Welcome To My Dining Room

I have been adding and changing and adding and changing things in this dining room since the day we moved in.

Literally.

I just didn’t have a clear vision of what I wanted it to be. I kept trying different ideas and then changing them a few weeks later.

I think I can finally say that I am getting closer to having it just the way I want it.

One major change that I made? The chandelier.

I got this one at West Elm. I’m shocked at what a difference a light can make. This light has a quarter of my heart. 

This is my picture gallery wall. If you remember correctly…it’s my second attempt at it.

When I ordered the beautiful buffet from Home Decorators I decided the gallery wall needed an overhaul.

This is also the SECOND color of paint that I have had on these walls.

Indecisive much? Nah.

My initial vision when I decided to repaint was that I wanted to do a medium gray color.

Here’s a quick tip: don’t pick out a paint color and then have your painter paint it while you are on vacation. You will come home to a surprise wall color. I promise you.

THIS wall color is NOT at all what it looked like on the swatch. It looked a WHOLE lot more gray. Once it was on the walls it almost looked like it had a deep blue tint. Not what I originally bargained for.

In fact, I was thinking it would look a lot more like the medium gray color in these napkins on the table.

That being said…after we added crown molding and board and batten…

…I kinda love the deep gray/blue color now! Who knew?!

My dad busted out this board and batten project in ONE day. ONE day peeps. He is truly amazing.

I’m still not certain on a dining room table centerpiece. Table decorating is not my specialty. This one will work for now. Plus, I figure I can fill it with seasonal items when I decorate for holidays.

Wait, I only decorate for Christmas. Ok, well I guess in December it will be filled with ornaments.

I really LOVE how the new board and batten gives it that POP of color! Can I put board and batten all over my house or would that be excessive.

Here’s the view from the kitchen.

I’m planning on doing a before and after show of the board and batten project very soon. You will be amazed at how much the board and batten makes a difference!

So, there you have it. My dining room. I would say your all invited to dinner, but bad news…I rarely cook.

Maybe I should say…”Your all welcome for chicken nuggets and mac-n-cheese (my specialty)!”

Who’s coming?

Source List:

Dark Gray Wall Color – 4005-2C Mark Twain Gray Brick {Lowes}

Light Tan Wall Color – Lambs Ear Valspar Signature {Lowes}

Hanging Capiz Pendant – West Elm

Large Mirror – Pier 1

Grey Ruffle Curtains – Urban Outfitters

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