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help with decor for dining room

18 days ago

I need help deciding what to put on dining room table and sideboard. Tried posting this in another already started thread but couldn’t add photos for some reason.

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  • PRO
    18 days ago

    Perfect @Celery. Visualization, Rendering images.

    @shellygold53, what is the white paint you chose? Love it.


  • PRO
    18 days ago

    Hello! Love your furniture selection! I would go with a bit of a more modern approach like this!


  • 17 days ago

    Your dining room is looking lovely already. For the table, I would try a low tray with a couple of ceramic vases and a small bowl so it adds warmth without blocking conversation. On the sideboard, a pair of table lamps would give nice symmetry and a cozy glow in the evenings, plus maybe a small stack of art books with one sculptural object. Keeping everything neutral with a touch of greenery would tie the whole room together.

  • 17 days ago

    Beautiful room. I would keep the centerpiece low since you already have that big chandelier stealing the show, maybe a long shallow bowl with some greenery so people can still see across the table. On the sideboard I would echo those gold pieces on the wall with a couple of brass candlesticks, it would tie it all together.

  • 17 days ago
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    pretty room! love the lamp ideas for the sideboard -

    i’d want a bit of life and texture in the room so would add a live tree or giant palm (not faux) in the corner, placed in a large rattan basket

  • 17 days ago
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    Lovely room and consider how you want the room to feel. I think it has a mix of organic/modern and with its clean lines, I’d keep the accessories to a minimum which would be more impactful. Bring home lots of items (that can be returned) and test.





    If interested, the picture on the left of the window is throwing off the balance on that wall. Consider removing, extending the rod on that small window, double up the panels and have them rest on wall. It will have a more finished look I think.


  • 17 days ago

    Chandelier seems high to me. Would definitely add plants and something on table.

  • 17 days ago

    Can’t extend drapery panels as the main windows have a cutout and have no room to extend. Love the organic looking pot on the sideboard @maureen! I can’t move the pic now bc it’s wallpaper. Also it’s wallpaper on the walls not paint but the ceiling and trim are Chantilly lace.

  • PRO
    17 days ago

    Gorgeous DR you have here.

    All the neutrals need some color. Follow the chandeliers form ( horizontal) and i really only see a long horizontal centerpiece on this table here.

    This Calla Lily for example but longer. And since you seem to like organic touches, an irregular shaped vase on the sideboard that is very large ( but ribbed or with other textures) would look equally great. Pink, red or yellows would look extra beautiful here.

  • 17 days ago

    Thank you @SFINTERIORS. Having a hard time
    Finding items that work from
    A scale perspective. Table
    Is 108” long and sideboard is 83”.

  • 17 days ago

    Do we think having table lamps there is redundant due to the chandelier?

  • PRO
    17 days ago

    What you are looking for is a trough, most likely an extra long one.
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    Your chandy is really large and low so a large vase with sticks, flowers would be overkill on the table so low and horizontal is the way to go.
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    It IS hard to find horizontal long troughs that are affordable and dont cost an arm a leg and your dogs teeth, but it is possible!
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    Custom or online handmade marketplaces like etsy? might be your best bet.
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    1 option is to get low and long trough or
    2nd option is to break up the long lengthy and put 2 of the same vases/bowls separated by a few inches.
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    And no to the table lamps, the metalic art juts out already and is a focal point, table lamps will be distracting. A thick low or wide vase like the ribbed one would look fine though.

    ​I would however either put a similar framed art on the right side or a tall plant.

    Also a runner will add depth and help aid whatever the centerpiece will be. Dark trim on a plain white or gold fabric would look stunning.

  • 17 days ago

    Thx! I’ve been torn between a dark long time vs a light long item on table. I had this but thought it was too harsh!

  • PRO
    17 days ago

    It is beautiful.

    If you like that one, soften the darkness by adding white shiny orbs or white flowers in it. Change out the flowers when you can. Or just use white decor inside of it. This will make it look like a silhouette instead of a huge black hole on the table.

  • PRO
    17 days ago

    You can also paint ( if it wasn't too expensive) the inside with a gold or bronze color to harmonize with the wall metal decor. Your style is leaning more glam or full on contemporary.

  • 17 days ago

    That looks pretty. I don’t love the legs on the one I had they were very harsh and straight to my eye.

  • 13 days ago

    Consider a unique statement piece that is lighter/softer/organic, leaning towards Wabi Sabi.




  • 13 days ago

    @maureen I actually ordered the bottom one already!

  • 13 days ago

    That’s a coincidence! It’s lovely and hope you provide a picture.

  • 13 days ago

    @maureen I definitely will!