An oversized, worn wood table suits the Old World-style.
If you're planning on remodeling your dining room, but you aren't quite sure what style to infuse into the space, consider an Old World-style decor. This style is warm and inviting, ideal for a dining space, as it welcomes friends and family to gather. Stray away from modern pieces and vibrant colors; this style calls for earthy colors and natural materials, which lend themselves to an elegant, yet comfortable space to dine. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Paint the walls of your dining room. Choose an earthy, natural color. For a more neutral backdrop, opt for ecru or a warm brown. If you want to infuse the room with color, consider terra-cotta, olive, burgundy or golden yellow. For a focal point, have a mural of the Tuscan or French countryside painted directly on one of the walls of the room.
2. Add interest to the ceiling of the dining room. Stain aged two-by-fours with dark stain and suspend them from the ceiling to create the look of exposed beams, a popular feature in Old World-style homes. Another option is to hang tin or decorative terra-cotta tiles from the ceiling.
3. Cover the floor with a natural material. Worn, wide-planked hardwood floors are one choice. Another option is a collection of different colored slate tiles, or you may also wish to use terra-cotta tiles.
4. Furnish the dining room. Bring in an oversized, worn wood table to accommodate large groups of people. A repurposed barn door or a natural, aged wood table with wrought iron legs is ideal. Flank the table with wooden benches or a collection of different antique wood chairs. Place a large wooden hutch or sideboard against a wall; the wood doesn't necessarily have to match the wood of the table.
5. Add lighting to the space. Suspend a rustic wrought iron or wood chandelier over the table. Hang wrought iron sconces on the walls of the dining room.
6. Add accessories to the space. If you've chosen to have a mural painted on a wall, frame it with a pair of shutters to create the illusion of looking out onto the countryside. Place a linen runner down the center of the table. Set a decorative basket on top of the runner and flank it with wrought iron candle sticks. Place antique plates and pottery in the hutch or sideboard. Top the chairs or benches with comfortable solid, earth-colored cushions to make them comfortable for extended sitting.
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