Starting today, I'm launching a new series called Monday Motivators. Recovery from the weekend is hard - I mean - sometimes, it's SO DIFFICULT TO MOVE. In the spirit of "monday's suck", what better way to recover than to browse some beautiful rooms, cool ideas, fun DIY projects on a Monday. Why on a MONDAY? Because then you have the entire week to plan for the weekend warrior I know you're dying to become.
Inspiration on a Monday - when you likely have a case of the Mondays - and by Friday, your fire is lit, the supplies are purchased and you've dropped the bomb on your spouse that their weekend is now dedicated to your beautiful ideas and projects. See the planning and strategy that goes into this!?! It's borderline genius. :)
Each week, a new topic! Today, I'm talking about Dining Rooms. Because dining rooms are AWESOME. Most of the time, our dining rooms are just there for show - I mean, how many of you actually use your dining room to EAT every day? I know I don't - in fact, I got rid of that particular room altogether because it was dusty all the time and I hated looking at a room I never used. It now houses some beautiful and comfortable chairs that I sit and drink my coffee in every morning. Win! But, most of you aren't like me and want to have that room for the 3 times a year when your entire extended family descends on the house and you need that space. Totally get that!
Whether your style is dark and traditional or cottage chic or super modern, dining rooms are some awesome spaces to play with style. Because they're not used every single day, it's fun to try wall treatments in this room that might not hold up in a heavily used space. Or a floor covering that you'd love in your kitchen, but because your dogs race around your island, you'd better not. Think creative when it comes to a dining space. And my favorite - think COZY. When you're sitting down to break bread with your people, a warm, inviting and cozy space is just the ticket to great conversation and a night that no one wants to end.
Take a look at some of my very favorite dining room designs and elements. To see more, follow my Pinterest page. ;)
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| Rustic meets modern. Love the brick with the wood with the stainless. |
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| that ceiling!!! makes the entire room! |
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| The yellow pop of color is unexpected and so fresh! |
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| A classic rustic dining space. Perfect for the traditional house that loves texture. |
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| Pink! Love everything about this modern choice. |
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| That wall treatment is so beautiful! Elegant understatement. |
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| Traditional to the max, but still gorgeously updated with the planks and lantern. |
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| Casual dining at its finest with mixed chairs and rustic taste. Kids could not ruin this! |
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| colorful. modern. teal blue. need I say more? stunning. |
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| there's no reason your home can't feel rustic. planked walls mixed with linen fabrics is a beautiful and perfect combination for a cozy dining space. Stunning. |
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| these wishbone chairs are exquisite! The pop of pink is exactly what this space needed to balance out the wood and masculine touches. Find great wishbone chairs affordably at WorldMarket.com |
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| It's beachy. It's neutral. It's textural. It's gorgeous. |
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| Don't be afraid of color! This is stunning. |
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| Use a bold pattern if you can and it adds instant drama. Love every element here. |
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| Renters!!! Spice up those white walls with colorful furniture and pillows! |
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| I am totally in love with the Sputnik light, the graphic wallpaper and the modern rustic table. And the dark ceiling! What!?! This is how it's done! |
For the resources used in these images, you can check out our Pinterest Dine In board to click through.
What projects will you be inspired to tackle this weekend?!?
~Jessica
