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Accent colour suggestions... help!

11 years ago
My husband and I just recently finished remodelling our dinning room. We added board an batten wainscotting, and a fresh coat of Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore.
I would like some suggestions for accent colours, and your thoughts on a chandelier. I also plan on replacing the drapes, and debating on upholstering or chalk painting the chairs a light grey/beige.

Please ignore the ugly colour on the patio door. We ran out of paint.. Haha. It's actually the original wall colour (painted by previous home owner).

Comments (17)

  • 11 years ago
    You've basically got a neutral space so what is your favorite color? Go to Houzz photos and type in charcoal dining room for lots of photos and ideas.
  • 11 years ago
    Oops... Posted one picture twice. Sorry. By the way, I'm not suggesting these colors, just wanted to give you an idea of what upholstered DR chairs do for a space!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
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    I'd go white on the chairs...slipcovers would work nicely. Charcoal and white rug under. For the accent color, I vote for purple...in your chandy.

  • 11 years ago
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    You've done a lovely job. Instead of reupholstering, maybe consider white slipcovers, which I think would suit the look of your dining room. I would select a chandelier that felt casual and maybe adding a sisal area rug will help define the eating area. I would heighten the drapery rod and go with wide white and grey striped linen drapes. With the shape of the room, the railing, plus the board and batten, I think keeping it simple will keep it looking elegant. Color can be added with your dishes, art, a great centrepiece/flowers.

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  • 11 years ago
    Maureen- I thought of slip covers but won't they slide when placed on leather...? Just wondering! Smile.
  • 11 years ago

    A room with such a strong architectural bones screams for period wallpapers or linen wallcovering, just an idea...

    And therein lies your accent colors.

  • 11 years ago

    I have never used slipcovers, so perhaps others can comment. I would think though that if they are fitted well they shouldn't move and you could always velcro at strategic areas on the inside of the fabric and the leather, to ensure they remain stable.

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    Do you like this one - comes in two colors! I like oval with your oval table.Simply adding a properly sized custom rug might finish it off and add an accent color for you. I think citron would look great!

  • 11 years ago
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    Hi, what a beautiful job you all have done with the millwork! As for accent colors, I see some shade of blue pairing nicely with the gray/charcoal and white. If reupholstering the chairs is an option, a gorgeous velvet blue would really add some richness to your room.

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  • 11 years ago

    For a chandelier, the Robert Abbey Bling chandelier would look elegant over your table....comes in different finishes and sizes/shapes.



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  • PRO
    11 years ago

    aI would not do slipcovers on the chairs as they won’t be a great fit and wrinkle easily, looking sloppy in the end. Get lighter color fabric on chairs, with a little sheen or pattern.

    It doesn’t look like a rug will fit because of the columns. How much room is between back legs of chairs and column bases?


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  • 11 years ago
    Emerald green velvet on the chairs. Turkish rug with blues and reds.
  • 11 years ago
    Huge centerpiece on the table, too.
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Keep it elegant with silver taffeta drapes, a white chandelier, a garland made from orchids, dried hydrangeas and cotton pods for color.

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  • 11 years ago
    Lamp shades, ( oriental) carpet, draperies. One or all of them in your favorite color.