It's hard for me to define my style sometimes. Ok, maybe that's not exactly true. I can define it - kind of - coastal/classic/farmhouse.
It's the execution of what that means that I have trouble with.
I think I could probably decorate more easily if i started with the right setting...
via my pinterest board via Southern Living
I mean, who wouldn't know exactly what to do with THAT, right??
But, I'm in a typical Florida stucco house, that has no resemblance (forget scale, I'm talking more about style) to anything close to farmhouse.
my house a year ago
And we're not staying here forever. We are going to Georgia (we think), to be near the sea, and the salt marshes, when our youngest graduates.
But thankfully, I have some time before that happens, and I have to decorate THIS house in the meantime. And it's confounding me.
I'm supposed to be focusing on getting dining room furniture. But I'm finding it super difficult.
I want classic. Maybe even antiques? I need/want it to go with this house, and the house after this one. I don't want to make a mistake that looks dated in 10 years.
But is that even possible?
I have fallen in love with this room - pretty, no?
Love the hutch - looks old but isn't.
Love the parsons chairs on the sides.
Love the seagrass!
Love the WALLPAPER.
Love the cream drapes.
but I have scoured the internet and cannot find such a table setting..
I found this....it's the Better Homes and Gardens Line by Universal.
No idea about the quality....
But i can't decide if it looks too modern or not? Love the hutch though. Here it is with a round table and I really like it that way....
And here is a trusty source...Ethan Allen. I know, right? I drool every time I look at this picture. Unfortunately, I think just the table is $3500. Just look at that monogrammed chair.
I want it sooo bad.
And last, here is the one we originally chose. Paula Deen, also Universal. I really liked it in the store, but I really like the above style better. This might be too country? Our bedroom is Paula Deen - and I love it, but I just am too confused....
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
I do not make them well.
Dining rooms are so difficult. Especially if you are like us, you don't spend that much time in there but you want it to look nice! I tend to lean more towards a classic look but I like updated things mixed in. That first picture is just perfect in my opinion! I am loving all the textures and colors. Good luck deciding!
ReplyDelete-Shelley