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Dining room dilemma!

13 years ago
This room needs to pop, but something is missing. We are hoping to sell soon. On a tight budget, could you suggest what to do?

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  • 13 years ago
    I am not sure I would keep the area rug. It is competing with the fabric on the chairs which I really like. I don't think the 2 colors of curtains are working either. Turn the table the other way. Lower the mirror on the right, it is up too high.

    Is there no overhead lighting in this room?
  • 13 years ago
    No, and to do so would require expensive wiring.
  • 13 years ago
    You need some green & blue art on the wall
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I second all of handyman's suggestions. I think that if you are going to sell it soon, you need to neutralize the space and make it more subtle (while elegant), rather than make it pop. The rug is competing with the chairs, and it is also too small for your table. Could you move it to the seating area? If not, I would remove it from the space completely. Remove one set of colored panels. Also, find a wall space for the picture currently blocking the windows. Otherwise, great job trying to create some symmetry with forms and colors. Best of luck!
  • 13 years ago
    Not sure that the lighting you have is going to work in there. I know you are trying to sell, but to me, your lights would point out the fact to a potential buyer that this room has no light and may be a dark room to eat in.
  • 13 years ago
    I would remove the rug completely, not sure if it is working.
  • 13 years ago
    Great suggestions. Thanks so much!!!
  • 13 years ago
    As well as the above suggestions, mine would be to remove the 4 ? small tables from the room.
    Put the lamps on top of the credenza (or is it a fireplace) where the little trees are. You want to make the space as "large" as possible when showing.
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Very nice dining room set!

    I would remove all the other furniture and the rug.

    Put the lamps on top of the credenza or fp.

    Consider tuning the dining table 90 degrees.
  • 13 years ago
    removing the rug would create some uniformity for the room. i would also suggest removing that photo from the mantle and maybe hanging a larger, floor length mirror on that right wall. maybe put both guitars on one side of the room rather than on both. the symmetry is great, but giving each corner its own character would be better.
  • 13 years ago
    Take off all the stuff on the table but the lantern. To cluttered for a showing. Makes the room look bigger. And place the chairs facing the fireplace. A room within a room. Showcases the fireplace better actually. Then you can put the foot stools in front of the chairs or beside them. That's what I think will look more visually stimulating fora potential buyers.
  • 13 years ago
    Put the rug under the chairs to see too
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    turning table around makes sense, also the painting in front of the window should be replace by something shorter. Rug should be plain and bigger-
  • 13 years ago
    How much space between the end wall and the chairs with the blue pillows?

    What is the distance between the chairs with the blue pillows and the dining room set?

    It strikes me as crowded for a dining room.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I think the table looks really nice, especially with those chairs! Have you ever considered stained glass for the windows? This will allow you to keep your privacy while also bringing in much more natural light than you are currently getting. You wouldn't need the blinds anymore and this could open up the room a bit more! If you'd like to see more please visit: www.scottishstainedglass.com
  • 13 years ago
    oh deco, you are good!
  • 13 years ago
    I love staging, handymam! Its like writing a novella!
  • 13 years ago
    All of your furniture looks formal. And you have too much of it. This room should only be a dinning room. Especially if you are planning on selling.

    You have carpeting so you may not need a throw rug. If you have to have a rug. Get one that is light. Pull a color from the fabric on the chairs and do the same for the curtains. (too dark) Now, take the fireplace, chairs, tables, lamps in instruments out. Replace with a buffet. Something more streamlined not so heavy. Place new lamps on each side with a light metal and more substantial lamps. You may also want to put in a chandelier. A chandelier over a table always completes a dinning room. Get one that goes with the two new lamps on the buffet. Get a big piece of art for the wall the mirror is on with colors from the fabric on the chairs. It doesn't have to match but it should go. Move the fireplace to a room where it can be a focal point and noticed. Fireplaces are important to people. Maybe you can put it in your bedroom The room can come to life with just a few changes. New paint always refreshes a room. Something lighter. I hope this helps. If you need more inspiration Houzz has buffet decor and wall art decor. Type it in the search box and it will pull up hundreds of ideas. Good Luck. .
  • 13 years ago
    I would put a black iron chandelier from IKEA in the middle and outfit it with real candles - just for show. The rug is too small for the room and you probably do not need one. I would paint the room in a lighter color or put a white tablecloth on the table to lighten everything up.