The 45th Anniversary Cherry Grove Collection is a blending of new and old adaptations from 18th century and higher end traditional styling. Cathedral cherry veneers, alder solids and select hardwoods create a new and exciting collection of bedroom, dining room and occasional furniture for American Drew. You'll be investing in a timeless piece of furniture that will be cherished for generations to come with its attention to detail and exquisite craftsmanship. Celebrate tradition with Cherry Grove.

I chose to showcase their Cherry Grove collection, however, they are offering a sale on their Bernhardt Collection which you can read about below, then visit their site for a fun shopping experience previewing their entire inventory.

Enjoy UNBEATABLE SAVINGS on high quality, close out items from one of the most recognizable, eco-friendly furniture companies in the U.S!

Bernhardt Furniture Company, Inc., located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, is one of the largest family owned and operated marketers of fine wood and upholstered furniture in the United States. Committed to high business standards and the principles of fine craftsmanship, the Bernhardt family has led this American enterprise to its current ranking among the top U.S. furniture companies in annual sales worldwide. Bernhardt collections have won multiple Pinnacle Awards for outstanding product design, and Bernhardt brand loyalty is one of the strongest in the industry. (More information on Bernhardt)

You need to also review their collection of Platform Beds for a contemporary look.

The prices and style vary and start as low as 209.00 and they provide free shipping.