[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-kathy-kuo-apartment-dining-room":3,"blog-related-kathy-kuo-apartment-dining-room":32},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":10,"authorName":11,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":12,"categories":13,"tags":18,"products":24,"inlineProducts":25,"seo":26},1062,"kathy-kuo-apartment-dining-room","Kathy Kuo Designs a Romantic, European-Inspired Dining Room for Intimate Gatherings",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">When I design a room, I always start with a feeling. This was the case in my New York City dining room, an intimate space I completely transformed recently. The dining room has played host to countless occasions over the years, from casual family brunches to elevated holiday parties.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\"I wanted this space to feel transportive—almost like stepping into a romantic European dining salon.\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Some people have even called it a secret garden, given the medley of green hues, organic textures, and botanical patterns that naturally draw the eye. My hope is that people feel instantly cocooned and connected as they sit down at the table.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Today, I’ll take you through my thought process behind each element of the dining room design. Enjoy! (And in case you missed it, take a tour of my redecorated living room \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/kathy-kuo-apartment-living-room/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in this post\u003C/a>.)\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32590\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner-1.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1220\" height=\"305\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">Mural Wallpaper Sets a Dramatic Scene\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximalist elegance truly comes to life through eye-catching mural wallpaper. I selected a breathtaking mural wallpaper from \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/173688-Iksel-Italian-Panoramic-French-Country-Sepia-Landscape-Wallpaper-Mural?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schumacher x Iksel\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—a verdant, hand-painted garden fresco that wraps the room in lush greenery and romantic architectural ruins. It strikes that perfect balance between drama and softness, creating an atmosphere that feels both immersive and serene. To complement the palette, I chose \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.farrow-ball.com/us/paint/bancha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farrow & Ball's Bancha\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the millwork—a rich, grounding green that enhances the wallpaper’s depth and sophistication.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"large\" ids=\"34526,34527\"]\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>Shop Kathy Kuo's Apartment Dining Room\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/151552-Estrella-French-Country-Traditional-Burl-Demilune-Console-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34517\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Estrella-burl-wood-demilune-console-table.webp\" alt=\"Estrella burl wood demilune console table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Estrella Console Table\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/154618-Jules-Mid-Century-Antique-Brass-Green-Marble-Cordless-Table-Lamp?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34088\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/green-marble-and-brass-table-lamp.webp\" alt=\"green marble and brass table lamp\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Jules Cordless Lamp\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/172781-Everlee-Secret-Garden-Throw-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33776\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_157346.jpg\" alt=\"Botanical print throw pillow with welt trim and feather and down insert\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Everlee Throw Pillow\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/140838-Fionna-Modern-Classic-Grey-Solid-Marble-Amphora-Decorative-Table-Vase?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34518\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Fionna-marble-table-vase.webp\" alt=\"Fionna marble table vase\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Fionna Vase\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/82939-Belinda-French-Country-Grey-Pine-Wood-China-Cabinet?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34516\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Belinda-pine-china-cabinet.webp\" alt=\"Belinda pine china cabinet\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Belinda China Cabinet\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/173415-Marielle-Secret-Garden-Botanical-Weave-Brandy-Side-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34429\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Marielle-Dining-Side-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"Marielle Dining Side Chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Marielle Side Chair\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In keeping with the expressive aesthetic, I layered the walls with antique oil paintings, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/129743-Visual-Comfort-Dorchester-Regency-Burnished-Brass-Picture-Light?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brass picture lights\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a beautifully sculpted \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/mirrors#/filter:colorfilter:yellow-gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antique gold mirror\u003C/a>. Perched next to the wall is Arabella, a majestic peacock figure that brings a sense of enchantment, transforming the room into a space that feels immersive and intimate—and, yes, like a secret garden hidden within the city.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Designing a Space Where Memories Are Made\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I believe that every dining space should feel generous and welcoming. This room centered around a classic \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/159948-Alaine-Updated-Traditional-Dark-Extendable-Rectangular-Dining-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dark wood dining table\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with turned wood legs and an extendable design that suits any occasion, from intimate dinners to larger gatherings. Surrounding the table are \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/160693-Longmont-Updated-Traditional-Performance-Linen-Black-Wood-Dining-Arm-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">handsome chairs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with nailhead trim and spool turned legs, designed to echo the look of 17th-century English silhouettes. In line with my proclivity for mixing and matching, I paired these chairs with a gorgeous \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/172762-Nicolas-Artichoke-Linen-Floral-Banquette?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patterned banquette\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, complete with button tufting and fringe trim. