PROJECT: Dining Area Nook

     This dining area is part two to my previous post, the White Kitchen project. Common to many renovation projects, things will tend to have a domino effect. Right next to the kitchen, the dining area also needed an upgrade to match the improved look of the kitchen interiors. 


     Although not much is needed aside from a fresh coat of paint for the ceiling and brand new wallpaper, the brand new divider wall—separating the dining room and kitchen—needed major treatment. 

     Since the White Kitchen was renovated and made larger, the previous wall had to be moved closer to the dining area.What was previously a bar counter is now a tiled accent wall covered in a mix of both smooth and rough sandstone, a perfect backdrop for a classic art piece. Surrounding the wall is a custom arch, done in a faux-wood laminate finish, which in fact are extra storage cabinets. One notable feature to the cabinets is that the paneling not only adds depth and texture but also obscures the gaps where the doors meet, making the cabinet as inconspicuous as possible. Marrying both aesthetics and practicality, this dining area nook is a cozy space with a little bit of a surprise.