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Paint Design Dilemma Dining Room

My dining area needs your help!

8 years ago

My dining room is very sad right now... We haven't had the time to put some effort into it, but we're looking to fix it. The wall with the "x" we are looking to paint, but we aren't sure what would look good with the floors, and the surrounding off-white walls. If this was your dining area, what would you do?

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8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

If this were my dining area, I would define it with a light fixture. Looks like you would need a swag and a hook to center it over the table. I would replace the table and chairs with a set that is not counter-height. You might try a rectangular table with the short side against the wall and 2 chairs on each of the longer sides of the table. That layout would give you a traffic pattern to the outside. I would not have a window treatment as it seems to serve no purpose on those doors. An area rug under the dining set would also define the space. Lastly, art for the walls! Good time to visit local art fairs and find something you like. Good luck!

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jck910
8 years ago
Leave it same color as other walls and switch the mirror for art. Can the table be made longer? art.com
colonialgp
8 years ago
Looks like you could go with just about any color. Do you have any art or upholstered pieces nearby from which you could pick a dominant color? Definitely lose the mirror and replace with art or sculpture.
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Ashley Horn
8 years ago
I love layering. if you have the funds, a textured wallpaper or maybe a stenciled wall would be pretty cool. then you can add the art instead of the mirror and it will provide a lot of visual interest.
Jenni Key
8 years ago
Would add a warm area rug, a larger table if possible--could you use this set outside under a patio cover? the bar height is fun in some places, but looks too insignificant here. Lose the mirror, do art as suggested above, and get a great statement chandelier. I also like the idea of a really interesting wallpaper along that Xed wall.
Rina
8 years ago
I agree with most of the comments above. If you really want to paint that wall, go ahead, but I don't think it's the answer to bringing life into the room.

And you can do much better than my rough and ready mock-up with your own choice of rug and art.
everdebz
8 years ago
Has great reviews:
Cool Abstraction Multi Rug, 8'x10' · More Info

[https://www.houzz.com/products/abstract-rug-8x10-prvw-vr~54718244[(https://www.houzz.com/products/abstract-rug-8x10-prvw-vr~54718244)
everdebz
8 years ago
If you don't mind keeping a grid look, squared as this is. If a soft blue-green [in rug I think] would really also complement whatever's opposite the wall, maybe:
Safavieh Wyndham Collection, WYD617 Rug, Beige/Multi, 8'x10' · More Info

[https://www.houzz.com/products/safavieh-ricky-hand-tufted-rug-multicolored-and-beige-8x10-prvw-vr~45067000[(https://www.houzz.com/products/safavieh-ricky-hand-tufted-rug-multicolored-and-beige-8x10-prvw-vr~45067000)
everdebz
8 years ago
Earthy spice jute?
Chandra Rugs Saket SAK-3705 7'9x10'6 Rug · More Info

[https://www.houzz.com/products/chandra-saket-sak3705-79x106-area-rug-prvw-vr~7889159[(https://www.houzz.com/products/chandra-saket-sak3705-79x106-area-rug-prvw-vr~7889159)
everdebz
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
From rug, blue-green curtains if you'd like that.
Casa Marble Rug, Blue and Gray, 1'10"x3' · More Info

[https://www.houzz.com/products/casa-marble-rug-blue-and-gray-110x3-prvw-vr~35555694[(https://www.houzz.com/products/casa-marble-rug-blue-and-gray-110x3-prvw-vr~35555694)
everdebz
8 years ago
Great reviews jute, a sporty casual look with white chairs - add stripes or maybe chevron nearby.
Nuloom Jute Simple Border Area Rug, Navy 8'x10' · More Info
[https://www.houzz.com/products/jute-simple-border-area-rug-blue-8x10-prvw-vr~37328200[(https://www.houzz.com/products/jute-simple-border-area-rug-blue-8x10-prvw-vr~37328200)
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Nicola Interiors
8 years ago
We think all you need is to add more to this dining area. Why not try an area rug, chandelier, artwork, perhaps a buffet, and then see how you feel about it?
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Ashley Horn
8 years ago
did you ever decide? :)

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