Courtney Warren is a Texas-based interior designer whose work has been featured in Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Apartment Therapy, and Today.com. She is a frequent consultant on Fox 4 TV’s Good Day program in Dallas, was ranked in the top 3 percent of interior designers in the US by Houzz.com, and starred in the Dallas episode of TLC’sFour Houses. She delights in helping overwhelmed clients create beautiful spaces—and will never turn down a warm chocolate chip cookie or Diet Dr Pepper.
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Cottage Dining Room Redesign
The dining room, a place for good food and fellowship, is the heart of any gathering. And FOOD. I mean, let’s just agree that we all want to EAT!!!
So I needed my new dining room to be comfortable for guests. I also wanted a fresh, light, airy feel . I created that atmosphere using light gray and white. By adding wood elements to the mix I added definition to the space.
Highlights in decor:
-I used white open bracket shelving to display my white dishes. I am OVER having all my pretty dishes tucked away in boxes. This was my solution.
I have glass dishes displayed in the room as well. Although I decorated with many dishes, they are not overwhelming because of the color of the dishes-clear and white.
-I accented the dining room with silver. I have candle sticks, pedestals, lamps, trays, and other decor all in silver that add a bit of shine against the neutral colors of the room. I guess you could call it, Farmhouse Glam! Is that a thang?
-The galvanized chairs I chose for this room are opposite the farmhouse glam decor, yet both are consistent with the farmhouse style I love.
-The vintage chandelier and side tables are unique elements in the room. They are unique and draw the eye. The light fixture was a vintage bucket that we made into a light!
-In case you didn’t know, I love to incorporate stripes in my decor. LOL! I mean, can you tell??!! So for this room I added curtains with large gray stripes.
-The centerpiece of the dining table is a set of three. I decorated the base of two of the pieces with artificial plants giving this room an organic element.
I hope you enjoyed this dining room. Check back soon as we step into the bathroom to see how I made this often overlooked space look farmhouse fabulous!
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