Tailored dining chairs are upholstered in two different fabrics: The padded seating echoes the red walls, and the textured mushroom-colored backs pick up the rich mahogany tones of the dining table and sideboard.

Control center

Whether you are researching recipes or checking e-mail with an eye on dinner, this handy workstation (below) makes a great addition to the kitchen. The recessed nook offers shelving for cookbooks, files, mail sorting, and storage.