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I love a good room makeover!   And while this room wasn’t too bad before, I envisioned a space with more character and warmth.   So I decided it was time for a little makeover!   My goal in this room was to add character and create a space that makes people feel calm and comfortable as they enjoy conversation, food, and laughter here in the dining room.  

When redoing a room, one of my first decisions always involves paint.  Colors influence the mood of a room and often inspire other elements in the design too. 

So I turned to HGTV® HOME by Sherwin-Williams Color Collections to find a beautiful coordinating combination of paint colors to use in the dining room.  One of the frustrations that I’ve heard people express is that they want their home to look beautiful but they struggle to pull things together to create a space that looks like the ones they admire in photos.  So I thought it would be fun to show you how the Color Collections eliminate the guesswork so that you can confidently create a room you will love! 

I selected Jasper (HGSW3291), Nomadic Desert (HGSW3146), and Origami White (HGSW4007), which are all from the American Heritage Color Collection from HGTV® HOME by Sherwin-Williams, exclusively at Lowe’s.  Since these 3 paint colors are all from the same Color Collection, I know they will give this dining room a designer-inspired look in the end!  If you are someone who struggles to choose the right colors, you definitely need to consider these Color Collections because designers have already done the work for you by curating these color palettes.

This basic wall in our dining room had no style or function, and it was definitely time to change that! 

BEFORE:

Using Nomadic Desert in a flat finish added the warmth that this room was lacking. By painting the peg rack wall in this neutral warm tone, I created the timeless look I was aiming for. 

AFTER:

With the help of paint and some pegs, I took this bland wall and created a beautiful and functional space that can be used to display pretty things, as well as offering extra storage for coats and hats.

And I chose this vintage artwork as decor for this space because the green tones are reminiscent of the other walls in this room. By staying consistent with this color palette throughout the decor, it helps create a more cohesive room in the end!

To create my signature high-contrast design, I chose to pair Jasper and Origami White.  

Time to tackle the rest of the room!

By colorblocking one wall, it creates a statement focal point in the room, and I couldn’t love it more. 

And since these colors are from the same Color Collection (American Heritage), I can paint with confidence, knowing they complement each other well.  

A few tips for colorblocking a wall:

Generally speaking, the 2/3 and 1/3 split is a very visually appealing option.  Measure from floor-to-ceiling in inches, then divide by 3.  Take the number and measure that distance down from your ceiling.   That is where your line will be!  You can snap a chalk line, or you can make multiple measurements and use a level to make sure your line is definitely nice and level.  And let me tell you my secret trick for this next part of the process:  After applying painters tape,  get a credit card and run it along your tape line to really seal that tape so that you get a crisp paint line every single time.

In the end, I couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome!  I’m always impressed by the difference that some paint and a wall treatment can make in a space.  This dining room now has the overall mood and character that I was craving, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.