If the kitchen is the heart of a home, then the dining room must be the stomach! Let’s face it, the style and ambiance of your dining room influences your guests’ dining experience and almost always makes your meals taste a little better, if decorated with a little TLC. Rustic decor almost always tells the story of a home well manicured and where old furniture is kept well and alive. The perfect dining room should evoke and inviting feeling while shaking up your appetite for a divine cuisine throw down! However, there are certain elements particular to a rustic dining room that guarantee your dinner parties will put Martha Stewart to shame.

Below are some fabulous HD finds by the eloquent styles of Roche Bobois, as well as some friendly tips to help you refine your decorating skills in a rustic dining space.

Tips for setting a Rustic Dining Room

The Rustic look is a perfect balance of masculinity and femininity. You take the simple and unsophisticated woodsy elements of country living and add a feminine touch by complimenting and giving each piece a voice.

Keep your walls and furniture light in weight and color, unfinished and whimsical in nature. Think bare essentials, and the more imperfections the better!

With dark wood or contemporary dining furniture you can transform the style with a nice weathered look by sanding it lightly or painting it a creamy pastel color first and then sanding it.

Add textural interest with a soft faux finished wall, an antique area rug, or by stenciling a simple pattern on the doors of your hutch and/or buffet.

If your resources are limited you can use whatever furniture you do have and accessorize with rustic objects. Throw a handmade crocheted or lace tablecloth over a buffet for an authentic touch or hang dried flowers in artistic way on the wall.

It’s OK to mix old with new objects like taking a colored glass bowl and filling it with acorns or pine cones. You can also fill a ceramic vase with wildflowers and set it on the dining table for a rustic tone. Just remember, thoughtful simplicity is key…

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Wallpaper can be a hassle. It’s tricky and sticky and requires serious attention to detail when installing which is why most folks who even bother, leave it to the pros to make all the magic happen. But once you overlook the stigma of old fogie wallpaper, it does help to know what you’re purchasing, the materials used to make it and to see it in context and not just as a small sample strip on a website.

This is where wallpaper maker Omexco pulls it off. Their site showcases pictures of some beautiful contemporary style rooms with modern eclectic style wallpapers. These realizations (as opposed to just sample strips) really help the customer in making a choice. (In fact we would advise other furniture makers/designers to take a leaf out of Omexco’s book and put emphasize on product realizations than the product themselves on their websites.) The fact that they are manufactured in an eco-friendly way would make any trendy snob overlook the nuances of wallpaper and open up to the amazing possibility of having interiors like this. These modern style wallpapers are well capable of making your walls the focus of any room.

Having multiple colors and patterns of wallpaper in an open space creates opulence and a rich color scheme.

This living room is ultramodern and you probably never thought the fuchsia and grey textured wallpaper would jive together in one space. Notice how the wallpaper extends from the wall across the ceiling for a futuristic feeling.

Here they created interest by applying two different patterns while keeping the colors the same. Brilliant!

This avocado green wallpaper design gives the illusion of tall grass which visually extends the height of the ceiling.

These deep reds are intensely exotic while allowing the chandelier to do all the shining.

This two-toned gray wallpaper adds graphic interest to an otherwise hollow space.

There is something organic and tribal about this wallpaper in such a modern setting. Any thoughts?

The same pattern in yellow seems to pale in comparison…

Yellow green tones and patterns compliment a modern white space gracefully.

Great design for an office, the wallpaper pattern and colors are unobtrusive.

This red and gray paisley wallpaper is modern to the max and superbly compliments the decor!

Subtle and summer beach house ready…

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Here is a charming looking two room loft that is sure to bring on inspiration to those in need of decorating ideas. This beautiful crib has a total surface of 71 square meters and consists of a living zone, bedroom, a generous hallway, kitchen, bathroom and terrace. The living room has an original arrangement, as it is both a “lounge” area and a working space. With two sofas placed in front of one another at a relatively small distance, there is plenty of space left for a home office for two. Connected to the living room, there is a cozy and elegant bedroom, perfect for relaxation. We particularly like the reading corner with the funny old looking armchair. The kitchen is highly modern and equipped with various cabinets which provides plenty of storage options. The whole apartment exudes a pleasant atmosphere thanks to the large windows that let in plenty of light. What details do you find appealing?

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In your home are you still trying to find extra space to put a spare bedroom, home office or play area for the kids? Your basement which is only being used for storage right now could be your answer.  Basements are an excellent way to add square footage to your home and utilize area that ordinarily would just sit.  Before you set up the space, look at these tips to see how to transform your basement first.  It will save you time and energy before you move the thousands of boxes that are down there!

• Define what you want the space to become: When transforming your basement into an extra room there are decisions to decide on first. What do you want the space to become? An exercise room or home gym may only need adequate lighting, electrical outlets and ample space to place equipment. While a spare bedroom will need drywall put up over the concrete walls, flooring, lighting and aesthetic touches to make it a livable space that one would enjoy. This step is important to save you money.  Plan ahead to save money and time on the back end.

• Purge and store: Now that your basement is going to house a living function you will need to go through the current boxes and storage items and purge. Determine if the items are still needed, or if they were just moved to the basement from your previous house. For the items you are keeping, find a home for them immediately. If they are truly storage items, for example holiday decorations and seasonal items, install an organization system.  This can be shelving, cabinetry, or creative storage solutions that look aesthetically pleasing.
• Ensure your basement is safe: Since your basement is being converted into a living space, ensure that it is safe to house an extra room in. Many basements have water infiltration through the concrete walls or floor.  Cracks in the foundation can be caused from the house settling or a more serious problem like broken plumbing pipes or adjacent tree roots. For your peace of mind consider hiring a general contractor or home inspector to look at your basement before you start any renovations.  Any findings should be fixed thoroughly by a reputable contractor before moving on.

• Convert your space: Once your space is safe it is time to transform it into your final space that you envisioned.  Get inspiration from interior magazines and online basement remodels to see what the possibilities can be for your space. Ask home improvement store personnel for help if you plan to do it yourself. If you’re hiring a contractor, explain in detail what you want with pictures if possible. When converting your space, ensure there is proper air and heating supply. Basements tend to stay cold if they are underground, therefore air conditioning may not be needed in some homes. Ensure electrical and plumbing meets code as well.

You have the ability to add on square footage and add value to your home with a basement remodel.  An extra room means more flexibility for your family and a higher return on investment for your pocket. Use the tips here to ensure your space is safe and comfortable and sit back and enjoy your new extra basement space. Just imagine how much more you can do now! Freshome reader’s have you remodeled your extra space in your basement? What do you use the space for now, we’d love to know!

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