COOL TONE DINING ROOM

When we moved into our new house, I wanted to live in the space for a while to see how it functioned for my family.  You know...let my creative juices flow instead of jumping straight into designing the space. But after a few months of looking at builder beige walls (which started to drive me a bit crazy) it was time to pick a project.  So…I picked the dining room. Why? I thought it would be the easiest room to tackle and be a good place to establish the overall look and feel of my new home.

Before Pictures:

The furniture in the pictures below came from my old house, which had a much smaller dining room space.  When placed into the new room, the dining set just didn't give me the look and feel that I wanted to achieve.  So, I sold this set on Craig's List and started from scratch.

Now, I’m not an avid entertainer.  I don’t throw regular dinner parties or host Thanksgiving dinner every year, but when I do entertain, I want my space to feel welcoming and comfortable without looking too casual.  After all it is a formal dining room.

I knew I wanted  to use a cool color pallet of gray, black, white and natural textures.  So first, I started by picking out a paint color from my favorite paint store - Sherwin Williams.  The paint color is "Stamped Concrete." I actually used their HGTV brand paint, which had great coverage and was relatively cheaper than their other brands.  Next, I shopped for a rustic-style dining room table and chairs. I like to mix and match wood tones, so I purchased a black table and paired it with linen chairs with white-washed wooden legs from Restoration Hardware.  Lastly, I finished my room by shopping at my go-to stores for lighting, artwork, curtains and room accents. I came up with this…

Beautiful, yet simple right?  I hope you love it as much as I do!  It has served our family well.

Author: Nicky Scott