I saw this fabulous dining room on abchao's flickr photostream and just about flipped. I love so much about it I'm having trouble calming my enthusiasm...from the sleek chairs softened with Ikea sheepskin throws, to that amazing mid-century modern credenza! But then all those stunning, fresh white plates against the pale gray paneling - oh dear! All of it...quite divine! When the heck is dinner? I'm so there...and I'll bring humble pie!
I can see what you're saying but basically these rooms look cold.
ReplyDeleteI *LOVE* this dining room! The use of light is amazing and I think it looks warm & inviting. I can totally picture sitting around that table with friends having coffee, chatting, and laughing. I want this room in my house. Thx for posting the photo.
ReplyDeletelove the white plates against gray idea!
ReplyDeleteAh, paneling that I actually love!
ReplyDeleteI kinda get what "pup" is saying. I'd probably put up a lil' somthing more on the walls opposite the door but all in all...DELICIOUS! Such a soothing palette. But love the punch of black! I'd feel kinda sexy in this room.
ReplyDeletepup - i don't feel that...but let's get you a sweater. :)
ReplyDeletewith all the inviting guests, i'll bet this room warms up nicely! i just think it's beautiful in it's simplicity!
and beefy - i'll bet you're sexy in any room! ;)
the dining room is very aesthetically pleasing, however, i am horrified by the possible use of animal products {or are these faux? if so, i apologize}.
ReplyDeletein my humble opinion nothing is ever beautiful enough to condone cruelty.
oh no worries - these are so faux! they're from ikea!
ReplyDeletephew! i thought that they might be since they are so inexpensive.
ReplyDeletethank you for putting my mind at ease...
i LOVE your blog!!!
i love the hardwood floors.
ReplyDeleteooh love it! And it's so nice to see plates on the wall looking magazine-like in a real home for once. I don't think I've ever seen anyone pull it off as well as the styled shots, but she nailed it!
ReplyDeleteWow.. those plates are pretty fabulous!!!!! I'm def saving that pic for inspiration.. what a great display. Also love the sheepskin. Just bought a few for my dining room the other day!
ReplyDeletev - have you seen the plates-on-wall how-to in Sunset's november issue? page 46—you'll love it! i adore this one too. x
ReplyDeletei love the way the plates are arranged...its art in itself!
ReplyDeletethe plates, those chairs - the whole credenza setting is remarkable.
ReplyDeleteoh, wow. absolutely LOVE it! the lamps are gorgeous too. and i'm such a sucker for the sheepskin on chairs thing, and the dishes are just perfect. nice find!
ReplyDeleteThanks, y'all! And for the coldies -- I have plenty of wine to warm you up!
ReplyDeletegood call, ab!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove love love it! No cold shivers for me ;)
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