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Home – Dream Dining Room

Jul 24, 2017

 

Home is where we unwind and entertain.   If I had to design a dream dining room, it would speak to enjoying family and friends dining, and an inviting space for conversation.   For some reason, I am drawn to the color purple.  I love the boldness of the color and it just feels happy especially for space shared with family and friends.

This color guide from Arhaus Furniture explains the psychology of the color purple.   For me, the color purple in the home makes a statement of style, elegance, and sophistication.

 

Home -Dining Room

My idea for transforming my dream dining room is to create a space that brings together friends and family for entertaining and dining.     For the walls, I would love to use the color merlot either as a solid color or stripes on one wall for an accent wall.   The seating should be comfortable with a hint of sophistication.   I chose a beautiful, velvet high back chair to break away from the traditional wood framed chair.   To incorporate a sense of cozy I chose a white wash wood table.  The white allows so many ideas for changing up the table settings from season to season.    I also added a white hutch and buffet to showcase my china and these are great for storing items as well.    For the main attraction in the dining room, serving food,  I added a server.   A server is great for setting up food and allowing plenty of space on the dining table for place settings and glassware.  

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Lighting is essential for enjoying the dining room and a chandelier is a perfect touch.   You can find additional lighting options here.

For those nights when it is solely adult entertaining, a bar cabinet is a must have in the dining room.   I love this cabinet because everything is tucked away behind the doors and there is plenty of room for storage as well.   My window treatments use my secondary color of gray and the fact I love the look of a lightweight fabric using the charcoal silk draperies.   The perfect look is selecting a length that flows onto the floor.   My final addition is a beautiful rug underneath the table that incorporates the color purple.

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Some final touches for the decor would include framed mirrors, artwork, and photographs for the walls.   Decorative vases filled with fresh flowers, candlesticks, linen napkins, glassware, and utensils.   There are endless possibilities for creating the perfect dining room.   All of the dining room furniture selected for my style boards can be found at Arhaus.  *nonsponsored post*

 

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Filed Under: Parenting, Single Mom Chronicles Tagged With: @arhaus, decor, dining room, home

Home Decor Wish Lists for Decorating My Apartment Space

Jul 3, 2017

 

 

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Home Decor

Home decor shopping is so much fun.  I have been in my living space for three years and am far from all of my decorating needs.   One goal is to try to add a  new item every few months.    Some of my favorite places include Wayfair, Target, and Ikea.   Each retailer offers unique items that I can add to create a unique style to every corner of your living space.   Apartment living usually gives you white walls so I decided to add inspirational wall decals.

Dining and Living Room Spaces

In addition to adding accessories such as decorative pillows and throws, I also have a new interest in plants.  Plants add a nice touch to your living space and health benefits.  I read you should have 10-12 plants in your living space.     It is my therapeutic hobby that requires understanding each type of plant, watering schedule and using the best pots with drainage.

Another decorating idea is using all of my digital photos from my phone.   It is so easy to print locally at drugstores or mass merchandisers (Target & Walmart) and it is inexpensive and quick.   I love to use different types of frames for the photos and one idea for a focal wall is to use all black frames for an assortment of photos with kids.

Bedroom Space

Lastly, creating a sanctuary for the bedroom is necessary.  A good night’s sleep starts with the right mattress and good pillows!

Home Decor Wish Lists

My decorating lists will be a continuous work in progress.   I created wish lists from two of my favorite retailers(nonsponsored post).

 

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Family Tagged With: #IKEA, @casper, bedroom, decor, dining room, home, living room, plants, wayfair

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