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Make Me Home No.3 - Bad Dining Room



After the last Make me Home No.2 which tackles the kitchen, next in line would be the room adjoining it which is the dining room. Dining room is one of the places in the house where everyone tend to visit almost everyday. Some family makes their dining room the place for entertaining, where they serve delicious food and settle in a very interesting conversations. This is where each member of the family gathered every night to talk about what happened during the day.

Unfortunately, some of us forget about our dining areas, because what we are up to is the food to serve and and its taste. Never did we know that a great dining room will create more delicious food as the presentation is indeed, very important in every meal. The table set up and the ambiance creates a mood suitable for dining.

Notice above that this dining room is a great size, not actually small and not so big. The dining table fits in there perfectly and can accommodate six people. The ceiling is high enough to make the room airier not to mention the two windows which makes the room brighter.

Overall, this dining room needs decluttering and an update. Here's my suggestion:
The walls need updating. The wood panels are so outdated. Painting it light blue will open up the space and will feel lighter and brighter. Wood trims painted in white on the bottom and on the ceiling will create more sophistication. Painting the ceiling the same color as the wall will make the space larger, but painting it with a darker tinge of blue will make the ceiling appear higher. Again, the lower half of the wall was painted with the same like the celing for continuity and for added interest.
Two tall display cabinets will be added on the both sides of the wall centering the nice window panel. This should hold the prized China's, nice plates or collections.  Cabinets should be stained in chocolate brown finish to accentuate the wall color. 
The nice buffet table on chocolate brown finish should be added below the window in the middle of the two display cabinets to tie the three furnitures together.  These three pieces should have the same finish as to tie them together as one piece.
Glass jars filled with lime and oranges on the side will create a nice color punch on the buffet table. This will make an interesting display of colors since blues and browns will predominate the space.

Tea set on the other side of the buffet table will be added to balance the accessories.
Repaint the dining chairs in chocolate brown to match all the wooden furnitures together. Upholster the chair in tan or white to make the dining set formal and inviting. Table should be painted white to match the white wood trims and to avoid darkness in the room A clear vase with white flowers will accentuate the table. No need to add table runner. Tan draperies should be added to the windows for some privacy. 
A nice wall art or painting should be added on the right wall to create a conversational piece. Another alternative are wooden ledges on chocolate brown finish to display all the photos and memorabilia of the family.

Finish the look with a very beautiful chandelier to lighten up the space.

With these suggestions, i believe the dining room will be more inviting and enjoyable place to share with our loveones.

Happy eating...

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