Dining room wall dilemma

6 years ago

Hello everyone! I am hoping someone can guide me here. I think the wall that holds the buffet and mirror looks really plain and boring. I know we need to paint....we bought this house 2 years ago and it was all fresh out of 1999, so yes the floors are also dated. We are planning a full kitchen remodel where we will update the floor, so ignore that for now. :)

What color would look good on the walls? I also think we can paint the tray ceiling for a custom look. I can always change the color of the buffet to something lighter if a dark navy would look good? The room gets a ton of natural light. Also, would look better to have all my chairs at the table, and get some larger pattered chairs for the corners of the room instead?

And then as far as this empty wall space, what do you think might look nice? I could always do a set of art pieces, sconces, etc. I am open to any ideas. My style is really eclectic with elements of traditional, French country, modern, elegant. Thanks for your input!

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L P

6 years ago

Your floors are beautiful! If they’re original hardwood you might consider keeping them. Those floors are like blue jeans, they can be dressed up or down and they go with practically everything.. I like mirrors but you could minimize the items on your buffet. I think sconces would look very nice on either side of the mirror. You can hardwire them in or just get a beautiful pair that hold pillar candles in maybe a hurricane glass. If you’re getting a rug, don’t paint until you see how the colors reflect onto the wall. You may decide the room doesn’t need paint after all. Lastly, if you decide to paint the uppermost part of your tray ceiling, how about a soft blue? I did that in my dining room and wish I did my bedroom as well. It’s so pretty! Definitely adding that next time I paint. Good luck with your project!

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D M PNW
6 years ago
Art would work better than the over large mirror. What is wrong with the floors? They are classic wood and look fine to me. The buffet looks a little small and the chairs placed square next to it would give it a more balanced look with the large table. There is a lot going on with the mirror doubling all the items on the buffet.
threers
6 years ago
I agree with artwork rather than the mirror. Something you love...no need to color match to your furniture. Also remove everything from your buffet except the tray. And straighten the chairs against the walls....or is there space for them on the other side of the room?
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Kelly Long
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks for the feedback. I’m looking to keep the mirror there because I really like it. I agree with moving stuff off it though. i was more looking for help with the right wall color. thank you!
One Devoted Dame
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Instead of the wall, what do you think about *just* painting the ceiling? In red (pulled from your accent pillows)?
Tara
6 years ago
Do you have space to turn the table the other way? And I agree on painting the ceiling, maybe just the "tray" part of it. I'm thinking navy to match the chairs and buffet.
Kelly Long
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks, Tara! The table is too long to turn the other way. I am thinking of repainting the buffet a nice creamy off white and paining the walls navy blue. I could paint the tray ceilings blue too, or possibly do a gold wallpaper and an accent. What are your thoughts?
Trish Walter
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I like mirrors in dining rooms. But, I would hang the mirror on the wall not rest it on the buffet. It will help. And I would paint it.

Also do you use the lamp? I'd remove it if possible.

Have you considered a rug?

I wouldn't paint. I like a nice light neutral wall.

It's a very nice room...had to come back to say that.
tfitz1006
6 years ago
I think it's a nice room. With your navy furniture, I would not also go navy on the walls. Maybe the ceiling. I would straighten those chairs on the sides as well. I would not touch those beautiful floors but that's just me....
Kelly Long
Original Author
6 years ago
I do too, thats why I really want to keep it. No, we never use that lamp so it can go to another room for sure.
Kelly Long
Original Author
6 years ago
based on the feedback how about this? A cream buffet, artwork, two lamps, navy walls And a gold/champagne tray ceiling