Eclectic Modern Tudor Dining RoomTraditional Dining Room, Boston

If you want to start by figuratively sticking your toe in the water, consider a showstopping turquoise chandelier, like the bottle one shown here. As you do that, notice how subtly wonderful the olive-colored walls are as a backdrop.

This turquoise chandelier sets the tone for a sophisticated dining room that mixes Arts and Crafts, contemporary and eclectic pieces with aplomb. Note the matching wall sconces.

We think of turquoise as an accent color in a room of whites and creams, so we were surprised by what a statement it can make surrounded by earth tones too. A hint of turquoise through the doorway of the adjoining room could help add a cohesive look if you're looking to blend the tone.

Here's an example of colored milk glass. This turquoise tint is more rare and you can see why: the made-to-look-vintage chandelier really adds pop to the space, making the otherwise traditional environ much more eclectic and unique.

Update an old favorite. This traditional, muted green dining room needed a shot of color, and wow! That shot of blue does it. Now that is the way to liven up a country kitchen, don't you think?

The chandelier is the stand-out piece in this dining space. The light fixture has a Moroccan vibe and the turquoise hue of the glass makes it a true gem.

To give us an idea of what she liked, Kim linked us over to this dining room, and said she loved "everything about it." This room combines a Moroccan-style light fixture, warm wood table, leather dining chairs and a dhurrie rug with traditional architecture and built-ins.

Olive and turquoise: Olive plays a supporting role in the midst of a vibrant hue like turquoise. The two work in tandem to enhance the warm wood dining room furniture.

This dining room has a sense of Arts and Crafts style with original personality. Painting all the walls the same color, including the molding, allows the texture and depth from the grid to come through.

Green walls and wood tones dominate this room and create a calming atmosphere, but the accent pieces provide a little eclectic fun. I see orange and yellow, pink in the next room and of course that showstopping turquoise bottle chandelier above.

A colorful chandelier will stand out even in a space with darker walls.

Wall decals don't have to scream out loud. This room has a lot going on so the effect of the wall decal on the textured wall is actually really subtle.

Informal floral arrangements can turn the formality down a notch.

Painted paneling with wood accents

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