Dining room ready to be accessorized - wanna help?
8 years ago
The walls have been painted, chair cushions reupholstered and panels hung. I would like to replace the chandelier, but need some guidance as to what style would be appropriate. I originally had 6 (3 over 3) fern prints centered on the back wall, but am thinking one large print might be better. Suggestions for anything is much appreciated!
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8 years agoI have a big blank wall area in my dining room so I had them put 3 spot lights on it and got Wm morris wallpaper and used it in 3 framed panels on the wall. Adds architecture and color at the same time.
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Comments (27)I didn't forget. :~D I finally found that Perret Ivory chip. That's one of the Designer Collection colors. Duh. Those colors are in a little envelope separate from my stack of EK chips. I'm still liking the idea of Olive in the dining room. It's warm and complex and I think it would stream nicely across the hall to/from the Sage living room. I know you feel a little burned because Aqua didn't feel right to you. Completely understandable. But just because that happened, it doesn't mean a more neutral, less colorful wall color is going to be the answer you're looking for. It just means that Aqua wasn't 'the one'. I mean what you didn't like about Aqua was that it looks too clear to your eye and feels cooler in the space than you expected. Logically, I'm thinking the next colors to consider would be a) more muted and dulled than Aqua and b) warmer than Aqua. Olive is both of those things. And Olive is transitional and flexible -- will work with a lot of different colorways in fabrics, dishes, rugs, holiday decor, etc. Perret Ivory is pretty, but I'm wondering if it might not be too boring for a space where your family gathers so many times a day. My vote is to test Olive next. Also, the wallpaper idea is a good one too but it would have to be a pattern/colorway that you LOVE and is easy to live with because you use that room so much. Lots of times I think of wallpaper as being a good fit for rooms that see occasional use and traffic because -- for some people -- daily doses of strong pattern can be tiring....See MoreWill you help? I am ready to finish this room
Comments (25)Newdawn.....I can't believe you haven't seen this room before!! I have moved furniture around everywhere in that room - whined about painting my cabinets and hated the tile backsplash and had a door that opened into the fireplace which is on an angle that I hate!! Have I seen your kitchen with black wainscotting???? Sure would love to see it ;) wink, wink Readerlearner, you must have missed out on my hemhawing if you think I have talent!! Haha This forum has helped me so much. Thank you to everyone for saying nice things:) My black paint is causing me to have the shakes.....I need to paint something with it.....thinking I will paint my garage door that enters the kitchen black. It is alway so yucky from people/kids kicking at the door - dog prints, etc so when people enter the house from the garage it won't be this yucky white door with handprints & junk all over it. Smiles:) So, I am still thinking plantations (gosh, they are sooooo expensive) and Teacats has said shutters everytime I have posted about window treatments in here!! Especially since my DS has been diagnosed with allergies so drapes are out. Black door idea out, too. I think slipcovers would be appropriate for the fall/summer look like Pupwhipped mentioned AND I can justify the cost to DH becuz of allergies - they can be laundered. Hey, I may be able to take advantage of this allergy thing - I am so just kidding b/c it really is serious but now I have a really good excuse for DH. Hee hee...See MorePlease help me accessorize this area
Comments (7)Hi. You do have very beautiful furniture. I think that the reason you may be feeling frustrated, is that there is a lot going on in your room, and the eye does not know quite where to land. I think you need to create a strong focal point on the dining table, with one large piece (I am thinking something like a large greenery or floral arrangement--something with soft edges and at LEAST 2 feet--preferably more--in height and diameter, and a WIDE base). One large item would be better than several small "cluttery" items. It is hard to tell from just a picture of your room, but to get more balance, I think I would want to turn the tall buffet flat against the wall with the door on it, if it will fit (take the plate rack off the wall, of course). Maybe angle the picture over the corner curio into the corner, on an easle, to balance the tall buffet on the other side and add some greenery for more weight. Or you could still leave the picture on the wall (maybe scoot to the left a little) but add large greenery to the top of the curio. I think the smallest table may not need to be there, but if you decide to