Friday, January 29, 2010

Inspirational dining rooms

Indeed, I have changed my blog lay-out. I adapted my blog less or more to the lay -out of the website of my company http://www.lefevre.be/. I tried to use the colours of the site in my blog.

Some days ago I was reading an interesting post about 10 tips to create a well designed blog (here). The post was written by Maria Killam at the Colour Me Happy Blog.

Since a few weeks I really wanted to publish larger pictures. My goodness, what a difficult job it was to me!! But in this blogger community there are such a nice people, who are so patient and willing to help! I have to thank Vanessa from the Decor Happy Blog and Julie from the Being Ruby Blog for their support!

I also want to thank my sister-in-law Nathalie to help me with the use of photofilter to create the new header of my blog!

Enough about my blogchange!

Today a post about beautiful, inspirational dining rooms. I am working on a dining room re-do for one of my clients and I was searching for pictures of dining rooms to show my client. Going through my files I stumbled upon some dining rooms of different styles that I wanted to share with you today.

This dining room by John Saladino is one of my favorites.

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Beautiful colours for this dining room. And a beautiful chandelier.

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No clutter for this contemporary dining room.

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Classic furniture in a contemporary area.

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A mix of classic and country style. I love the contrast of the dark brown painted walls and the white painted mantelpiece and doors.

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Very classic but classy.

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Sitting at this dining table makes you feel like a “chatelaine”.

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Country style with a Swedish touch.

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Solid table and gorgeous lighting.

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Love the beach chairs around that table.

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Don’t you love the combination of a dining corner and a sitting area in one room?

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Royal dining room.

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I love these chairs!

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Royal dining room again ! This is one of my favorites!

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Blue and white in combination with mahogany is always successful.

I always have loved a pair of wall tables placed at each side of a window.

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Dining room by N. Haslam.

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Not only the design of these chairs but also the colour of the fabric that matches the colour of the paneling, I adore in this room.

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Comfortable chairs I guess!

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I simply love this dining room.

Have a wonderful weekend!

xx

Greet

43 comments:

  1. I love the "new" look of the blog.

    Good for you, I love change and this looks great!

    Happy Friday,

    Leslie

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  2. Greet,
    The new version of the blog is fantastic!!! Though I enjoyed the old as well:) I too love the first two images along with the one that has a fireplace and chocolate brown walls...reminds me of our library. The chairs with the leather back rests, nailhead detail and blue stiped skirts...ahh.. And finally,yes to the idea of having a dining table nestled into a corner of a living room. It reminds me of intimate dining at your favorite little restaurant.

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  3. Greet - Love the new layout and header. The fireplace mantle in the right picture is gorgeous. The dining rooms are all beautiful - love the royal one with the door to the outside. My favorite is the Saladino room! He really is a genious.

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  4. Love the new look of your blog -clean and fresh! Very professional, I need to do some changes of my own one of these days....
    So many beautiful dining rooms: They are always my FAVORITE room. I especially love the sitting room / dining room. Those walls with the contrasting white upholstery are fantastic!

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  5. Wauw Greet, je nieuwe blog ziet er supermooi uit!! Veel rustiger dan het zwarte, en wat een mooie banner! Ja, heel mooi allemaal!
    Groetjes Hennie

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  6. I love the new look Greet! Those dining rooms are delicious too. Thanks for the mention - I really didn't do anything though!

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  7. Your blogs new look is perfect. I don't know Vanessa as of yet, but Julie would give you the shirt off her back.
    All the dining rooms were incredible but it was the 'Royal' room that took my breath away. I adore the idea of having a sitting spot in a dining space if the room allows. Such fun, thank you!

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  8. your blog is very "spacious" and clean, which i love. and the dining rooms you chose? i wouldn't eat in there - i'd just sit in one of the chairs and worship forever. they're so beautiful!

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  9. Greet, looks great. I love the larger format pictures, as always beautiful.

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  10. You are just fantastic
    another beautiful post.
    About #4 Is that a painting in a dining room of a man hanging? I could not dine there.
    I bought a home once with mirrors on the
    wall in the dining room. floor length mirrors .I will never do that again.I quess eating infront of a mirrow should improve
    your Manners, all I saw was the bad manners..
    #6. I love the huge wall china cabnet.
    #11. is my FAVORITE, just adore it.
    I truely enjoyed this post. Thanks
    yvonne

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  11. Greet, I love the new layout! The dining rooms are all great! I love the Ralph Lauren pic of the Hither Hills line. That is my favorite line! Also love the solid table in the covered porch. Wish I was sitting there right now!
    Hugs:)

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  12. Hi Greet. I love your new look! Also, great dining rooms...especially the "chatelaine" and 2nd Royal dining room. Xo Trish

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  13. Hi
    The new layout is great and I really like your
    new header ! It was nice before too :)
    The pictures gives me much inspiration and new ideas.

    Have a nice day !

    xo
    Anci

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  14. Hi Greet your new header and big pictures looks fantastic. I have to find the time and skill!!! to change mine as well.
    also beautiful selection of dinings. Very inspirational.
    Thanks
    X
    V

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  15. Greet I love your new look!! The header is beautiful and these dining rooms, devine

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  16. I love your new look and the rooms are all great, I think the first one was my favorite. thanks for sharing.

