Dining Room Suggestions Needed!
I need help figuring out what kind of decor and credenza/sideboard I should get for my dining room.
The rug, current credenza, pendant light, curtain rod and curtains are not staying at all. (I’m also moving my dog’s toys elsewhere. Only the table and chairs will be remaining. In terms of lighting, we’re working on replacing ALL the lights downstairs currently with better lights. That way it’ll feel less yellow in the room. Our house is a south facing house with an open concept living/dining room that starts with the sun in the east and ending in the west. Future plans involve replacing the old patio doors with new ones or French doors with blinds.
I’m painting the walls Benjamin Moore’s Wedding Veil, with the trim being Chantilly Lace. I know I want the rug larger at 6x9. I also don’t like that the light isn’t centered… I scooted over the table and rug so it’s more in alignment with the patio doors (not picture in this photo) and I loved it, but the light would have to be a swag light going forward so I could keep it centered over the dining table. That might be okay if I get the right lighting fixture. Our style is transitional mid century modern with a touch of Scandinavian.
Thanks in advance!!
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l pinkmountain
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoTricia Dowis
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Comments (31)Thank you all for your very kind words. I really appreciate it because it's scary venturing out of the box in decor. There's sometimes a fine line between "wow" and "yuck." It's very comforting to think maybe I'm staying on the right side of that line. Hi Debbimc and welcome! Yes the entryway light fixture is too modern. I will haunt CL for a deal. It took me over a week of work to hand paint that border, but I probably should paint it out. Or, I could continue it through the DR but it was so much work. The legal bookcase can go downstairs when I can get some help in carrying it. Thanks about my furniture. Moonkat, I'm eagerly awaiting threads where you reveal pics of the inside of your house (did I miss some and if so can you give the urls, please?). I think we all should decorate with whatever turns us on. If you start with antiques, you don't have to worry about fads. You're *always* out of style. hehe. Yeah, doesn't Les have a wonderful eye for things? I love the more gentle, rounded look of the chairs she suggested, plus they sure look comfy. Cooperbailey, yes the big window is Gallery Glass. You all can do it! I think I will spray the rocker black and trim it with a wee bit of gold. If it's still not good there I can always move it downstairs or sell it. It's just my favorite seat when company comes. Thanks for the tips about restore a finish -- very good for us all to know. Looks like you had great results with it. Walkin ~~ I stopped at the hardware store today for spray black paint and a drop cloth. I'm going to hit all the chairs with it and reupholster the seats, which is easy. Then live with it while I look for something better. When/if I sell them on CL I should get more for them as I've fixed them up. Painting is a ton easier than stripping. So I just parked my car outside for the night and I'll see if I revive enough energy to do a little sanding/painting tin the garage. Jerseygirl ~~ Thanks so much for looking for a chandy for me. I'm thinking masses of crystal, but I'll haunt CL with your idea in mind too, and see what I can find. Pictures would be most welcome. Another possibility is an art deco fixture. Dilly ~~ Wow, you supplied a ton of really creative, fun ideas. Much for me to think about. I never would have thought about sticking crystals into the existing light fixture. You are so clever! YUM on that chandy you pictured. Parma ~~ Thanks for your thoughts on the lawyer's cabinet. I can't move it immediately. It really is a versatile piece, isn't it? You can display anything in there, I think. I love it. Slateberry ~~ What an interesting idea! I love to mess around with paint. Patser ~~ Yes the DR table is oak and I love the grain of it. Right... I think the chairs might be fruitwood, as I recall, but no visible grain. Wow, those chairs are gorgeous! WAY too much money, but gorgeous. I'm going to continue to haunt CL I think. Meanwhile, I'll see what I can do with these chairs to improve their looks. I'm thinking about the set of chairs I have that are not comfy and they're probably perfect for that table. I can't remember, but I think they are oak but need to be stripped. I just wish they were comfy....See MoreNeed color suggestion for this dining room
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2 years agoHello,
first don't fret about the light that is easily swagged over to the center, or have the electrical moved.
I would do wall to wall curtain rod, and add extra panels to the off-center side maybe even keep them to one side. Sideboard that matches the table, and simple light. Yes to a larger rug
l pinkmountain
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