A Client's Bachelor Pad Overhaul: The Dining Room

    
Today, I'm sharing part two of a project I've been working on.  You may remember the client's living room makeover that I posted last week.  The couple also wanted a pretty space to entertain so we made some major changes to their dining room, as well. 

Here's the "before" shot we all love to see:

The room was suffering from a case of too much wood furniture (all in the same tone), a lack of color on the walls that prevented you from even noticing the trim, and outdated lighting.

After making these changes, this is how the room turned out:

We started by painting the walls the same gray-blue as in the living room.  Since these two rooms are only separated by a small foyer, we used color to connect them and make them feel like one larger area for entertaining. 

By the way, I know several of you have asked. . . The paint color is Santorini Blue by Benjamin Moore:

Much to my delight, the client had this dining table and wicker chairs in storage!  I love the texture that the chairs bring into the space, and they keep the space from becoming too formal.

I found the china cabinet at a consignment shop, in perfect condition; the back was already gold-leafed. My client received the bird prints as a wedding gift (isn't that the best part of working with newlyweds?).

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I hope you'll take a minute to pop over to the site and shop for some beautiful jewelry, while also helping a great cause.  Our Bamboopink consultant is Lisa Mende, who is starting a project here in Charlotte, NC, to provide loving environments for low income families when they acquire their first home.  She is using her profits from Bamboopink sales to generate income to help with this venture.  (You can also find more information on how to become a Bamboopink representative by emailing Lisa.)