Our Updated Dining Room

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Our dining room's new look

We repurposed our antique armoire from our dining to use as storage in the art studio. We made a few changes to the dining room, and I want to share those changes with you.

Our dining room before, with armoire

Our space is small: only 12'7" X 11'8". I like that we no longer have a large piece of furniture in here. Our room barely seats six, but now there is plenty of room to walk around the table during mealtime with everyone seated.

View from kitchen

We moved the plate rack from our living room to the dining room. I like it in here. It is a custom piece we ordered years ago from Maine Cottage Furniture, and we chose French Blue for the paint. We placed a Mosaicwares breakfast nook beneath it.

Opposite the plate rack and breakfast nook is our Mosiacwares butler's tray table.

We also hung our daughters' portraits in the dining room. They were both in different rooms before. The portraits are pastels drawn by Jean Reasoner Plunket.

View from art studio

So what do you think? Is it too minimalist for your taste? I think I like the space. The art studio is very cozy, and the dining room will not be a distraction ;P

Linking to:

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Sunday Blog Love
Mod Mix Monday

I want to thank all of you for your sweet emails and comments. I am feeling so much better!

Until next time...

Blessings!

Ricki Jill

34 comments

Diane WritesAugust 3, 2011 at 10:04 PM
I am actually a lover for minimalist yet elegant designs Ricki. And your new dining room is love love love! The white dining chairs look so posh. I love the white and cream based paint on the wall, while it is being accentuated by just enough colorful pieces. The color of your plate rack comes in my favorite color. I super love it. I would love to dine in your simple yet so elegant dining room!
BonnieAugust 3, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Love it! It is open and airy with sentimental touches that make it really homey. Can't wait to see the art studio. Hope you are feeling better!
anangloinquebecAugust 3, 2011 at 10:36 PM
I love it! Less is more has been my mantra for some time now. Really inviting.
Lois EvensenAugust 3, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Space is so important to me so your making more space around the table would suit me just fine. It's all quite lovely. :)
xinexAugust 3, 2011 at 10:53 PM
I like it, Ricki. Clean and simple and simplicity is beauty!...Christine
⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜@ Debbiedoos blogging and blabbingAugust 3, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Oh it is so pretty Ricki. I love the lampshades and the wall color is so soft and pretty. Good job!
Mundie MomsAugust 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM
I love the room!
peggy aplSEEDSAugust 4, 2011 at 12:46 AM
you have beautiful pieces in your dining room. great job in redecorating it! beautiful!
AshAtHomeAugust 4, 2011 at 4:55 AM
I love it, you did a FANTASTIC job!
Carol Schiff StudioAugust 4, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Love it Ricki, very soothing, and a place to linger at the table after dinner.
Something Nice and PrettyAugust 4, 2011 at 7:32 AM
I love it, so much more room it seems! Love the plate rack too!
Hope your feeling better!
RosettaAugust 4, 2011 at 7:32 AM
Ricki,la tua sala mi piace tanto!E il portapiatti azzurro è delizioso!Baci,Rosetta
GinaAugust 4, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Your dining room is beautiful! I think it looks very spacious. You decorate with the prettiest colors.
ginnyAugust 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Oh Jill, What a pretty dining room! I love everything that you did to it. I don't think it looks minimalist at all. I believe in less is best. It makes the room look clean, uncluttered, and very chic. You definitely have an eye for design.
Allison NicoleAugust 4, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Looks great! LOVE the walls, chairs & blue shelf the most!
Honey at 2805August 4, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Love it! Your rearrangement make it more roomy. I really like the girls portraits where you placed them! Nice job. I'm ready to see the studio!
Ginger ZuckAugust 4, 2011 at 10:46 AM
I love the new look. Love the girls pictures there. Very easy on the eyes.
d e l i g h tAugust 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Beautiful room! The portraits are perfect hung in the dining area. You have a great eye for decorating!
Linda
LorraineAugust 5, 2011 at 6:58 AM
I LOVE it!!!
Did you make the seat covers for the chairs???
Please tell me.
Love, Lorraine
saltbox treasuresAugust 5, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Your dining room is lovely! I love your chairs with the slip covers, and I love your artistic touch to all of your spaces.
Have a great weekend!
~ Julie
SheliaAugust 5, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Everything is so pretty! Your dining room is gorgeous and those slip covers. The little blue shelf with the plate rack is darling! I want it! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 6, 2011 at 8:28 AM
I love it and love that Maine Cottage shelf. They have the cutest things. Adore your chairs and am trying to decide whether to paint my dr chairs or not.
EmilyAugust 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Your dining room is gorgeous! I love a minimalist style. I love the glass top dining table and the chairs are lovely covered white. I also love the art on the walls. I love it......If I were to start over I would love this style, but at my age its a little late with all my furnishings. Your art studio is fabulous. I love how your converted your armoire to store your art supplies. The way you arranged the furniture gives you plenty of space to work. I've been waiting to see the surprise from your hubby. Wow, he has great taste and I think its a perfect touch for your space. How sweet was that......It looks a lot like MacKenzie-Childs and maybe it is since I see a lot of it there. I love it too......Your creative art talents shine in your home!
Great room redo.......Have a great weekend

~Emily
The French Hutch
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)August 7, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Love the room. I am so in the mood for the look of space, so I think this is totally perfect. Gorgeous room. Hugs, Marty
FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 7, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Beautiful Ricky, so clean and clear, very serene, I love it! Your minimalist style is warm and I like that, you did a great job. Lots of hugs, FABBY
PamelaAugust 7, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Love how you are mixing the old with the new! Very bright and cheery!
BEACH BUNGALOWAugust 8, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Lovely; specially the plate rack!

S
xo
KathyAugust 8, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Love the plate rack and the butler tray! Gorgeous - Everythings looks light, colorful and cheerful - great dining room!
Kathy
Heather @ Mrs. Southern BrideAugust 9, 2011 at 9:05 AM
It is all so beautiful! Love the table & chairs.
StarrAugust 9, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Really pretty. I really love the art. Jealous of the natural light. We have a teeny tiny dining room with nary a window (due to an addition to the house). It is a cave!

And the plate rack...i'll be borrowing that idea for sure!
KimAugust 10, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Gorgeous RJ - love everything about it! The plate rack, the shelf table, the prints on the walls - everything is just perfect!
xoxo,
Kim
Courtney ~ French Country CottageAugust 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM
I love the changes Ricki Jill! Your dining room looks wonderfully open and cheery! LOVE those chairs! ;) Thanks for sharing at my party this week! :)
Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarmAugust 11, 2011 at 5:17 PM
I love it Ricki! My favorite is the plate rack. Love, love, love it!
Something Nice and PrettyAugust 16, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Love those chairs Ricki!b I've been looking for them all over CL! The plate rack is gorgeous!

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