Dining room help

7 years ago

This used to be a sunroom but it is the only place to have the dining set. What should we do to make the decor/design better? Put an area rug?

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bradley_amber

7 years ago

I would do curtains rather than shades if you want to cozy up this area. Or perhaps layer them.

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Absolute Kitchen & Granite
7 years ago
If you can take the children's toys into maybe the living room that would make the space more utilized. An area rug will add the "homey" feeling. Also I suggest some wall decoration: paintings, light fixtures, plants, etc. Anything for decoration. Also I am unsure of how larger the room is but if you can seem to center the table under the lighting fixture it would make all the difference.
Stacey
Original Author
7 years ago
The picture on too is the old owner's decoration. Sorry i forgot to include that in the description. But as to moving the dining table in the middle of the light fixture is almost impossible because it is off center and is almost aligned to a door on the right. I wish i have a floor plan but i dont.
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Stacey
Original Author
7 years ago
Also because of window placements im not sure where or how to hang paintings or any wall decor. Im not very creative :)
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Absolute Kitchen & Granite
7 years ago
Like my previous suggestion then... maybe some pretty wall sconces. They will give more light to the table area. I could imagine at night it's not very illuminated.
Stacey
Original Author
7 years ago
Thats pretty! Thanks!!
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Absolute Kitchen & Granite
7 years ago
Maybe something nice above where that outlet is on the right hand side of this picture? Any kind of artwork you like.
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Absolute Kitchen & Granite
7 years ago
Sorry to keep adding but also in the middle of the two windows on the left hand side of the picture, you can add lighting and/or wall art.
Stacey
Original Author
7 years ago
Any input is much appreciated!
Stacey
Original Author
7 years ago
What is a good area rug for this tile? I dont liek it but its not in our budget to redo the floors
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Absolute Kitchen & Granite
7 years ago
I'll look for a type of rug for you... also what about adding some inexpensive curtain treatments...... by the way (I'm finding all of these on houzz) https://www.houzz.com/products/abri-rod-pocket-sheer-curtain-panel-white-50x84-prvw-vr~43752177
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Absolute Kitchen & Granite
7 years ago
Stacey
Original Author
7 years ago
I was thinking of window shades instead of curtains? Or maybe thats a bad idea? Here are more pictures of this area
Seajay Sparkles
7 years ago
Can you at least provide room dimensions. Moving the light fixture to be centered over table would be first and either remove fan and replace with chandelier. If you want the fan over your table then a prettier fan light fixture that can be operated independent of the fan itself. Definitely an area rug large enough to comfortably slide chairs from table, about two feet from table on all four sides. Some white drapes framing windows and some artwork hung at eye level for color. It's a start. Oh, and some flowers on the table couldn't hurt. ;-). Just get started with one thing at a time and work you way through.
Stacey
Original Author
7 years ago
The dining set will be gone because I will be buying a new one. The room is 11x23.
Seajay Sparkles
7 years ago
Absolute was posting picture of my ideas as I was typing. Great minds LOL. I would recommend one of the more colorful rugs they suggested. And matchstick shades will be more casual. They do look great with drapes. Bring in more color from your rug for pictures and accessories like placemats, table runner, etc.
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Absolute Kitchen & Granite
7 years ago
Changing the fan, and dinning set would be majorly beneficial.
Maureen
7 years ago
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Not sure if you have a dining set or not? If starting from scratch, the idea in first picture would be really nice at the far end and add sconces on either side of window and rattan roman blinds. Then at this end, you may have room for a little sitting/reading area. I would paint the cabinets white and accessorize the counter - see below. I would change the fan to a pendant and add a floor lamp near the chair. Suggest a sisal in each section and paint the walls white for a fresh, modern look. If you already have furniture, work with an on line room planner to see how everything will be placed...but either way before you buy any rug - furniture size and placement will be important considerations.

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Seajay Sparkles
7 years ago
Because you are buying new table, that should be first so your rug dimensions will be dictated by table size. The big items first and take cues from colors in rug. You have a blank slate and a nice blue wall color to work from.
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Premiere Pros
7 years ago
Not sure what your budge it (if any), but a half wall between kitchen and dining with a column would look nice
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Lumar Interiors
7 years ago
Below are two very different ideas from our design portfolio of what you could do with the space. One has curtains and a long table, the other a round table and roman shades.
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