Ask A Designer™
December 25, 2023
Ask A Designer™: Gillian Atkins’ Best Advice For Bringing Life To A Drab Dining Room
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In this Ask A Designer™ column, Gillian Atkins shares advice for breathing new life into a dining room.
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Keep scrolling for elements of the look!
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Products: Judith Velvet dining chair in Blue, $79. Structube
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Products: Wave sideboard in Walnut Veneer, from $1,895 Must Societe
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Products:
Just Us art by Murray Duncan, $450. Arcade Home
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Products: Novu 16-Light chandelier in Aged Gold Brass and Opal Glass by Matteo Lighting, $1,065. Robinson
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Products: Maddox table lamp by Nuevo Living, $295. Nüspace
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Products: Medium Double Dare art print with Natural Frame by Sarah Short, $148. Tacit
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Products: Sloane rug in Oatmeal by Loloi, from $1,440. Rug & Weave
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Author: Gillian Atkins
Photographer:
Alex Lukey (Gillian’s portrait)/courtesy of Decora Estudio (inspiration)
Source:
House & Home
Designer:
Room design by Decora Estudio (inspiration)