05/28/2026
TRUST!!! This dining room is one of those spaces that reminds me why trust is everything in custom home design.
When the husband and wife first brought me their builder plans, this room was a source of anxiety, especially for the wife. The footprint felt small, the ceilings felt too tall, and she simply couldn’t envision how this space could ever feel beautiful or inviting. In fact, her first instinct was to lower the ceiling and build a room above it.
I pushed back.
Architectural interior design:
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Styling:
Dining/ping pong table:
Those soaring windows were one of the most beautiful architectural features of the entire home, and I knew that if we embraced the volume instead of fighting it, this room could become something truly special.
The first thing I changed was the entry. The original opening was just a standard passageway that did absolutely nothing for the room. By creating this oversized arched opening, the dining room became a destination—something the homeowners and every guest would experience the moment they entered the home.
From there, I designed simple but substantial wood beams to honor the husband’s clean, rustic aesthetic. We added architectural paneling with a high cap line to bring visual weight to the walls and help the room feel grounded despite its height.
The wife grew up in a Victorian home, and I wanted this room to feel like a subtle nod to her childhood. That’s where the custom-scaled vintage wallpaper came in. It brought history, personality, and softness to the architecture while feeling completely unique to their story.
The wife grew up in a Victorian home, and I wanted this room to feel like a subtle nod to her childhood. That’s where the custom-scaled vintage wallpaper came in. It brought history, personality, and softness to the architecture while feeling completely unique to their story.
Then came the color.
I fought hard for this rich blackberry aubergine shade. It was a huge leap of faith, especially for the husband. Deep, moody color wasn’t initially what either of them imagined for this space. But once it was on the walls, everything clicked. Today, i