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what is my dining room missing?

10 years ago
So far we have painted, added a new chandelier, and put up some curtains. I am planning on painting the molding and window trim white to lighten it up but is it also missing artwork or a sideboard or similar furniture? if so any suggestions for colors of a sideboard or artwork that would match.

Excuse the puffs hanging from the ceiling. They are from a party and are NOT part of the room.

Comments (19)

  • 10 years ago
    There would be room in the corner not pictured for a corner hutch of some sort if needed....
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    add a large original artwork to give your wall life and more color.....an attraction to your wall....for more artwork check my shop too....

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/PooArtGallery?ref=profile_shopname

  • 10 years ago
    try adding a rug.
  • 10 years ago
    Buffet beneath mirror; wall sconces
    Rug
  • 10 years ago
    thanks! Any opinions on a good color for a rug? I was thinking something not too dark since its already kind of a darker room.
  • 10 years ago

    Hi - how much room is between the table and the wall mirror? That is where a console table or low cabinet would fit nicely. I would stick with the same dark wood but a piece of furniture which mimics the cross backs of your chairs and perhaps has a mirrored front, would be ideal. The mirrors will reflect light and dress up the room the way your chandelier does.

    While I love your chandelier, IMO it does not coordinate well with your dining set style nor the curtains you have chosen. In other words, it is more of a formal style than the table or curtains. If you love your table and the chandelier, then I am strongly suggesting you replace your curtains. A faux silk or similar fabric as the shade on your chandelier drum would be ideal! If you don't want to match the color of your drum, then get curtains in a color you love like a soft blue or coral ? Make sure the same fabric is selected in order to coordinate successfully.

    Then select your area rug making sure that it is big enough so that when the chairs are pulled out, they stay on the rug. If you go with a light color or no pattern, be forewarned that unless your company is very neat and careful, stains are a real concern.

  • 10 years ago
    Thank you. Yes, I have been concerned about staining and that is one reason I have not yet bought a rug.

    I do have space under the mirror for a sideboard. I will try to find one that mimic the chair backs....great suggestion.

    I understand that the curtains do look more casual, they were a gift and I do love them. is there any way to make them work with the chandelier?
  • 10 years ago
    It's missing a rug. Choose a color from the curtains or maybe just a neutral color. The mirror looks too small for that particular wall. I don't think you need more furniture unless you really need it. Nice table and great natural light.
  • 10 years ago
    Flowers on the table
  • 10 years ago
    It's missing items of personality on the walls. Whether you decide to get a large-ish photo canvas of your dog or a colorful original painting, make it reflect something that you love. Otherwise, it's just another boring dining area.
  • 10 years ago

    To answer your question on how to make the curtains coordinate better with he chandelier? No way I'm afraid. They were a gift and you love them but please use them in another room. The chandelier is the star of your room right now - use it as your guide and inspiration!

  • 10 years ago

    http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Simple-Living-Reflections-Black-Buffet-Console/9672836/product.html?refccid=SZ7K6M34GH22SQKGVCYYQBEX4Q&searchidx=18

    This would work but it is black and I can't tell from the photo if your dining room table/chairs are black or dark brown? What do you think? Check measurements of course.

  • 10 years ago

    http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Elegant-Lighting-3-drawer-4-door-Mirrored-Cabinet/11102351/product.html

    This is an interesting option. It coordinates extremely well with your chandelier and has elements of your dining chairs (cross hatching). However, it would be an eclectic look and you have to be comfortable with it. Satin/silk look panels - same color as your chandelier drum - would be desirable.

  • 10 years ago
    Add a rug. And buy another mirror like the one you have and rotate them so they are more vertical. Will give you lots more reflection and light.
  • 10 years ago

    I think the chandelier is a more casual style and can work with your curtain. I think picking up the orangey/rust from the curtains in a rug would look nice with your walls.

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    it needs another color to make a contrast you may need side light also, a small cheerful caution with bright colors in the corner may give the effect. or wallpaper on one side .
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    A corner cabinet (or a pair of them), preferably with doors to minimize dusting, for use as a china/curio/stuff cabinet could add interest to and be a practical addition to the room. If the bottom doors were solid, you could store stuff you don't necessarily want to display.

    With glass doors, you could display not only any overflow of dishes from your kitchen cabinets, especially your most attractive items, but you could also display trophies, collectables, framed photographs, mementoes, and/or those candy dishes, pretty vases and the candleholders not currently being used for their intended purposes.

    If you prefer a sideboard to a stuff cabinet, consider a hutch with glass doors (usually about four feet tall and with no legs) or a barrister bookcase instead. Even if you need to add a wide shelving board or threshold board atop a used hutch to create a smooth top, finding a really good wood one still with the wood finish would be worth it. (I'm using a solid oak one purchased at an antique/used furniture store for my tv stand and as a bookcase.) Do at least consider checking used furniture stores and Habitat for Humanity Restore Stores for a used sideboard or cabinet for a bargain.

  • 10 years ago
    wow! Thanks for all that feedback.

    Yes, the table is a dark brown wood...not black. It almost has a hint of cherry in it too.

    I love the mirrored sideboard that was given in a link though I do worry with young children it may end up with lots of fingerprints... :). I don't think that would keep me from adding it to the room though.

    The mirror was actually a bathroom mirror that was in the house when we moved in. But we gutted the bathroom to remodel and I hung it there in the meantime. I agree with the person who said it is a bit small for the room. I will look around for another one.