UPDATING- Design Help for Built-In in Dining room
I have very old built-in cabinets in our new home. I really need some ideas for udating.
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Comments (1)Here are a few photos for inspo!...See MorePlease help: Living/dining room design
Comments (7)Changing the curtains to a white or cream that matches the rug would look great, then match the cushions on your lounge to your curtains, and add in a splash of colour on the walls. If you want to keep the curtains that's fine. The rug is gorgeous but you need to flatten it out with piles of books so you can't see where it's been folded. Use cushions with a circle on them to match the curtains. If you hang a painting it needs to have the colours of the cushions, curtains in it. Try to find cushions with a circle pattern with at least one colour the same as your curtains. Buy a cheap canvas from the reject shop, Use the same colours of your cushions and curtains to paint circles on the painting. Draw the circles with a compass. Then paint circles on the canvas that match the curtains and the colours you have decided to use as the cushions. I think the curtains have restricted your colour use so if you don't want to replace them with something plain use the curtain and cushion colours. The rule is either 3, 5 or 7 colours. Cheap and easy . Remember to prime the canvas with white paint before you start. Another way is to cover the canvas with a wall paper that has circles the same colour as your curtains or cushions. You don't need to paper the edges just the front. Laura Ashley has some gorgeous wall papers and so does Hauzz. It's not difficult and would match the colours you have alraedy in your home....See Moreinterior design advice please... for dining room.
Comments (18)Hi Mel, I agree with siriuskey. It seems a shame that the table is pushed against the wall as it a) limits the seating and b) "feels" quite awkward and cramped. From looking at your floorplan, it would seem that you have the space to pull it out, to the position shown on plan? It would mean re-positioning your lights, but I think would look a lot better. The same goes for the lounge/seating area - I would consider re-positioning the 2 armchairs (one with it's back to kitchen, the other opposite with its back to outdoor area) and adding a sofa under the window. It would mean repositioning your sideboard though. Consider a light large rug to delineate the lounge area and to also bring some light and texture into the room. I'd also consider a rug under the dining table, as you have a lot of dark timber which is pulling light out of the room...See MoreNeed help with layout and design of living room / dining room
Comments (7)To be blunt -- the room isn't really big enough ! So you have to sort out priorities , and space . You have a dining table , and a computer desk . Can you get rid of the computer desk , by having your computer tower mounted behind the couch or similar , and a wireless keyboard and mouse that you can use on the dining table ? Mount the monitor on a wall , or if you don't need in depth graphics , I understand you can use your TV ( I've heard something about the 'refresh rate' is less on a TV ? ) . Maybe even have a monitor but also the option of using your TV ? Could you use a 'breakfast bar' , probably where the computer desk is now , I know its not sociable all staring at a wall , but it would/could serve as a brakfast bar and computer workstation . Could you get rid of the dining table and chairs , and have a large coffee table , or 2 smaller ones , and eat 'casually' ( my polite way of saying eat sitting on the couch ) ? Even mounting the TV on the wall will let you get rid of the cabinet , but I gather you have gaming consoles in there ? And the present arrangement with the pot plants uses some space -- maybe some shelves with them on will still retain the plants but free up floor space ? Just some thoughts off the top of my head ....See More
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI totally agree with pat1250. These built-ins are gems. However, there are multiple ways to update what you have:
--Remove chair rail from around the room.
--Find a very modern console table on legs that will fit between the cabinets. You could even have one built to fit in whatever wood/color your dining furniture is. Or have a piece of marble cut to fit that space and find modern legs. You'll be able to use it as a buffet for dinner parties.
--Add two tall buffet lamps with yellow glass base or yellow shades to link to the stained glass, which is so very beautiful.
--If you're worried about breaking glass, remove the doors to the hutches but save them in case you change your mind. Or bring the doors to a glass repair place and have new panes put in. Use one hutch as a bar and the other to display interesting pottery, dishes, etc. in yellows and greens. Paint the backs of the hutches the color of your walls or get very modern patterned wallpaper for the backs.
--Yes, a modern chandelier will immediately upgrade the dining room.
Here's an article on how to mix and match vintage with modern.
Here are some inspiration photos:
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My Houzz: Brooklynites Take Up a Rural 1940s Farmhouse · More InfoLook how this photo shows a mix and match of vintage built-ins with old farm table and modern chairs. Send us more photos of the room and of your dining furniture. Please, please consider creative ways to mix in modern pieces--art, furniture, lamps, pendants to complement these beautiful built-ins in ways that will knock everyone's socks off!
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7 years agoAdding LED strips is an easy way to update cabinets and showcase home decor.
Also, replacing the drawer faces can give the unit a literal facelift.
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