Dining Area
Still thinking about painting the bar wall a dark color. “The darker the night, the brighter the stars,” Dostoyevsky wrote. Your bold move gives you the perfect excuse to indulge in rich, theatrical color contrasts. Play up dark walls with jewel tones, natural wood, reflective metallics, greenery and dramatic artwork
Feel before you buy a natural fiber rug. With an affordable price tag, great texture and classic look, natural fiber rugs — including sisal, jute and sea grass — have a lot going for them. But where natural fibers like cotton and wool tend to be easy to clean, these natural materials can prove to be trickier. The key lies in the texture of the rug — the finer and smoother it is, the easier it will be to clean. On the other hand, it can be nearly impossible to remove ground-in food from really nubby natural fiber rugs. Consider yourself warned!
Err on the side of too big. A dining room rug should have at least 24 inches of extra room on all sides of the dining table to allow enough space for guests to pull out chairs without tripping over the rug. An even wider border is ideal. To be sure you are getting the correct size rug, measure your dining table, add 24 inches or more on each side and mark the area directly on the floor with painter’s tape. If the marked areas falls well inside your other dining room furniture (buffet, bar cart), consider sizing up.
Swapping out a neutral light fixture for one with tropical character will instantly give your space a holiday vibe. Look for one with organic-looking elements such as beads or capiz shells, or one in a fun Caribbean color such as coral, orange, aqua, fuchsia, turquoise or canary yellow. The eye-catching lighting will become a standout feature of the room.
Like the blue cabinets. Could paint the liquor cabinets blue and put brass pulls.
The black wrought iron candlesticks with the fern in a white pot.
Like the center runner with plants and candles - rustic
Leaves in vases.
Like the photo, lamp, ice bucket filled with lemons.
When you imagine a light fixture, your first thought might be something made of glass and metal, or with a typical fabric shade. However, lights and shades can be made out of many materials, so consider using a light fixture as an opportunity to add a new and inviting texture to a room.
A chandelier over a dining table has some special considerations. First, it should be low enough to create an intimate atmosphere but still not in anyone’s way. Hanging it with the bottom 30 to 34 inches above the table is a good rule. And make sure it doesn’t extend wider than the table — at least not any portions that are low enough for someone to bump their head. Lengthwise, a chandelier will ideally be one-half to two-thirds of the length of your table to create a nice balance of proportions.
Like the concept of the four vases in the middle of the two vases. I could see that with the two large candlesticks flanking a row of small bud vases.
Use the table size to help determine the fixture size. The American Lighting Association advises that a light fixture should be 12 inches narrower (6 inches on each side) than the smaller side of the dining table. For example, a table that is 48 inches wide by 72 inches long should have a light fixture that is about 36 inches wide. But many designers wouldn’t say they hold steadfast to these guidelines. “We use rules as starting points, and then we go with our gut,” Marlowe says. “I’m seeing so many nontraditional light solutions these days, and I love that the rules don’t always apply.”
most experts suggest suspending the light fixture so that its bottom hangs 28 to 36 inches above the dining table.
Light fixtures that feature crystal and shiny metal can tilt toward the formal side, while ones that include wood beads, rope or jute tend to be more casual.
Shades can also alter the effect. “One of my favorite things are fixtures with perforated shades that project a pattern of light out onto the walls and ceiling,” Whitehead says.
Love the Peter Fasano fabric, but I'm pretty sure a print fabric won't work with the captain's chairs.
This would make amazing chair cushions! Thinking more about it, not sure how well it would work with the chairs. It might work in the bedroom though. Love it.
Like the linear chandelier - also the three vases and chairs covered with white slipcovers.
Like the glass vase with branches.
Blue and white pillow. Those would look good as cushions on the dining room chairs.
Plant in the blue ceramic pot - blue lamps on the credenza.
Blue and white
White muslin looking tablecloth. Could be white linen.
Brass lamps from Urban Electic Company
I like the throws on the backs of the chairs.
The patterned rug on top of sisal. Nice look.
Accent wall. If you have a small amount of paint and want to make the biggest impact on your home’s design, then an accent wall is your best bet. Choose a wall in your living room or master bedroom that you want to highlight, such as the area behind the sofa or bed. Once it is painted, hang coordinating artwork on the accent wall to finish the design.
Table hopping. When hanging a light over a table or a kitchen island, 28 to 34 inches is the recommended distance from the bottom of the light to the surface of the table or island. However, the size of the light makes a difference. In general, a smaller light can be moved lower and a larger light can be moved higher.
I may paint the black cabinets navy!!!!!!!!!!
From http://lightingconnection.com/collections/what-s-new/products/ravenwood-chandelier $398
Light fixture http://lightingconnection.com/collections/what-s-new/products/ravenwood-chandelier Probably around $400.
Map and light fixture - something angular like this, but it would have to be longer.
Another summer look - two large hurricanes or other glass lanterns. The denim look runner is nice.
If I want a different look for summer - crystal bowl with flowers instead of the heavier basket.
Table cloth and the two palm fronds in a crystal vase.
I want to do this over the mirror in the dining room.
Love the blue and white cushions on the back of the chairs. Also like the white table top. Could paint the table white, but then it would show more dirt.
The rug is a vintage India dhurrie from Madeline Weinrib. The white cushions on the chair, the large palm fronds in the large blue and white vase. Love the blue and white throw on the back of the chair.
These custom painted panels are nice. I could use one of the scrolls instead? Especially in the dining area where I need something large to balance things out next to the credenza.
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl
Love the pale blue with the white.
I swear I can see the Pier 1 chests painted navy with new brass knobs! Would love it, much better than black.
The light fixture from Currey & Co. Probably over $2,000.
White table cloth with coral runner. Also like the idea that I could have white cushions on the table one day and multi-colors the next.
Love the color - it could work with the bar
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