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Informal DR

lolakimono — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:32:23 GMT

Do the elements of this room work together?

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Kachina624 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:34:41 GMT

I think the picnic table does nothing for the rest of the room.

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Mizglitz — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:45:57 GMT

I think you can do rustic with comfortable chairs instead of awkward benches.

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queendiva — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:49:27 GMT

Taking rustic too far for me.

The dining room in my first house shortly after I was married that I begged and borrowed looked better than that room.

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Eileen in Virginia — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:51:09 GMT

No, there’s too much of a contrast between the dark pieces and the lighter components. The pale grey buffet is too light to help make the transition. I agree with @Kachina624 that the picnic table doesn’t work either. It’s too dark and chunky for that space. I like the wall of windows. It seems as though this is an enclosed porch that they’re setting up as a dining area.

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Bird mama — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:52:12 GMT

Since you asked, I don't like that wall of frames. There's something about the color of the prints and the color of the frames that ruins the room the room for me.

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software — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:12:59 GMT

Kids table

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chloe66 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:15:30 GMT

It just doesn't look very comfortable to me.

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stevieb — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:40:02 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I think the picnic table does nothing for the rest of the room.

I agree @Kachina624. I sort of like most of the other elements, though no, I don't think they work all that well together. I like the chairs at the end of the room. From what I can see I really like the chest and as odd as it is to me, I think I even like the large piece of 'art'. But I cannot get down with that ridiculous picnic table. Do not ever expect me to sit and eat on a bench without a back in what is supposed to be a dining room (or anywhere else), informal or not... It's just plain not comfortable.

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Mombo1 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:41:24 GMT

Just too drab. No appeal whatsoever....

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:41:54 GMT

I think the table fits the rustic aspect of the dining room as far as appearance, but, for comfort I would not want that table at all.

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Jtdmum — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:43:53 GMT

Proportions of the room are off. It looks more like a "Piazza" than a formal dining room.

The elements of the room are off. The table/benches don't work with the chairs or sideboard along the wall and the pictures are out of place.

The french doors are off too. Really need to see what those doors open up to in order to evaluate but that picture doesn't do that room any favors.

I have a picnic style diningroom table but I have cushioned chairs around it.

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Drythe — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 02:09:37 GMT

Do I think the elements work together? Yes.

Would I make a few changes for myself? Absolutely.

The lone bulb 💡 hanging from the ceiling, is it a statement piece?

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KathyM23 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:00:52 GMT

What a hodge podge - nothing looks good nor works together.

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Ladylaughsalot — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:01:43 GMT

Seems I’m the odd one here. I think the room absolutely works. Not that I would want it in my own home, but then that wasn’t the question. 😉

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fancy pantsy — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:06:54 GMT

beats me.

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katiemichelle — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:07:39 GMT

Well, I think it works and I like it a lot!

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:09:00 GMT

@lolakimono Thank you for making us think.

I like all but the slab of wood (?) as wall art.

It strikes me as too warm in tone and too rich in texture.

I would like to see a dusky purple incorporated somewhere.

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KentuckyWoman — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:14:25 GMT

I'm all for informal but a picnic table with benches is too rustic and informal for me. Those benches hurt my b utt and back hurt just looking at them. The colors, or lack thereof, are bland and boring. I don't like gray as a decorating color. That dark wall hanging, the light wood of the table, the bland pictures, and gray buffet are not working for me. There is no one color or theme that pulls it all together. JMO.

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Bri369 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:29:13 GMT

I think it all works together perfectly.

I don't care for the benches though. They're so uncomfortable.