Software
Houzz Logo Print
ssweet08

Need help decorating small forma living/dining room!

12 years ago
I want a yellow, white, and gray theme! This a long, narrow space and it drives me crazy that my light is way off centered! Please disregard my treadmill as I'm trying to get rid of it. I purchased gray drapes and a few accessories! Let me know your thoughts!

Comments (63)

  • 12 years ago
    Pre-made. They are gray almost matching the small gray pillows. Do you have a pic to show an example?
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    No picture. But go ahead and try hanging up two sets on one window. Rod will have to be pulled a little wider of course!

    Here is a pic of a dining room just found:
    Sophisticated Dining Room · More Info

    Just noticed that it looks like two sets are up on the wider window in this picture!
  • 12 years ago
    Oh I like that! Yes, definitely going wide!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I 'm taking Paris as a destination :)
    lets begin with the walls
    Benjamin Moore Storm · More Info

    Custom Ring Top Drapery Panel in Breezy Linen - Mustard · More Info
    ]
    Whistler Vase, Black · More Info


    Grey Rug With Yellow Branches · More Info


    Indoor 4-Light Chrome/Crystal/Metal Bubble Shade Chandelier · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    In my dreams!! Love the color!
  • 12 years ago
    Never say never , you never know :)
  • 12 years ago
    LOVE that chandelier!!!!
  • 12 years ago
    Yes a little bit but still won't be perfectly centered
  • 12 years ago
    Would a round or square cocktail table go with my two chairs?
  • 12 years ago
    What about an oval table? (Colors might be weird, but I was going for shape)
    http://houzz.com/photos/394763
  • 12 years ago
    I like that, thanks!
  • 12 years ago
    What about in the middle of my chairs?
  • 12 years ago
    In between chairs I would say round I think..
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I think you need a table in front of the chairs. The space needs something to ground it. I love an oval glass top or what about a cluster of small tables?
    Hillsborough Living Room · More Info
    Client Photos · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    Looks to me like the dining area is narrow? Have you considered this?..move the table so one end is on the wall net the window in center of space width-wise....then have just the 4 chairs...2 on each side. Put the extra 2 chairs on the opposite walls.
  • 12 years ago
    I'm really liking the oval glass top table, thanks! Yes, it's a very narrow room. Ok, I'll try that suggestion.
  • 12 years ago
    Keep everything light, bright, and neutral since it is a small space. Decorate with the gray and yellow (pillows, throws, accessories) so that you can change it very quickly and without spending a lot of money. I don't know how you are, but I get bored after a few years and want to change it up a bit and its fun!
  • 12 years ago
    Your light is centered on the back wall, but your table is not, it is nearer to the window. If you pull the table out it will look right. (no one could eat with it that close to the wall. ) However. If you move the light to be over where the table is now, it will be out of whack when you move table out because you are sitting there.

    Easiest thing would be to pull table under the light...
  • 12 years ago
    Handyman- it's so close to the wall. I'm thinking the only way to be centered is possibly a pub table, but the room is so long I think it would look worse.
  • 12 years ago
    Great idea Mattaip2! I always like change!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Oh, you mean it is down too close to the Eiffel tower wall and not the center of the room! I meant it is centered window to opposite wall, sorry!

    Well if moving it with an electrician is out of the question, you could swag it over. Long chain, to a hook in the place you actually want it.
  • 12 years ago
    I think I'd prefer the living area light over the dining table if you're going to any trouble.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    That would be such a good change! Speaking to Deco's suggestion of moving the living room light over to the dining room. To replace living room fixture, a fan to move air on hot days? PS: I live where it is really hot!
  • 12 years ago
    Great idea Deco! I will definitely do that! A fan is a great idea too!
  • 12 years ago
    whatever you do with a light fixture over the dining table, lower it so it is about 30 inches above the table top. And centered, of course. In re-looking the dining area, just pulling the table over to be under the chandelier looks like the best option. You could add a nice buffet or server under your Eiffel Tower print. Then, gorgeous light (airy) yellow or gray drapes...and switch out the chandeliers. It will look great!
  • 12 years ago
    Does anybody like this oval table?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Not sure I like the frosted shelf
  • 12 years ago
    Oval you said!

