Dining Room help -- paint and wall decor needed?
R S
9 years ago
I need design help! I want my dining room to look "finished" -- should I paint the walls? If so, should I paint just the top, above the wainscoting? Color advice? Also, what would you add to the walls and where? Thanks for any advice!!
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R S
9 years agoThanks! Would you add any art or mirrors? Here are some more pictures of the other walls...
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PROAS Design
9 years agoA mirror is a good idea. Try with this kind of mirror. A colorful rug is a need. You can also put family photos with different colored frames (white, oak wood, golden) on the other wall. Flowers on the other table like red tulips in a beautiful crystal vase. By the way, nice furniture! :)
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lucidos
9 years agoLove your chandelier and yes artwork and mirrors. A mirror on the far wall of the window would help bounce light. But as far as art - your rug will take you in a direction and your personal preferences will be reflected in that choice. Art is very personal. Some people lean toward reproductions of the old masters and some prefer the newer art or abstracts or landscapes/florals.
Some newer artists with amazing works I suggest looking into the following:
Fabian Perez
Jose Royo
Pino Daeni
Andre Kohn
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groveraxle
9 years agoYour chandelier is amazing, though a bit oversized. For that reason, I think you need big art. I would do a mirror over the sideboard to reflect the art on the other wall. Add a simple modern centerpiece.
If you do art with color, bring some of those colors around the room. Three different looks below: monochromatic, red art, and two pieces from the amazing Andre Kohn (thanks lucidos!).
I actually like the simplicity of the space without a rug.
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PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
9 years agoLove the suggestions for art work don't think the little red candlesticks belong but a big red bowl on the sideboard would work and I think the mirror shoud be larger I don't love rugs in the DR they make moving chairs in and out a pain but I would like to see a hint of some other color on the wall and that you have to decide on after choosing some art work I like to take a color from the art that is the least amount in the piece and paint that colour it makes the art pop and adds just a touch of colour these pics are not the colors but give you the idea I am talking about and a touch of black always makes statement.
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9 years agoIn order to finish this room you need art on the walls as others have mentioned. You have a wonderful blank slate. If you like any of these look on etsy.com under "large original art".
There's a lot of schlock art but there are also some gems at very good prices. You won't believe how a nice painting will transform your room.
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoI think we all see things in different ways. You have made some great choices so far. You need to find something that allows you to move in a direction that appeals to you.
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9 years agoWow, thank you all so much for offering up your design advice and for your compliments! I am reluctant to put a rug in the room because I think about spills and stains (I have a 10 year old and a 3 year old, and the floor usually has all the evidence from dinner!), but if I could find something relatively inexpensive, it would be OK.
Originally, I was thinking of Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter for the upper half of the walls, but didn't even think about choosing the art work and pulling a color from that -- that's a great idea and makes sense! The room is currently Dove White.
As for the mirror, I've attached a few pictures of some mirrors that I am considering -- am I on the right track? Or are they too boring?
It is so incredibly helpful to see the room with the added colors and items -- what software program are you all using? I would love to have a software program that would allow me to play around with the room -- and all of the other unfinished rooms in the house!
Thanks again!
Maureen
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoI would select your first mirror (if works so well with your light), placed horizontally above console and perhaps temple glass jars on table. Move your dining table to the left, so light is centered. I would leave wall color as is...if you paint a deeper color, the bottom beadboard may end up looking too casual/country. I would add a large selection of prints on the long wall and keep your room looking neutral and elegant. Lastly, add a great centrepiece of various height candles perhaps mixed with mercury glass.
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PRODecorative Philosophy
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoPersonally, we hate rugs under tables but that's up to you.
Definitely search out affordable art in our market place.
We can customize any piece to your size specifications, even turn them into full murals.
We love your muted palette. Keep it clean, contemporary.
A couple of our clients are shown here at our last exhibit with our b/w line of pillows and art.
Just add some art!
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9 years agoThank you all so much for the incredible input! What about any of these for the wall?
Also -- anyone who can tell me what photoshop/editor you are using to create rooms with your own pictures adding in objects, I would so appreciate it!
PROSandra Iafrate Fine Art
9 years agoHi Rachael, as an artist and art advisor, I think it is important to buy a piece you love, something that resonates with you. Colors and trends change over the years, but original artwork stays forever, especially if you bought it because it was meaningful to you. I wouldn't worry too much about the color as artwork can be framed to suit the room. Your first and original photo of the room is lovely, moving and quiet. And the chandelier is the 'star', so careful not to overshadow that. If that style flows with the rest of the house, I would keep this room consistent. Here's a few ideas
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9 years agoThank you -- you're right, that room is quiet, and I don't want to change that about it. I think the fussier it gets, the farther away I will get from the feel of the room.
Here are a few more simple mirrors, and the prints that are a little more "quiet" to me.
stacey m
9 years agooliver gal has some very cool prints that may go with the modern, not fussy look that you are going with. i find them a lot on gilt.com. or you could go with metal art - you can design your own and choose colors and size to fit exactly your requests for very affordable prices (Artfire).
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Lynnie
9 years agoLove your space! Yes, I would paint the area above the wood. You can go with a dramatic gray or beige. Not too dark, a nice medium tone. (suggestions below)
A coupling of small mirrors would look wonderful. Along with that, a couple nice paintings and the whole room will liven up! :) The third picture shows a room with Shaker Beige which is so rich. It can go with gray or an off white very nicely. Notice the wainscotting is white.
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