Key Elements for a Beautiful Dining Room

Marianne Simon

Holiday entertaining season is just around the corner! A gorgeous dining room will really set the stage and help your family and friends get into the holiday spirit! Here are four key elements that will help you create that space you are looking for.

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1. Statement Chandeliers
These chandeliers will definitely light your space with Joy! They set the tone for the room and make a great statement for all to enjoy!

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2. Pretty Dining Chairs
These chairs will for sure have your guest wanting to stay! They are pretty and add comfort to the space.

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3. Stand Out Art

Art is a beautiful way to express who you are! They are a nice touch of color and finish off the room to be "picture perfect".

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4. Beautiful Holiday Linens

What a better way to finish off a space than with some holiday decorations on the table top! They bring in the holiday cheer in an elegant way.

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Client Project Reveal: Pretty and Polished Kitchen/DiningArea

I'm happy to be sharing the kitchen and dining area of the Pretty and Polished home today. The space isn't huge, but it is beautiful, practical and perfect for the young family who lives here. It was fun to consult with my friend as she made design decisions for her kitchen. I think we made a great team! I love how it came together. Take a look.

Isn't it lovely? The navy and coral combo gets me every time. :) Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are having a great week!

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Sita Montgomery Interiors: The New Fork Project Kitchen and Dining Area

Hello! I'm back today to share the kitchen and dining area from the New Fork Project. Although, I really love white kitchens, I was so excited when my clients told me they did not want white cabinetry. Instead, we chose walnut cabinets with a beautiful finish called River Bed. There are so many elements in the New Fork project kitchen that make it special. The custom metal hood and designer lighting are two that take this space to the next level. When you add professional grade appliances and gorgeous quartz countertops with a slab backsplash, this kitchen becomes truly spectacular.

In the adjacent dining area, I designed a coffered ceiling treatment, for the dark stained wood beams. I also designed a custom dining table, which was made by the talented artisans at Millbrook Furniture.

Both the kitchen and dining area beautiful, functional and comfortable. I am thrilled with how my designs for these spaces came together. I love thinking about my client's gathering in the kitchen and dining area with their friends and family. They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home and the kitchen in the New Fork Project is no exception.

Dream Kitchen! Am I right??? 

Tomorrow, I'll be sharing the Master Suite, so be sure to check back.

Credits:

Photography: Lucy Call

Home Builder: Cameo Homes 

Interior Design: Sita Montgomery Interiors

Cabinets and Countertops: Chris and Dick's

Lighting: Lighting Design

Custom Dining Table: Millbrook Furniture

Sita Montgomery Interiors: My 2015 Home Updates - Year in Review

With 2015 coming to a close, I thought it would be fun to look back on the projects I worked on this past year. One of the biggest projects I undertook, was updating my personal home. I have shared in the past that we purchased our home 3 1/2 years ago, shortly before construction was completed. Although it was a new home, I didn't get to design much of it. As a result,  I have been slowly putting my own stamp and style on it since we moved in. This year, my husband and I decided to push through the remaining projects on our wish list. There were many projects on the list, some big and some small. Now that they are all completed, I can truly say that the time and money spent on the projects were well worth it. We really feel as though our home is reflective of who we are as a family. We have always enjoyed our home, but the changes we made have helped us to love and enjoy it to a greater degree.

Here is a look at all the changes we made to our home in 2015.

My Master Bedroom Update

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My New Home Office

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 My Family Room Mini Makeover

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My Laundry Room Makeover

New Guest Bedroom and Bathroom

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Miss J's Bedroom Makeover

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My Basement Family Room and Kitchen Update

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My Kitchen Lighting and Hardware Update

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When I look back on all these projects, I am in awe of all that we accomplished in our home this year. We were living in a construction zone for a majority of the year, but the constant chaos was well worth it. Thank you to each of you for following along on the blog and Instagram as I shared the progress and finished spaces for our #smihomeupdates. I hope you have enjoyed the posts and possibly found some inspiration for your own homes! 

2015 was a great year for our family, in many ways, and I'm looking forward to what 2016 has in store for us. Happy New Year, friends!