Dining Room, Chair, Wall Lighting, Wood Burning Fireplace, Pendant Lighting, Table, and Dark Hardwood Floor The architects removed decorative wood beams and wood paneling, and raised the ceiling to reveal a bright, open space. The existing fireplace mantle was swapped out for Bolection molding, a minimal-yet-traditional profile that allows more space for wall art. Hendricks installed the sconces and Noguchi lantern above the clients' wood table and chairs. Photo 5 of 16 in Feast Your Eyes on These 16 Modern Dining Room Designs from Before & After: A Hudson Valley Farmhouse Masterfully Blends Vintage and Modern

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With woodsy, earthy tones, the dining room in this vintage Hudson Valley, New York, Farmhouse gains a modern twist. Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill overhauled this previously dark, dismal, and outdated space by raising the ceiling, removing decorative wood beams and paneling, and replacing the previous fireplace mantle with Bolection molding. Adding sconces and a Noguchi lantern also added some softness to the room, making it more welcoming.

Photo Categories: Dining Room, Chair, Wall Lighting, Wood Burning Fireplace, Pendant Lighting, Table, Dark Hardwood Floors