Recently we gave our dining room a tiny facelift. With just the update of end chairs, a rug and a statement chandelier, the look was changed.

I realized that much of our home has modern furniture combined with traditional pieces. The dining room didn't flow with that. So mixing and matching was the answer there as well.

• First I added tulip chairs that I found on Amazon. I felt the old black and white upholstered chairs were nice, but didn't flow with the rest of the house.

• Next, I added a plaid black and white rug for a bit of pattern.

• Then I added the curtains with a floral pattern for a more eclectic look.

• And then the big statement piece came in: the chandelier.

 Here I broke a scale "rule". If you look up the size a chandelier should be over a table, you'll find a rule of thumb that it should be no larger in dimension than 3/4 the width of your table.

But I had a feeling that a larger chandelier would give the space some serious POP. And I can't say I was wrong.

This is the 36" Hudson Valley Lighting Group Fleming Chandelier in aged brass. The table is 39" wide, but this piece works absolutely beautifully. 

Mixing patterns and styles will always make for a well curated look that's all your own.

1. Try a geometric print with a floral.

2. Leopard print anywhere is always a good plan.

3. Don't worry about style mixing. If you like it, it will work.

4. Do think about how things flow from one room to another.

5. While, I don't think a chandelier at just 3/4 of the table is necessary, I wouldn't go any wider than the table.

Sources

Rug: Handwoven Cotton Black Area rug by Dash and Albert

Wall: Handpainted by Bari J.

Shelving: barnwood from Porter Barnwood

Curtains: IKEA curtains trimmed out in vintage fabric and lined by J and M Designs

Tulip Chairs: Amazon

Table: Crate and Barrel (2001)

Leopard Print Pillow: Ballard Designs

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