Need help to dress up my dining room,am thinking of cream panelling,ra

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Margaret Darcy
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10 years ago
I have a family occasion coming up,all advise appreciated
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Amanda Fossum Design
10 years ago
Adding upholstered cornice boxes over the windows would add some color, texture and drama to the walls without blocking the natural light... just a thought.
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i agree with most suggestions above. but dont remove your current rug because u can actually layer a faux fur rug over it. plus your rug has amazing rustic colours and u can use them as accents. maybe over time you may invest in new pillowcases/quilt covers complementing the colours of the rug..peach/mint/cream/ to name a few. may also add some mettalic cushions combo. you can always take them off if you want that summery feel in which switch to sweet pastels. a lot of pillows are important! lol! i'd get rid of the plant. the dressing table n side tables could be black (lacquer may be interesting)with gold knobs (think art deco). dressing table should be move to the side so you get more light and space near the window. maybe mirror can be placed against the window so ull also get natural light when you're admiring your reflection. ur room has an eclectic feel to it.. its great just needs some rearrangments thats all.
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Once again, carolins has taken the words right out of my mouth. I sometimes feel like a crusader for entertainment centers and lowering art! You have a dynamic room with so much potential. Your wall could look amazing with the armoire carolins has pictured above. Of course, lower your sconces so that they're a about 4" below the top of the armoire and about 7" from the sides. Your fireplace should be your focal point with your wall being strong but not competing. Rooms get personality from smaller accents but you have too many little things that take away from the great colored pillows and the picture. Be careful not to hang things in straight lines--top of pictures should never line up with tops of doors or curtain rods. I wish we could see your fireplace in another photo. Chairs should form conversation groups with the couch like Carolyn has outlined. I like your chandelier but you might think about lowering it or moving it above a dining table--it looks rather lost way up there.
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Happy to help ! I'm only a short swim away in England !! I think if you want a truly opulent cream for the kitchen cabinets - I'd suggest you get a colour match for the range ! It looks a very creamy cream ! Think it could be stunning ! Then have slightly lighter walls and tiles to keep the room feeling light and airy ! If you have walnut stain for your worktop on your island , I'd suggest using that on your exposed legs if you go for the dipped paint look on the table and chairs ! Are you having the classic CC shaped island ?!?
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Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
How could I do this,sounds like a great idea
Darzy
10 years ago
I like to see a new chandelier and relocated to be centered above the table.
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
Should I change the table position? Many thanks
Darzy
10 years ago
I think the table position is just right. When is the family occasion coming up? How much time do you have?
Margaret Darcy
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10 years ago
3 weeks,thank you,should I change the position position?
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
What type of panelling should I get and rug type?
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Caryn Bortniker Design
10 years ago
How are the kitchen and dining room connected? Is it a cased opening? If not....not sure if the panelling will look right, because it has nothing to return in to. You have big, beautiful windows, if you chose some long window treatments to frame them, it would define your dining area and draw attention to the windows. It would also soften the table area. How about a sisal under the table and some cushions on the chairs that would pick up the curtains? I would center the light fixture as well.
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks so much,it is a. Cased opening as the dining room is an extension.Love the rug and cushion ideas.I have cream wooden blondes on the windows,so I thought cream ravelling would blend in and soften the drabness?
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Dytecture
10 years ago
The panelling would provide a more 'formal' look.

