Hello everyone and greetings from my North Carolina abode! In my previous update, I shared my thoughts on the design style I was leaning towards and some loose plans for my living spaces. As you may recall, I had already secured a stunning mustard velvet sofa. Since then, I’ve been busy adding pieces found on Facebook Marketplace, rearranging existing furniture and decor, reupholstering a chair, finalizing a rug choice, and assessing the overall look and feel of the space.
Although I can’t show you everything just yet, I wanted to share some ideas that have been floating around in my head. I’m considering adding wallpaper to the partial walls and coffered ceilings in my dining room to give it a more defined look. Additionally, I’m thinking about using peel-and-stick tiles to create a focal point on my fireplace wall. Let’s delve deeper into these concepts.
Before we proceed, let me give you a glimpse of my color palette. While I’ve incorporated mustard, light blue, and burgundy in various elements, I’m still on the lookout for another accent color to complete the look. The navy and mauve tones are present in my dining room rug and chair upholstery, but something feels amiss. I believe a touch of olive or khaki might be the missing piece.

Now, let’s take a closer look at how these colors are coming together in my living spaces through the rug and chair:

The dining room is slowly taking shape with the addition of a rug, pendant light, second-hand chairs, and a table. While the chairs await reupholstering, I’m contemplating the wall decor to guide my fabric selection. Here’s a sneak peek of the dining room:

The dining room, separated from the living room and kitchen by columns, a lowered coffered ceiling, and a chair rail, presents a unique design challenge. While I’m considering wallpaper for this space, I’m also contemplating adding peel-and-stick tiles to the fireplace wall to introduce texture and interest.

As I weigh my options for the dining room wallpaper and fireplace tiles, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Here are some design choices I’m considering:
Neutral Wallpaper Option #1:

Describe Neutral Wallpaper Option #1.
Neutral(ish) Wallpaper Option #2:

Explain Neutral(ish) Wallpaper Option #2.
Bold Wallpaper Option #1:

Discuss Bold Wallpaper Option #1.
Bold Wallpaper Option #2:

Explore Bold Wallpaper Option #2.
Share your thoughts on the dining room wallpaper options and fireplace tile choices in the comments. Your input is invaluable in helping me make these design decisions. Here are a few additional selections that have caught my eye:

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Now, let’s shift our focus to the fireplace. While I’m inclined towards a floor-to-ceiling tile treatment, I’m limited to peel-and-stick tiles as a renter. Here are some options I’m considering:


Fireplace Wall Tile Option #1:
Discuss Fireplace Wall Tile Option #1.
Fireplace Wall Tile Option #2:
Explore Fireplace Wall Tile Option #2.
Share your opinions on the fireplace tile selections in the comments. Your feedback will help me refine my choices and create a cohesive look for my space. I’m excited to hear your thoughts and suggestions!
Thank you for joining me on this design journey. Your input is invaluable, and I look forward to incorporating your ideas into my final decisions. Until next time!

