tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post4309239825572300532..comments2023-08-24T04:13:54.597-04:00Comments on DesignTies: What would you do with this dining room??DesignTieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-51553193730067675642009-09-23T10:14:37.114-04:002009-09-23T10:14:37.114-04:00Hi Kelly,
I've been looking around for the ch...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />I've been looking around for the chandelier (circle motif) from the Hometown Heroes Lottery house designed by Sarah Richardson and in your living room. I can't find it anywhere. Would you be able to tell me who makes it and where it is available?<br />Thanks,<br />babyjuan@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-839899580234735522009-05-16T00:40:00.000-04:002009-05-16T00:40:00.000-04:00Hi Kelly,
Thanks for your prompt response. Nothin...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />Thanks for your prompt response. Nothing is written in stone, purple is one of my favourite colours, it just seemed obvious to include it in my decor. I was thinking of mirrored furniture and a mirror with mirror frame. Love that style. I like the way you think, I hadn't thought about cream yet. There definitely will be some sparkle. I'm going for a luxurious, glamorous and feminine look. <br /><br />DanicaDanicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251059130602604519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-38453195562710930102009-05-15T20:41:00.000-04:002009-05-15T20:41:00.000-04:00Hi Kelly,
I'm going for the same look, albeit in ...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />I'm going for the same look, albeit in my bedroom. Purple and Hollywood glam. Your blog and the comments have given me new ideas. My main obstacle now is my floor. While I see you have brown hardwood, which I guess could be considered neutral, I have a dark blue stained hardwood. I love it and don't want to change it. I'm hoping that I can come up with a colour scheme involving the blue floor, purple and silver with glass/mirror accents. Any suggestions?<br /><br />Thanks, loving the blog!<br /><br />DanicaDanicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251059130602604519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-69854467428053538162009-05-08T12:58:00.000-04:002009-05-08T12:58:00.000-04:00I wouldn't go too dark with the paint because you ...I wouldn't go too dark with the paint because you really want the beautiful wallpaper to the wow factor. I do like the idea of painting the out the trim and walls the same colour...maybe a similar tone to the colour on the top half of the walls in the living room? Would you consider painting the chairs out? I love the idea of the dark table and light chairs with some sort of purple fabric on them...a beautiful silk/velvet stripe. I really think the room is screaming for a rug as well. Purple ceiling sounds great. Would you be going the same purple as the picture or a silvery purple? I can't wait to see the room done. I'm sure it'll be beautiful.Rubynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-60168265005740244742009-05-07T15:40:00.000-04:002009-05-07T15:40:00.000-04:00Great room. I love the wainscoting. I also love th...Great room. I love the wainscoting. I also love the purple ceiling idea. I thinks it would look great in your room. Have you though about a purple chandelier? (Definitely a great conversation piece). <br /><br />I too think the gray walls would look nice and relate to the living room better. <br /><br />For the chairs I think it would be neat to spray paint them white and then use the first fabric (Ego) to cover the seats. The color palette in that fabric reads more glam than the other one. Adding some glass and/or mirrored items will definitely add more glam.<br /><br />Changing the color of the existing mirror to silver as opposed to gold would modernize it and make it a better match to the living room. Also changing the window treatment. Maybe roman blinds using a fabric that complement the fabric on the chair? <br /><br />I'm looking forward to see the final result<br /><br />MarieM2JL :: STUDIOhttp://m2jlstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-9893329988328139762009-05-07T12:37:00.000-04:002009-05-07T12:37:00.000-04:00Oh wow! What a great room this will be!! So many c...Oh wow! What a great room this will be!! So many cool places to go off from that chandelier. This may sound "off the wall", but I see rich velvets and textures with silver nails. And I'm not referring to the chairs. In some major accent or even somewhere on the walls...Outside The Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692567007524460658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-63307087256663266862009-05-07T06:23:00.000-04:002009-05-07T06:23:00.000-04:00Love your inspiration Kelly.
