Dining Room Design in Colorado and Maui
Whether it is a weeknight dinner for four or a holiday table for fourteen, we design dining rooms around how you host, with the table, seating, lighting and storage chosen to make gathering effortless.
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Dining room design at Studio Lea is a complete, start-to-finish service covering layout and seating capacity, table and chair selection, custom dining tables and banquettes, statement lighting, built-in storage and bar millwork, finishes and styling, delivered as detailed drawings and managed through procurement and installation for homes in Colorado, Maui and nationwide.
We begin with how you host. Is dinner a nightly ritual or a weekend event? How many people do you seat most nights, and how many on the nights that matter most? Where do the serving pieces, linens and the good glasses actually live? From your must-haves to your nice-to-haves, we discuss those needs in depth before a single piece is chosen.
Each answer shapes the plan. Table size and shape, clearances for pulling out chairs, the relationship to the kitchen and the lighting overhead are resolved first, so the furnishings and finishes can do what they should: make the room feel generous, warm and unmistakably yours.
Since 2010, Studio Lea has designed dining rooms and breakfast nooks for mountain homes in Colorado, historic renovations in Denver and open-air retreats on Maui. Every one is drawn, specified and managed in-house by our team, working as your partner alongside your builder and every vendor involved.
What dining room design means, line by line
Layout and Seating Capacity
Table placement, chair clearances, circulation and the connection to the kitchen resolved in plan, so the room seats your everyday and your holidays with equal ease.
Tables, Chairs and Banquettes
Dining tables, chairs and built-in banquettes sourced across trusted vendors or designed in-house, with proportions, finishes and comfort tested for long dinners.
Statement Lighting
A sculptural fixture over the table for that unexpected wow factor, balanced with dimmable ambient and accent light so the room shifts from breakfast to candlelight.
Built-In Storage and Bar Millwork
Sideboards, china storage, bar cabinetry and beverage centers designed in-house and coordinated with your cabinetmaker, so hosting is effortless.
Finishes, Rugs and Window Treatments
Wall finishes, flooring, rugs and window treatments layered in for warmth and texture, chosen to handle spills, chairs and real life.
Tabletop, Art and Styling
Art, mirrors, tabletop and accessories curated and installed as the final layer, with procurement, inspections and delivery managed so the room comes together as a whole.
Monroe Residence, Denver
Flat Irons Residence, Boulder
“We believe great design is more than what you see, it’s how it supports your everyday life.”
Our design and project management process
Discovery and Visioning
We get to know how you cook, host and celebrate, walk the existing room or the plans together, and define scope, budget and timeline with clarity from the start.
Concept Development
Furniture plans, material direction and a lighting strategy are presented, discussed and refined with you before detailed design begins.
Design and Specification
Millwork elevations, lighting plans, furniture specifications and finish schedules are drawn to a level your builder and vendors can price with confidence.
Implementation and Styling
We act as the central hub for trades and vendors, manage procurement and delivery, and finish with the tabletop, art and accessories that make the room yours.
Two studios, two climates, one thoughtful approach
Denver and the Colorado Mountains
Long winters and a full house after a day on the slopes make the dining room a place to linger. We select durable tables and easy-care upholstery, and plan lighting that glows through early dark evenings.
- Tables and finishes that shrug off mountain wear
- Easy-care upholstery for a full house
- Warm, dimmable lighting for long winter dinners
Kihei, Maui and the Islands
Salt-laden air, humidity and lanai living call for a different set of choices. We select humidity-stable woods, fade-resistant fabrics and layouts that open naturally to outdoor dining.
- Humidity-stable woods and finishes
- Fade-resistant, breathable seating
- Indoor-outdoor flow to the lanai table
Flat Irons, Boulder
A round table in warm wood, boucle chairs and a sculptural pendant, set beside the kitchen so the cook is never left out of the conversation.
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Ready to get started? Let’s talk about your dining room
Tell us about your project and we will bring your vision to the forefront, starting with a conversation at our Denver or Maui studio.