STYLE ROOM-September 2011

by Nicole Yee

Most of my family lives in New England. When I return to Maine from my home in California each year, I spend much of my time catching up with loved ones. There’s no better place to surround oneself with good company than in an inviting dining room designed for lingering conversation. That’s what inspired this design. I love creating bold designs using simple shapes, large graphic patterns, interesting textures, and pops of vivid color. In this design, I started by layering soft colors: pale walls, “powdered-sugar” white furniture, white and gold hand-blocked cotton textiles, and a beautiful wool and silk rug that echoes the neutral palette. The feeling is serene, sophisticated, and comfortable. Antique brass details combined with white surfaces have a classic, nautical feel. Contemporary shapes and textures layer in to give the room a fresh and modern feel. To punch up the excitement and add personality, I added bright red chairs and a pair of “dinner party” chandeliers—which are sure to spark conversation. The result is a striking, original design that’s crisp, elegant, and vibrant.

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1. Double Pedestal Killington Dining Table in Powdered Sugar Finish
Somerset Bay
somersetbayhome.com

2. Windsor Side Chairs and Arm Chairs in Poppy
Maine Cottage
mainecottage.com

3. Sonoma Armoire in Powdered Sugar Finish
Somerset Bay
somersetbayhome.com

4. Dinner Party Chandelier
Moth Design
mothdesign.com

5. Draperies
Large Dauphine in Gold
Les Indiennes Fabric, #81L
lesindiennes.com

6. Chair Cushions
Viviane in Gold
Les Indiennes Fabric, #18
lesindiennes.com

7. Caniato Rug in Gilded Beige Thomas O’Brien
afavieh.com

8. Wall Color
Frappe AF-85
Benjamin Moore
benjaminmoore.com

9. Diane Von Furstenberg Powerstone Dinnerware
Horchow
horchow.com