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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » Reader Redesign: Color For Dinner

| By John Petersik | February 23, 2012 | 91 Comments

Reader Redesign: Color For Dinner

The boldest color we’ve ever used on any wall is Martha Stewart’s Plumage (which we slathered all over our guest room walls). Long story short: we’ve loved it ever since. So when Jackie sent us her dining room makeover boasting lots of Plumage, of course we were all over it. Here’s her letter:

“When we moved into this house, the dining room started with just a table and the bamboo armoire. We didn’t even have dining chairs.

Jackie Dining Room Before

Over the last six months I prioritized finishing this room in time for the holidays. It is filled with DIY projects including art silhouettes, board and batten walls, mercury glass vases, jute wrapped monogram, and my favorite: the DIY linear crystal chandelier.

Jackie Dining Room After

After making the head chair slipcovers from tablecloths, I followed your tutorial to dye the side chairs a coordinating color.

Jackie Dining Room Angle 2

It took me two tries to get the right color too, but your story gave me confidence for the second round of dying.

Jackie Dining Room Angle

I have blogged about all the DIY dining room projects on my blog, aptly named Teal & Lime (I promise I do like other colors too). Thank you for your continued inspiration and over-sharing. I’ve really enjoyed watching you transform your new home.” – Jackie

Jackie Dining Room Silhouet

Since it’s no mystery why we fell for the teal and lime color scheme, we just have one question: what time is dinner? Thanks for sharing Jackie! Aren’t those silhouettes mixed with the curvy wood mirror fun? Can you believe they DIYed the board and batten walls and even made those slipcovers from tablecloths? Such an inspiring room! Let’s play the what’s-your-favorite-part game. Mine is the dapper dog silhouette and Sherry’s is the curvy wood mirror (closely followed by that homemade linear crystal chandelier).

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  1. Avatar for The Counselor MomThe Counselor Mom says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Wow, what an awesome re-design! I love all the added touches, especially the wall board and the silhouettes. What did she use for those, it almost looks painted on? I also love the added height of the ‘H’ on top of the armoire.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 23, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      I think there’s a link over to her blog about how they made them! Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  2. Avatar for MarshaMarsha says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    I literally got dizzy when I saw those slipcovers! And to think I bought the same tablecloth to use for my kids! Time for a re-trip to Target! It’s amazing what an inspiration you four are! The end of my day is always complete with a visit to your blog (I snuck a peek here at work…shhhh, don’t tell!) ;)

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  3. Avatar for AliAli says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    I love the chairs!!! And the wall color. And the chandelier. And… pretty much everything.

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  4. Avatar for DeniseDenise says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    We just painted the walls in our bedroom in Plumage. I loved it immediately. Once it was finished my husband confessed his love for it too. Now we just need to paint our bookshelves and dresser white.

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  5. Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    Love the color on the walls and the two accent chairs. They’re such fun patterns!

    PS – Did you know you’re on The Kitchn today? They’re talking about the open shelves you guys just added… http://www.thekitchn.com/open-shelf-love-young-house-love-166429

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

      No way!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Julia @ Chris loves JuliaJulia @ Chris loves Julia says

      February 23, 2012 at 3:44 pm

      Man, I wish they would have picked a photo AFTER the crown molding was up. hahaha. Oh well. We all know how great it looks.

  6. Avatar for Karen FKaren F says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    that chandelier is like, whoa! So cool.

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  7. Avatar for Shannon @ Bungalow960Shannon @ Bungalow960 says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    So now I have the urge to paint my entire house Plumage. What a beautiful color!

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  8. Avatar for JanaeJanae says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    wow! so gorgeous! i want to run out and buy teal paint right now!

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  9. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Wow! How gorgeous! I absolutely love it!

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  10. Avatar for Erika @ thelindenlifeErika @ thelindenlife says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    What a great make-over! I can’t believe she did so many DIY projects, all in one room! I really need to roll up my sleeves and get started with ONE of the projects that are continually running through my head. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Avatar for AllynAllyn says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I really love that color. At my last apartment, I painted my bedroom a really deep peacock blue/teal with lots of dark wood and white fabrics throughout. I LOVED it. Like, it made me happy every time I walked in. One day I’ll do it again.

