After sharing with you that it was time to make some changes in the dining room, I began pulling together some inspiration for myself.
The things I love about the space and want to celebrate….the high and coffered ceilings, the back focal wall, the natural light and windows. It’s simply time to embrace the casual and to finish the room.
I love every ounce of texture and interest in these rooms. I began talking with my friend, Layla, about it and the ideas started coming. Planked walls were a must, and she suggested built-in’s…
And a gallery wall with some cool, vintage-inspired gallery lighting.
Maybe we’ll build a farmhouse table and buy some wooden chairs…like this one from Pottery Barn.
And although this shot has nothing to do with the dining room, there’s something in this picture on its way to my house right now and I CANNOT wait to have it!
In the spirit of being awesome, my sweet friend did one of her incredible presto-chango’s on the dining room. I hope you’ll head to her place today to see what she came up with. I almost fell on the floor.
I think I’ll start tomorrow.
🙂
I did a post recently on great dining room finds (from my personal dining room) if you wanna see pics and check it out! Loving your blog! xoxo, Shelli
http://www.alamodemaven.com/2011/02/dining-room-find.html
I love your inspiration pics and I LOVE what Layla came up with…beautiful!
The last picture…I am guessing that mirror, I fell in love with that when i saw it in the catalog!
Take care…Jodi
I already had seen the presto-chango over at The Lettered Cottage. You need to go for it! We are all waiting to see the reveal. 🙂
Her “Pick My Presto” of your dining room looks amazing !! She knows you very well, doesn’t she? I can’t wait to see what you do !! *Becca*
I cant wait to see what you do with your space!;) Rachel
French Farmhouse 425
I thought you were planning on using that fabulous 1920’s table with the gorgeous legs… no?
Some lovely ideas you have shown to redo a dining room. Space is good, but so are built in shelves, or drawers. You can place cupboards to hold special china.
Can’t wait to see how it turns out – your inspiration pics are beautiful and your ceiling is amazing! Heading over to Layla’s now!
man, what a blessing to have layla as a friend! love what she did for your DR … can’t wait to see you put it into reality! 🙂