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Simple Natural Beautiful Dining Room Design

Fanny — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:35:53 +0000

Above photos via: thirteen and south

Country style dining room without colors, simple beautiful design for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.

Vintage and Retro Design

Above photos via: greige

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Home Color Scheme–Update Your Room With Paint

achurenics — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:29:40 +0000

Paint is the least expensive way to change the look of a room, whether you want to modernize your living room or make your bedroom more serene. A fresh paint job enlivens a ho-hum interior, but picking the right color (or combination of colors) and figuring out where best to put it and how much to use can prove perplexing.

Dining Room Refresh

A palette of bold colors and do-it-yourself paint projects give this dining room a fresh look. We choose two shades of blue for the table and chairs and created a two-tone effect to add interest to the furniture. Separate the painted and non-painted portions of the chairs and table with painter’s tape. Semi-gloss paint works best on furniture because of it’s easy-to-clean finish, so apply several coats.

Color a Table
Unfinished wood is the perfect canvas for paint. Sand the surface lightly, remove the sanding dust with a tack cloth, and then spray the piece with one thin coat of primer and several thin coats of paint, allowing each coat to dry before adding the next. Protect the painted surface with two coats of polyurethane.

Craft a Place Setting
Chair backs coated with chalkboard paint provide erasable name “cards” for a dinner party. To take the theme even further, use the paint on a tray to create a menu board.

Update the Furniture
If the wood surface is already painted or varnished, remove dirt or wax buildup with a household cleaner and rinse. Sand rough areas and wipe away dust with a tack cloth. Apply two coats of stain-blocking primer and allow it to dry between coats. Roll or brush on two coats of latex paint in the direction of the wood grain. Use a brush to finish the surface with smooth strokes.

A New Life for Metal
Clean the surface with a stiff wire brush to remove flaking paint or rust. Wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry. Prime with metal primer and let dry, or use a paint specially formulated with rust inhibitors. Apply several thin coats of paint. If using spray paint, hold the can about 10 – 12 inches from the surface as you spray. Shake the can during the application to keep the color mixed. Spray lightly to avoid paint runs.

DIY Wallpaper
Using a supersize stencil, mimic the look of wallpaper for a fraction of the cost. Create a custom scene by randomly placing the stencil on the wall. Dab a filled foam brush on newspaper to remove excess paint before applying the paint to the stencil. Use stencil adhesive to temporarily attach the stencil to the wall.

Mirrored Lamp
Update a plain glass lamp with paint. Get the look of mercury glass with Looking Glass Mirror Paint. Spray several light coats of paint on the inside of a glass lamp base.

Painted Floor Cloth
A scrap of sheet vinyl flipped upside down makes a perfect canvas for a decorative floor cloth. Cut sheet vinyl to size using scissors. Prime then roll on two coats of latex paint. Use semigloss paint for extra durability or matte-finish paint if you plan to protect the finished project with clear polyurethane. Mask off a border for the dot pattern. Make pattern guidelines using parallel strips of painter’s tape.

Dresser Detail
Rescue a tired room with a fresh, graphic paint stencil used on a single standout furniture piece. The dresser’s treatment works because it repeats one large silhouette design in stark white against a deep, saturated color. To re-create this look, enlarge a leaf shape. Cut as many leaves as you want from repositionable adhesive vinyl (find at a signmaker’s shop). Place the leaf cutouts on the dresser drawers, apply a thin coat of acrylic matte medium, and roll on several thin coats of the finish paint. Carefully remove the vinyl when the last paint coat is dry to the touch. Use a utility knife on stubborn edges.

Scrap Art
Create wall art from left over paint supplies. Brush stripes of paint or press paint can lids onto scraps of kraft paper for colorful wall art. Mat and frame your work for one-of-a-kind decor.

