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Dining Room Reveal

I'm thrilled to be sharing my new dining room with you today.  We moved into our "new-to-us" home this past summer.  One of the rooms I was most excited about was a formal dining room.  I know these rooms are on the out with most new builds, but for me this was one of the top three things I needed in a home.  I grew up with the best memories around dining tables.  I remember holiday and Sunday dinners with extended family and friends.  I knew in this stage of life my family is in I wanted this room to hopefully create the same special memories I had for my own children.

So you can imagine how my creative juices just came flowing to me for this room the minute we got the keys.  This was the first room I wanted to design, and what a joy it was to create. 

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You can view the "before" below.  It was such a dark room.  I found out from neighbors that not one owner in the last 20 years ever used this room as a formal dining room, always just a flex space.  I knew that I needed to fix this asap.  Keep scrolling to see this same view, all refreshed...
It really always amazes me what a can a paint can do for a space.  I used my signiature paint color,
Aloof Gray by Sherwin Williams 
in a satin finish.  This is with out a doubt my favorite paint color.  It is a light gray paint that can read true gray, blue gray and then green gray in different times of the day.  Because of that I never seem to tire of it.  Aloof, the perfect name for it.
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The next item that really brought life into this dining space was switching out the standard "boob" flush mount ceiling light for this gorgeous 
Progress Lighting Chandelier
This had been on back order right when we moved in and waiting a few weeks for this to arrive was well worth it.  You can style it with or with out these glass votives, and they also come in frost finish.  It truly is stunning, and having the six lights versus the dingy two creates such a gorgeous setting during dinners.
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You may notice one of the biggest changes we have made to the house.  We were able to order this gorgeous laminate hardwood through
Carpet One/ Giant 
in Sandy, UT.  They have been my go-to flooring company for my local design clients the past few years.  They are so easy to work with and always are able to beat the best local pricing when we've checked out other companies.  Their service has been so great and I was very impressed with the job their installers did.  We also hired them to install new baseboards, I am so pleased with the quality of work.  We went with 5 1/4 height boards, and they are such a gorgeous after thought.

If you are local to Utah, I 100% recommend them.  Ask for Barrett, he is so great to work with!
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When I had my inital in home carpet consult Barrett had brought a few different samples ranging from $1.50 to $8 a sq ft.  I had fallen in love with an expensive engineered hardwood that is identical to the flooring we had installed.  I told him what I wanted to spend and he suggested this flooring, which is on sale for $1.50 a sq ft, and side by side it was hard to tell the difference.  Then he did the "key test" where he literally took his car key and scratched the heck out of the sample and it didn't show any damage.  I knew this was the one for us.  It is a cooler wood look with a gray undertone, but next to my cooler palette it reads a lot more warm.  Just the look and durability I was after.
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 Here is another fun "before and after" of the space, showcasing the beautiful stair transformation.  I can't get enough of this new view.  I have so many "stair tread with white risers" inspiration pictures saved on Pinterest, and I'm so pleased to be able to see this view every day now.

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 The next item of business was refinishing my dining table top.  This baby has been in storage for the last 5 years, I couldn't part with it seeing as it was made in denmark and is made out of solid teak wood.  I knew the look I wanted and though my efforts didn't create the outcome I wanted, I am pleased with the look.  I took to youtube and watch several dry brush tutorials with chalk paint.  I used 
paint from the Home Depot in the 'Relic' dark gray shade and dry brushed 'Yesteryear' in a light gray over top of it.  I sealed it with the same brands varnish.  And no, I will not be doing a tutorial, ha.  I'm by no means an expert, and found the professional videos on google super helpful.
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Now to my favorite part of the design process, and that is the design details.  

The initial inspiration for the space were these curtain panels that I wanted to reuse from my old home.  Moving here we were able to gain an extra foot in our ceiling height, which is great, but made it so none of my curtains from the previous home would be able to work.  Then I realized there was a dip in the ceiling where a vent is so I quickly measured and was estatic to find out it was the perfect height for my favorite pair of panels.  So I planned my mood board and room design around these gems.
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 The way they frame the windows and bright some personalty to the space is just what the space needed to feel complete.
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I have always loved a dining room with mix and match dining and captains chairs.  I wasn't quite certain what color I wanted but knew I wanted this shape of chair.  My heart skipped a beat when I found these
LexMod Captains Chairs in Azure
They were the perfect shade of deep teal that would match the curtains perfectly.  I loved the tufts and nail head detail and knew they were the ones.
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When looking for the dining chairs I knew, with out a doubt, I wanted to be able to fit three smaller chairs on each side of the table to seat more, and knew I for sure wanted a material that would clean easy, and was durable.  I also wanted something bright and airy to keep the space light.  I was estatic when I happened upon these modern feeling
I love the shape and appreciate the solid steal leg frame.  Even my husband mentioned the solid feel they have.  They are petite, yet so sturdy and SUCH an amazing price.  The perfect look and feel to finish off the dining set. 
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Of course I love real, fresh flowers, but another love of mine is creating faux floral arrangements for myself and my clients.  My go to place to buy the stems are 
and every other week their stems go 50% off.  I was able to create this pretty arrangement with the white ranculas and some velvety greenery with the vase for under $50.
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Also, heres a fun fact...
We got these beautiful crystal candle sticks as a wedding gift over 12 years ago.  They have sat in storage because I was afraid to get them out and have them break.  I love seeing them every day displayed on the table.  I have come to realize I kind of have a thing for crystal, and I just adore the detail they bring to the space.
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So there you have it, my process as I designed this dining room, and all of the details.  For a few more design and decor details just scroll below for details and links.  If you have any other specific questions please leave a comment or you can email me directly at 
kristen@studio7interiordesign.com

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.  I appreciate it so much!

