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.
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.
After making the head chair slipcovers from tablecloths, I followed your tutorial to dye the side chairs a coordinating color.
It took me two tries to get the right color too, but your story gave me confidence for the second round of dying.
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
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).
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.
I think there’s a link over to her blog about how they made them! Hope it helps!
xo,
s
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!) ;)
I love the chairs!!! And the wall color. And the chandelier. And… pretty much everything.
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.
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
No way!
xo,
s
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.
that chandelier is like, whoa! So cool.
So now I have the urge to paint my entire house Plumage. What a beautiful color!
wow! so gorgeous! i want to run out and buy teal paint right now!
Wow! How gorgeous! I absolutely love it!
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!
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.
This is so great! The slipcovers made from a a tablecloth – brilliant and beautiful.
Love this! I need to do a silhouette of our dog now. thanks for the inspiration!!
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My favorite part is the walls! So pretty! Love the ledge!
Love.That.Color! That may make an appearance around here soon :)
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!
I love it in small places and big places alike!
xo,
s
Love the color and the chairs!! Great job!
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!!
What a gorgeous makeover! I love the colors and the fun mirror. Off to check out the chandelier tutorial!
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.
I love the molding, so beautiful.
Ooh, I love the chairs! I hope I get the ambition to do something like that someday! Gorgeous color too!
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.
Aw, you’re so sweet. So happy to have featured your lovely dining room! Thanks for sharing!
xo,
s
I think that color is going to be the new gray… As in it will be the color of the year…
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!
I’m loving that curvy mirror too!!
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!
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??
I’d guess one cost of primer and two coats of white.
xo,
s
very nice!
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
Yay! I love Jackie’s blog, Teal and Lime. That is one impressive dining room!
Love the color, and the silhouettes, chairs, and armoire!
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!
OMG. I want your dining room. The silhouettes of even the dog got me. The color is bold but so inviting. Great job.
WOW!! Great job Jackie :)
OMG! In love with the linear chandelier!
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.
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!
Gorgeous room!
Beautiful! I’m very much considering using this colour in our library. The paneling looks great, too! Just a wonderful job.
what a co-wink-a-dink! Those profile drawings are pinned on my DIY pinterest board!
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.
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.
That is STUNNING! I love the white on the bottom 2/3 of the wall.
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Thanks again for your tremendous support! I love reading all of your comments!
So sorry Jackie! Thanks for being so sweet about it!
xo,
s
Wow! Those colours are gorgeous!! The archway and wardrobe (?) are stunning as well!!
Love it! I just pinned this for my future home!
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This is so beautiful! I love the blue color.
I love the accent chairs! What an amazing idea, also obsessed with the silhouettes, and how the dog is included.