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How To | Decorate | Add personality to your home

Dining Room

A perfectly nice home becomes personality filled.

A basic box with a basic chandelier–that sums up the dining room. Plus, the contemporary dining set was a misfit.

Check out the after!

After
Although colors remain subdued, layering and interesting shapes make the formerly lifeless space a visual feast.

The Upgrades

  • Wainscoting on lower walls adds architectural flair. A kit from a home center was all it took to transform the lower walls. Click for a detail view.

  • Crown molding makes the standard 8-foot-tall ceiling seem grander.

  • The black chandelier establishes a much-needed focal point.
  • The Decor

  • Covered with a tailored tablecloth and slipcovers, the contemporary dining set exudes tradition.

  • An étagère provides vertical storage space. It's more sculptural than a buffet, which would have crowded the room.
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