Classic American Dining Room

When you have a small home you want to maximize the space. These homeowners enclosed their carport and incorporated it into their cabin sized home to create a much needed dining room. The room was functional but had a few flaws. The biggest was the original slate stoop that was uselessly taking up space in the room. The homeowners wanted a warm and inviting space for family functions that had an early American flair.

The first thing to go was the slate stoop, when that was removed the pergo flooring had to also be removed. There was no way to match the color of the remaining floor because it had been altered by sunlight. A blonde colored floor was chosen to replace it so the vaulted walls and ceiling could be darker.

Classic beadboard paneling and a picture rail were added to give the room it's early American look. The tile pressboard ceiling was removed and wood planks were installed to add warmth and interest to the space.

A favorite piece of furniture was sanded and restored, this piece now fits in the style of the new room. When you are redoing a space think of ways you can refresh and reuse items you already have. This piece was in the family for decades and the homeowners were thrilled to reuse it.

The original rug was also reused and it provided enough contrast so light furniture could be used on the blonde floors. A rustic chandelier in a circular style gives the room some movement and breaks up all of the straight lines in this long narrow room.

The picture rail is a classic touch that allows for pictures to hang from ribbons. This was originally created so plaster walls would not be damaged by nails and hooks. Early American prints in rustic frames with cream colored matting gives the room serenity and warmth.

Curtains with hospitality pineapples, rustic wood candlesticks, and early American accessories creates a charming and inviting dining room this family can be proud of.