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  12. Avatar for Ginny @ Goofy MonkeysGinny @ Goofy Monkeys says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    This is so great! The slipcovers made from a a tablecloth – brilliant and beautiful.

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  13. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Love this! I need to do a silhouette of our dog now. thanks for the inspiration!!

    P.S. – You can always tell when a site crashed with YHL viewers flooding it… right now, none of the links are working! haha (not in a mean way, just in a oh-wow-this-is-popular way)!

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  14. Avatar for Robin @ Our Semi Organic LifeRobin @ Our Semi Organic Life says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    My favorite part is the walls! So pretty! Love the ledge!

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  15. Avatar for Amy @ The Button CasaAmy @ The Button Casa says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Love.That.Color! That may make an appearance around here soon :)

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  16. Avatar for StephSteph says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I love the boards and batten. What is your opinion on it? Does this ever work in smaller spaces? We’ve been thinking about doing this in our eat in kitchen to sorta “dress up” the eating area. I am always just worried that it will look closed in!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 23, 2012 at 4:29 pm

      I love it in small places and big places alike!

      xo,
      s

  17. Avatar for Ashley @ The North Carolina CowgirlAshley @ The North Carolina Cowgirl says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Love the color and the chairs!! Great job!

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  18. Avatar for briabria says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    holy moly! I think home depot is about to run out of Plumage, HA! i’ve been debating painting our dining room or foyer this color for weeks now…this post may have sealed the deal, thanks!!

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  19. Avatar for Erin @ His & HersErin @ His & Hers says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    What a gorgeous makeover! I love the colors and the fun mirror. Off to check out the chandelier tutorial!

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  20. Avatar for Tara STara S says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    This might be my favorite Reader Redesign of all time!! LOVE the board and batten with the color scheme. I was thinking of doing something similar in the new baby boy nursery (baby #2). Then I just saw on her blog that she has the same color scheme in her son’s nursery too. Just beautiful!!! As always, thanks for the inspiration.

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  21. Avatar for Rachel TatemRachel Tatem says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    I love the molding, so beautiful.

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  22. Avatar for The Mrs @ Success Along the WeighThe Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Ooh, I love the chairs! I hope I get the ambition to do something like that someday! Gorgeous color too!

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  23. Avatar for JackieJackie says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    John and Sherry,

    I nearly cried when I started seeing the comments rolling in on my site. I was in the car when I found out you featured my dining room. My husband made me read the whole post to him as we were driving. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and support.

    P.S. The plumage was actually leftover paint from our nursery redo. The nursery is a teal & like combo too, but with a totally different youthful and preppy feel.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 23, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Aw, you’re so sweet. So happy to have featured your lovely dining room! Thanks for sharing!

      xo,
      s

  24. Avatar for RhianaRhiana says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    I think that color is going to be the new gray… As in it will be the color of the year…

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  25. Avatar for Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication[email protected] says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I dont usually like board and batten but it looks great in this room! And the table cloth parson’s chairs are definitely my favorite!

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  26. Avatar for JodiJodi says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    I’m loving that curvy mirror too!!

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  27. Avatar for GreenInOCGreenInOC says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    I don’t know if it’s the color, the board & batten walls or a combo of both but I didn’t even notice the alcove until the after!

    It looks fantastic!

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  28. Avatar for AllisonAllison says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! I’m considering this color for the bedroom in my apartment now. The only thing holding me back is that when I move (in 4 years) I’ll have to paint over it. How many coats of white do you think it would take to cover Plumage??

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 23, 2012 at 4:23 pm

      I’d guess one cost of primer and two coats of white.

      xo,
      s

  29. Avatar for Catalina @ Cake with LoveCatalina @ Cake with Love says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    very nice!

