Dining Room Dilemma

There’s some of dark wood which is all over the rest of the house too, 4 windows total, entrance into the living room and kitchen, and overall it ‘s a big space.

For the most part, I just don’t have any clue how to decorate this room. I have some ideas, don’t get me wrong, but it has some well, challenges.

I’ll stop blabbeling and let you see. Here it is, our dining room in all it’s glory.

All around the room is a plate rail, which I think is what this is called since it is plate height and not chair height.

Below the plate rail are vertical wood slats about 12 inches apart. {That is the previous owners wall hanging not mine.}

It’s a really good sized room, but when I first saw it, those slats just did not appeal to me. So I’ve tried to think of what to do about them. We won’t take them out or paint them. Will wallpaper in between work, should we paint the space in between a darker color to reduce the contrast, can I do something fun with paint otherwise?

The slats have really got me stumped. Except for that there are some nice features including the shiny floors.

There’s also a fun window bench which even has storage, there is a door that opens. It’s like our own secret passage way. To nowhere I guess! I haven’t put anything in it, but it will be great for dishes or movies or ….

To be honest decorating this room hasn’t been a priority because we wanted to get some other spaces done, and the dining room is the only place left that still has unpacked boxes and decorations yet to find a home.

As far a feel or style I’d like this room to me, well that’s still up in the air.

Something is compelling me to use this chair as inspiration.

A friend gave it to me and I like it’s color and sophistication. It could be something classy for the dining room, bold and sexy don’t you think?

I came across this set on Houzz the other week and am loving it. This room also has a blue chair! And dark wood and wood floors like mine!

Plus I love the wild horses art, I’ve always wanted that in my home. I might have to find some. And the patterns on the textiles. I have to bring more pattern into my life for sure.

I’ve also thought about those frame risers from Pottery Barn that allow you to hang a photo a few inches off the wall. Those might allow me to hang items over the rail and break up the top and bottom look a bit.