    Ashland Heights Oval Cocktail Table - Inset Glass · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    When I see your sitting area, I think of some nice rooms I've seen pictures of where they group four chairs in a circle, sometimes around a circular coffee table. I will try to post some pictures from Houzz showing this, you may not be planning any additional furniture or have room for it or interest in it, but I just thought I'd throw that out there since it came o mind when I looked at your sitting area in living room.
  • 12 years ago
    I didn't see the frosted piece. Thanks for pointing that out.
  • 12 years ago
    I was also thinking the living room light in dining as deco enthusiast suggested, that is a fun light
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Wksalter! I would love to see pictures. I'm open to all the ideas I can get! :)
  • 12 years ago
    What about that long wall where my treadmill is. I want to hang my paris pic there, but I will still have a lot of wall left over. Could I put something else there with the Paris picture?
  • 12 years ago
    Living Room · More Info


    Here is an example. I just think its really a neat idea I hadn't seen before looking on Houzz. It just seems cozy and encouraging to connecting with others and conversations with four chairs in a circle. I think if you did like it too, it might need to be made sure that I wouldn't feel too crowded, but it is something I'm actually thinking of doing in our formal dining room since we haven't eaten in there since we bought the house almost three yrs ago
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I say hang the window treatments, move the picture then decide.
  • 12 years ago
    Tracy Murdock · More Info


    Family Rooms · More Info


    Pacific Heights Transformations · More Info


    Contemporary Family Room · More Info


    Some of these pictures show with different types of chairs used in same grouping, which may help in a smaller room, using two smaller chairs on one side, also attached pictures where all same type chair included
  • 12 years ago
    Get some in to center light. If not remove it and add stainless track lights. Ikea has sme nice ones. You can make a design on ceiling with them. But the light not centered is not good. Love your art. Yellow and gray are perfect together.
  • 12 years ago
    I would extend rod pass windows by 6-7" to fill wall more. Can you return drapes for a gray and yellow French design? You need color and pattern in room. Add a big wing back print in grays chairs to each end to break up so much brown.
  • 12 years ago
    Get a long 6-7 ft buffet and put where thread mil is. Center on that wall add your sunburst above it. Add other accessories as well. Add a palm in corner by window. Place something yellow to table by chairs.
  • 12 years ago
    Add two scones. To either side of sunburst. Hang sun 6-7" above top of buffet. Place scones 3"out from mirror. Get table for chairs. And place lamp there. Plus add same panels to that window that will go in dining.
  • 12 years ago
    Crew of two I like the art going on big wall and mirror and maybe scones in dining. How big is sunburst? Don't hang two high.
  • 12 years ago
    No table in front of chairs but add a ottoman round 24" go a gray and yellow print. Sq table dark wood between chairs with your lamp.
  • 12 years ago
    wks alter, love the room with 4 chairs in a circle. Get for conversation. And would work in this room. Just get 2 more chairs like you have with a big round ottoman in a print . The woven look would also work. Out lamp n new buffet on big wall. I think Paris pic can stand alone on wall. But will have to see.
  • 12 years ago
    How does this look? I took the leaf out of the table, so now it's centered, but not with the mirror and sconces.
  • 12 years ago
    It would be helpful if I attached the picture. Sorry!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    That looks amazing!!!
  • 12 years ago
    Table now looks like it is under the light okay. I think this looks good!
  • 12 years ago
    I like it but it takes the "formal" look away. Also, it's not centered with the wall art. What color of candles should I put there?
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks A Crew of Two!
Sponsored
Wannemacher Interiors
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 Reviews
Customized Award-Winning Interior Design Solutions in Franklin Cnty OH