Modern Art Background
Create a graphic backdrop for a display of tableware, collectibles, and boxes by creating a speckled effect on sturdy illustration board. Speckle the board with drips, splatters, and fine dots of two latex paint colors. Apply a fine mist of one color to the illustration board with a specking brush (follow the instructions on the brush). Next apply large drips and drops of paint on the board. Add more drips by loading the brush tip with paint and holding it above the board. Repeat with your second color. Let dry. The highly textured effect is tough to sand out, so tack the board inside cabinets or behind shelves for an interesting background that can be removed later.

Faux Bois Curtain Panels
For visual texture, embellish plain curtain panels. Here, we drew the look of wood graining on the 96-inch drapes using washable fabric markers then applied dimensional paint. Use a drop cloth because paint may bleed through the fabric. Start with thicker swirls and loops and fill in with thinner strokes.

DIY Tip: Linen, cotton, and natural-fiber fabrics absorb paint best. Always test a paint finish on a swatch first. As with all paint products, read the package instructions to ensure the best outcome. Fabric usually must be washed before painting.

Redo a Cabinet
Spray paint always makes for a smooth finish on large pieces of furniture, such as this cabinet. When the paint dries, coat the surface with polyurethane to add a uniform sheen.

Update Your Accessories
When painting on glass, start with a clean, dry surface. If you use a pattern, tape it to the inside of clear glass. With an artist’s brush, apply a thin layer of glass paint for a stained-glass look. For a more opaque finish, apply an additional coat after the first is dry. Paint slowly and gently to avoid bubbles. Using an artist’s brush, seal the design with glass-paint varnish. If you want the look of frosted glass, use a varnish with a matte finish.

For a ceramic surface, sand lightly to ensure paint adhesion. Clean the surface with trisodium phosphate (tSp) cleaner to remove grease and dirt. When dry, apply a bonding or ceramic primer. Let the primer dry. Brush on latex paint in a gloss or semigloss finish. You also can use a paint formulated for ceramic or porcelain surfaces. Allow the paint to dry for several days and take care not to scratch the paint while it’s curing.

Spray on a Mirror Finish
Mirror finish spray paint and a tree silhouette add vintage charm to an old window. Freehand-draw a design on the back of the window and then add mirror finish in several light coats. Or use a stencil to add a different motif to the front of the pane before spraying the mirror finish on the back of the glass.

Make a Blackboard
A pair of plastic frames organizes an entry with a blackboard and a corkboard. Paint the frames using no-prep spray paint designed for use on plastic. Spray the backing of one frame with chalkboard paint and reassemble. Insert a corkboard into the second frame. Read more at http://www.bhg.com

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Country Dining Room Designs

filomenas50 — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:54:45 +0000

Although this section is part of the kitchen, fabrics, carved accessories and colourful trinkets define it as a dining area.
Shop for the look: The Orchard, Sweetpea & Willow, Sanderson

White kitchen-diner
Rustic furniture and vintage accessories add warmth and character to a light, white kitchen-diner. Use reclaimed wood to bring a touch of natural colour to the scheme. (via: livingetc.com)

A country table and chairs are flanked by elegantly upholstered French bergeres in this dining room. A chic rug adds comfort and style, while still allowing the wood floors to offset the wood dining set. A traditional armoire in the corner creates storage space. The checkered curtains add texture — and privacy, when necessary. (via: kitchenbathideas.com)

Small But Elegant French Country Dining Room Decor
September 1st, 2009 · Comments Off

An elegant dining room with French.

Here is an example of toile fabric in this coffee and yellow dining room. Take note of the window treatments and the elegant sofa style chair.

French Country Decorating Fabrics and Linens: Have a distinct look and feel. The fabrics has an old fashioned look, and is recognized for its all-over [...]

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Dining room decorating ideas
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Small But Elegant French Country Dining Room Decor

Fanny — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:50:42 +0000

An elegant dining room with French.

Here is an example of toile fabric in this coffee and yellow dining room. Take note of the window treatments and the elegant sofa style chair.

French Country Decorating Fabrics and Linens: Have a distinct look and feel. The fabrics has an old fashioned look, and is recognized for its all-over pattern.

French Country Decorating Ideas- French Antique
May 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

French country decorating is one of the most popular forms of country decorating today.