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  17. Hallo lieve Greet, mijn complimenten voor je nieuw gestylde blog en wat een mooi header heb je nu.
    Je heb ons ook weer laten genieten van prachtige eetkamers.
    Fijn weekend.
    Groetjes Mea

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  18. The changes you've made to your blog are just great! My favorite dining room you've shown is the one by Saladino--simple and elegant. Have a nice weekend, Greet!
    Deborah

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  19. Greet,

    So love the new blog layout. So need to do this. I've tried a few things but got frustrated and had to just move on. I may get back to it. You've inspired me. Love your images as always.

    Go by Ragland Hill Social sometime in the next couple of days and add some ideas to our FDO List! I know you have some great ones, you are always so sunny and bright.

    Have a great weekend.

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  20. HI Greet
    Well It looks fabulous!! Very clean fresh and inviting.. I must say I'd like to change my dark background.. but I'd have to edit my previous posts and can't really go there right now... I suspect your help may have been more the other blogger so you are very sweet to mention me..

    Well my favourite here is one of my all time favourites and that is the 'I love these chairs' image.. haha I think it is the Hither Hills image.. I'm a Hither Hills nut and have a few pieces myself...

    Have a great weekend... you've done a fab job here!! xx Julie

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  21. MMMM very nice pictures, thanks for sharing

    David

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  22. Hi Greet,thanks for visiting me and for your comment. I visit your blog for time, I love your new look, is perfect ... I like the header with these wonderful interiors.
    Beautiful dinning rooms,all of them but I think too my favorit is Saladino,simply genial.
    I have seen my blog in list, it is an honor for me to be in so extraordinary company and I am grateful to you for it.
    I hope that you are happening a wonderful weekend,
    xx,
    Cecilia

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  23. Hi, Love the new look. It is so polished and sleek. I enjoy all your posts. Keep up the good blogging. Clare

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  24. * Beautiful Greet~~~ your first pic was/is MY VERY FAV since the first time I ever saw it, and CONTINUES to be! The SIXTH pic (taken on the patio ~the one w/ a bit of stone wall, white chairs & 6 white drum shades in/as the chandelier) is a close, dreeeeamyy second... Oh my friend, you doooooo find T*H*E most FAAAABULOUS spaces to showcase!!

    And ALL of them in general~~ SIMPLY D*E*L*I*C*I*O*U*S!

    THANK YOU!!! That was soooooo fun AND inspiring!!!

    Love, LInda
    bellesmom1234@cincast,net

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  25. (OOPS! Corection: Linda in AZ, bellesmom1234@comcast.net)~ Sorry!

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  26. Hi Greet, the photographs are beautiful. Your complete blog is beautiful!! The colours, arrangements and style, I LOVE it!!

    Have a lovely weekend,

    Saskia

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  27. Greet the dining rooms are lovely. I especially love the one where the entry is in the corner of the room. It must be from a castle. I have always loved your blog layout, especially the dark background and the beautiful pearls. I will miss that but I am happy that you can post larger pictures.

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  28. OOoooo! What a great collection of Dining Rooms! I will have to add them to my own digital collection. And Love the new blog layout! You have inspired me to rethink my own. :)

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  29. Saludar ... Me gusta el nuevo look de tu .... BLOG en ...¡¡¡¡... blanco muy muy agradable .... Berta

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  30. First time here. What a beautiful blog and beautiful pictures!
    Bodil.

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  31. Absolutely inspirational these all are!
    Happy weekend.

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  32. Greet, I love your new design, good job! These rooms are all inspiring, but I keep coming back to the first one (Saladino), the cottage with white plank walls and the last one with those great chairs.

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  33. I love your blog changes and all the wonderful pictures! Hope you have a great weekend.

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  34. Loooooooooove the chandelier in the Saladino pic!
    BTW, the blog redesign is great!

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  35. I love the images you've selected for your blog banner- they epitomize your style so well! Lovely dining rooms as well!

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  36. dear greet;

    every new post from you is like a gift and cannot wait to open. i know inspiration awaits.

    lovely new look!
    debra

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  37. Wonderful new look to your blog, precious Greet. I love it!! Your visuals are the most beautiful and each time I see your postings I smile because I am your blogging buddy. XXOOXX's Marsha

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  38. The header looks fab Greet! And it communicates your style very well. Wel done! Love the antique chairs with the black leather seats (in the contemporary dining room). One of these days I will be a lucky owner.... Happy week, friend! xx Mon

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  39. Thank you for the lovely post, Greet. I love the last room, too and am always thinking some time I'm going to do a room with that much pattern! Also love your new look.

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  40. Greet, what a wonderful post and especially because you mentioned me :)
    Thanks so much!!
    xo
    Maria

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  41. I love almost all these dining rooms for different reasons .I adore the change of your blog and the banner is lovely and so you

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  42. All those dining rooms are so amazing. I wanted to have that kind of dining room. This post is going to be my inspiration in building my own house. Great post you have there.

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  43. House Beautiful's favorite designer dining rooms. From modern to traditional.news
    Lifestyle nieuws

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