I showed you the furnishings in the dining room on Monday, but I left one thing out. One thing that’s not quite right.
A few months ago I posted a photo on Instagram of a buffet I had found thrifting at a ridiculously high price. I mean, for what it is the price was fair (it’s an Ello), but not for finding it at a thrift store in Independence, Missouri. I was talking with my friend, Laura, about it as we were finishing up her living room and she really wanted to see it. The store was down the road from her, so we hopped in the car and went to take a peak. Laura is the queen of bargaining. She can get a good deal on anything. She saw what I saw in the piece and asked how much I would be willing to pay for it (definitely not the $950 on the pricetag).
We were a week out from moving into the house, I had no idea where I’d put it, but I knew I wanted that sideboard. Within minutes Laura had them talked down to $150 and we were out the door with it. It sat in my parent’s entry for the week – don’t bring that up in front of my dad. It’s been living in the wood paneled room since we moved in, but when we had secured the dining room color, I loved the idea of bringing this piece in.
The color is unusual, and I think it looks so pretty against the dark navy. They compliment each other, and the flash of the brass and colored glass in the more moody space is a nice mix.
But, it’s too small. It needs to be about two feet longer. The mural and the table just overpower it.
The old me would have stuck a pair of chairs on either side and called it good, but I’m trying to be more intentional with this home and get things right the first time. This piece could be beautiful in Milly’s room as a dresser or my workspace to hold fabric, so it’s versatility doesn’t make me regret the purchase. For now it will stay put to hold entertaining pieces, but I’ve got my eyes open for the perfect buffet.
Along with a buffet, the table needs captains chairs. I have the chairs, but I have yet to pull the trigger on the fabric to reupholster them. From day one I’ve told myself Jamil, but I’m having second thoughts. I want this room to feel intimate and moody, and I fear that the animal print mixed with the rug will end up looking playful. Second thoughts. Design seems to be full of them if you let it. So for now we’ll move on to another space, and I’ll wait patiently for the right things to reveal themselves in here. While I’m not wanting this space to lean playful, the space we’re tackling now needs to be just that.
I’ll be back next week with some sneak peeks.
Wow, it's amazing! Such a beautiful color but you are right, in this case size matters 😉
What a beautiful piece! I think I need to borrow your friend to come bargain shopping with me! $950 down to $150?? That's incredible! I'm sure you'll find the perfect spot for it.
I have a pair of wingbacks I'm dying to put Jamil on, but I just can't quite pull the trigger either! My common sense keeps telling me to do neutral with a Jamil pillow. But where's the fun in that? 😉 Love your new purchase but you're right, it gets overpowered in the room. It needs to be somewhere where it can be the star!
Great score!
What color is that on the wall?
Goodness gracious thats so darned gorgeous. I mean that purple paired with brass is just plain good. And the color does look great with the navy walls. I love that you are tackling spaces with intention and are waiting for the right pieces. Its hard, but im learning patience. The size is a bit off but man would it look great in an office or nursery. GREAT score friend.
That piece is so beautiful!!! the color!! I think using it in another room would work better for sure. Like you said your daughter's room or the living room. I'm sure there is a perfect place for it where the scale works best so you can really appreciate it.
Wow! What a steal! I think I need to borrow Laura 😉 I love that piece and I can see it in an office. Just gorgeous!
Good day. I adore your blog and I G. I am a corporate girl with a flare for numbers so take the rest of this comment coming from an amateur. Go with your gut. The colors are brillant together do build from there. How would anchoring both sides with bar carts finished in brass with glass. Think of the sparkle of a beautifully styled bar carts with the buffet and wall color. And then you would have function as the bar carts also act as mobile serving in your dining room.
Oh my goodness, the colors are just so perfect together! Admire you for being so sensible about it – I would probably just make it work, not able to resist this perfect mix. I don't suppose it fits elsewhere in the room? (I'm sure you thought of this, but…) Not that it won't be fabulous elsewhere. It will! And your friend's bargaining abilities are inspiring – I need to try this more often!!
Great piece and AMAZING deal! Since you love the color combination, what if you take inspiration from the buffet color for the captains chairs?
OMG, do Jamil. Please do Jamil. It will look amazing and moody, and whimsical but not too playful. I made my headboard out of Jamil, and I love it so much.
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Aww shucks. Too bad. I'd love to see you use the color elsewhere then; it's so pretty with the dark blue. Perhaps in a heavy velvet drape or table runner?….
holy crud your dining room walls and molding are amazing. (I recently painted my dining room walls navy blue too!) I totally feel you on the thrifting regret/second guessing. It happens to me ALL THE TIME and it plagues me! That, like you said though, is a totally cool piece that you can totally use in your daughter's room.
Such a beautiful piece! Sad that it isn't large enough. The room is beautiful! I have an accent wall in my bedroom painted navy and I love it. (Apt) I adore Jamil! Maybe think more about it? 🙂
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