Antique red bathroom cabinets.
French country decorating need not be expensive or difficult, and you don’t need to go out and purchase a whole new room. It is easy to introduce touches of the French country style without changing your entire decorating scheme. [...]

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French Provincial fabrics are another distinct fabric style used in French decorating. Here is an example of these. These Provincial fabrics are what we would most likely call calico. You will notice their intense colors and small repeated patterns. These textiles are available from fabric and quilting stores. You can always purchase a variety of pre-made French Style textiles. You will find everything from place mats and table linens, to bedding and draperies. These charming linens will give your home that distinct French look you desire. You may want to accent the French Provincial and Toile fabrics with striped and checkered fabrics. These make a nice contrast with the busier patterns. Remember, Cottage Style is all about mixing and matching of patterns.
French Country Decorating Ideas
Inspired by the natural elements of the French countryside, French Country style is all about rustic charm and old-world elegance. It’s a comfortable and earthy style, and can either be grand and elegant like an old French chateaux, or cozy and homey like a simple country cottage. While the look can vary widely, there are certain characteristics that are common to the style.
French Country Style and Materials
An important element of French Country decorating is the use of natural materials. Stone, wood, and rattan are very common. Rough, stained, or painted plaster walls; rusted iron; wood-beamed ceilings and walls; carved wood details; and chair seats woven of rush, are the hallmarks of the French Country style. The flooring in French Country homes is also rustic. Natural stone, brick, terra cotta, and wood plank floors are dotted with wool or cotton rugs to add softness. The effect is one of absolute charm. Typical of French Country interiors are pieces with contrasting color and texture. Pale plaster walls and ceilings are punctuated with dark rough wood beams. Colorful Provencal printed fabrics such as toile are set off against light-toned natural seating.
Color and Fabric in French Country Decorating
Colors in French Country decorating are inspired by the colors of the countryside. Rolling hills full of lavender, lush fields, sparkling waters, stone buildings, and bright sunshine are the inspiration. When choosing colors, it’s best to stay on the warm side of the color wheel (think soft and sunny), and mix them with natural stones and woods. The idea is to bring the outdoors in. French Country furniture is often painted gray. It is reminiscent of the stone and gravel pathways in the French countryside and it offsets the other colors beautifully. Toile is a traditional design for French Country fabrics. Small scenes of things like picnics, courting scenes, and animals are set against plain cream or white backgrounds. The scenes themselves are often (but not always) blue, red, or black. Most of these toile patterns are printed on linen, or cotton. In fact, heavy cottons are frequently used in French Country decorating, and are contrasted with sheer lace (used for things such as window curtains). Other patterns that appear frequently on French Country fabrics are basic plaids, checks, and sometimes, stripes.
French Country Furniture and Accessories French Country furnishings are characterized by simple, graceful lines with delicate curves and hand-carved decorations. If there is one word that can describe French Country furniture, that word would be rustic. Distressed wood, worn painted finishes and rusted metals are very common. French Country furniture looks like it has been passed down through generations, even if the pieces are brand new reproductions. When it comes to French Country, weathered and worn is not only acceptable, it is desirable. Common pieces of furniture and accessories:
large armoires oak buffets bergère chairs large harvest tables ladder-back chairs iron chandeliers old leather-bound books distressed wood and metal candlesticks carved wood-framed mirrors hanging baskets made of wire or rattan old pitchers copper pots vintage botanical artworks flowers, particularly lavender By incorporating some or all of the elements mentioned here, you can achieve a classic and beautiful French Country interior.

The copyright of the article French Country Decorating in Interior Decorating is owned by Lauren Flanagan. Permission to republish French Country Decorating in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.

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Gold bedroom decorating， Retro Modern style and luxury decor.

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Rooms In Modern Style By Ruby

Fanny — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:52:07 +0000

Contemporary dining room design with modern style, green and pink color, simple design.

Living room

Bedroom

Photos: Ruby

The Ruby team is comprised of experienced designers, project managers, architects, and contractors all of whom contribute your project’s success.

