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Daniel is a large and very grand Drexel Heritage china cabinet. He came to me by way of a man named Earl. Earl has found me quite a few things. I get excited everytime I get a text from him and this piece was no exception!
When I saw this piece I immediately knew what colors I'd restore him with.This often happens with pieces. However considering the latest dining room design trends I'd need to make sure I was absolutely sure.
This was going to be an expensive piece to restore due to its' scale. I know younger generations don't consider a china hutch as an option, but more think about dining storage cabinets. It's a generational nuance that I needed to consider. Cabinets are more a built-in scenario. We all move so much these days, an actual china cabinet that can move with you, is a much more cost effective idea in the long run. AND, of course it can be restored and refreshed again in the future and passed down to new generations.
So with Daniel, I did my research and even created a few mood boards that would help me think about my potential customer. I hope you find them useful as dining room design ideas.
To decide on color, I wanted to explore the Hage Blue tone of Hugo but I wanted something a tad deeper and richer. Benjamin Moore’s Color Preview fan deck is my go-to for colors and Hidden Sapphire jumped out at me, as soon as I worked my way out of the green swatches. Green is my favorite color and it’s a hard habit to break. I even contemplated a dark olive for a minute.
Hidden Sapphire against the brass I knew would be fantastic. To complement the brass, we went with Swiss Coffee on the interior. I am quite pleased with how it turned out.
Below are four mood boards for dining room design ideas, based on Daniel. Sometimes a big piece like this can be intimidating. All items in the collections are available for purchase!
[ A ] Traditional Whimsy
| WALLPAPER: | This is an exaggerated flower graphic reminiscent of vintage floral still life paintings. |
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DINING TABLE: |
I love the bold legs here. They align with the exaggerated floral scale and add a touch of whimsy. |
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DINING CHAIR: |
Classic and elevated style. The seat is in the same family as the Swiss Coffee on the interior of Daniel. |
Again, it's simple but exaggerated in scale. The brass brings in some glamour and ties with Daniel. |
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RUG: |
Natural tones and texture lighten space. Other sizes available. |
[ B ] Modern Transitional
| WALLPAPER: | The graphic shape in this wallpaper are stylized to look like wood carving. Adds an element of earthiness. |
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DINING TABLE: |
I love the base of this. I actually wish it was one solid color, but the style is fantastic! |
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DINING CHAIR: |
The warm leather in this modern classic is a must have. |
I ❤ this light fixture! It comes in black or brass and in numerous sizes. Really fun modern shape. |
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RUG: |
Natural tones and texture keep the space feeling warm. |
[ C ] Mod Deco
| WALLPAPER: | Organic and bold, but also soft. The green and orange are complements and provide more variety and color choice in the space. |
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DINING TABLE: |
I love round dining tables. They are great for including everyone in the conversation. This style is fantastic! If I needed a new table, I'd buy this for sure! |
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DINING CHAIR: |
This feels like 1970's meets Art Decor. The fabric will warm up the space especially against Daniel's high gloss finish. |
I went with a metal look here. I wanted a tad of contrast to all the neutral tones. |
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RUG: |
Here, we are in the same family as Daniel's Hidden Sapphire but toned down. |
[ D ] Contrast Contemporary
| WALLPAPER: | Very art deco and a fantastic fan pattern. |
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DINING TABLE: |
Look closely at the rounded ends/corners of this table. It resembles the structural design of Daniel. Love! |
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DINING CHAIR: |
I wanted something here to match the statement of the wallpaper. Love these in all black! |
I went with a metal look here and more linear to contrast all the curves. |
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RUG: |
Here, we are in the same family as Daniel's Hidden Sapphire but toned down. |
Many items from these boards are designer exclusives or have limited stock. Shoot me a message if you have questions. The boards include additional items I considered but did not use for Daniel's boards. The checkout links go directly to the manufacturers and we can assist with tracking deliveries.
Let me know in the comments below if any of these are your favorites! Always curious for feedback! I can't wait to see who Daniel's new owner will be and how they plan to style him!
I am pleased to offer you a discount for any of these non-CGS new furniture pieces. All of them are consolidated in the link below. Use code: danieltenoffer at checkout for 10% off the purchase price, excluding shipping.
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