Dining room decor help

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Colour and wall decoration inspiration also what type of dining table would look best in the room. It's just all abit cold and boring.

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I think a dark colour on your chimney breast would be a good start, like the colour you've used inside the arch.

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Nicola Shale
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last year
I think so to I was thinking about ditching the navy.. I was thinking of the slat panelling
Sonia
last year
Pure white can be stark. How about repainting in a soft, warm neutral like Dulux Timeless or any of their off whites? You could then paint a feature wall in Denim Drift, although you sound like you want a change. Wood is a great way to warm up a room so I would choose a wooden table and chairs at bit like this. I like the way they have styled it with beige walls and a jute rug.
Juliet Docherty
last year
Pure white only works with an abundance of natural light so that could be a problem at the moment. Also, I would use only lamps to create a pleasant atmosphere, not the overhead light which can be a bit harsh.

Where you place very dark items against very light areas you get the point of maximum contrast, therefore the shiny TV is the focal point. I agree with Sonia, a warmer neutral would make it more mellow, a large rug, a round table perhaps?
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Alwa Interior Design Studio
last year
Not only the colour, but also position of the furniture doesn’t work at the moment. Off whites are almost always better than a pure white. I agree with the above comments regarding the colour.
Nicola Shale
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last year
Thank you all the comments so the colour on the wall is currently Dulux rock salt it's ment to be a off white grey but looks white to me also... The table and chairs is from my old house so.deffo want to get rid of it I just don't no what shape I don't want to make the wrong choice. Agree I would like some warmer tones I have timeless in my bedroom and Hessian in the utility
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The best way is to book a Consultation Meeting with an Interior Designer so she / he can help you to make a right decision and avoid costly mistakes and frustration. Investment is always worth it.
Nicola Shale
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last year
Unfortunately I don't have the budget to get a pro in I really wish could tho. I need to take in to consideration that the kitchen is a light grey gloss white quartz Calcatta gold Worktop grey white sand or ivory and gold and grey work.. I do balloon decor lol I should be ok at colours but this is stumping me. Only thing I would say is the navy swivel chairs need to stay well at least one of them does as they are fairly new and so comfy
Juliet Docherty
last year
You could test something like Skimming Stone which isn't so warm as to potentially clash with the cool kitchen but may be warmer than the colour you have now. There is warmth to be had from texture so jute, sisal, and anything earthy will bring in warmth. Shiny surfaces look and feel cool, textured surfaces feel warmer.

I think the navy elements are causing a slight issue as navy works with pure white but pure white doesn't work in the dining room. If you were to ditch the navy you might be able to find a nude dirty pale browny pink that could work in the kitchen and a darker warmer version in the dining room. Both Paint and Paper library and Farrow and Ball have new colour cards and both have warmer colours indiciating a move away from cool.
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last year
If budget is an issue, you could look at what you could bring into the room by adding some colourful soft furnishings and maybe some wall art. Let me know if you are interested and I will send you some links for ideas.
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The Living House
last year
Hi Nicola Shale, would you consider a rug under the dining table this will help zone this area and add warmth. You could opt for a dining table with black legs to tie in with the bi-folds and other darker pieces in the room. Using another accent colour to tie in with the navy would also work well.

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Nicola Shale
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last year
In a nut shall it's been a extension and whole house renovation in 12 months so basically no budget left now do the rest just as we go now with details finishing touches I wish I could afford one of you lovley people but the money's just not there I just having major brain fog of what colours to choose it may take us a few months but I like to have a direction and a end result that I'm aiming for ... kitchen Is a light grey gloss the white walls is just a white base coat so that needs a colour the dining room. Was painted rock salt and navy arch was again impulse so I can get rid of that go darker grey tiles to go up behind the sink area ... The navy chairs was an impulse buy didn't think logistics.of where they would go and how big they were but I do love them. lol .. the dining table is old and the chairs and bench so hoping to replace and then add rugs or wall art or wallpaper and accessories. .. Iol I just need someone to say this colour scheme would look great do this. lol I just don't no what to do or choose .. gold is my accent colour as it's a brass tap and gold bar. So open to any colour pallet combination or ideas how to lay it out.
S Z
last year
You might not need to paint yet if you’re feeling stuck, I’d say get some big artwork with some pops of colours like blue/orange and neutrals and stick them on the wall behind the big chairs. Make sure they’re statement size

For the table I’d go for something oak or wood just to bring some warmth to the room - also have you considered a round table? That might help soften the shapes there. Then get a big rug underneath too! Kukoon and Dunelm have some really affordable ones.

Personally I’d find somewhere else to put the chairs, maybe one in the corner of your room or anywhere else. They crowd the room and look out of place, instead I’d pop a sideboard and put some nice little vases/ books on top for added layers

Finally I’d change the light to something more low hanging and maybe wood/brown/earthy tones just to add some wow
kazzh
last year
Some images to show wood with navy and how much it warms a space. It could be that changing the table to wood will help. I see how the chairs would be comfy so a round table might enable you to keep the chairs in this placement.
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Hi Nicola,

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Sonia
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Looking at your photos again, the walls are completely bare, so some large colourful prints would really add colour and cosiness. If you look at kazzh’s photos they all have lots of artwork on the walls. You could easily do that by looking at prints on Etsy, Dunelm and The Range. They have lots of reasonably price artwork. Art always looks wonderful on white walls. I would also paint out the navy as it looks odd. Art doesn’t have to be a painting, it could be mirrors, wall sculptures and maybe a decorative clock?
Nicola Shale
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last year
What about this colour pallet
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Hi Nicola, I have replied to your email yesterday. I am not sure if you received it.
Linda Hunn
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Hi Nicola, Firstly it’s a beautiful space and you have put some lovely unique touches into the space, such as the flashes of blue. You just need to introduce some warmth and extend this theme, by adding more texture whoever possible. I would consider a vibrant rug with blue and beige flashes. Some sea grass items such as a footstool or floor cushion. You could paint the side edges of the chimney in the same blue but sometimes less is more and I would be inclined to wallpaper either side if the chimney breast with a subtle textured wallpaper with a hardly there pattern, or a hessian then add a striking mirror or wall art on the chimney breast. Accents is what will pull your rooms together rather than bold statements, which will just distract the eye. Good luck.
maria harrison
last year
Paint the walls a warmer colour; Skimming Stone is a good suggestion as it goes with just about anything.
Change the table for a wood one. Tablecloths can add colour and interest. Rectangular table with a bench along the wall that can be dressed up with cushions later.
A large jute rug from IKEA.
Lots of prints, photos, etc on the walls.
Vicki Williams
last year
I love the neutral wall colours. Agree with someone else saying you just need some decoration on the wall. Lamps would warm it up too. In terms of a dining table, I can see you have a small person and make use of the breakfast bar. Therefore I would opt for bench seating on 1 side and push it up against the wall so you have play space on the other when the table isn't in use. Small people tend to have big toys and need the space to "create" (aka make mess!). A funky oil cloth table cover for crafting sessions and messy mealtimes can also add character to the room. Also, Love the space you've created
Wendy H
last year
Lots of helpful comments. I would go with warmer tone on the walls. Not pink just a warmer white. Get rid of the blue on the arch - do you really want to emphasise the join between the rooms?

I agree with S Z who suggested a circular table - gets away from the boxy look. Agree art work but would also introduce a big plant and uplighter standard lamp. Let us know what you do with photos please.

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