Need HELP with Dining Room!!
marym0113
9 years ago
I need to change my dining room!! Have never quite figured out what to do with it. The rug and furniture need to stay, everything else must go, including the chair rail! This room connects to my kitchen and living room. I need suggestions for paint color, curtains, light fixture and accessories. I've taken a close up of the rug so the colors are easier to see. You ladies are so talented, please help me love this room!!
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Need help with dining room/dining chairs, please! Lots of pics!
Comments (13)Don't write off fabric just yet. You could use microsuede, Crypton, or any of the newer indoor/outdoor fabrics available now. My DD chucked a whole bowl of tomato soup on one of my pale blue microsuede chairs and I swear it cleaned up perfectly. I think softer lines, and fabric, would bring some balance to the angularity of your room. I love the artwork and might think about pulling some color from the painting next to the stairs into said fabric. I know and love your kitchen from the KB. Nice to see you over here. looking forward to seeing more! :-)...See Moreneed help navy dining room
Comments (4)I find the board and batten forcing the art to be hung too high but I love navy walls and especailly since the ceiling is already done . I find the china cabinet a bit odd for the space and IMO a nice buffet would be a better choice Yes you need a rug and then choose the covers for the chairs . I also do not ever like angled seating at a table it is so limiting I would suggest a nice round glass top if you want a glass table in quite thick glass and since I am not sure of the room size I can only guess at least as large as what you have, IMO if plants are not healthy do not use them and I always like drapes in DRs...See MoreNeed help with dining room chairs
Comments (13)Hi Ed I assume the leaves will come out to make the table an appropriate size for the space? I have used this table a few times and I think the color could work as is. Changing the stain color is going to be tricky as this table is a combination of solid wood and veneers. Instead of taking the table darker I would ground it with a nice neutral rug with some depth in color to it. I would consider taking your walls darker and doing lighter drapery panels against them for contrast. I would choose chairs with a different finish. Black chairs would tie into your metals. You can balance that by doing upholstered arm chairs in the ends in a neutral fabric. Once the table is in the room I think youre going to find that it makes your existing light look a bit wimpy. If you can, two chandeliers would be nice but if its not an option I would think about one large linear light....See MoreNeed help with dining room area
Comments (20)From the look of the table and chairs and floor you like more of a monochromatic look. I would look for a buffet with tall legs or a wall hung cabinet wider than the one you tried. In the color of the chair upholstery, or chair legs. Wall hung will give you more floor space visually and I would hang it a bit higher than a normal buffet. If you wanted to bring some color in, rug and artwork. I like the idea of sconces also. Your table is blocky, chairs are solid, maybe some iron sconces and a cabinet with some texture or carving to it for some interest. Depending on what it reflects, an interesting shaped mirror would add some uniqueness. Just depends on your decorating style. I actually love the serenity of your space. What does your kitchen and living room look like? Not that everything has to match, design wise, but it's nice to have a good flow. Then a fabulous chandelier to top it off!...See Moremarym0113
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHey Seajaygerns! So glad you had a wonderful Easter. Here are the pictures you requested. I raised the rods as high as I could without altering the curtains. Please disregard the hooks for the plates on the left side of the window, they will be repaired!!
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6 years agoI just ordered these placemats for myself in navy blue..so adorable!:))....the white glass chargers from zgallery would be a little bit of contemporary added to the tabletop so unexpected...crisp white linen napkins...I have two different napkin ring sets depending on the event...the wicker is for a more casual setting and the silver is for a bit more formal....adding the touch of yellow will be a very nice accent with all the blue in your room.
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6 years agoYou can use my discount code...8AD86 at checkout.
No code for these from Zgallery....
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6 years agoSometimes it’s fun to keep the placemats simple and go wild with different napkins. Sometimes I’ll use a different color napkin at each place setting, for that seasonal color scheme. Plain navy is one that would be a basic color to build from.
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6 years agoJulie, can you post the website for pieces in the blue place setting please? I’m leaning towards the blue but not sure yet. The prints are hung on the right side of the window, they look awesome!
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6 years agoMary..they look so pretty and add a charming touch too! I love the yellow!:)) I can send you my DISCOUNT CODE for items on Houzz just send me your email to zmom40@aol.com
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