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Contemporary Red And White Dining Rooms

Fanny — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:23:14 +0000

When decorating your dining room, one of the main things to think about is the color palette. Red, white, and pink have long been the colors of love, from long-stemmed roses to a box of chocolates covered in a big, red bow. But they’re also striking colors in the home. Here are some pictures of red and white dining room.

kitchen and dining room, red walls and white cabinets.

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white kitchen cabinets, red chairs, red clock and yellow floors.

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white walls and red chairs dining room

Wiliam Waldron

brushstrokeshouston

red walls, white curtains and dining table

Ghislaine Viñas

modern dining room

Virgile Simon Bertrand

Michael Formica

red, white and black, a modern kitchen design

halifaxvogel

Beautiful Bright Dining Room

Beautiful white dining room
Combine lacquer, glass and fabrics with elegant detailing to create a feel of understated sophistication.

Beautiful Dining Rooms Collection – Decorating Dining Room

Do you want to know how to make your dining room extraordinary beautiful? Here I select some photos, and some simple tips to help you, most helpful for your dining room colors choosing.

Interior House Painting With Contemporary Color Schemes

When it comes to house painting, selecting the proper color is not easy. You can not simply pick the color you like the best or the color that compliments the color of your house. That color may not be suitable for the bats in your geographic region!

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Beautiful Bright Dining Room

Fanny — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:19:21 +0000

Beautiful white dining room

Combine lacquer, glass and fabrics with elegant detailing to create a feel of understated sophistication.

Create a laid-back, informal feel by teaming a rustic wooden table with modern metal chairs. Inside window boxes on wide sills will give a room a leafy feel.

These stripped floor to ceiling windows create a dining room with a view into the garden, achieving the classic feel of bringing the outside in.

rustic table dining table

Bright red, floral wallpaper gives colour to a simple, white dining room. The texture of the light shade and the fabric of the chairs adds a sumptuousness that softens the rooms formality.

A touch of the unexpected adds fun to a table, like a horse-shaped bowl or a cockerel pepper shaker. The dark green sideboard adds depth to the all-white scheme, while an oversized lamp shade modernises it. (via)

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Beautiful Dining Rooms Collection – Decorating Dining Room

Fanny — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:08:08 +0000

Do you want to know how to make your dining room extraordinary beautiful? Here I select some photos, and some simple tips to help you, most helpful for your dining room colors choosing.

Steven Gambrel, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK

pompy ding room furniture

Generally, dining rooms are placed as a separated area marked for dining, but often they are out in the open. They may be attached to different rooms like the living room, the family room or the kitchen. Hence, you will have to keep your dining room arrangements in accordance with the area it occupies and the decor you prefer. So, if you are looking for a more formal set up, make sure you choose wall colors that are more somber. Also, the dining room table and the dining chairs need to be of a more expensive variety.

Choosing dining room paint colors

Make sure you have a bright wall color to make the room look gorgeous. With these tips you can make your dining room your guest’s favorite hang out. It will become an excellent place to entertain and show off your best furniture and decorative pieces. With a little refinement, the dining room will make every get-together interesting.

The first thing to consider when choosing a dining rooms colors, are the effects they will have on appetite. The color blue is a well known appetite suppressant. This is because there is very little blue food found in nature. The color blue isn’t exactly a weight loss program; it simply causes a slight psychological change that makes people feel less hungry. Avoiding this color will help guests to better enjoy they’re meals. (ehow)

Yellow and cream colors can be good choices for dining room decor. Yellows are seen as sociable hues; therefore, they could stimulate conversation at the dinner table. Know that yellow tones are often affected by light, which can transform them into a displeasing shade of green. Before painting walls yellow, test the color by first painting a large piece of cardboard and examining it to see how the yellow is affected by indoor and outdoor light. (all-homedecor)

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Modern Baroque inspired dining room in monochrome

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Rustic cedar log Dining Chair for outdoor only $139.00 Dining Chair