A dining room, whether it's part of a kitchen or a room of its own, is a space dedicated to hosting, gathering, and socializing, so creating a scheme that is warm and inviting is key to ensuring it's somewhere you want to spend time. But for Drew Michael Scott (A.K.
A Lone Fox), transforming his dining room required more than a quick spruce up. The project began with a mostly empty room – except for a vintage dining table – which meant he could curate a scheme that truly reflected his style while paying homage to the property's history. A careful balance that he has nailed in the space.
'I wanted the space to feel cohesive with the kitchen and breakfast nook , but still maintain its own identity. I wanted the walls to have movement and include some sort of shelving on one of the walls,' says Drew, the creative also known as Lone Fox . The large archway that connects the dining room to the kitchen was added by Drew, creating an open flow between spaces and instantly giving the illusion of greater space.
'Before the transformation, the room was very bland! Before moving in, two of the walls opened with an arch to view the coffee bar and breakfast nook, but I wanted the space to feel airier and not so enclosed,' he explains. Adding character and warmth was the goal from the very beginning of the project, and it started with the walls. 'I chose to apply limewash paint to add subtle texture to the walls, using the color Bistrot by Portola Paints ,' he adds.
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