design*dilemma:rachael (part 2)

here are a few more idea for 

the breakfast room:

here are some fabrics that i thought might be fun to 

incorporate in your space:

these fabrics will coordinate with the red fabric of the

drapes in the family room (that you intend to keep),

but add some *spunk.

you could replace the breakfast room chair fabric,

and make some pillows for the family room 

with any of these.

they are all available at fabric.com.

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replace the breakfast room valances with treatments

that have a more tailored look, like these:

i would suggest buying something in a 

natural/linen color, and then adding a

trim detail with red grosgrain ribbon.

it will tie in with the red in the

family room in a subtle way.

also, adding bead board to the 

breafast area will help define it, and

add character. you could paint it all white,

or, you could paint it in a slightly

darker color than your wall color, 

like we did in the kitchen of our last house:

either way would look great!

i love the plate collection that 

you have on the breakfast room wall. 

you should keep it, 

and maybe even add to it.

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for additional storage, consider adding

a slim console/buffet. this will also be 

another place for you to add some fun accessories.

this buffet is only 14" deep, and should not interfere

with the breakfast area.

for the family room, 

consider painting the wall behind the 

entertainment center an accent color.

for now,this could be a nice deep red.

 a round mirror above the fireplace will

reflect light and be a great

break from all of the hard lines of the 

walls and fireplace.

placing two topiaries on either side

of the mirror will create balance and

add a dose of green.

happy decorating!