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Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
I love this look.do you think it would blend in,many thanks
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
Wooden blinds not wooden blondes!
Angel 18432
10 years ago
From what I see, you don't have much wall to do paneling/wainscoting. I would just paint.
Looks like you need some kind of unit to put you cd's on and stero equipment on. Take a lot of that stuff off the window ledges. Prop up some pillows. Flowers look nice. You have a lovely home - just declutter a little.
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Sustainable Dwellings
10 years ago
Sweetie, you have too much clutter around to see beyond... clear out all the stuff, then look at it with fresh eyes. You've got a nice space to work with, Great dining set! clean lines... don't need to mix it up with paneling... the light over the table doesn't work with it.... look for something that goes with the existing theme...
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks so much,can you suggest a type of storage would suit?
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
I agree,this is the last cluttered room in my house.My husband is top in the hoarder,s league.
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
What type of light fitting do you suggest please.
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Sustainable Dwellings
10 years ago
Hey, we ALL have clutter issues, If you have storage in a basement area or garage, or, rid yourself of un-needed things. You can buy or build some storage cabinets...or, if you can't let go, get a storage rental. On the lighting, I would suggest a clean, simple pendant or something kind of modern with a shade... look on this site under casual dining lights for some inspiration.
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks so much,what type of cabinet do you suggest? Don't. want to try and match woods,what about cream? Really appreciate your efforts
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
The black chair and foot stool have been evicted!
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Sustainable Dwellings
10 years ago
Good girl! Now, get your husband some boxes and go to town.. also, you need some shelf storage for all those DVDs ... you will love what you see when you get it clear..
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
If I chose cream panelling,could I incorporate some storage unit into it?I really appreciate this.
luxilove
10 years ago
So that we can get a better idea what colors do you like? Is the family room adjoining the kitchen on the other side? If so what colors do you have in there?
Margaret Darcy
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10 years ago
My family room is next door and is seperatr
apple_pie_order
10 years ago
If you want custom cream panelling built from scratch, it is likely to take you more than three weeks to line up a contractor, get it built and then painted. If you want to use beadboard (thin, lightweight, cheap) you can do it yourself if you are good at the small precision cuts around the wood window trim and behind the radiators. You can get a custom built wood cover with doors for your tv or use the painting over tv disguise made with hinges.

I think the room is beautiful as it is. Spend some money on a truly beautiful, impressive chandelier, have it centered over the table. If you want to impress relatives at an event, the chandelier is the way to go. Clean the windows for extra sparkle.

If you are in the US, try Home Decorators http://www.homedecorators.com for DVD storage cabinets that are closed.

I would not get a rug for this room unless I was ready to get it cleaned frequently and I could find one that looked good with dog hair on it and did not show stains. A good quality, highly patterned wool Oriental rug will do that job nicely. Such a rug is an investment and may take longer than three weeks to find.
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Caryn Bortniker Design
10 years ago
I think you could find ready made curtains anywhere from restoration to bed bath and beyond. Hang them from just below the ceiling. The room needs to be softened and defined. I think something like this will give the biggest change. I'm not a huge fan of rugs under dining tables for cleaning reasons. http://room-decorating-ideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dining-room-curtains-ideas3.jpg not sure if this will come up as a link or a jpeg.
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Caryn Bortniker Design
10 years ago
Another example of curtains.
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Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
I love these curtains,many thanks
Margaret Darcy
Original Author
10 years ago
Many thanks everyone ,lots of great advise,appreciate all the honesty,now on a craze of de-cluttering,will hold onto my lovely husband!
Jessica
10 years ago
I think a low pile rug under the dining table would help anchor it.
lessismoore
10 years ago
Is that a wall mounted TV in there? I would be tempted to remove it, especially if you have an adjoining family room for TV watching? If you move it you might have space for a nice narrow storage/display piece on that wall
There seems to be neither time nor space to put up paneling per say.
But, what about just adding a chair rail at the height of the windows middle opening and painting a nice cream below it?
For a more formal feel, chair covers.
I ditto what everyone else said about clutter and the photo box is much too wide/big for where it is on the wall.
The windows are wonderful, how they tilt out. Nice feature. After you declutter, that window ledge is a gold mine for some artful plant arranging and some other stately but simple groupings. I could see some much larger plants ... say a stand of Sansavaria in a box planter? http://preview.turbosquid.com/Preview/Content_2010_05_14__15_21_06/sansevieria_trifasciata-tgp.jpged4d7dd1-39e1-4d6a-bae1-558b1ac95b52Larger.jpg

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