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 says
October 12, 2016 at 8:22 amoh this is soooo dreamy- love the plan!
Ashley Mayes says
October 12, 2016 at 12:45 pmThanks girl!! I’m hoping it translates to a cool space.
Brittany Goldwyn says
October 12, 2016 at 9:09 amThis looks like just my style…I’d love this dining room in my house!
Ashley Mayes says
October 12, 2016 at 12:45 pmThanks Brittany! I’ve got lots to do but I’m hoping I can pull it off.
Amanda says
October 12, 2016 at 9:57 amI love the inspiration board! Can’t wait to see how it comes together – this room has so much potential!
Ashley Mayes says
October 12, 2016 at 12:45 pmThanks Amanda! It’s to a pretty blank slate right now so I’m excited about just jumping right in.
Carol @ CAD INTERIORS says
October 12, 2016 at 11:52 amLove the design plan! Both light fixtures are great, but the wider one really caught my eye. Those rugs are beautiful!
Ashley Mayes says
October 12, 2016 at 12:46 pmThat’s the one that I was leaning towards! I haven’t pulled the trigger yet but I think I will!!
Sara says
October 12, 2016 at 12:30 pmLooking great Ashley! Cheering you on all the way!
Ashley Mayes says
October 13, 2016 at 11:11 amThanks Sara! xoxo
Leilani Hagan says
October 12, 2016 at 2:13 pmI 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 says
October 13, 2016 at 11:12 amI really like them both! The rugs are gorgeous! I only ordered one so far but we will see about the other.
Iris Nacole says
October 12, 2016 at 3:49 pmOoh, loving the plan! It’s going to look great!!
Ashley Mayes says
October 13, 2016 at 11:12 amThanks so much!
Maria Brittis says
October 12, 2016 at 3:59 pmThe only words I can describe for your project, is that you got GOOD TASTE! its going to be so classy.
Maria
Ashley Mayes says
October 13, 2016 at 11:12 amYou are so sweet, thank you!
Ruthie says
October 12, 2016 at 5:09 pmLove your mood board! Can’t wait to see next week’s progress!
Ashley Mayes says
October 13, 2016 at 11:12 amThanks Ruthie!
Lindi says
October 12, 2016 at 8:40 pmI love your style and your inspiration! I can’t wait to see it all come together!
Ashley Mayes says
October 13, 2016 at 11:13 amThanks Lindi! I’m hoping it does come together.
Ariel says
October 12, 2016 at 8:54 pmthis is going to be very “you” and therefore very cool. I think it will go along with the kitchen beautifully!
Ashley Mayes says
October 13, 2016 at 11:13 amThanks Ariel! I hope “me” is cool and beautiful but we shall see.
Sarah says
October 13, 2016 at 7:22 amOh 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 says
October 13, 2016 at 11:14 amSome weeks are just hard. Next week though, we will be there.
Amy @ My Life From Home says
October 13, 2016 at 8:30 amI love the mood board! Can’t wait to see next week’s post.
Ashley Mayes says
October 13, 2016 at 11:14 amThanks Amy!
Michele @ Moonfield Interiors says
October 13, 2016 at 10:16 amI 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 says
October 13, 2016 at 11:15 amThey 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 says
October 13, 2016 at 10:48 amI 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 says
October 13, 2016 at 11:24 amThanks 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 says
October 13, 2016 at 11:17 amI’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 says
October 13, 2016 at 11:25 amThanks so much girl! I’m excited to get some progress made.
Tee @ Beauteeful Living says
October 13, 2016 at 11:28 amI 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 says
October 14, 2016 at 7:23 amThanks Tee! I hope a few of them arrive in time.
Breanna Bertolini says
October 13, 2016 at 1:31 pmI love these plans! It’s going to flow so perfectly with your kitchen!
Ashley Mayes says
October 14, 2016 at 7:23 amThanks Bre!! I hope so!!
Tricia @ Suburban B's says
October 13, 2016 at 2:08 pmI 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 says
October 14, 2016 at 7:24 amTricia! Thanks girl. Seriously made my morning. That wallpaper is the best. Can’t wait to use it.
Karrie Trowbridge says
October 13, 2016 at 8:06 pmI love your design plan… It’s going to look amazing! You have such a good eye and lots of talent!
Ashley Mayes says
October 14, 2016 at 7:24 amYou have me blushing. Thanks so much Karrie!
Meg @ Green With Decor says
October 14, 2016 at 8:48 amI just love this design plan! The chairs and the light fixture are so fun!
Rachael @ This is our Bliss says
October 14, 2016 at 10:17 amWow!! 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 says
October 14, 2016 at 10:33 amI love it all. Every single piece!
BonBon says
October 14, 2016 at 11:21 amIt is going to look so nice. Love you idea board and can’t wait to see it come together.
Jessica | Petal + Ply says
October 14, 2016 at 11:41 amOk. I a seriously swooning over your space. LOVE the plan!
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
October 14, 2016 at 4:01 pmWhy 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 says
October 15, 2016 at 8:13 pmGreat plan! Can’t wait to see this dining room come together!
Melissa George says
October 16, 2016 at 1:10 pmPlease, please, please don’t nix the lights! The one on the right makes me all happy and swoony! 🙂
Katy {ashadeofteal} says
October 16, 2016 at 8:54 pmLove your plan! It’s going to be amazing!
Angela, Blue i Style says
October 20, 2016 at 2:48 amI’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 says
October 20, 2016 at 8:41 pmThis 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!!