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  30. Avatar for Caitlin @ Desert DomicileCaitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    You’ve sold me on Plumage! At first I wasn’t sure but now I’m in love! I also really like that DIY chandelier since I’ve been looking for something similar to go above the island in my soon-to-be-built kitchen :D

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  31. Avatar for Heather / ItHeather / It's So Suburban says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Yay! I love Jackie’s blog, Teal and Lime. That is one impressive dining room!

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  32. Avatar for vanessavanessa says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Love the color, and the silhouettes, chairs, and armoire!

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  33. Avatar for Katie LeeKatie Lee says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I love this dining room! Sitting around the dining table is such a personable and loving experience. It’s great that their dining room reflects their family and includes plenty of conversation starters. It’s filled with family and life. Love it!

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  34. Avatar for BellaVitaBellaVita says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    OMG. I want your dining room. The silhouettes of even the dog got me. The color is bold but so inviting. Great job.

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  35. Avatar for ReenieReenie says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    WOW!! Great job Jackie :)

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  36. Avatar for Mamaw03TMamaw03T says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    OMG! In love with the linear chandelier!

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  37. Avatar for toni fromtoni from says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    I Love your dining room, it is simply breathtaking. When I pictured it initially it seemed like an odd color and maybe too much for a dining room, but with all of the white molding-it is totally pulled off. Congrats on choosing such a bold and charming color.

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  38. Avatar for TracyTracy says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I love it!! I love the balance created by the bright white moulding they installed as well. The lighting fixture is very elegant, but yet fresh & modern at the same time! Great post!

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  39. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Gorgeous room!

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  40. Avatar for JenJen says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Beautiful! I’m very much considering using this colour in our library. The paneling looks great, too! Just a wonderful job.

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  41. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    what a co-wink-a-dink! Those profile drawings are pinned on my DIY pinterest board!

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  42. Avatar for LaurieLaurie says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Love…..well, everything! I used that color blue as an accssory color in my living room, paired with a deep, spicy orange. I did it two years ago but lately have been reading how this is going to be a hot new color pairing. Look at me, ahead of a trend! I have been debating painting an accent wall with the blue but wasn’t sure about it, or what would be a good paint to use. So, Plumage it is. Thanks for solving that problem for me. I am in awe of the DIY chandelier, I can’t believe they made that. I have seen similar styles for a nice chunk of change so good on them for making it. Swoon.

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  43. Avatar for JenJen says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Great job! I love the board & batten with the teal walls. Great color combo. I’ve been planning to add board & batten to my master bedroom and I think I’ve just be convinced to try teal instead of gray walls.

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  44. Avatar for Paige @ Little NostalgiaPaige @ Little Nostalgia says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    That is STUNNING! I love the white on the bottom 2/3 of the wall.

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  45. Avatar for JackieJackie says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    YHL readers are the best. Your traffic and wonderful comments have flooded our site and our host can’t keep up :( We sincerely apologize for the site going up and down. It is sporadic, so we hope you can be patient and try again to access the content. I also apologize for our slow response on comments. Our number one priority is to keep the site up for your to browse. We will reply to comments as the site is available.

    Thanks again for your tremendous support! I love reading all of your comments!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 23, 2012 at 8:40 pm

      So sorry Jackie! Thanks for being so sweet about it!

      xo,
      s

  46. Avatar for MarianneMarianne says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Wow! Those colours are gorgeous!! The archway and wardrobe (?) are stunning as well!!

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  47. Avatar for DelaneyDelaney says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Love it! I just pinned this for my future home!

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  48. Avatar for terryterry says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    I love those gorgeous chairs that you guys have, the painted walls, and the pictures of the dog. visit my blog http://fohmat.com, its not home decor but it home improvement. Thanks

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  49. Avatar for Madison BryanMadison Bryan says

    February 23, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    This is so beautiful! I love the blue color.

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  50. Avatar for kathleenkathleen says

    February 23, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I love the accent chairs! What an amazing idea, also obsessed with the silhouettes, and how the dog is included.

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