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. 🙂
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?
<<UPDATED DINING ROOM PICTURES HERE>>
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
White Buffet – Home Decorators
LOVE it all! Looks fabulous! 🙂
This is beautiful! The color turned out great…what a nice surprise! And the chandelier…wow!
What an amazing room Mandy! I am in love with your photowall!
Fabulous – I almost bought that West Elm chandelier!! My favorite thing is lighting and yours is stunning! Love the gallery wall and the mirror too – great job!
Kelly
I love the dark blue/gray colour on the walls and especially now with the raised paneling on the lower half. Looks great.
Love your dinning room! Very elegant. The collage of pictures is so fun too!
Preparing a dining setting helps you make your guests feel welcome at your table. Table settings add order and beauty, making a properly set table a pleasurable place at which to dine.
I Love it! You’ve inspired me!
This is gorgeous dining room! The gallery wall and the mirrored buffet are amazing. I love your style. Your house is pretty much my dream house 🙂
Officially inspired. If you can have a room this fabulous with three little boys, then surely I can make it work with two. P.S. I’m your newest follower and hoping to pick up some tips on how to stay sane with a house full of boys 🙂
I was drawn in by the board and batten and amazing gray color on the walls above. A huge kudos to your dad on that board and batten! I mean, seriously amazing job. Love all the decorative moulding he used.
The whole room looks simply amazing!
🙂
Linda
STUNNING, Mandy! So so gorgeous! My favorite parts are the gallery wall, buffet & board and batten. 100% my style! I’ve pinned your pictures so I can show my Papa when he helps us perfect our house back in the states!
Great job girlie, you rock! 🙂 xoxo
I absolutely love your dining room! I loved your decor style when we looked at your previous house! 🙂
Love. LOVE LOVE LOVE. I’m coming over. Be there in a few days 😉
Your dining room is looking gorgeous my friend!!! I adore that buffet & your board & batten is total awesomesauce!! LOVE it!!!
p.s. I am totally impressed with your photography skills these days too!! I think you are getting the hang of manual mode!
Wow! Such a gorgeous area!
Well I think you have done an absolutely fabulous job creating this beautiful space for you and your family. I love the way the design on the mirror mimicks the design on the cabinets. The chandelier really complements the window treatments and the rug grounds it all beautifully. I could go on…Such a great room!
Blessings,
Vee
Love the board and batten! Can your dad come do my dining room?? 😉
I really like the blue undertones of the gray paint. And with the board and batten, it is a really striking color scheme. I’ve been thinking board and batten may be what’s missing in my dining room. I’m just look, changing things every couple of weeks or so. Thanks for sharing.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
The dark wall color is amazing! It looks particularly good with the ruffled curtain and that chandelier. Love it. This actually makes me think that board and batten would be perfect for my dining room too.
Gorgeous dinning room and I love that color! Thanks for linking, it will be featured next week.
XO
Kristin
It is beautiful! I love it all, the color of the wall, the chandelier, everything looks perfect!
I love everything about your dining room…especially the wainscoting! 😀
Linking from Mod Mix Monday.
xo,
Ricki Jill
What a room oozing with personality and interesting things! The gallery wall makes the room the buffet is beautiful, and your dad is amazing. I always have trouble with centerpieces too! Really, really pretty! Visiting from TDC.
Beautiful! I was looking for a design that could lift up moods and I found it. It looks like your multiple renovation produced a great result. You did a really great job.
Gorgeous! Your dad is amazing…please tell him I said so 🙂 Your kitchen is beautiful also.
I featured your fabulous dining room today at Mod Mix Monday!
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com/2012/04/mod-mix-monday-47.html
Love all these flowers.The petals are so sweet.Thank you for hosting.Although I am not seeing any photos up yet.Not sure if linky is having problems.
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I love your table and chair set. Where did you get that? Awesome job! Can I hire you? 🙂
What is the name of the color on te accent wall?!
where did you get the mirror? Or did you make it! I love all of the room, I wish I had the eye of interior design like you! You should start a business!
Thanks so much! The mirror came from Pier 1! I don’t think I am confident enough in my decorating ability to start a business…but it would be really fun! 🙂
Love your room!! Where did you get the rug? Is it hard to keep clean? Thanks!!!
Where did you get the plant with the rocks in the base been lookin all over for one and I love yours!
Where did you get the buffet?! I love that!
I love the table and chairs.. where did you get that??? I have been looking for a table forever!!!
I got this table over 10 years ago at a local furniture store. I know that doesn’t help you much. I am sorry! Search “Asian” or “Modern” style dining room tables. You may be able to find something similar.
Did you do the molding on your buffet? I would love that design in a headboard!
No, I bought the buffet like it is. It would look pretty on a headboard if you could find something like that!
How did you make the mirror? I love it!!!
I didn’t make it. I actually purchased it at Pier 1!
What color paint did you use for the walls? I love the accent wall color! I’m so indecisive on choosing paint colors, it helps so see them on a wall opposed to a small sample swatch.
I added it to the bottom of this post: http://houseofroseblog.com/welcome-to-my-dining-room/
🙂
Where did you get the printed mirror? love it!
Pier 1! Thanks!
You’ve done such a great job with your house! I love the pattern that is around the mirror, on the napkins and on your buffet! What’s on the vintage mirror on the gallery wall? Where is the rug from?
Thanks! If you are talking about the big black mirror (top left)…that is some art work from my 4 year old. 🙂 I am trying to remember the name of the store I bought the rug at…I will comment back if I remember.
I thought it looked like a little handprint on there! Such a fun idea! It’s okay if not. I just really liked the pattern! 🙂
I’m officially obsessed with your home! Where is the black frame you used to frame the artwork from? i’m assuming IKEA, i know i have seen one that is similar from there!
Yep, you are right…IKEA! 🙂
Your house pictures have inspiried me to redo our house as well. I’m wondering where did you get your rug under you dinning room table. Thank you so much!
I honestly can not for the life of me think of the name of the store I bought it from. So sorry! It was a random purchase one day when we were traveling and it wasn’t a store I was familiar with. I usually get all of my rugs at HomeDecorators.com or RugsUSA.com.
I love the LAUGH sign above the window, where did you find that?
Thanks! Pier 1!
Love, love, love your dining room!! Where is your table from???
Beautiful Home 🙂
Love your home! Thank you for sharing your talents…. The lighting is great… I really liked what you did in the master bedroom & love the canvas wrap pic arrangement…. Very nice!
Hi there! I adore your buffet 🙂 I checked online at home decorators and could not find it. Was it on sale when your purchased it, and maybe they no longer carry it?
It’s been over 9 months. I looked on their site and didn’t see it anymore either. They did have it in their catalog that I got in the mail though?? Maybe call them?
i found the buffet still on their site
http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Reflections_Three-Piece_Cabinet_Set/410/
Love your home, I can’t seem to find where you posted the paint color of the gallery wall in the dining room. Would you mind sharing name again of the lighter wall color? I am looking to re- do mine and love what you have done with yours! Thanks so much
Sure, it’s Lambs Ear by Valspar and I got it at Lowes!
Can you tell me the dimensions of the boards you used and what material please? My wife loves the look you have and I’m going to try to duplicate it. Thank you.
Sorry I didn’t respond to this sooner…We used 5 inch trim on some pieces and then smaller trim on other pieces. It really was a hodge podge of different trim pieces. We just went to Lowe’s and played around with some trim on the floor…that’s the easiest way to see what you like!
LOVE the dining room table & chairs. Where did you get them?!
LOve your dining room table and chairs. Where did you get them?