Brass & Botanical Dining
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There’s something about a dining room that feels deeply nostalgic to me. Maybe it’s because some of my favorite childhood memories happened around a round table — nightly dinners, long conversations, the kind of moments that don’t feel big at the time but end up meaning everything later.
When I design a dining space — even conceptually — I want it to feel layered and intentional, but still warm enough to actually live in.
The table in this design is styled as a 60" round, similar to the one I sourced from Wayfair. I will forever be team round table. There’s something about the way everyone faces each other that makes a space feel more connected. It’s cozy, conversational, and perfect for lingering long after dinner is finished.
To ground the room, I layered in a neutral jute-style rug. I’ve linked a comparable Amazon option that offers the same soft texture without competing with the architectural details. When you’re working with picture frame moulding and vaulted ceilings, the rug doesn’t need to steal the show. Let it quietly do its job — soften the space, add texture, and support everything else.
The chairs I sourced from Wayfair are such a great value option. Clean-lined, upholstered, and elevated without feeling fussy. They balance the boldness of the walls while still keeping the room feeling polished.
And yes — the drapes are Two Pages once again (pinch pleat, linen look). I hang them high and wide every single time. It instantly makes the ceilings feel taller and gives that tailored, custom finish I’m always chasing.
One of my favorite details in this space is the addition of picture lights above the artwork. It’s such a simple design choice, but it elevates everything instantly. The botanical watercolor art I linked offers a similar classic, collected look, and the brass picture lights add warmth and a subtle glow in the evenings.
The sideboard shown in this concept is styled as a substantial, traditional piece. I’ve linked a comparable option from Birch Lane that offers that same grounding presence. Flanking it with two lamps — simple Amazon finds — creates symmetry, which just works in a dining room. It feels balanced and intentional without feeling staged.
And the mirror? I sourced a bold option from One Kings Lane that mirrors the scale and shape used here. Reflecting light back into the room keeps the wallpaper and rich tones from feeling heavy. Bold pattern, classic shapes, layered brass — it all works because there’s restraint.
This design feels layered, grounded, and meant to be lived in. Bold enough to feel special. Neutral enough to last.
Exactly the kind of dining room that makes you want to sit down and stay awhile.
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