Hey Guys! Are you ready to see the plan for the formal dining room? I'm calling it the Eclectic Modern Formal Dining Room Design but I'm not really sure if that fits. Let's just say it does and move forward. =)
But, before I show it to you... let me just remind you what each week of the One Room Challenge will look like.
Wednesday, Oct 5th (week 1) – Introduce your space, and tell us your plan.
Wednesday, Oct 12th (week 2) – Show us your progress. What have you accomplished? (THIS WEEK)
Wednesday, Oct 19th (week 3) – Have you encountered any setbacks? Any happy accidents?
Wednesday, Oct 26th (week 4) – How’s it going? Week 4 is the hardest!
Wednesday, Nov 2nd (week 5) – Did you revise your plan? Hang in there, you can do it.
Wednesday, Nov 9th (week 6) – The Finale – It’s all about the pictures.
The goal of the space is to get it to play well with the kitchen. I'm not going crazy with anything in there but I do want to have some fun. So, here's my plan.
Can you see that going with our kitchen? I want to bring some black touches in but not go overboard because our eat-in kitchen is dark navy/charcoal.
I think finding the balance between dark/light and pattern/no-pattern will be key. I've made some purchases for the space yet I'm having some major problems with others (like the table). I was originally going to refinish the table that we had in there. I think I've decided to just nix that idea. The table size is ok but I don't love the lines of it. The style just is off. After shopping for another table, I've come to the realization that most of what I love I can't afford or can't get within the time frame that I need it by. So, I'm not sure what I'm going to do here. I'm keeping my eyes open but we will see what plays out.
Also, I totally can't decide between those two lights in the design board or whether to nix both of them and just keep the chandelier that is still in our dining room.
Progress this week was mainly finalizing what the design board was going to be and making a few purchases. Next week though, I should have some actual progress to show you. Yay!
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Cassie Bustamante
oh this is soooo dreamy- love the plan!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks girl!! I'm hoping it translates to a cool space.
Brittany Goldwyn
This looks like just my style...I'd love this dining room in my house!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Brittany! I've got lots to do but I'm hoping I can pull it off.
Amanda
I love the inspiration board! Can't wait to see how it comes together - this room has so much potential!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Amanda! It's to a pretty blank slate right now so I'm excited about just jumping right in.
Carol @ CAD INTERIORS
Love the design plan! Both light fixtures are great, but the wider one really caught my eye. Those rugs are beautiful!
Ashley Mayes
That's the one that I was leaning towards! I haven't pulled the trigger yet but I think I will!!
Sara
Looking great Ashley! Cheering you on all the way!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Sara! xoxo
Leilani Hagan
I think either light would be great and pull the color from the kitchen cabinets quite nicely. Personally, I like the three-pendant one, but the other is great, also! And the rugs! LOVE!
Ashley Mayes
I really like them both! The rugs are gorgeous! I only ordered one so far but we will see about the other.
Iris Nacole
Ooh, loving the plan! It's going to look great!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much!
Maria Brittis
The only words I can describe for your project, is that you got GOOD TASTE! its going to be so classy.
Maria
Ashley Mayes
You are so sweet, thank you!
Ruthie
Love your mood board! Can't wait to see next week's progress!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Ruthie!
Lindi
I love your style and your inspiration! I can't wait to see it all come together!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Lindi! I'm hoping it does come together.
Ariel
this is going to be very "you" and therefore very cool. I think it will go along with the kitchen beautifully!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Ariel! I hope "me" is cool and beautiful but we shall see.
Sarah
Oh love the mood board! We didn't have much to show with progress either this week .. the design and purchasing takes a lot of time!! Can't wait to see next week's post!
Ashley Mayes
Some weeks are just hard. Next week though, we will be there.
Amy @ My Life From Home
I love the mood board! Can't wait to see next week's post.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Amy!
Michele @ Moonfield Interiors
I love the style of those Windsor chairs! And at a great price, too! Good luck with the table decision 🙂 I had a local carpenter make a tabletop for an IKEA base if that helps at all. I don't have photos because I'm in the middle of a DR overhaul myself, but it was way more affordable than other tables I'd been looking at...
Ashley Mayes
They are so cheap! I even got mine cheaper (Overstock has an "as-is" section and it's a steal! Thanks for the info on the table!
Brit | House Updated
I like where this is headed and think it totally goes with your kitchen! It is so fun watching you figure out your style and see it all come together. And sadly, I can relate on wanting to buy things that are waaay too expensive and won't show up in time anyway. 🙁 But I just keep reminding myself that where we'll bein six weeks is a lot better than where we started!! xo
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Brit! It seems like the more you do the more you figure out what works for you. Gosh, why can't we just have unlimited budgets?! Or have Anthropologie sponsor us? lol.
Thalita
I'm totally with you on the progress - mood boards galore! I love the options you've put together, and the colour palette! I have no doubts you'll pull together yet another beautiful room!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much girl! I'm excited to get some progress made.
Tee @ Beauteeful Living
I love your choices for this makeover! Definitely eclectic and modern. Good luck with all the projects leading up to the finale. I'll be following along!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Tee! I hope a few of them arrive in time.
Breanna Bertolini
I love these plans! It's going to flow so perfectly with your kitchen!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Bre!! I hope so!!
Tricia @ Suburban B's
I can't even put into words how much I love what you've got planned! I've been scheming and dreaming up ways to get that wallpaper into my house. And than there's those lights - I say yes to both! And YES to everything else!
Ashley Mayes
Tricia! Thanks girl. Seriously made my morning. That wallpaper is the best. Can't wait to use it.
Karrie Trowbridge
I love your design plan... It's going to look amazing! You have such a good eye and lots of talent!
Ashley Mayes
You have me blushing. Thanks so much Karrie!
Meg @ Green With Decor
I just love this design plan! The chairs and the light fixture are so fun!
Rachael @ This is our Bliss
Wow!! This is going to be stunning!! I'm struggling with my table situation too... oh and the budget. It's getting blown out of the water!! I love both lights, so I'm no help there! Yay for dining rooms --- can't wait to see how yours starts to come together ; ) - Rachael
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters
I love it all. Every single piece!
BonBon
It is going to look so nice. Love you idea board and can't wait to see it come together.
Jessica | Petal + Ply
Ok. I a seriously swooning over your space. LOVE the plan!
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry
Why must we always love what's out of our price range... or time frame? Hope you are able to figure out the table situation. Love your plans!
Tara @ Lehman lane
Great plan! Can't wait to see this dining room come together!
Melissa George
Please, please, please don't nix the lights! The one on the right makes me all happy and swoony! 🙂
Katy {ashadeofteal}
Love your plan! It's going to be amazing!
Angela, Blue i Style
I'm catching up on the Week 2 progress before heading over to read Week 3, and I'm loving the interplay between dark and light. I hope you find a table you love soon, but if not, you could always keep what you have until you find just the right one. Don't let the deadline of the ORC make you buy one that'snot just right.
Jenny @ Refresh Living
This space is going to look so nice with your kitchen! I saw the vintage rug that you're going to use in the room - SWOON!!