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An Artist's Gallery-Inspired Dining Room

For an artist whose paintings were left to gather dust, a gallery-style dining room designed by Kristie Barnett created the perfect place to put them on display.
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Gallery-Inspired Dining Room

To create a gallery-inspired space for the homeowner to show off his art, designer Kristie Barnett opted for a traditional space with a light green walls to serve as a flattering backdrop for a few lovely landscape scenes.

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"Night Sky" Effect

A dark gray ceiling was a hard sell for designer Kristie Barnett, because the homeowners worried it would make the ceiling appear shorter and the room feel small. Once painted, they were pleasantly surprised by the gorgeous "night sky" effect.

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New Life for Old Lighting

Though other lighting options were discussed, this room makeover just didn't have the budget for brand-new lighting. As an alternative, designer Kristie Barnett opted to give the once-brass chandelier a wrought-iron finish.

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Earthy Table Décor

A stunning tablescape features a set of beautiful candlesticks and a bowl full of decorative moss balls that give the table a pop of color and look great paired with the pale green walls of this traditional dining room.

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