Dining Room Decorating Dilemma: What Would You Do?
I haven’t mentioned it lately, but I’ve been taking the dining room in another direction, giving it a little bit more of an updated look. Did anyone happen to notice I had painted the buffet when I posted Denise’s Overcomer party?
Remember how it looked in Sherwin William’s Aqua-Sphere before? I did love it this way, but I also wanted to have more of a neutral canvas to work with when I decorate for parties and seasons.
Then, after searching high and low, I found a great pair of Ralph Lauren lamps on clearance at TJ Maxx…
And now the big question is what to do with the wall decor. I’ve had some thrift store vintage art on each side of the large mirror for a few months, and I like it…
But, I also found a pair of these mod mirrors on clearance at Target which I think might be more of the look I’m going toward. These might even look good with a cute shelf under each one.
So, what’s your preference? The coordinating vintage art pieces or the pair of mod mirrors?
Every time I ask for your help,y’all always come up with great ideas, so I’d love to hear what you think! What would you do?
Robin @ A Bird Loves Her Nest
October 29, 2014 @ 12:12 pm
I think the mirror double stacked on each side to really fill the space and no shelf underneath them. The size of just one doesn't compliment the larger mirror. Also oversize candle sconces would look wonderful, maybe with bubble or seeded glass to add to the classic but modern look would look equally great and beautiful lit up for occasions.
Justine Ciemny
October 29, 2014 @ 12:39 pm
Vintage art is my vote 🙂
Justine
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marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
October 29, 2014 @ 12:48 pm
I love Robin's idea of sconces or maybe even a larger piece of art. The mirror just seems a little off.
Darrielle Tennenbaum
October 29, 2014 @ 12:48 pm
I like vintage art –what about some small ovals mixed with a larger piece?
paperjunk-lc
October 29, 2014 @ 12:50 pm
I like the mirror.
Jenna Pennell
October 29, 2014 @ 2:57 pm
I think both options are too small to adequately fill the wall space. Do you have a Plan C in mind? I would personally prefer blank walls over walls filled with too-small decor. Maybe wait until you can find the perfect pieces that fit the space?
Sarah @ 702 Park Project
October 29, 2014 @ 3:27 pm
I'll always choose vintage over mod. Classic and timeless…you can't lose! 🙂
Amy
October 29, 2014 @ 4:41 pm
I like both, but my favorite is the vintage art you have in there! Goes better with your gorgeous mirror.
Michelle
October 29, 2014 @ 8:17 pm
Both pieces are too small for the area and also when scaled with the table. Find larger, matching, vintage art work and that will fill the space perfectly. With the new lights and the large light fixture, adding sconces or candle holders or other lighting features will just be too much. The room needs art.
Laura @ Top This Top That
October 29, 2014 @ 8:43 pm
If it was my space I would probably opt for the art work and more of it on the other side. The mirrors may be to much redundancy with the big mirror in the middle. The buffet looks gorgeous.
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles
October 29, 2014 @ 8:47 pm
Hey Julie! Love your "new" buffet and lamps! Out of the 2 options, I like the mirror the best. BUT, I don't love it with the big mirror in the middle, I think both choices are too small. Have you thought about a grouping of white plates on each side? I'm thinking something in a diamond shape like Kris did, but on smaller scale for each side of your mirror. Just my 2 cents! http://www.drivenbydecor.com/2014/04/simple-natural-easter-table-decorations.html
poolhallace
October 29, 2014 @ 10:41 pm
I too think both options are too small, and the mirrors redundant – although they are great. I like Jennifer's suggestion of grouping white plates – something to add dimension and visual interest without detracting from the clean look of the area.
John Webb
October 30, 2014 @ 12:54 am
Hey Julie! I always love what you do, and admire so much your continual creativity! I seem to think the art flows better with the other decor in this space. Even before reading all these other great comments, I was thinking just the same as many of the others – keep the art theme but go bigger! I do LOVE the mod mirror – could that go in another spot in the house?
Qoesls
October 30, 2014 @ 3:56 am
Of the two options, I'd vote for the vintage art, but I'd love to suggest a third option–photography. When my husband and travel we like to take some of the best photos from the trip–they're usually something architectural–and blow them up and frame them. Either black & white or color; they both work. And they're personal
Mary Kennedy
October 30, 2014 @ 12:25 pm
Love the art, but agree with everyone it's a little small for the space. Maybe just reframing it would do the trick… but needs to be wider. It's gets lost on the wall. Love the mirror over the Buffet! I mean Hit it out of the ballpark LOVE! The other mirror is small, and doesn't really go in this room. It's a great mirror though. Maybe a Botanical Print… or Seasonal print… But most importantly Larger!
Laura Walters
October 30, 2014 @ 1:48 pm
I'd actually buy 4 of the clearance mirrors , hang them 2 and 2 as a square and take the other down….the artwork really isn't big enough on either side to make an impact, but 4 of the new one above the buffet would do it.