Refining
your dining American style with banquet room
By Homestore Plans and Publications
For AP Weekly Features
It’s no wonder that grand banquet halls are
rarely found in North American homes — our architectural heritage
is limited enough that our commercial edifices and residential neighborhoods
are built primarily for utility, not grandeur. Still, as evidenced
by increasingly elegant suburban homes, we long to incorporate such
spaces into our modern abodes, perhaps because they satisfy a small
part of our fairy-tale dreams.
If your entertaining needs call for a spacious,
stylish and functional dining area, but your budget can’t accommodate
much square footage, consider a scaled-down dining room with a few
simple, elegant design features that create the same effect without
the prohibitive costs. For example, a cathedral ceiling, even atop
a relatively small room, lends an airy spaciousness to the dining
area, and creates an opportunity for a beautiful, arched window
arrangement to shed dramatic light on your meal. Add your own furniture
and signature design features, and you’ve created an enviable
spot for entertaining even the most haughty guest.
On the Net: Homestore
Plans |
|
