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Ideas for dinning room decor

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I am looking for ideas to decorate my dining room.

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minnie101

7 years ago

Hi Anna. As it's a dining room I'd go bold with colour in either a dark green, inky blue or burgundy/aubergine for the walls which will work with your curtains. The mirror is nice but would change this for a statement gold one. The room is great but a little bare, I'd add a velvet chair in the corner to the left of the sideboard and a drinks trolley by the door to which you can add vintage and modern decanters and glasses. I'm not sure where you're based given the air con unit re shopping suggestions but I'd add table lamps on the sideboard. I'd add a big flower arrangement on the table (you can get good faux if necessary) and would also add a plant somewhere. I think a rug under the table would be great for some pattern. Re art I would go for a copy of an old masters similar to what's pictured in the green room

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7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
That's a lovely room! I think the key here is to add a little bit of variation with colour without going to over the top. It would be nice to know what's opposite the dining table. The curtains are what stick out the most, they're just the wrong colour. They either have to be dark brown to match the furniture or an accent colour. With the tones that you have in the room already i'd be very tempted to throw in some Copper which is really on trend at the moment. Start with the light fitting, something like this, as the black is doing the room no justice:- Available from the Lighting Superstore
You could also consider a feature wallpaper in copper to go behind the mirrored cabinet. With your down lights shining on it, the effect would be really lovely.
Available from I want wallpaper
Mural wall available from photowall

Couple the wallpaper with a deep plush dark grey velvet curtain for opulence
Anna
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you so much for your suggestions. Here are some more pictures . It would be difficult for me to change the hanging light. I want to hang a painting on the wall opposite to the mirror, what sort of painting do you think will look best? Thanks
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Hi, thanks all for your input! Here are some examples of recent projects we've done To be honest, I don't think there's anything in the lounge we'll be keeping, apart from maybe some art! We're looking at starting from scratch. Your suggestion with the layout minnie is pretty much what I was thinking, a corner sofa, or 2 sofas in same shape, where the current brown sofas are. We've actually already bought the units for the tv and I'm keen to use it all as we don't have much storage for books etc. This is the layout, although the colours are much nicer in real life! I was planning on painting the door but hadn't thought about wall colour - do you think that would be better than white? I'm planning on replacing the skirtings with deeper, nicer ones. I'd like to put at least one armchair in front of the window if they fit. I don't think we'll bother getting spotlights as I think it'll be nice with lots of lamps - maybe a tripod one and a couple of table ones? We obviously need a side table and coffee table/nest &footstool and eventually I'd like a piano on the back wall behind the sofa... Maybe you are right about sticking with the dfs sofa - it's comfy but also grown up. I do like the velour fabric though - do you think an armchair in that fabric would match at all?! I'd like to introduce yellow and maybe teal in the armchairs and/or accessories.
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Hello Celia Reis, Lots to think about... It does not matter what you have but where you place it to make it work. And what is there that make the room become one (sounds very yoda ) :) How about putting the sofa by the window. The box where the sofa was. See what that looks like? The side table in between the sofa and the chair. Add some shelving to the alcoves. Re: photos There are lots of photo places that will make photos much larger for a portrait. Group pictures together on the shelf or on the side table. You do not need to space everything out. Some questions: 1.What colour are the walls ? 2.What colours do you like ? Is there a favourite material you like that can be made into a paint colour or made into some cushions. Then use the colour throughout as accents. 3. What items did you want to repurpose? What colour ? 4. Can the cabinet fit in the alcove? 5. Does the fireplace work? 6. Do you have any larger pictures, photos ? 7. Are both lamps the same size ? What are they to be the same colour ? 8. Will there be a TV in the room ? Some pics to help. Are there any elements in these pics that help? So change the placement of furniture like in the pictures. Put everything you want in the room and play around with them. Have fun:
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Corinne Natel Art Ltd
7 years ago
Hi Anna, it's a lovely room. I create original abstract artworks, here are some suggestions that would look stunning in the room:

For more ideas please visit my website: www.corinnenatel.co.uk. Feel free to email me: design@corinnenatel.co.uk
Anna
Original Author
7 years ago
thank you so much minnie101 . I like the idea of chair in the corner and troly. if I change the curtain to dark brown or gray then which colour scheme should I go for? Thanks.
minnie101
7 years ago
Hi Anna. If you were to choose any of the wall colours I suggested you wouldn't need to change the curtains. I tried finding pics with pale gold curtains for you to visualise. If you don't want a dark scheme (and not everyone does!) then you can really choose any colour you like. If you kept the wall colour though I might add a little colour for curtains and accessories rather than something neutral.
Anna
Original Author
7 years ago
Thankyou very much for your suggestion and advice I will surely keep it in mind minnie101
A B
7 years ago
That wall would look amazing with a huge dramatic piece of art. Whatever your style I'm sure it would work. I'd either go for a portrait (like in Minnie's picture), a dramatic landscape or an abstract piece. Why not chose that first then you can match paint and curtains to it.
Jonathan
7 years ago
I don't mind the curtain or light fitting (although I think it should be hung lower)
For me this room is missing colour and pattern- before buying pictures I would be thinking of a more intimate wall colour or wall paper. If you don't paper the walls you could add pattern with a rug.
headers13
7 years ago
I think the room lacks any personality/personal touches about you the owner & needs a little zing in it. I like Minnie's idea's to soften the look up a little. Good luck.
strawberry47
7 years ago
The room looks great so far and just needs a few finishing touches. I think a large patterned rug under the table would bring colour and interest to the room. Add decorative touches to the cabinet too echoing the rug colours.
Anna
Original Author
7 years ago
thank you all for your comments and great ideas!
Danielle Garber
7 years ago
I'd add some greenery in there, maybe a couple of big plants

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