Dining room inspiration comes in all forms – but my favorite sources are always catalogs! I love thumbing through a hard copy or even online to see what designers come up with and how they bring the space together. I did a little digging to find sone of the best dining room ideas, so we can all do a little dreaming.
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DINING ROOM INSPIRATION
This dining room from Pottery Barn brings a lot of different elements, but keeps the wood tones fairly consistent throughout the space – with the exception of the floors. I love how they brought in different textures with the chairs, then the branches and of course the rug.
Light is the key component in this dining room from Joss & Main – from the natural light (THOSE WINDOWS – GASP!), to the chandelier to the lamp way back in the corner.
I think there’s a couple of lessons to be learned from this room via Target. 1) Mix some, match some. The wood chairs match the table, but not all the chairs match. Love that! 2) Great style doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Those X back chairs are $159 for the pair. Nice!
If you’ve ever been to World Market, you know they’re not afraid of color. And this space shows exactly why… all the color in here is gorgeous!
Urban Outfitters teaches us that modern minimalism can be magical! There’s punch of color in this all white space, so it really brings your attention. If you’re going for this look, be sure you pick something AMAZING as the focal point.
This Birch Lane dining room is the direct opposite, where more is… well.. more. It’s filled up with lots of beautiful things, which brings in a cozy feel.
And lastly I’ve learned from West Elm: If you’ve got gorgeous surroundings then keep everything else simple to show it off.
Courtenay@Creek Line House says
I’ve been on the lookout for Windsor chairs! I’m going to paint them black, so any color will do. I just want them cheap. I know they exist out there, somewhere.
Susan says
Gina, I’m w/ you on less expensive, BUT…I’m older than you (50-ish) and at my age (oh heck, I was like this at 30 too) I want solid wood, no filler, no composite. Ever. It doesn’t have to be fancy. But it does have to be all wood. So I have to vote no for your 1st edition Look for Less.
♥ Sonny ♥ says
I got that walmart table at a yard sale for 25.00 .it was oak and I painted it black.. found 4 chairs at the salvation army store and painted those 2.. I posted it last year. total including primer and paint.. 88.40.. sold it to my a neighbors son and his new wife for 350.00.. They are out there. Just have to look and usually be willing to paint them.
Queen Guinevere says
I love this idea! Keep it going!
Sylvia says
The website states that the table and chairs are made from hardwood.
nanasewn says
Great idea, however I too found a solid oak table and 4 chairs for $30 at a garage sale. But if I would have needed it like now….there would be none to be found right?. We purchased it, painted it and are using it, though we had not looked specifically for it. The 80’s oak round tables are out there.
NanaDiana says
I love the Look For Less thing! It will be fun to see what all you come up with over time. There used to be a show on HGTV (back when it was good TV) where they would “copy” a designer inspired room. It was one of my favorite shows. This is really a big price difference! WOW- xo Diana
canngil says
what a clever idea! I will be watching for more of the look for less themed entries! would not have thought of walmart
Mdegraeve says
those are definitely very similar…..looking, but prolly not quality
😉
Personally, I would try to find a used (possibly ugly) sturdy wood table and paint/stain it 🙂
But this is an awesome idea for people on a budget!!
-Blessings
Sharlotte says
Love this…keep them coming!
kerrie of sea cottage says
Love it! I find all my look for less at Ikea or Homegoods.
last minute lynn says
I vote yes, I love the look for less idea. It will be fun to see what you find!
last minute lynn says
I vote yes, I love the look for less idea. It will be fun to see what you find!
Katharine Devinney says
When I want solid dependable furniture I shop at a unused furniture store. It’s more expensive than your name brand store but the quality is so much better. I’ve bought an armoire and my parents got me a secretary desk from an unfinished furniture store. I took the small drawer from the secretary to have it matched. Even with them staining it the cost was reasonable. At first I was disappointed because it was dark. After moving to a home with better lights it has lightened over the years and now is gorgeous!
Lea Fry says
Love love love the Look for Less. I try this all of the time. Find a room in a magazine or a post and copy it. Did it with my breakfast nook. Found a table and 2 chairs (similar table and 2 windsor chairs ) for $75 on craigslist. Painted them, love them. we built a storage bench out of scrap from our garage (cost $0) and it is big enough for 3 to sit. Keep it up!!!!
PS I almost bought that same table from Walmart for my project. Saw it in person at the store and it is really nice.
Cozy Little House says
Those chairs from Walmart: a fantastic deal!
Brenda
leafynotbeefy.com says
Def. like! 🙂
Carole @TootSweet4Two says
Thanks, Gina, for sharing this gorgeous collection of dining rooms! I’ve been thinking of redecorating my dining room, so your post is timely! Pinning…
Gina Luker says
That’s awesome Carole! Thanks and good luck!