This is it! The big week for dining rooms!
In many homes this is the only week of the year some dining room’s see any action. Of course, I think that is a shame! Even if you don’t want to move more of your weekly meals into your dining room, you can still move more of your life in there! You should never have a room in your home that only gets used once a year. If this describes your dining room, I encourage you to really enjoy this space over Thanksgiving, but also, begin thinking right away about how you can get more use and better use out of this space in your home.
Of course, the week of Thanksgiving is the perfect time to ditto a beautiful dining room. And I love this delicate space that is designed by Kara Mann. It is another fine example of the gorgeousness of one of my favorite color combinations in design: Mixed Metals.
DITTO :: {WHAT I WOULD STEAL FROM THIS SPACE}:
- french pleat curtains in silk. This is my favorite feature in this gorgeous dining room. They are not inexpensive, but the dramatic and dressy touch that is added by using French pleated curtains adds such a beautiful room element. This type of pleat, especially in silk, reminds me of a fine ball gown… a perfect touch for a formal dining room.
- a chandelier. I love chandeliers. No secret there. I love the sparkle and the glamour! And while I think chandeliers can look gorgeous in just about any room, the dining room is the perfect place to start a chandy habit.
- botanical walls. I love this effect in dining room spaces. Botanical murals in dining rooms are a classic touch. They are typically done above a chair rail, and are the perfect place to “get a little fancy” with your walls. I especially love when murals are done in muted tones with swirling, asian-influenced branches and leaves, as they are in this space.
- rich, wood floors. Sometimes it can be hard to decide on floor finishes for your wood floor. This dining room has an extra dose of class and high-gloss glamour due to the dark and very shiny wood floors. They contrast beautifully with the other creamy elements that make up this space. A great choice for a formal dining room.
- gorgeously pale mixed metals. Pale pink-kissed golds and soft silvers. This palette is soothing and smooth. My favorite part is how the curtains silvery tones contrast with the creamy gold in the walls. It is just delicious. Ditto! {love mixed metals? you can see more in these posts and my Mixed Metals Pinterest Board}.
- simple, fresh flower centerpieces. All the formalities and drama of a formal dining space are brought down to size through the use of two vases filled with small, simple, delicate flowers. And these centerpieces don’t take away from – or keep you away from – the main attraction: the gathering of family.
- an antique table. There are many beautiful tables available-for-purchase that are new, and gorgeous in form. But for me? I would ditto an antique table made from walnut or mahogany any day; especially if it offered seating for 10… my dream; just the perfect size for a joyous Thanksgiving dinner.
The chairs — I would ditto the chairs! Just lovely ….
oh, yes!!! they have such beautiful lines! Nice to see you here 🙂 Thanks for your comment, Jackie!
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