I'd keep the wainscot...Love your inspiration Kelly.<br />I'd keep the wainscot white and either paint the walls grey and do a wallpaper above.I also like the idea of an all white room with a colored ceiling and draperies with that same accent color. <br /><br />Have you thought about painting your chairs? Most of the images you show have light colored chairs. <br /><br />Can't wait to see what you do!<br /><br />xo<br />BrookeVelvet and Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254920453147895763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-80689243702033781582009-05-07T00:46:00.000-04:002009-05-07T00:46:00.000-04:00Great feedback, thanks everyone!! It's interesting...Great feedback, thanks everyone!! It's interesting to read all your different ideas and suggestions :-)<br /><br />Looks like the purple ceiling is getting a thumbs up -- that's good, because I really like the idea of a purple ceiling too :-) Just not the idea of actually painting it!!<br /><br />It might be a little while before I get the dining room done, but I promise I'll post pics as soon as it's finished :-)<br /><br />Thanks again!! <br /><br />KellyDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-55827385746669724792009-05-06T23:23:00.000-04:002009-05-06T23:23:00.000-04:00kelly im not even going to comment, your rooms are...kelly im not even going to comment, your rooms are just too far out of my decor talents, lol I just know whatever you come up with will be gorgeous! thanks so much for stopping over to wish us a Happy Anniversary. Oh and your duvet post, i laughed my freaking head off, sorry i know its not funny but....lol that is exactly why i have not used one in about 14 years.<br />hugs<br />janetjanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109006150387830549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-44950373941675955182009-05-06T18:10:00.000-04:002009-05-06T18:10:00.000-04:00Kelly, this room is going to be gorgeous. I have n...Kelly, this room is going to be gorgeous. I have no idea what to suggest, I come to you guys for advice and ideas lol! I'm just happy that I got another look at the fabulous living room. I love both of the fabrics, but lean toward the circle print more. Can't wait to see the finish. KathyKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396548112800738809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-78569532229517577312009-05-06T17:11:00.000-04:002009-05-06T17:11:00.000-04:00Your dining room looks a LOT like mine, so I'm eag...Your dining room looks a LOT like mine, so I'm eager to hear everyone's ideas for yours and see what you eventually come up with! :-)Julia @ Hooked on Houseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937060849774403002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-30630390746052390752009-05-06T14:49:00.000-04:002009-05-06T14:49:00.000-04:00Whoa, that's gorgeous!
I like the idea of the pu...Whoa, that's gorgeous! <br /><br />I like the idea of the purple ceiling.Beki - TheRustedChainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963688700633522730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-51800860667905965122009-05-06T14:28:00.000-04:002009-05-06T14:28:00.000-04:00I can't remember where I saw it - but i have long ...I can't remember where I saw it - but i have long remembered this fabulous plum colored room. The color was very deep and it had a lacquer finish. Yes, that's right. It was insanity and jaw-dropping gorgeous. If i were you I would so both the upper walls and ceiling. The light reflected from that (fantastic) chandelier would be high drama. <br /><br />xo<br /><br />Emilywide open spaceshttp://wideopenspaces.squarespace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-63758892055100937372009-05-06T10:12:00.000-04:002009-05-06T10:12:00.000-04:00Purple ceiling, gray walls and the circle fabric f...Purple ceiling, gray walls and the circle fabric for curtains and the stripe for seat covers...lol That's my vote;) FrenchLisa (aka) Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506446154553002791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-66183253873984536702009-05-06T09:09:00.000-04:002009-05-06T09:09:00.000-04:00Hi!
