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Clueless in decorating small dining room

5 years ago

I would love suggestions on what to add to this dining room We recently repainted it a neutral color although it’s hard to tell in the picture. i only put back up the mirror i had. It is a small room



thank you

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  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    IMO the 2 cabinet pieces are too many . I would remove the china cabinet and use the remaing piece as the buffet and remove the little table Use a piece of art above the new styled buffet the 2 lamps if you need them then add somce nice full drapes maybe in faux silk in a color from the rug . I also like chandeliers to light the table not the ceiling so maybe a new chandelier

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    If you want to keep your dining set..... Remove the mirror and add a large piece of art in place of it. Then the lamps you have on that table will look like they belong. The art will add lots of color to the room.

    Drapes on windows will help it all come together.

    I don't mind the chandelier, maybe it needs to be lowered a bit, I can't tell from the pictures.

    A centerpiece on the table.... orchids would be my choice.


    Post pictures as you decorate, we loving see the after.

    joann500 thanked njmomma
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    I would:

    • Remove your current window coverings and replace them with denim/blue curtain panels hung high and wide
    • Replace your side table with a simple plant
    • Add a large piece of artwork to the right-hand wall, centered
    • Replace your light fixture
    • Flank the china cabinet with smaller pieces of artwork





    joann500 thanked User
  • 5 years ago

    Thank you so much if its not too much trouble could you please send me links to purchase yourgreat udeas!

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Absolutely!


    Glad it was helpful!

    Also, make sure the curtain rod is hung high and wide so the curtain panels (when open) rest on the wall, not the window.



    joann500 thanked User
  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    When I clicked on the curtains did you also link the size? Any artwork thoughts? Thanks

  • 5 years ago

    I'd just add drapes and use a large piece of art on the right hand wall instead of the table and lamps. The room will also feel more spacious that way. Monstera plants are huge, and get bigger very quickly. I wouldn't try adding one of those. If you want a plant, use a low plant on the table top.

  • 5 years ago




  • 5 years ago

    Hope those are better photos!

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I love those prints if you have a link that would be much apppreciated! Thanks

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I would go with curtains from ceiling to floor, you can make measurements by yourself.



    joann500 thanked Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
  • 5 years ago

    I agree that you need window treatments. My thought would be something that mirrors the colors in the border of the rug--to me that is a sage green.

    joann500 thanked Yvonne Martin
  • 5 years ago

    Hi Beverly,

    Could you send me links to the pictures you showed?

    thanks

  • 5 years ago

    Honestly I think you’re current chandelier is nice with the chairs. I think curtains, two prints on either side of chest, and get rid of the little table and put a large piece of artwork on that wall. Here are some prints for either side of the chest that subtly pick up the colors of your rug and they’re similar to beverlys prints (being that they’re botanicals).

    joann500 thanked J D
  • 5 years ago

    Thank you so much!

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    How far from the table should the chandelier hang? Thanks

  • 5 years ago

    I think it’s the right height. Any lower and it would start to obstruct views and any higher and it would look disconnected from the table.

  • 5 years ago

    Beverly, could you link some mirror ideas. Thanks

  • 5 years ago

    Hi my friends! i would also like a link for a new rug i purchased the chandelier and the framed pics thanks again

  • 5 years ago

    Do you not like your current rug?

  • 5 years ago

    Wondering if i should simplify the rug?its not bad though

    Also would it look ok to put up all four prints? Two on either side? Thanks

  • 5 years ago

    Yes two prints on each side. I think your current rug looks nice so keep it if you like it. Now I really think the curtains will make a huge difference. Make sure you’ve seen the comments on how high and wide they should hang and make sure they skim the floor

    joann500 thanked J D
  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Thanks so much! Out of the four prints which would you chose

  • 5 years ago

    What do you mean? I think you should use all four prints and put two on each side of your china cabinet

  • 5 years ago

    Lol oh sorry, I thought you meant only one on each side. thanks

  • 5 years ago

    Take a pic for us when you have made a change!

    joann500 thanked J D
  • 5 years ago

    Can we see the prints in the room before you put them up? Just hold them up on the wall? Just trying to gauge if the size works

  • 5 years ago

    Ok wiil do

  • 5 years ago

    I am also wondering if those drapes, although pretty, might be too much for a small room

  • 5 years ago

    No they won’t. Don’t pool them have them skim the floor. Pooling would be too much in here

    joann500 thanked J D