What do you think of this $500.00 dining room? Is it traditional, contemporary, eclectic, etc.?
Mostly furnished through thrift store finds. The only new thing purchased was table set at kmart for under 200.00. I try to buy things that are inexpensive but don't look it. So what do you think?
Your room is 100% ECLECTIC!! That very word implies a mixture of periods & styles combined together - selecting what seems best from various styles - per the dictionary!! LOL
Your white cabinet has traditional lines but becomes more eclectic by being painted. The ...»
contemporary style - no carving or embellishments.
A couple of things you might want to consider if you want to change things up a bit. Try putting some of the ceramics from the bookcase up on the ledge - perhaps placing the Large blue & white one on its side but angled, Move the pictures to the bookcase where they can be seen & enjoyed but mix them with some smaller accessories. Maybe take a couple of the books and lay them down flat then sit a picture on the books. A little elevation here and there.
Also, think about turning the table diagonally - one corner would be toward the white cabinet and one toward the window. Break up all the straight lines in the room., If your table is square, try turning the table cloth at an angle too so the points hang down from the four sides and not from the corners.
The point is to create INTEREST in your room. People will want to stop and look around instead of just walking by!!
Hope this answers your question.
Susan: I've already made a few changes per your suggestions and even my husband noticed. He loves the table set on the diagonal, go figure. Thank you.
You may want to consider changing out the dishes and the pictures. If looks like the pictures are higher than they can be viewed/appreciated.
OK, so you have now earned a GOLD STAR * - CONGRATULATIONS!!!