like I need more inspiration to eat...

We are anxiously waiting for news about the building permits for our house this month. I'm an impatient person so I know these next few weeks/months are going to be an excruciating wait. In the meantime I continue to window shop and get inspiration for the house. Here are some ideas I have for the dining room...

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Since the main level is very open I'm hoping to keep all the rooms cohesive by picking a cool toned color scheme (blues, greens, grays  etc). I love the idea of a large rustic table with lush chairs that would encourage lounging. That built in is made of two Hemnes armoires from IKEA but looks so much more expensive. I would love to paint out the back a navy blue or add a beautiful navy patterned wallpaper which would really make my milk glass and bronze/antique gold chachkies pop.

Do you have a large open space? How do you keep the flow through your home?