The boldest color we’ve ever used on any wall is Martha Stewart’s Plumage, which we painted throughout our guest room walls. We’ve loved it from the start. So when Jackie sent photos of her dining room makeover featuring Plumage, we were excited to share it. Here’s her note:
“When we moved into this house, the dining room began with just a table and a bamboo armoire. We didn’t even have dining chairs.
Over the past six months I focused on finishing this room in time for the holidays. It’s full of DIY projects: silhouette art, board and batten walls, mercury glass vases, a jute-wrapped monogram, and my favorite—the DIY linear crystal chandelier.
After making slipcovers for the head chairs from tablecloths, I followed a tutorial to dye the side chairs a coordinating color.
It took two attempts to get the color right, but seeing your project gave me the confidence to try again and achieve the shade I wanted.
I documented all the DIY steps on my blog, Teal & Lime (I promise I do like other colors too). Thank you for the ongoing inspiration and for sharing so freely. I’ve really enjoyed watching you transform your new home.” – Jackie
It’s easy to see why we fell for the teal-and-lime palette. The mix of silhouettes with the curved wood mirror gives the room personality, and the handmade board and batten adds architectural interest without feeling formal. The slipcovers made from tablecloths are a smart, stylish solution, and the dyed side chairs create a cohesive, layered look. The mercury glass vases, jute-wrapped monogram, and the linear crystal chandelier add texture and sparkle.
Thanks for sharing, Jackie. The room is full of thoughtful DIY details and winning color choices. What’s your favorite element? Mine is the playful dog silhouette; Sherry’s pick is the curved wood mirror, with that homemade crystal chandelier close behind. This makeover proves small, creative projects can combine to make a big design impact.