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Help me with ideas for this dining room!

12 years ago
New house & starting from scratch. It's basically a blank slate. Tile floor & table stays. Need ideas on chairs, rug, lighting, window treatments & accent furniture. Would love an accent wall (possibly the one with windows). Our style is rustic/chic (browns, black & neutral tones).

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  • 12 years ago
    I suggest a natural rug like jute in ivory tones, a chandelier with candelabra lights and ivory covered tall back chairs! Look for black and white photography of Spanish architecture in all different size and shape frames and cover that back wall- mix in small mirrors to help throw out light during the day. Good luck! And Enjoy : )
  • 12 years ago
    I love a rustic look, and your table is a great start as is the tile--both are beautiful.

    If you could get a bench in that tone of wood, it would look really cool. You could even get a picnic table bench that you distress, sand down, add another color of stain to since they're usually red, and then add a couple of coats of polyurethane when it's where you want it. You could put cushion on it made out of a linen drop clothe that would look very funky. If you make anything with drop clothes, be sure and wash them first in hot water to soften them up.

    I would also put up several nice large colorful pictures in wood frames around the room to give the eye something to focus on. I've bought a lot of very nice posters and prints from allposters.com. They do custom framing, but I have frames I swapped them out with.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you for the ideas! I love the b&w Spanish architecture picture ideas. My style is much more clean/modern than the basic bones that are already in this house so that might give it the touch I'm looking for. Can't wait to tear out that ceiling fan. Seriously, who puts a fan in a dining room!?!

    If I would make a wood accent wall (wall with windows), would that be too much if I put a neutral rug & chairs?

    My ceiling is pretty low but I'd love to include something interesting there too.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Chairs: Six that do not match.
    Rug: Not here.
    Lighting: Deer antlers.
    Window treatment: Vertical blinds.
    Accent furniture: Stickley serving table.

    Original oil paintings on the walls.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Paint the room white with only one light blue accent wall.

    add white and beige curtains top to bottom, with a soft fabric.

    Get white plastic soft design chairs and a beautiful white ceiling lamp with gold enhancements and a gold centerpiece for the table.
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    If you have to have a rug in the dining room., put it on the wall.
  • 12 years ago
    I'm thinking I'm going to try a rug because we have a whole lot of that tile flowing in the kitchen that leads to the dining & I need to break up the space. However, I did get a good laugh on that comment Mark!

    Great finds Warner Decor! I love those!
  • 12 years ago
    If you get any of those suggested rugs ,put them in the donation box ,defiantly something natural with your style ...love your table by the way
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks! The table was love at first sight. 400 year old reclaimed southern yellow pine from a fantastic company in New Orleans, Louisiana called Southern Arch. www.southernarchnola.com. They have some amazing stuff....and the best part about the table...the top is reversible! The other side is a more "finished" looking surface.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Your space has lots of potential. A custom wall unit could help define the room and make the most use of if at the same time. Here are few examples:
    Without the extended sink portion: https://www.houzz.com/photos/2013-collection-traditional-kitchen-new-york-phvw-vp~3872423
    https://www.houzz.com/photos/2013-collection-contemporary-new-york-phvw-vp~3801385

    Or consider choosing our modular wall system where you can add shelves and drawers that are interchangeable. The modern fresh look will go very well with your beautiful reclaimed wood table.
    https://www.houzz.com/photos/2013-collection-contemporary-home-office-new-york-phvw-vp~3863941
    https://www.houzz.com/photos/2013-collection-contemporary-kitchen-new-york-phvw-vp~3863948


    Best of luck with the room design! Let us know if you have any additional questions.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Love the floor and table! I think you need a heavy iron type chandelier *or rust* for impact. What kind of chairs are you thinking? ( I actually designed and live in a Rustic/Industrial- my fav).
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    Love love love the table by the way!!! I know you said neutral tones, but I gave you all neutral furniture and accessories from west elm, and added a pop of color to liven the room on the walls. Though it would also look good with a nice taupe color. I also put in our custom made MOD blown glass chandelier that we make. It adds the perfect amount of sparkle!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Benches are great, can squeeze lots of people(KIDS) on them. On the other side soft upholstered chairs for comfort. Need a incredible light fixture. Rugs are a pain under a table ,when scooting chairs around and food droppings.
    Get a nice long runner, casual not formal. Set table with thick glassware.
    A side board would also be helpful. Maybe paint an old long short, dresser and add a marble top for some elegance.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    You have a gorgeous table. Let's make sure the design of the rest of the room does such a fabulous piece justice. First, paint your walls a darker color to add richness. A neutral khaki with a green undertone will make the tile floor and the tabletop really pop. Try Sherwin-Williams Dapper Tan 6144. Add a substantial white crown molding to define the ceiling and have the ceiling faux painting in a metallic gold leaf. Please browse through our project photos for examples of this finish. Add some texture to the space with a simple yet traditional rug. A vintage rug or one with a timeworn effect would be beautiful. Look for host and side chairs with rubbed black legs to relate to the table and that are covered in a great natural fabric. Nail head trim will add interest to the chairs. A clean lined server that reflects the x-shape of the trestle table base will keep the space from going too traditional. We think the idea of Spanish architecture pictures is great. How about doing the images in sepia and the frames in black to add another layer of interest? Switch your drapery panels to a chocolate color instead of red. Finally, add an updated iron chandelier. The iron will pair wonderfully with the table while the more contemporary style will tie in with the photographs and server. Happy decorating!
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