Thursday, November 4, 2010

Bijou Rooms- Dining...and Some Saarinen Inspiration

Here is a dining room I came up using the Saarinen table as inspiration- it is one of my favourite pieces of furniture of all time and I'm thrilled to be the proud owner of a extra white Knoll side table version- thank you Craigslist!
There are times when I wished we had a seperate dining space just so I could have a shiny marble Saarninen table, a circle of gorgeous refinished chrome chairs (just like the last inspiration picture) and yards of glorious fabric. 
This is my first board done on Olioboard- if you haven't used the site yet, you really must check it out.  Olio makes putting mood boards together very easy and is a lot of fun to play around with.  My one and only issue with it is that I have to continually adjust the screen size to see everything because I am working on a mini laptop; for those of you who have used the site, do you have the same problem?  Anyhoo...What do you think of the new 3D styles?  I'm quite liking it.
As for the nitty gritty details, here's the lowdown.  The fabric is called Darcy Lagoon and is by Lee Jofa; I envision it being uses for large curtain panels on either side of a big square window (with trim painted charcoal.)  The yellow Queen Anne chairs are from here and the dining chairs are from Jayson Home and Garden. The chandelier is from Retrouvius and the large photograph is by ellemoss (who btw, I totally adore.)
Here are some other Saarinen centric dining rooms that make me hungry for all things gorgeous.  And PS, the last room is perhaps my favourite dining room of all time- I'm a little obsessed with it actually.  
















 








{images via 1: 2: 3&4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12,13 &14: 15: 16: 17&18: 19: 20: 21&22: 23: 24}

 xxx

15 comments:

  1. I love Saarinen tables - they are so versatile and work well in every setting. Whether paired with MCM chairs or more traditional ones, they simply work. Lucky you to have one!

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  2. You know what? I'M WITH YOU! The last space may be one of my favorites of all time too! Love the floor to ceiling drapes in green right up against the super rich, blue chair. The fireplace and bookshelves create warmth and tradition while the dining table and chairs bring in clean lines. The cherry on top (for me anyway) is the light fixture! Thanks for posting these spaces! Truly inspiring!

    abodelove.blogspot.com

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  3. Beautiful spaces. I saw one one Craigslist a dining table that is about a week ago and if only I could have convinced my husband. It was a great deal and it had the marble top. Love it!

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  4. very cute!! i love the wingbacks and the fabric

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  5. I have that table and adore it!!

    Check out my new blog www.lovinthat.blogspot.com I posted some neat paintings you might enjoy...

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  6. Yup, love the Saarien table, it's a never fail! I also love your chocolate and mustard tones here, such a gorgeous combination, especially for fall! XX!

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  7. Gorgeous all 'round.
    Lovely inspiration.
    I've longed for a Saarinen side table for years and somehow haven't gotten around to it yet, but I must, I must.
    Cheers, Alcira

    thenerochronicles.blogspot.com

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  8. I think the Saarinen table honestly goes with everything!! Every look is different in the photos that you provided, but the table looks amazing in all of them! It has been on my wishlist for a while now! The one that I found on Craigslist last week was a super steal, but of course, it was sold in no time. Gotta keep looking!

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  9. That dining room with the blue chair/huge mirror/and of course beautiful table is one of my all time faves! Such a great table!

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  10. BTW, I'd like to send you an image but don't have your address.
    Would you mind shooting me a line at:
    alciramolina@hotmail.com

    Alcira

    thenerochronicles.blogspot.com

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  11. Thanks for stopping by my blog - glad you liked my post!

    As for this post ... love it, love Olioboard! I'm a sucker for marble tables!

    Cara
    www.anurbancottageblog.blogspot.com

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  12. at first i didn't like the table but it's grown on me and now i love it! so fitting for so many styles -- love the round up of images you've shared!

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  13. love the jayson chairs!!! i almost used one in my moodboard this morning!!
    and i also love the chandelier you paired with everything...
    love it all!

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  14. really is one of the best tables around...works well in almost every home and with a variety of chairs! need to try olioboard out - looks like a good tool!

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  15. the full length mirror in pic 15 is to die for!! I'm in the market for full length mirror but just can't find the right one. This one is so gorgeous!! totally want one!! :)

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