leave it, I would probably put the three-tier plate stand on it, with the other ceramicware that is pictured together with it, and hang something fairly large on the wall just above it. All those ceramicware colors in the picture with the stand-up plate rack would look great in your room--but group them all together. I like the silver set on the tall buffet and would leave it there, or you could arrange all the ceramicware I just mentioned on it instead, or maybe do the silver set with the plate stand to the side if it doesn't look too crowded. A small lamp, turned on, would look beautiful, to the side in front of the mirror on the buffet. It also would help the room to feel more pulled together if you brought in some stronger color throughout the room that goes with your room, like deeper wine/burgundy tones or maybe some deep green or even chocolate. If you have a medium size solid burgandy square table cloth for example, you could put that on the table, with the points hanging between the chairs, or even just scrunch a piece of solid color accent fabric under your centerpiece to add some strong color. Think of the strong accent colors you want in there, and see if there are things in your house elsewhere that would work. I would stick with mostly solid colors, because there is a lot going on in the room, and pattern would make it feel busier. I would also take the small pieces off of the top of the tall buffet--let the beautiful carvings on it show without clutter in the way. I would try to use only pieces in the room that support your color theme--I don't think that a lot of the other pieces--even though they are pretty--are helping you with that pulled together look you're probably wanting--particularly the yellow/gold pieces. I think if you focus on a large, not-too-busy, strong focal point on the table, strengthening your color theme with deeper mostly solid colors throughout the room in your accent pieces, and achieving some balance with the heavy furniture pieces, that you wil be happier with the space. Good luck!...See MoreHelp me get my dining room ready for Thanksgiving (pics)
Comments (34)Your table is screaming for a tablecloth. As others have said, the room has a very formal, elegant feel. (I like that). Follow that feel with your table and everything will look great Worry less about the walls and windows... focus your attention where your guests I will be! A book I heartily recommend to anyone: "The Art of the Table, a Complete Guide to Table Setting, Table Manners, and Tableware" by Suzanne von Drachenfels c. 2000, Simon & Schuster. This book explains it all, with great good humor, and tells you how to "make do" when you don't have all the proper "stuff" and/or are unsure about how to pull it all together. I see a lovely tablecloth (over a hushcloth, to deaden the table noise), with napkins to either "match" or provide a SUBTLE contrast. A simple centrepiece (a cornucopia with some fruit?) or NOT, depending on the available space on your table; maybe a discreet pair of candlesticks? Your "best" china and flatware; OR whatever you HAVE but sparkling clean and laid with care as to how far from the table's edge, everything in alignment, napkins crisply pressed and neatly folded THE SAME WAY AT EVERY PLACE. The most important thing is that you pay attention to detail. You can mix and match to your heart's content, but beautiful tables begin and end with attention to detail. All the rest is up to the company and the food... good fun conquers the oversights (be a love and pass the wine, won't you, dear?). ;) Here's what the basic white tablecloth can do with some imagination; even the "everyday stuff" looks fancier: I was pleased with the centrepiece in the first shot above, here are some others I liked, too:...See More- 8 years ago
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8 years agoI seldom see lighting I'm in love with, and there's too many styles that are overused or trendy. Or they have some type of weird ornamentation. You probably want a lighter look but still traditional. I think you have a lot of black throughout your home already, so I would look for lighter arms in a dark tone chandelier. Would something like this appeal to you?
I remember your fern prints. I think you need a little bolder art because the hutch draws all the attention, so you'll want to balance it with art that can hold its own. Lightening up the lighting will also give the art more presence. I think the room needs some bolder/bigger patterns since everything is either small patterned or solid.
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Oooooh. That's a gorgeous chandy that mayflowers posted! Here's the 6 light. Also lovely.
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Looking through their candle styles.
http://www.lightingdirect.com/capital-lighting-4366-corday-6-light-1-tier-candle-style-chandelier/p2003912 - 8 years ago
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