Though formal dining rooms are known for being stuffy, client’s makeover is both glamorous and welcoming.

Our client wanted to entertain in a dining room that was approachable yet elegant. To achieve this goal, we placed heavy emphasis on color, texture, and comfort.  Whether serving on their best china, enjoying a Sunday dinner, or hosting a brunch, this delectable dining room is now suitable for any occasion.

Before

Above is how we were first introduced to the room via property listing photo. Overall, the room had many attractive elements—ample lighting, high ceilings, accent lighting, hearty molding above the doorways and a great wall niche.

The existing Tuscan-style chandelier and builder basic paint color were the first to go.

After

Advice from Erika:  Allow your favorite painting, fabric, or rug to inspire your room’s color story. If the colors look great in your inspiration piece, they will look great together in a room.

The room design started with the client’s existing artwork purchased on a trip to Africa. It features a unique color palette of fresh green, eggplant, cream, and hints of mustard. It may not sound like the start of a tasty recipe but was a flavorful jumping off point for the rest of the design.

Because this room is open to the rest of the house, we chose to continue similar shades of green found in the other spaces. For drama we selected a classic geometric pattern, Schumacher’s Imperial Trellis, for the custom drapery panels. Take advantage of every opportunity to make a bold fabric statement!

Using Walls and Ceiling to Set the Atmosphere

To unify the walls and trim, we painted both using Sensuous Gray by Sherwin Williams. The warm gray paint with purple undertones helps to create an intimate feel without the room feeling too dark.  The wall niche and ceiling feature a wallcovering with metallic grid pattern, adding a touch of sparkle to the space. A large-scale wood beaded chandelier with gold leaf replaced the original tuscan-style one above the table.

The Save

The furniture was the client’s own from the previous residence.  We were all elated to find that it was the perfect fit for the room. In my opinion, timeless pieces like these are always great investments.

If you’re looking to take your home’s decor to the next level, then we’d love to design and decorate a home that best suits to your style. Please visit our services page for more information. After deciding which service best fits your needs, please take advantage of our convenient scheduling platform.
We hope to hear from you soon!
xo,
Erika