I'd have a rug under the table and chairs, and artwork on the walls. Rug bright - I like Persian-style myself but that's me . . . Pick something in styles and colours you like! For artwork, again, that's highly personal, but maybe think about plain wooden frames that will work with the table legs . . . Of course, if you fancy large and abstract, frameless is more suitable and will add to your minimalist/modern feel.

A pendant light fitting over the table will help create intimacy; you may want to think about a floor lamp in the corner between the two windows. Some people would prefer greenery - such as a tall potted plant. You may even have room for a small palm! (Or a yukka). The dining suite has a bit of an outdoorsy feel to it, so adding to a tropical resort feel might work.

Thanks Susan for the ideas,yeah you are right it has the outdoorsy feel and I am getting a modern backyard done in next to weeks,it will have a deck along with pavers etc

I have bought the pendant attaching a photo,yeah I had an idea to put a plant in the corner but wasnt sure which one so thanks again for the idea..

now the biggest confusion is the rug..I dont want to do too much

want to keep it to minimalist but still would not prefer plain white rug :(

ideas please?

hows my idea about those cabinets? should I do a wallpaper on that wall too?

I am scared it will make it too busy :s

Hi Craig,

loved your idea, I am that person but my husband! he will never allow me to do sea grass,

when ever I try to go that way he just thinks it is country style :(

need more suggestions please

@dodo_tecture,
A sisal rug would look lovely under your table in keeping with your natural and neutral theme.
I don't use the word seagrass as it brings to mind the very heavy looking straw mats of many years ago.
Sisal carpets look so good they don't even look like sisal, as I recently found out after doing a bit of research.
There is a company in Melbourne called Floorspace and they have some beautiful sisal carpets and can make mats to order.

Below is a beautiful example of a sisal mat used indoors in an outdoor setting.

I have a few more photo's that I will find and post shortly.

Cheers,

Barbara

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Please feel free to access my ideas book as there are a few more photo's there.

Cheers,

Barbara

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Thanks Barbara for the ideas,can I get this look with modern finish? I mean with some fur/wool/any softer material..

do you have any idea from where I can get this easily like freedom/interior secrets etc?

I've had more of a think about artwork . . . modern, country-feel, neutral palette - how about a reproduction of a Fred Williams painting . . . have a look at
http://www.picturestore.com.au/artist/fred-williams-posters-prints/929~
for some ideas, or just google Fred Williams paintings.

@dodo_tecture,
I always google when I'm looking for something, love google, as it has answered soo many questions for me but in the first instance, I would contact Floorspace by email if the phone call is too expensive and see what answer they give you.
Also looking into the Houzz photo album by simply seaching say "sisal rugs" for example, if you find something you like then you can ask a question about the product. Perhaps search say, "fur rugs" or something that might show you what you are after but of course, fur or even animal skin is a bit country and your hubby doesn't seem to like the country theme or look, you mentioned!!
Houzz has hundreds of thousands of helpful photo's and you can also narrow down your search by clikicking onto the various options on the left of the screen.
Good luck.
Barbara

Try the Bayliss website for Rugs. They have a great range and sizes and good prices. Make sure rug is large enough for the chairs to sit on too. Your cabinetry idea is a bit heavy I would do more slim options. Pendant light I don't think good idea as you will be looking through it all the time when looking outside. If dining was in a room not open plan pendant would be good. For softer lighting go for floor lamp and a table lamp on the cabinetry.

thanks Lyne,

yes I got your point for the pendant my second option is to hang it in the corridor that is next to kitchen.(as I have bought it already)

nice rugs in Bayliss website but the prices are not there,looks like I have to contact them for the price :(

I think you need some colour in the room. Maybe a geometric patterned rug under the dining suite. I really like this one.

Heya, have you thought about some original art for the walls? I'd suggest working in some blues as they would compliment the natural tones you already have and add a pop of colour. Check out 'Transcendence' by Artem Bryl, 'In Flight 2' by Sue Bannister, and 'Tumble' by Nicole Maguire.

very coool idea..blue will go with natural theme..

I made this last yr..I reckon this can even go with the room?

I know I have to get rid of those,but drapes will not look modern :( ?

AHaan..good looking curtains..i can easily get these from ikes !!

Omg guys

All of your lovely idea are working my mind

And I am so excited for the finish look now...

Final suggestion

Hould i go for timber lool wall paper on right side wall?

Or this will be too much?

@dodo_tecture,
I think you are trying too hard to bring everything together in this room, your juices are flowing too quickly.
You have a lovely start with the table and chairs, get a rug, definitely change those dreadful vertical blinds, as I have them too in the home I'm living in whilst building and they are absolutely useless and very high maintenence with parts anyway and neither keep the heat in or out!!
Helenscolour has made a beautiful suggestion with the sheer or linen curtains, get them when you can and then:
STOP, STOP, STOP!!!

Take a breath, eat and live in this room for a few weeks or longer and then decide what if anything else the room needs.

You will be so much happier if you make your decisions slowly to decorate the home and if you are confused or feel you are unable to make the right decision, take advantage of the free suggestions you have already been offered by some of the professionals who have responded to your post and perhaps stick to the one you think is on your wave length and contact them personally by clicking onto their profile and messaging them personally to continue having a one one, it might cost you but you won't be dissapointed.

This confusion you are feeling is an overload of albeit helpful information from all of us.

Cheers,

Barbara

oops, sorry . . . I didn't read properly - I thought your husband wanted country style! Scrap the Fred Williams idea then - those blue abstract artworks above are lovely.

thanks Silvana for giving me the courage to do black,my husband will love the touch of black here..

I will upload more photos soon of what have done as yet..

You are going for a scandi modern look. The dining chairs and table are lovely and anchor the room. A rug too, will add texture as will linen drapery on the windows. Try not to replicate trends as it will feel and look dated very quickly. Organic texture and colour is great : some small succulents on the kitchen bench and on the dining table will bring colour and an organic element to the room. A pendant or 2 over the table is great.... Maybe some linen drum shades in charcoal as a nod to hubs? Your existing artwork is a nice texture too. Low lying sleek cabinetry in white would work nicely too. A great place to layer with books candles trays and other functional pieces for the room. You can also add pops of colour with throws over the chairs along with dinnerware or mugs/ cups....it doesn't all need to be big ticket items.

Have fun and remember pulling together a room is a process....and should tell your personal story.

you know what I tried that Ikea sheepskin :P

I have 2 of those with me but the moment I placed one on the arm chair iT started looking yacky/dirty...

the chairs are tooo white :D and those skins are artificial white ..

Love the table and chairs...details?

Hi Guys

It has now come together :)

I still need a rug :( the floor freezes in night but looks like I have filled the room already too much

And yess thanks to you all for taking so much interest in my room :)))

Brink & Campman rugs are nice & natural wool shag!

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Hi Guys,

I am back again..just wondering what bar stools will go with my dining area?

also any ideas for dining table decor?

A rug is a great option, you can play it safe or go bold and the best thing is that if at a later stage you want a change just whip it out and put another down, a pop of colour will brighten and modernize your look

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