Rhode Island designer creates dining room that can go from fun to formal
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The American black walnut farm table by Cranston-based Kingston Krafts is as functional for craft projects and puzzles as it is for sharing meals. 'I have a small business too, so I like to support local,' the designer says.
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'The fun of a long table is setting it with collected pieces,' Smith says. The tablescape
mixes old and new, including iconic Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage plates, bamboo cutlery, block printed napkins, various candlestick holder styles, and a vintage ceramic pitcher as a vase.
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Smith added a chandelier from Hudson Valley Lighting overhead, a challenge given the low ceiling height and exposed beams that offer little leeway for hiding wires. The traditional brass piece is slender and compact but still has presence.
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The Sister Parish linen drapery fabric, a handprinted floral modeled on a vintage English textile, mimics the colors outdoors.
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The Enchanted Home wicker urn from Smith's seasonal shop, Highpoint Home, in Watch Hill, fills an empty corner with live greenery. The piece plays off the scalloped wicker valances from Mainly Baskets Home inherited from the prior owners.
Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
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