Need help re-decorating this small dinning room
Related Discussions
Vinyl plank flooring vs pergo (laminate)
I currently have stinky dirty carpeting in my living room and I want to replace it with a durable flooring that can stand up to dogs and kids.
How to remove popcorn ceiling that has been painted?
Does having a paint over a popcorn ceiling change how I'd remove the popcorn ceiling?
What to do with this mirrored wall
The wall in my dining room has three mirror panels (floor to ceiling). It's a bit much! Other than removing them as they are probably glued in, what can I do to cove... See more
1970s sunken conversation pit
Our new house has a sunken conversation pit in front of the fireplace. It's about 6X6 and has three steps into the 'pit' and booth-like backs on each side. My adult... See more
How can I modernize my antique dining room?
My husband inherited an antique dining room set from his uncle and it's very sentimental to him. Most of my house is decorated in modern/contemporary decor and I have... See more
Backsplash for buffet area in dining room
There is black granite on the counter and the walls are a blue/gray combination. I'm interested in a backslash for this area and would love your ideas!
I live in a assistliving apt and have a small room 6x6
I tried to make it a dining room with just small table two chairs, but doesn't work because its too tight. I have a drop leaf table and can't move the chairs. How or ... See more
Paint bricks light color..put banquet seating on half wall with lift up top for storage..smallish rectangle table..use your chairs..some type of tall eitagiere on kitchen wall...check out Wayfair..they have all sizes and shapes...light honeycomb shades or sillouttes at window with valance only made from same material as on banquet cushion
You could use a privacy film on the windows themselves (the kind that adheres with water initially, then sticks with static). They come in various designs that will allow light to come in and coupled with the sheers that you would like Will give you the privacy you need. Instead of putting the rectangular table against the faux brick, what would you think of a buffet table under the window? That would give you a ton of extra storage, you can upcycle an old dresser or entertainment unit to keep costs down. I would find another home for the cube dresser and move the table more to the centre. I have a similar small dining area with a rectangular table...I find that it looks great, but tends to block diners in place and because of that was considering replacing with a round table!
You can buy rolls of window privacy. Lowes or home depot or even amazon. ..they have many different designs to choose from..very easy to put on.a little water and apply. .if you mess up it peels off and try again.
I think from the pics you show, that the round table fits the space better. A rectangular would not only look too boxy but would take away space because you would have to have it at least 2 ft out from wall to utilize that side for seating and also it would likely be difficult to squeeze back there to sit down because of the width of the area. I therefore think the round gives it that cute cafe/ bistro look that fits the space. As for storage, could you maybe obtain an additional " cube" and put beside the other one? It would kind of give the appearance of a sideboard. Finally for the window treatment if your concern is privacy the shears won't cut it. If you just want the look, leave your wooden blinds and hang the shears. not to condescend but come on now, how difficult is it to twist the wand or pull a string to let the light in? I can think of many more taxing things I do in a day.
You have a GREAT space to play with there! I get it with blinds! Here is what I just did and it's working so far, hung two "tie up" panels in front of open blinds. ( I will include a photo.) If window faces a busy street, leave blinds at a slant, no need to do xtr work and cover for privacy. OR do Xtr LONG luxurious drapes (without the cost) by using pvc pipe hung "properly" see google. Lol
I just changed to bench seating against my window wall...maybe you could do the same to save space? Easy to make your own or buy, as big as you want. I think a small rectangular will be fine! Don't paint brick! Personally I don't fit a lot into cube storage. I do like furniture that doubles for storage and can be used as a surface buffet. Trunks are are great for that! Put legs or wheels on something you find at Home Goods/Ross/Good Will or make! ideas are limitless! Good luck hun!!
Just some jumping off points.....https://www.houzz.com/photos/15854944/Coastal-chic-beach-style-dining-room-providence
If you have a narrow enough table and smaller scale chairs but you would have to lose the cube.....https://www.houzz.com/photos/15854944/Coastal-chic-beach-style-dining-room-providence
Something like this could snug into your corner and look awesome with that brick wall.....https://www.houzz.com/photos/query/small-dining-area-with-privacy-sheers/nqrwns/p/16
Love the idea of this, snugged up against the wall....https://www.houzz.com/photos/23669446/Victorian-House-Southfields-contemporary-dining-room-london
Angelica- You have some great suggestions. You can incorporate them into a Lovely Dining area. I think Banquet seating would give you a little more room. If you do custom seating you could have storage under the seats. Natural lighting is a plus so sheer curtains are a must have with a draw back drape for privacy. If dining for two, you can go for a Small table where the Cube is and then a Bench seat below the window with custom cushions. Your pass thru Counter over the sink can be wider with High Back stools for eating also.
http://www.bing.com/sa/simg/SharedSpriteDesktop_0317.png
I could definitely go with dining for two! Thank you!
Angela, I don't know if you like the faux brick or not, but someone mentioned 'don't paint the brick'. I had a black/white/gray faux brick with black mastic. I white washed mine with watered down latex paint. It made the whole thing lighter a brightened up our room. Just a thought.