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I would like to start off with a before picture! My dining room began with carpet and walls painted with flat white paint. Of course, the builder light fixture and missing molding on the openings really made it look like a builder basic home which lacked character, charm and visual appeal.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo Da Vinci
Since this is the first room you see when you enter my home, I wanted it to stand out with the furnishings and lighting choices. I did hire an e-designer to assist with selecting the furnishings, and it was money well spent. I have purchased a lot of furniture over the years, and I hated most of it within 2-3 years. The design session allowed me to understand the scale of the furniture I needed and how to achieve a neutral palette without the room feeling sterile and boring.
She provided two concepts for my dining room, so stick around to see which design I selected.
I had plans for molding throughout the room to include this five feet board and batten. The e-designer was amenable to including this in my overall design concept.
The inspiration for my dining room was a rectangular farmhouse dining table. The e-designer recommended a more rustic farmhouse table (Salvaged Wood Trestle in Salvaged Grey) from Restoration Hardware; however I purchased the 17thC. Monastery Rectangular table (76”) in Grey Acacia instead. The long, rustic table adds a stylish feel to the room and provides balance for such an open space.
I paired four Hudson Parsons fabric chairs (from Restoration Hardware with the table, and they fit perfectly. The two captain’s chairs are the Stewart Collection armchairs for RH as well. They are the most comfortable chairs ever. The fabric I chose for all chairs was the Perennials Performance Classic Linen Weave in Sand.
The Pottery Barn buffet anchors the room and provides a great place to store my white serving trays, bowls and plates. Although a lighter hue, this piece is a perfect match to the acai grey dining table. It’s the Toscana buffet in the color
One of the splurges in the room is this large Darlana Linear Lantern from Chapman and Myers. This is another statement piece in the room, and it provides the best ambiance for an impromptu dinner party. I had seen this lantern on many décor blogs and Pinterest pins, and I knew my home would not be complete without it. I considered a cheaper option such as the Geometric Cage Linear Pendan;
An understatement within the room, the Dash & Albert Beatrice Grey Woven Cotton rug, really defines the space and provides a warm texture under the wooden table. This rug is the 8×10 and it can be found at Annie Selke online here.
With the exception of some paint and artwork; this room is show ready! I do have a few finishing touches to add, and I will share those once they are complete.
Accents
I like to switch up my tablescape and dining room decor. Since I have a very neutral background, it’s very easy for me to move from season to season with minimal changes to my color palette.
I typically like to stick very light decor pieces, and I change out the stems, candles, napkins and napkin rings, and table runners.
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Furniture: Dining Table || Fabric Armchair || Fabric Parsons Chair || Buffet
Accessories: Darlena Lantern || Runner (Similar) || Woven Table Runner || Chanel || Tom Ford || White Dinner Plate | White Low Bowl || Silverware (similar) || Black Galvanized Tray|| Linen Napkins || Wooden Napkin Rings || Wooden Napkin Rings (Similar) || Small Cream Vase || Large Cream Vase || Cherry Blossom Branch || Woven Table Runner || Burlap Placemat || Bubble Glass Lamp || Black Metal Knot || Wire Candle Holder || Votive Candle Holder || Bronze Pillar Candle Holder (9.25”) || Bronze Pillar Candle Holder (3.25”) || Bronze Pillar Candle Holder (6”) || Striped Kitchen Towel || Wine Glass (Similar) || Goblet || Grey Woven Rug