I'd definitely be painting the ceiling silver ...Hi!<br />I'd definitely be painting the ceiling silver (Ralph Lauren makes great silver paint), the walls a darkish lilac, and put in some creamy drapes. Not sure I'd use either of those fabrics on the chairs - I'd keep them fairly neutral, or one color - maybe a violet?!<br />Anyway, there's my two cents. Your home is lovely!sybil lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629349319977383547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-33649410278233966742009-05-06T09:06:00.000-04:002009-05-06T09:06:00.000-04:00The purple ceiling looks fantastic, but a large po...The purple ceiling looks fantastic, but a large portion of that impact is in the contrast of dark and light. Your floors and furniture being dark will reduce that impact. Purple is a hard color when you're working with other dark colors, so you're dealing with transition of color, not contrast. So, I think I would use it complement, not the major element in the room. I can't believe I just wrote that.Tom Erdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235203386345137695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-36154443332662703092009-05-06T08:50:00.000-04:002009-05-06T08:50:00.000-04:00Your d/room is going to be fabulous Kelly.
In my...Your d/room is going to be fabulous Kelly. <br /><br />In my humble opinion due to the dimension of the room, I feel lighting will play a major role in the colors/tones that you are considering. I love the idea of the purple ceiling and being a Southern exposure it shud most probably work. Sorry I can't help you out re that paint color, but know that Sarah used two whites in her d/room. (ICI Paint 50YY83/029 Natural White on the walls & 50YY73/075 (French White) on the trim. As it is only paint (a quick fix) I think I wud also be tempted to go gray above the wainscotting.<br /><br />I like both your choices of fabric, however if adding an area carpet in the future (?), you may want to wait before doing the chairs. -Brenda-<br /><br />P.S: Re my question yesterday. I emailed you earlier this a.m.mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-17576196737853149942009-05-06T08:33:00.000-04:002009-05-06T08:33:00.000-04:00WOW - doesn't the wainscoting help to connect the ...WOW - doesn't the wainscoting help to connect the rooms? I'm not a decorator by any stretch, but I remember one of the first blogs I read of yours contained some PHENOMINAL wallpaper w/ a hit of shimmer and circles. That would look hollywood glam to me - especially with a mirrored piece and that wonderful chandelier!! Could you do a white on white shimmer wallpaper and a purple ceiling like in the one picture of that kitchen? And some fab drapes for your bay window. No matter, it's going to be gorgeous and I can't wait to see your end result. Please come to NC and decorate my "man house" - I moved into my hubby's house when we got married. I'm a feminine beachy girl, he's an earth tone man...amariaf2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/14345133539118546255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-23652905057550697202009-05-06T05:42:00.000-04:002009-05-06T05:42:00.000-04:00What an amazing chair!! Check out this one too for...What an amazing chair!! Check out this one too for <A HREF="http://www.spacify.com/dining_chairs_leather-265-225.html" REL="nofollow"> Antique Dining Chairs</A>.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178146565602568113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-29824085014420482192009-05-06T03:07:00.000-04:002009-05-06T03:07:00.000-04:00If that is what the living room looks like you sho...If that is what the living room looks like you should go with the same beautiful style you already have. Adding purple will only make it more beautiful.<br />I would go with a solid color for the chairs though, or the stripe to keep everything simple and I would use the space infront of the window. why not place that console there?qerathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749203820088469885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-84890319993985378932009-05-06T00:54:00.000-04:002009-05-06T00:54:00.000-04:00OMG, your living room is Fabulous! I agree with M...OMG, your living room is Fabulous! I agree with Maria, purple ceiling and gray walls, with the Ego circle fabric..... What are you waiting for? Get r done!<br /><br />again your living room is amazing, can't wait to see the dinning room completed!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />CathleenDESIGN BY CATHLEENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481882150634591396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594718005346435377.post-19153480795755733412009-05-05T23:59:00.000-04:002009-05-05T23:59:00.000-04:00I like the idea of a purple ceiling with gray wall...I like the idea of a purple ceiling with gray walls above the wainscotting. then either fabric you've chosen on the chairs will match perfectly. The purple ceiling would be completely unexpected and fab!Maria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.com