DINING BY DESIGN

A modern mix - where traditional meets whimsical.

Renovating and redesigning this new home for my clients was a special experience for all of us. This newly married and a blended family created an opportunity to incorporate family treasures, antique furnishings, and mementos collected throughout their travels in a way that showcased their pieces beautifully.

One of my trademarks is always creating a point of view and interest upward in an interior.

It can be whimsical wallpaper or statement light fixture. Often I may do both as I did here. 

My idea of a galaxy of stars on their dining room ceiling was one I shared with my clients. When they were receptive to it (and during my presentation, giggled), there was just no going back. 

This would anchor the room and was the beginning of the entire design plan.

Using their family furnishings and accessories with meaningful history, updating them with pretty new upholstery on the dining chairs, and then mixing it up a bit with unique lighting and custom painted furniture resulted in a formal dining room that is not stuffy or uncomfortable, but cozy and charming.

The decision to keep the window treatments simple with custom plantation shutters and no additional window treatments, created a more light and airy dining room - pretty for Sunday brunches, but elegant for fancy celebratory dinners.

A bonus when we completed this room was using some of the leftover wallpaper for stair risers in the adjacent entry hall.

A stairway to Heaven was created!

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