I’ve made you wait long enough… but sometimes it’s worth it, and in this case, I promise you my gal Kendall Simmons is going to knock your socks off!
It was a long-time coming, and you can see the initial inspiration idea here, but let me tell you, the final product is above and beyond what I ever could have fathomed. Without further adieu, I introduce to you our formal dining room:
Yes, I was thrilled when Jeff told me to take the lead on this room… I wanted bold, big color since it’s the very first room you see when you walk into our home and I knew I wanted it to make a big statement. I think that made Kendall go to the extreme and I was happy to push the limits when it came to pattern mixing, tones, and of course the wallpaper.
Schumacher has my heart when it comes to all things wallpaper and once Kendall showed me the Queen of Spain variation in black, there was no going back… it’s classic with flair and it’s been in their collection since the 60s so I know it’s timeless and never going out of style.
Believe it or not, the chandelier was the one element in the room that was originally there when we purchased our home… I loved it so much that we decided to incorporate it into the dining room design and everything else we took out to start with a clean slate!
We also opted to incorporate original artwork from Minted as a component of the room and I love the black and white cactus print Kendall selected… simple yet stately and the right eclectic mix right above my favorite feature, the bar cart!
Ahhh yes, the bar cart… another item that was a must-have for this space. We love to entertain and I couldn’t wait for pretty glasses, cups, colorful bottles, and such to make this station a working piece of art!
Ahhh yes, the bar cart… another item that was a must-have for this space. We love to entertain and I couldn’t wait for pretty glasses, cups, colorful bottles, and such to make this station a working piece of art!
In terms of the art, I had been eyeing the works of Erin McIntosh for quite some time and was specifically seeking out her abstracts for the person one to fill the space above our dining room buffet. The tones of navy, pink, green, and gray were the icing on top of this pure perfectness and I stare at it constantly as I’m always finding a new element about the piece to enjoy! And then Kendall introduced me to a new-found local artist, Ed Nash, and we scooped up two of his small abstract squares to hang on both sides of our front window… supporting local and shopping small!
Can you tell I am just absolutely overjoyed and in love with Kendall’s masterpiece? I cannot tell her thank you enough… I might have a certain design aesthetic that I gravitate to, but Kendall gives me the courage to pull the trigger and go for it without second guessing myself. I truly couldn’t imagine completing our home without her by my side. Interested in individual pieces? I linked the room sources for each detail below.
Want to see more? Kendall and our dining room is featured on Style Me Pretty Living with Designer Tips for a Stunning Color and Pattern Combo. Tips and tricks that can help you incorporate color, too!
Photography via Catherine Truman || Instagram
Room Sources
Table || Salvaged Wood Trestle Table in Black
Bamboo Chairs || Dayna Side Chairs in Warm Gray
Rug || Patchwork Hide Rug [9×12] ++treated with stain protection via local company++
Host Chairs || Belgian Slipcovered Armchairs in White
Chandelier || Crystal Swag 12-Light Chandelier
Buffet Lamps || Port 68 Melrose Lamps
Wall Art || Original Painting by Erin McIntosh via Gregg Irby Gallery
Antique Gold Bamboo Bar Cart
Bart Cart Items: Fleur De Lys Tumblers || Copper Mugs || Large Silver Cocktail Shaker
Drapery: Custom Fabric with Green Greek Key Trim
Buffet : Custom Order via Sprintz Furniture
Bart Cart Items: Fleur De Lys Tumblers || Copper Mugs || Large Silver Cocktail Shaker
Drapery: Custom Fabric with Green Greek Key Trim
Buffet : Custom Order via Sprintz Furniture
Holy cow – it looks amazing!!! No detail was spared – even the ceiling is stunning!!
Oh my goodness, I am IN LOVE with this room! It is sheer perfection. So fun, so vibrant, so gorgeous!
Gorgeous!!! I love the bamboo chairs! I recently found some secondhand and repainted them…I just love how they look! They are in my house update post today! Would love to know your thoughts! http://www.californiatocarolina.com
Wow…what a stunning room!!! I love the wallpaper!!! =)
stop it. your house is INSANE! that ceiling is amazing, and well, really all of it is! the drapes with that trim are perfection!!!
Love the bold wallpaper!! And pretty artwork…so fun!
WOW- this room is AMAZING! So much fun, but still functional and beautiful!
I am absolutely speechless- it's STUNNING!!
I'm in awe of the way you managed to mix all these patterns- that takes serious skill!
Wow, it truly looks amazing! I am more of a neutral kinda gal and shy away from bold color in my house but absolutely love this and think it looks elegant and glamours. Fantastic job!
Wow!! What a treat to see. Every square inch is perfection! We love seeing Erin's painting used in such a fun, striking & beautiful room! Gregg Irby Gallery
Gorgeous!!! Bold color scares me to death but you knock this one out of the park!! It looks so good!
Wow! Talk about making the statement! I love the bold new look! That large abstract piece really pops against the wallpaper and I love the detail ont he curtain, too!
Your dining room is gorgeous! I love the green settee – such a fun pop of color.