Dining

The previous kitchen’s full-length windows cut off the bench space, while the slim island meant the space felt cramped.

Andrew and Dustin were meticulous in their selections for the home’s furnishings and fixtures. In the dining area, a Vista of California table by Don Knorr is surrounded by Van Keppel-Green chairs.

Original walnut paneling and travertine floors line the expansive main living room.

The spacious primary bedroom includes an ensuite bath, walk-in closets, a corner desk area, as well as a private patio connected to the backyard.

An original brick fireplace anchors the dining area set between the living room and kitchen.

Chairs by Thonet and Design Within Reach surround the Hay table in the dining room, which features encaustic floor tiles from Huguet in Mallorca. "The tiles got trapped in customs, but it was worth it,

The open layout brings breathing room to the new dining area. To the right is the home's central opening, built around a set of custom stairs.

An old mango tree, welcoming visitors to the grounds, inspired the arrangement of this Semarang home designed by architect Tamara Wibowo for her family of five. Three volumes—living, service, and office and garage—are clad in concrete to alleviate solar gain and maximize cross-breezes through large openings lined with teak. Floor-to-ceiling glass opens the dining room, marked by geometric Tegel Kunci tiles, onto greenery.

A well-lit dining area is located steps away from the kitchen.

The steel fireplace in the dining area is framed with rescued stones from the dismantled garage during the original remodeling of the home.

In a recent home makeover, Dan Brunn Architecture based out of Los Angeles, California, gave this midcentury-modern home a playful yet elegant upgrade. Brunn added a skylight, which offers more natural light that enhances the blue tones throughout the dining room. When it comes to style, adding quirky design and color gives this dining room a personality—especially with the intriguing dining set with a curvy tabletop and warm-hued chairs.

The redesign enlarged an existing arched opening between the dining room (with its vintage Saarinen table) and the new addition.