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Needing help decorating dining room table
Comments (0)I'm needing ideas for a full tablescape, please! Everything from runner, placemats, all plates, glassware, flatware, napkins, centerpiece, etc. I've attached photos of the table, rug, paint, and room....See MoreNeed Help with Dining Room
Comments (0)New build. Dining room is 11x13 with 12 ft. ceilings. Paint is SW Pure White. Current window covering are temporary paper blinds. Style is transitional. Looking for ideas for window and wall treatment, etc. The antique organ will be replaced with a buffet/sideboard if there is room....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 finishing dining room!
Comments (25)If this is your daily dining area, I wouldn't use a rug- will be hard to move the bench out for seating (chairs too but they are a little easier depending on rug pile). I think benches are much nicer in concept than practical if you have adults sitting in those areas. Is adjoining areas more transitional/traditional or more rustic. The table and bench look well-made, but they don't seem to quite fit with the more formal walls. BUT, if keeping, I like the simple upholstered cream/linen chairs....See MoreRL Relocation LLC
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