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Chandelier Reveal

chandelier, dining room, board and batten
 How gorgeous is the progress of this dining room!?  From the statement that the wall to wall qua-trefoil carpeting creates, to the airy feel the board and batten gives to the show stopping chandelier... This dining room is on its way to perfection.  Just needing a few finishing touches, but so far so good.  Completely in love with how this space has come together.
chandelier, dining room, board and batten
 This is the beauty that my sister in law decided on.  We had a vote in THIS POST and she went with #1.  About 65% of the voters said they'd pick #3... but she said after looking at 100's of chandelier's she knew this was the one.  Such a good call removing the mini shades.  It gives the perfect transitional feel she was after, and she is completely in love.  Couldn't ask for more than that!
chandelier, dining room, board and batten
 The details are so classic and timeless.  Goes perfectly with the colonial/ plantation vibe the exterior of the house gives off.  I love that it's a statement piece, yet keeps the integrity of the home.
chandelier, dining room, board and batten
 Here's mid progress... but you see what a huge impact a statement chandelier gives off in a room!
chandelier, dining room, board and batten
Here is the top 5 that we narrowed it down to in the previous post.  She picked #1 shown here but removed the shades.  Like I mentioned, the majority said they'd go with 3.  That is what I was trying to talk her into.  But, I am SO happy she went with her gut and the one that spoke to her.  She has no regrets and falls in love with it every time she walks in her dining room.  It truly turned out perfectly beautiful in the space!  I am so happy for her!

I will link the chandeliers again in case you would like info on them.
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5



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The Friday Five- Traditional Chandelier's

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I'm so excited about today's Friday Five!  I wanted to do something kind of fun and create a vote to help pic out the statement chandelier for this dining room in the works.  This is my brother's home.  I've been consulting my darling sister in law while they do some updates to there.  She's been having a tough time narrowing down her favorite chandelier, because let's be honest... the possibilities are endless with this kind of thing.  She knows that she wants it on the traditional side.  She wants oil rubbed bronze.  And crystals make her heart go pitter-pat...  So with those things in mind, we've narrowed it down to 5... and she would LOVE to know what's your favorite, especially which one you would put in this space!?  Scroll to the end and see our top 5 picks and, I didn't' leave you hanging,.. they are linked so you can view for purchase.
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This is the gorgeous dining set they picked out from RCwilley.  They have a large family and they can't wait to break this beauty in!  And, a shout out to my sister in law's handy father!  He whipped up this beautiful board and batten over the holiday break!  Talk about a labor of love!  He also built the book cases below.  He's super man!
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Here is the room opposite the dining room to give you a feel of the home.  It was recently turned from a piano room to this office space.
You can see the before I staged nearly 5 years ago HERE.

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Here they are!  The top 5 we narrowed it down to!  Which one would YOU pick!?  I've got my favorite!

Shop these chandelier's by clicking the numbers below.

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

Stay tuned for the reveal of the chandelier and the finished room!

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The Friday Five: Safavieh Dip Dye Rugs


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I cannot believe how fast this month has gone by!?!?  The end of summer fun and back to school has kept me preoccupied more than I realized it would!  I now officially have a kindergartner and it has been so fun doing the mom roll this week.  But, I realized I had quite the blogging hiatus and now its time to get back in gear!  
Today I wanted to rave about the new rug that I ordered from a favorite company of mine, Safavieh.  I seem to always use at least one of their items in a design of mine and I have realized almost all the rugs I order end up being from them.  I was on the hunt for quite some time for a round rug to go under my kitchen table.  I knew it had to have some sort of a mix of color to it so that it'd be easier to hide any spills.  I found Safavieh's awesome 'Dip Dyed' Rug line and fell in LOVE.  So many beautiful options.  The movement of the pattern had me at hello.  I decided on this trellis pattern one and when I unrolled it I kid you not, I gasped in excitement.  It is BEAUTIFUL in person.  I didn't edit these pictures to keep the integrity of the rug.
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 I wanted to show the before picture of the space.  You can see it wasn't bad, but after putting the rug down it grounds the space and makes this tiny kitchen nook seem larger and make sense.  I chose a round rug to play off of my round table and it fits perfectly in the bay.  If you are looking for a round rug just google 'Safavieh 7' round rug' and you'll get several pattern options.
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 I love the quality, it is a wool blend.  The colors are gorgeous and after I scotch guarded it, it seems to be durable.  I was able to just wipe up a few spills already (thanks to my cute kiddos)  Oh, and it has become my dog's new favorite place to sleep.  So, you know its comfortable.
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Here are my favorite Dip Dye Rugs that they offer.  If you search Amazon you'll see a lot more that they offer too!
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Here are the links to my favorites!  Hope you fall in love with one as much as I did!





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