I recently found a beautiful pub cart for a mere $20 at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena. Since I brought it home, I’ve had one thing on my mind: a dining room makeover. While I feel that a good meal with family and friends trumps all decor in a dining room, I think a few new improvements such as a buffet table, wallpaper and an area rug will certainly give the room that refreshed, updated look I’m searching for. — Annemarie from Brunch at Saks
Grandezza Console – $1,099
The accession of a buffet or console table may be a great way to store additional dishes while giving you more room to place accessories like picture frames and candles. I like this buffet from Ballard Designs as it is a gorgeous color and will provide much-needed storage in your space.
Williams-Sonoma
Harvest Dining Table – $1,995
I love a multipurpose dining room table like this one from Williams-Sonoma. You can dress it up for dinners or use it for crafts and arts. This is a good bit to invest in for the long haul.
Society Social
The Darlington Chair, White – $475
A set of antique dining chairs will make it easy to redecorate your space as many times as you want without the added expense of new furniture. I love to add pillows or seat pads to my own dining chairs to get a quick, refreshing upgrade to the room.
Williams-Sonoma
Beckett Bar Cart – $999
Give your dining room a dose of style with a pub cart. Stock it with whatever you want to create your favourite drinks and add a few fairly cocktail glasses (I propose supplementing antique shops for them), and you are going to be prepared for guests anytime.
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Windsor Gold 6.5 oz Flute – $89.60
A pub cart can’t be operational without a few pretty eyeglasses atop! I love these gold-rimmed flutes so much that I will probably show them all year long.
Pottery Barn
Veranda Linear Chandelier – $329
Chandeliers are the icing on the cake when it comes to room makeovers, and they can never be too large or too loud in my book. I like this linear candle chandelier from Pottery Barn.
Vineyard Stripe Rug – $799
A durable indoor/outdoor rug is perfect for eating places because it is simple to wash. I really like this striped wool carpet in Ballard Designs in beige or navy.
C. Wonder
Camellias Decorative Glass Plate – $10
A fancy and fun set of dishes will decorate your space and may also be a fantastic conversation starter. I like these rose plates from C.Wonder because they are vibrant and enjoyable. Plus, they are only $10 a plate, so that they won’t break the bank.
West Elm
Manzanita Candelabra, Silver – $99
To keep your space lively all throughout this year, select a fantastic centerpiece that could hold its own over the table. I love this division candle holder for its intriguing and intriguing design.
Z Gallerie
Twisted Twine Placemats, Chocolate – $23.80
I am fond of placemats that are impartial enough to exit at all times, and these from Z Gallerie allow you to do precisely that. You can dress them up using fine china or use them with paper plates for a birthday celebration — they are versatile enough to use in almost any setting.
West Elm
A mirror in your dining area might seem a bit invasive — who wishes to see their manifestation as they consume, right? But mirrors are a excellent way to open the space up and give it the illusion that it is much bigger. I like this wood mirror from West Elm because it could fit into almost any design scheme readily.
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Mercury 1 Light Table Lamp, Golden Crackle – $335
While a chandelier or any overhead lighting provides your main source of light within the room, a lamp perched on a games console table is really going to set the mood for evening dinners. This cracked-mercury glass lamp is excellent because it also adds a visual component, making it an accessory in your room.
West Elm
Emmerson Dining Bench – $499
Swapping out chairs on either side of your desk to get a seat may be the perfect way to add an excess place without extra clutter. I love this seat from West Elm. Insert a few pillows on top for additional comfort.
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Moroccan Grass Cloth Wallpaper, Black
Feeling a bit daring? Go for the wow factor with bold wallpaper such as this Moroccan print from Phillip Jeffries. If you’re apprehensive but want to give it a try, I’d suggest accenting only one wall and painting the rest a neutral shade.
Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee
Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee is this a fantastic, versatile color. When utilized in a dining room, it enables for the meals and other components to be the stars, but it still retains its own. It’s also amazing paired with wallpaper in case you’re considering an accent wall.
Sears
China Storage Dessert Plate Case, Cream – $22.95
This might seem like it belongs in your office, but this box is actually a china plate organizer that will keep your pricey dishes set up without getting scratched or broken. Hide it in your buffet table cabinet, or keep it outside and adorn it with accessories — no one will be the wiser!
AllPosters.com
Antique Floral Plate V – $9.99
I get cold feet when it comes to committing to artwork, so I have a tendency to keep it rather inexpensive by purchasing prints like this botanical poster. Framing it’s going to give the print a costly look without the price tag, and it’ll also give me the freedom to change it out readily.
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Villeroy & Boch New Wave 5-Piece Place Setting – $45.95
Silverware does not necessarily make the largest effect on a dining room makeover, but a new set that may go with your china and regular plates will help save you time while still entertaining. I love this sleek collection from Villeroy & Boch.
West Elm
Cotton Canvas Printed Window Panel, Koba – $34
I don’t think I can stress enough how quickly and easily a set of curtains can change the entire look of a room, especially a dining area. I love these ikat panels in West Elm because their routine is simply enough to be fun without being overpowering.
C. Wonder
Ikat Cloth Napkins, Navy – $28
It might appear insignificant, but new table linens may be among the easiest ways to give your room a whole new look. I love to use fabric scraps or table runners as a way to add color and texture in the dining area.
This blue ikat napkin set by C.Wonder is calm enough for everyday use but jazzy enough to use while amusing.
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