Design Report & Material List
Design Concept
This design strips back to raw industrial bones—exposed brick, black metal, and warm wood—to create an intimate, unfussy dining room that feels like a neighborhood fixture. The restraint in décor lets the architecture breathe while layered lighting and leather seating add the warmth needed for long, comfortable meals.
Key Decisions
- Streamlined seating mix: Leather banquette maximizes wall space and accommodates flexible party sizes; paired metal chairs keep sightlines open and clean-up simple.
- Pendant focus: Two oversized factory pendants anchor the dining zone, eliminating visual clutter and creating a natural "room within a room" without partitions.
- Dark roller shade: Replaces fussier window treatments, controls glare on the western exposure, and echoes the black metal accents for cohesion.
- Minimal shelf styling: Sparse plants and functional glassware only—no knick-knacks—so the space feels lived-in but never messy.
Material List
| Item | Role | Est. Price | Where to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faux leather banquette (custom 8ft) | Seating, space efficiency, visual anchor | $800-1,200 | Local upholstery shop / Wayfair custom |
| Industrial pendant lights (2) | Task lighting, atmosphere, zone definition | $90-140 each | Amazon, Wayfair |
| Black roller shade (96"W) | Light control, clean lines, thermal help | $70-120 | IKEA, Home Depot, Lowe's |
| Reclaimed-look dining tables (2) | Durability, warmth, work surface | $180-280 each | Wayfair, Target, IKEA MÖRBYLÅNGA |
| Metal dining chairs with leather seat (6) | Stackable, wipeable, consistent silhouette | $45-75 each | Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair |
| Distressed low-pile area rug (8x10) | Softens acoustics, defines dining zone | $120-200 | Wayfair, Ruggable, Target |
| Fiddle leaf fig (faux, 5ft) | Vertical interest, fills corner, zero maintenance | $60-100 | IKEA, Target, Amazon |
Budget Snapshot
| Category | Est. Cost |
|---|---|
| Seating (banquette + chairs) | $1,100-1,700 |
| Tables + rug | $480-760 |
| Lighting + window treatment | $250-400 |
| Plants + accessories | $80-150 |
| Total | $1,910-3,010 |
Sizing Note
The banquette runs 96" to align with the window mullions—this tricks the eye into reading the custom piece as original to the architecture. If your wall length differs, scale in 24" increments to maintain that built-in illusion.