How To Use Interior Design To Give Your Dining Room A Stunning Transformation | Sarah 101

A dining-room makeover that features vintage furniture in bold colors and fabrics.

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[SeaTurtle]

No offense, but this is ugly. Doesn’t fit the character of the house at all. I usually don’t critique things this strongly, but that was the only word that popped up.

[Tiadaghton]

I don't know what year this was done, but that new dining looks like hell!

[KatherineTheGrt]

I am so inspired, thank you for NOT doing the standard gray, white and black. Finally a design crew that actually comes together and DESIGNS a unique, functional and beautiful space. The dining room is fabulous : )

[joshenyou]

I typically keep my opinions to myself however, I believe all of these comments are SPOT ON! It is a travesty what was done to this room. My question is, how does it blend with the rest of the house?

[davidawilliams]

I love the wood! Do NOT paint the wood trim. I would like to lighten the stain but why didn't the homeowner do ANYTHING?

[lorrainewhitlock]

😱 I can't stand that black on the doors. It's just too much!

[jannibal]

As a fan of period restoration, this makes me sick to my stomach. Paint the walls a light color, paint the "band" at the top a darker color to add contrast that's fine, but you leave the woodwork (and the floor) it's stained color, clean it up and apply a nice satin finish to it to make it glow . Since they painted that beautiful and in perfect condition stained woodwork, they should NEVER have added that black to the panels on the doors, OMG what the hell was she thinking? It's AWFUL! New light fixture and sconces, yes, definitely needed. That drape material - BUTT UGLY! The chairs are okay in style and I like the black frames but the new upholstery colors - ick, the white table is okay but looks like plastic - maybe it IS plastic! NOT a fan of that new light fixture, NOT a fan of the stupid looking china case that is totally out of character with EVERYTHING in the room and the period of the house, and that rug is ridiculous. You do NOT use white in a rug that is going to be used for a dining room. Natural texture sisal or similar that can easily be vacuumed up. Geez - I'm disappointed in Sarah's choices in this room. Overall, not a fan of the end result.

[jld]

I don't like anything about this room, way too busy. I would cry if that was my room. JMO

[belleange]

I cry when I see beautiful wood will never be again. I do like what they did to the top part of the walls and the black on thee window sashes. I will say that in the end it looked quite nice.

[Galemor]

I just started watching, and my choices would be
- a light paint, that matches the color of the wood, perhaps wallpaper
- keep the wood as is, because the paint will give it a completely different dimension
- sand and lighten the floor
- new modern light fixtures, that gives more light and gives the room a fresher/ more modern look
- mirror, to reflect light and make the room feel bigger
- a big nice carpet covering and defining the sitting area, go for natural materials, since there are kids
- new longer table, with chairs, probably with washable covers, that are easy to take on and off, make themselves, or change following seasons
- built in seating by the window, with storage underneath

[MerryEileen]

That designer thinks she did not “lose the character of the house” ON WHAT PLANET?

[sallymonroe]

I absolutely love this! I realize it’s not everyone’s cup of tea for many valid reasons, but count me among the camp who embrace the fresh take and creative spirit. What Sarah says at 21:10 sums up why I think it works so well.

[slab]

Omg! I thought the after picture was the before. Sarah and Tommy dropped the ball on this one. I’m sure the owner was not looking for this much “fun”.

[OceanLily]

For all that is holy stop painting beautiful wood. Is that all they teach in design school?

[guitardee]

Far too busy on the eye and the scale of the curtain fabric is too small and spotty looking for such a large area. The "poppy" fabric next to it in the shop would have been my choice (only because there were those two to choose from. There may be others that would work better

[terribowman]

Whimsical, fun, not to be taken seriously A perfect room for young children I love it!

[kebertthumbsup]

The rug is dizzying but the different coloured chairs don't make you gag?! Ok crazy!

[patriciakelly]

I’m just blown away. I think it’s an amazingly light and functional area that gives the space such character and charm.

[ginam]

OMG. It’s hideous. I love mixing modern and traditional and can even (sometimes) justify painting wood trim but this is just... awful. I actually quite like the drapery fabric but it’s being overwhelmed by the colours, the black and white rug, the black and white paint, too much furniture. I can’t imagine a pleasant family dinner in there. It looks like a room that would just amp up a couple of rambunctious, small children. I think the person who mentioned the word “circus’ in the comments, nailed it.

[mariavelasquez]

Does anxiety mean anything to you? The new room makes me anxious