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34528\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Kathy-Kuo-New-York-City-dining-room-4.jpg\" alt=\"A green patterned banquette with fringe in a new york city apartment dining room\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1525\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>\"When I picture this room in full life, I imagine friends and family lingering long after the plates are cleared—\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167148-Juliska-Nell-Modern-Classic-Clear-Wine-Glass?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wine glasses\u003C/a> still in hand, candlelight flickering, conversation spilling from one end of the table to the other.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That's exactly the feeling I was designing toward. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/160693-Longmont-Updated-Traditional-Performance-Linen-Black-Wood-Dining-Arm-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These chairs\u003C/a> aren't just beautiful; they're the kind you actually want to settle into. The upholstered backs and generous proportions invite you to stay, to lean in, to be present. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/159948-Alaine-Updated-Traditional-Dark-Extendable-Rectangular-Dining-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A table that extends to seat fourteen\u003C/a> says \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyone is welcome here\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">That spirit of abundance and togetherness is what makes a dining room truly feel alive. It's not about perfection—it's about creating a space so warm and considered that people naturally want to gather in it, again and again.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" link=\"none\" size=\"large\" ids=\"34520,34521\"]\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>Shop Kathy Kuo's Apartment Dining Room\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/160693-Longmont-Updated-Traditional-Performance-Linen-Black-Wood-Dining-Arm-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34512\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Longmont-performance-linen-wood-dining-armchair.webp\" alt=\"Longmont performance linen wood dining armchair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Longmont Dining Armchair\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167148-Juliska-Nell-Modern-Classic-Clear-Wine-Glass?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34511\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Juliska-nell-clear-wine-glass.webp\" alt=\"Juliska nell clear wine glass\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Juliska Wine Glass\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167142-Juliska-Jardins-du-Monde-French-Country-Basil-Ceramic-Salad-Plate-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34428\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Juliska-green-plate-set.webp\" alt=\"Juliska green plate set\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Juliska Plate Set\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169003-Bernadette-French-Country-Patina-Brass-Floral-Candelabra?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34431\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/candelabra.webp\" alt=\"candelabra\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Bernadette Candelabra\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/172762-Nicolas-Artichoke-Linen-Floral-Banquette?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34171\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/green-dining-banquette-with-fringe.jpg\" alt=\"green tufted dining banquette with fringe\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Nicolas Banquette\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/159948-Alaine-Updated-Traditional-Dark-Extendable-Rectangular-Dining-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34515\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Alaine-extendable-dining-table.webp\" alt=\"Alaine extendable dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Alaine Dining Table\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">A Room That Feels Like It’s Always Been There\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Throughout the dining room, I mixed stylistic influences intentionally. Italian romance meets French antiques, Mediterranean textures, and a touch of global artistry, from carved sculptures to woven pieces to botanical motifs. Nothing here feels like it was purchased all at once. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\"The magic of a room like this lives in the layering: the antique alongside the new, the relaxed alongside the refined, the expected alongside the utterly surprising.\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34522\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Kathy-Kuo-New-York-City-dining-room-7.jpg\" alt=\"An apartment dining room with an extendable wood dining table, barley twist chairs, and an antique gold chandelier\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The finishing touches are what I always focus on when I want a space to feel truly alive. In this room, it's the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/140735-Rosela-French-Country-Antique-Brass-Rose-Shaded-Chandelier?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antique brass chandelier\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overhead, adorned with hand-sculpted roses. It's the way the candlelight catches the nailhead trim on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/160695-Longmont-Updated-Traditional-Performance-Linen-Black-Wood-Dining-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the chairs\u003C/a> and the gold leaf of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/mirrors#/filter:colorfilter:yellow-gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the mirror\u003C/a>. It's the fringe on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/172762-Nicolas-Artichoke-Linen-Floral-Banquette?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the banquette\u003C/a>, the plush texture of \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/160919-Blaise-Updated-Traditional-Blue-Wool-Patterned-Rug-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the rug\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the lush botanicals arranged with a sense of organic artistry. These are the details that make a guest stop mid-conversation and ask to know more—each element adds depth, texture, and a sense of discovery. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\"Designing this room was, in many ways, an act of storytelling. Every object has a reason to be here. Every layer adds to the narrative.\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\r\n\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">My greatest hope is that when someone sits down at this table, they feel transported and, more importantly, completely at home.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" link=\"none\" size=\"large\" ids=\"34523,34524\"]\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>Shop Kathy Kuo's Apartment Dining Room\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/129743-Visual-Comfort-Dorchester-Regency-Burnished-Brass-Picture-Light?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathy-kuo-dining-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34514\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Visual-Comfort-Dorchester-Picture-Light.webp\" alt=\"Visual Comfort Dorchester Picture Light\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Dorchester Picture Light\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; 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