Help Bring Dining Room Together!
Hi all!
Thanks in advance for helping me bring this room together. We moved in May and I brought our antique dining table along. We really do love the uniqueness, and it is the only heirloom we have. But that said, we need it to blend with the space. The chairs were recently reupholstered. So all of that is staying. -only change is we may get a leaf made and extend the table so we can add two unique armchairs to the ends of the table.
-The rug is staying.
-The curtains are staying.
-the chandelier came with the house and is staying for now because I feel it is actually pretty and might work if i decorate the right way...
-The china cabinet will be replaced with a long buffet. (any suggestions? in style and color?)
-The artwork was my attempt to make the space a bit more eccentric/colorful/vintage. I am not married to the artwork though.
-Anything else I should add?
Side note: the rest of my house is designed as a worldly/Arhaus mixed with West Elm feel. I have grays/griege/blues/peaches/soft gold and black hardware and lots of white cabinets.
Thank you!!
Comments (13)
Cecilia
3 years agoWow! Great room and lovely furniture! I would agree that a long and low buffet would be nice in there in place of the cabinet. I would use a mirror design over it and have it reflect your chandelier.
I think a deep blue paint color and lighter toned buffet would work great.
Natale Moore
3 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (5)I used an online program called Olioboard to make the picture. It's pretty easy to use if you are computer savvy; the hard/time consuming part is finding pictures of stuff that you can snip and put in your design board. I didn't find the library of stuff on the site very helpful. I redid the board using the floor from your pic, replacing the chimney hood with an undercabinet hood, and I tracked down a warmer subway tile. The tile is more beige than white, but pairs well with the Weimeraner. My opinion: I think with the changes and corrections it works well together, except for the mahogany table. The reddish undertones don't seem to be a good match for either the Marron Cohiba or the Weimeraner. I think a walnut would be a better match, or maybe something like a reclaimed wood that is a bit bleached out, like the color of driftwood. I love the Weimeraner. I am planning to paint my Bedroom BM Fairview Taupe, which isn't that far off from Weimeraner (so I may be biased). I'm planning to use BM Beach Glass (pretty close to your SW Comfort Gray) for the ceiling....See MoreBringing the Garden into the Dining Room
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Comments (7)I agree with you. The windows are stunning! You could try putting the chairs on one wall facing the sofa on the other wall and the TV where the sofa is now (in a nice cabinet). If the cords are an issue, you could strategically place a large plant or something to direct traffic around the left side, which would also highlight your gallery wall. This arrangement should feel cosier and give each seat have a view of both the fireplace and the TV. I don’t generally like the look of an area rug on a carpet but, if you’ve found a look you like, try it....See MoreCecilia
3 years agoCecilia
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3 years agoNatale Moore
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoNatale Moore
3 years agoCecilia
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoHere is another color I though could look really nice in there. And also, I think a pretty bar cart could look nice in one of the corners if there was room.
Cecilia
3 years agoI'm having fun with this! Here is another buffet table that I found that I think could be nice in your room.
Natale Moore
3 years ago
loobab