Please help with this dining room!
karmenkh
10 years ago
We just built a new home and I am trying to go from traditional (Grandma's house) to a transitional/Pottery Barn feel. I purchased this rug from PB and I'm not even sure if I can use it. The color of the rug seems really light to me next to the furniture and the yellow/tan walls seem to clash but my sister said she liked it. I am so bad at decorating and really could use input. If the rug can work in the room can you please give me advice on window treatments, accesories, buffet lamps that would go with the drum shades, etc. I am totally overwhelmed and would appreciate any and all help. Thanks in advance!
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mefor
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Comments (20)Hi, Thank you for the photos, now I have a better understanding of the whole area. Yes, the sofa looks better after turning it around, but if you`re planning to buy a new one (or loveseats), it would be better to think about some modular sofas. They are easy to move in a space and you can match different sizes and colours as well. What do you mean with the option “c) separate the nook area with 3 white wood panels hanging from the beam”? Sorry, but it was clear to me. Regarding the TV nook I was thinking about the option to leave the TV and the cabinet where they are and use the walkthrough path between the column and the half wall as a storage place (see photo). You can place there a shelving system, which can be used from the dining area as well. You mentioned that you don`t like bumping into the sofa after entering the room. What about to create a small hallway and use some room dividers to make it cosy entrance, where you can sit down to take off your shoes and leave the keys and bags on a side table? The room divider should be something massive (wood or metal), but also something transparent to avoid creating dark corners. The playing nook can be placed in the corner next to the seating area (adding extra lounge chair optionally) and the home office on the other side of the dining area . Now I hope that you have enough inspirations and options to think about. Good luck and enjoy your new layout! Regards, Mariann...See More
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10 years agoMake the paint on the walls in Venetian Plaster and if you want to hang some pictures go to a professional galerist
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10 years agoI would
- paint your room more of a greige color
- buy some drum style lamps (mimicking your chandelier) for over your buffet.
-buy a larger mirror for over buffet
-reupholster your setbacks in a fun color or an interesting, bold pattern
-get panel drapes for your windows.
That is all you need.
Imagine your seatbacks done in a fun color or imagine them done in the ikat pattern below. I would use just the large ikat
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10 years agoI wish I could find out who carries that lamp for you, but I can't . You don't have to use a drum shade if you find something else you feel works in room. But of you like the feeling of continuity then I would stick with same shape. Look at shades of light and lighting universe for many different lamps, both buffet and table lamps. I think the one you liked the best was a table lamp. Here are a few with a similar feel. First ones from lighting universe, the next few from shades of light. Also look at lighting direct site.
mefor
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10 years agoThe wainscot and columns speak of formality and yes, the rug is fine and should be used as a basis for the color choices you make. I'd suggest you use the green shade from it on your walls. Hang the mirror vertically above the buffet, adding buffet lamps to flank it. Replace the light fixture with a formal sheer shaded one that brightens the space, and reupholster the chairs in a stripe pattern that picks up the green and cream from the carpet. Add 4 lined stationary drapery panels of cream linen or silk over sheer roman shades.
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10 years agoNo need to change existing lighting or chairs. The chandelier is gorgeous and you can easily find buffet tables to coordinate.
A fun idea, unexpected in a dining room would be to add some pillows to your end chairs only.
I am sorry....I just noticed the other photos you had posted.
*What about this fabulous mirror over your buffet, to repeat the arch in your entryway.
http://www.ballarddesigns.com/jill-mirror/wall-decor/mirrors/204064?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=10
*How about Benjamin Moore Wyethe Blue (it is actually more green than blue) for your walls (see below)
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