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breezy58

Dining room makeover!

11 years ago
Hi!

We're ready to redecorate our dining room after moving in. We love the table and art. I'm hoping for some advice on how to soften the room. My initial thoughts were...

High backed fabric chairs
Pad the benches with similar fabric?
Side board opposite art
Large mirror above sideboard
Long low lighting
Valance and new light/ white drapery

Help please! We want this room to be FUN. We have 2 babies and want a home that inspires joy :)

Thank you!

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