I love your Dining Room! And I especially appreciate how you highlighted the tray celing with more color.

Very pretty. I love the shape of the table. I also like the way the artwork in the foyer (assuming that's what it is) pulls the DR wall color out.

I think I'd like to see more of the candlestick green in the DR artwork. The colors you have there now get a bit lost. You could also bring some green to the chair fabric.

Thanks. I added the green candlesticks for a punch of color since everything would be so matchy matchy. The room on the opposite side of the foyer has those a similar shade of green walls.

What kind of fabric do you suggest for the chairs?

sorry, for some reason, I can't find the photos.

Lovely room. I would put a striped fabric on the chairs to incorporate the reds, greens, golds.

here's one

Here is a link that might be useful:

Yes....now that it's pointed out, I'd probably re-wrap the chair seats with a beuatiful coordinating fabric. It would give them such a 'pop'!

Do you think the centerpiece is too heavy and do you think the green candlesticks clash?

I think your ceiling and DR are lovely and what I can see of the rest of your home is also very tastefully decorated.
The only thing that I personnaly do not love is the candlesticks. I do find them too heavy and maybe not the right color green for in there.
I love everything else and I think the DR chairs could have a color but then again they are very nice as is.

I can only see the one photo forboystoo posted for you so judging only by that picture, I like everything in your DR expect the items on the table, too heavy and the candles are not the right color IMO.

I love the green candlesticks. It does give you that pop of color. Good job! :)

Do you think a tablescape like this would look nicer?
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I like the color of the candlesticks, but they do seem a bit retro in size and shape. I think another fabric on the seat cushions is a great idea. Have you ever thought of a rug under the table, or of replacing the carpeting?

Love the wall color and the curtains!

Your dining room is lovely! One optional thing you could do is add a rug under the table and chairs. That would help ground the table a bit, however, the room is beautiful as it is and the rug isn't totally necessary.

IS THIS BETTER OR ALL THEY TOO TALL? OF COURSE, THE CANDLES AND CROOKED AND NOT FILLED WITH THE BOWL FILLER YET.

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Well, I am not really liking that either. I find it too much glass with the glass front cabinet and also too much overall on table.
Here is your photo:
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What kind of centerpiece would you recommend? I'm lost! lol

You have some nice furniture and I really like the color of your walls. You are mostly there! :-)

I agree with others that if the chair seats were covered in a print or textured colored fabric it would add more interest. Since your room is traditional I think 2 candlesticks of silver or brass would look good. Use candles that repeat an accent color in the room or the green from the other room. Between the candles you could use fresh flowers when entertaining or faux if you want something on the table at all times. Make this a relatively low arrangement and place in a nice cachepot. A live plant would be an option as well altho not sure how much light that area gets.

The 3 hurricanes are too many and too modern for the room IMO. One alone in the center of the table could work with a colored candle and filler but it's still a more contemporary feel which of course is a personal choice.

For anyone uncertain about what to put on a table I recommend the blog link posted below. You might also check out this blog for more inspiration: http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

There also is a forum here at GW where many of the members post wonderful tablescapes: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/christmas/

Doing tablescapes and vignettes can be fun and it doesn't have to be difficult.

Here is a link that might be useful: A Year in Tablescapes

Overall I think it is very nice.

As others have mentioned, I think the green candlesticks don't work. First, they are too tall and compete with the chandy. Second, the pillar candles on them are proportionally too small for the size of the candlesticks - and if you replaced them with the correct size candles, that would only increase the fight with the chandy.

I would keep the plant that you have in the center, add in some taller twigs, berrys here and there for color, perhaps some pheasant feathers.

Also, how far off the top of the table is the bottom of the chandy? It looks low to me - it should be about 30-33 inches. And, did the shades come on it? I ask because they seem to be too small, and fight with the large bowl in the center of the lamp.

You have a beautiful room. One thing struck me when looking at the photo; as it reminds me of my dining room in a way. Have you ever thought of angling the table? It may not work at all in your room, but in ours it kind of opened up the space and made it look bigger. It also gave everyone more room behind their chairs and allowed for better circulation around the table.

I didn't mind the candlesticks, I think you need that added color. I use some really tall candlesticks and I just like the oversized look! I also use some more inscale at other times---depends on my mood!

I like floral centerpieces, but not as crazy about just greenery without added color. So I get lazy and usually keep a pile of fruit in a basket (and even if it isn't all eaten, it's cheaper than live flowers).

I am really missing something soft on the table like a throw or runner. I rotate different things on my table depending on the season. Here's my dining room from a few years ago, I have a different runner and candles today, actually.

Sallymo-- i have been looking for a dining room set for YEARS- yours is the first i love- please tell me- brand- where did you buy it- model?? Any info>?? Was there a breakfront offeed as well? thanks you! Its beautiful and i love your decor!