A Relaxed and Inviting Living-Dining Combo

Written By Erin Wheeler

Step inside this delightful home, deep in the heart of Texas

It’s not everyday that we actually get to see the fruits of our labor. That’s because a good portion of the work we do takes place virtually through e-design.

So we were thrilled to get the opportunity to visit one of our clients’ homes on a trip to Austin, Texas! It was such an amazing experience seeing our digital vision come to life—and meeting our amazing clients who did an A+ job of pulling it together in their space.

Storage With Depth

The challenge with this lovely, light-filled home was the combination living and dining area. The layout made the dining area small and created a few awkward areas that could use more flow. Finding a much-needed storage option for the dining area without the depth of a traditional sideboard was key. This tall, black arched cabinet fits the bill since it takes advantage of more vertical space instead. 

The first what-do-we-do-here space was the long, solid wall running from the front of the living room to the back of the dining room. A gridded gallery wall made up of the family’s favorite memories became the perfect way to seamlessly transition between the two areas.

A Space With Intention

The area in front to the stairs was the other space giving the homeowners pause. The key was creating a little vignette with this cute bench and eye-catching pillow, along with some simple geometric artwork. It’s always fun to see how just a few items (four here) can create such a distinctive, intentional-feeling space.

And finally, here’s a look at the mockup Sunny Circle Studio created for this living room/dining room combo, side by side with the final, lived-in space IRL.

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Erin Wheeler
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