Styling large hallway table
Hello! I have 3 young children and have converted our formal dining room into a playroom. However! I’d still like the option of using it as a formal dining room once or twice a year during the holidays.
I have this antique maple drop leaf dining room table to use as my formal table, and in the meantime have it in the hallway folded down with the leaves removed. While it fits perfectly in this nook, it still looks a little awkward. Any ideas how to style it so it looks more intentional in the space? It is 30 x 42 inches.
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last yearThanks for all the ideas! I was able to use pieces I already had to accent and am planning on adding a framed family photo and 3rd decorative item, but already looking much better!
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last yearlast modified: last yearlooks fine.
you could prob do a larger pot/plant, maybe a few other elements on the table.
Might be cute if you did one of these shelves above it.
Try a try of some sort of tray and see how that looks
Your art is hung too high though. (and I like the larger print better)lower the art to this spot. it should be at eye level to the middle of the print,
about 60-65" from the floor to the middle.
they used this as an entryway console, but notice the mirror and all the other elements on the table.
AS a lighting suggestion, I'd lose the small boob light and try something like this (the style works w/the table) , and, put a pendant in the corner over the table.
try hanging that art on the larger wall,,,,see how it looks.find a rattan tray and put a small plant or orchid in it
Schoolhouse pendant would also work (in both spots
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last yearWhy not try hanging the artwork you have set on the table and add a plant or lamp on top. It might work really well. You could also add a small bowl as a catch all bowl. Below are a few ideas for you from our designs:
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