COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES | Dining Room Mistakes (Plus how to fix them!)

COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES | Dining Room Mistakes (Plus how to fix them!)
This video is all about common design mistakes I see made in the dining room and how to fix them. While the kitchen is the heart of the home, the dining room is that fun gathering space where
conversations can last for hours over a hearty meal and endless wine. It’s the place where you convene with your family after a long day to dish and catch up. Memories are made here and family time cherished.
Even though it’s the dining space, that doesn’t mean you can’t inject your style and personality into the room. The color choices you make, the patterns you love, the finishes you gravitate towards, the shape and style of the furnishings are all opportunities to get creative with the design. Avoid making these common dining room design mistakes to enjoy it for years to come.
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[@JulieKhuu]

You asked, I answered! BEST WALL PAINT COLORS to Pair with Wood Trim, Flooring, Cabinets and Furniture video is now up everyone! Check it out HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpCvmWRqn6eYeaM

[@helgamanzone7469]

I would love to see that

[@hasanboygofurov75]

Let's try

[@dsbiddle]

After doing the math accounting for 36” from each nearest wall, that leaves me with a 2 inch square dining table. Sweet.

[@JulieKhuu]

Lol, you can anchor a bench or sofa (like I did) on one wall to free up the aisle space on the other wall Aris

[@sshivani7939]

I really laughed

[@MGyoutube307]

Same with me. I have to do a breakfast nook sofa situation. Haven’t gotten that far into my design yet though.

[@zainabh8652]

Omg I learnt so much in just one video...THANK YOU JULIE...please keep them coming 👍

[@mchoe5890]

🤣

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Favorite colors with wood stains, YES PLEASE! 💖🦩 And mixing wood tones, especially at the dining table: chairs to table.

[@elizabeth930]

Was just about to ask for how to mix & match different wood tones!

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

@@elizabeth930 Great minds💖🦩

[@JulieKhuu]

Will add it to the queue! 🙌🏻

[@danaiftimi1813]

Yes please :)

[@jennleiker1823]

Yes, please! Working with a red oak floor throughout the whole main area. It's not that awful honey oak of the 80s, especially once I redo kitchen cabinets and put in tall white baseboards and white walls, but still wondering how to add some depth with more woods.

[@simonmckenzie3182]

my fiance thinks your house is a mistake, but shes silent when i beautifully decorate our house on your advice and videos, best interior designer on youtube, no haters

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Simon! So glad I can help you reinterpret your space 🙏🏻☺️

[@Candicetan]

Yes on the wood stains! Also, wallpaper when and where to use them. Sources and who to find to install them. Thanks!

[@JulieKhuu]

Copy, thank you for watching and the new ideas Candice! 🙏🏻☺️

[@lucas4615]

YES for the paint - woodstain color matching !

[@JulieKhuu]

Coming up!

[@zeerobles4496]

Definitely would like to see what paint colors compliment different color woods. We just purchased a dining table for our house that’s being built. I just love ALL of your videos! Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Zee! I’m working on the video now, the people have spoken 🙏🏻☺️

[@emilyb1575]

I got on to say the same thing!

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

I think if I tell my brother 'but Julie says' one more time he will scream 😂

[@camilliachatman5657]

😂😂😂😂 I can see myself doing that as well 💯

[@enjay4real]

😂

[@KadilakHomes]

😂😂

[@JulieKhuu]

🤣 Aiming for him to repeat it one day

[@caroline-hz8ix]

Hahaha.

[@brigitteboudreault9355]

My 1-hr virtual consultation with you was awesome! It was eye-opening to get your designer’s view on our dining room dilemmas! I love that you can adapt to any space and style. I didn’t have time to implement all your suggestions and ideas yet, but I’m getting there 😊 Thanks again for a great experience!

[@JulieKhuu]

You’re very welcome Brigitte! I’m so glad I was able to help you while we were all in quarantine 🙏🏻☺️💕

[@colleensaunders6804]

Please offer your tips on how to style a dining area when it is part of the living room as in a condo. Older style apartments that have a long narrow room that is living on one end and dining on the other. I not only have this but have small 8’x11’ covered outdoor terrace off the dining area. I love the space but struggling to find a coherent design style for the space.

[@camilliachatman5657]

Sounds like the layout we may have in our condo that has been built !😳🥴

[@LizzieMakesUpStuff]

My home has one of these as well... And maybe discussing how to do things on a strict budget... And the expected cost of redesigning the space.

[@JulieKhuu]

I’ll start breaking down the costs of remodeling/ furnishings in a future series Lizzie! Look out for it 😉

[@JulieKhuu]

I treat them as separate spaces Colleen. You can create cohesiveness with a similar color palette. But don’t feel like everything has to match. I’ll work on a future video to illustrate this point 👍🏻

[@myrahogan3110]

I'm really enjoying your content. It's also nice to listen to an grown woman, rather than a giggly 30-something (female or male) acting like a 13-year-old girl. Thanks for the great tips and the gorgeous pictures. My home is a very simple mid-century (1959) ranch--which I love-- but it's fun to see some of the more opulent spaces for ideas.

[@JulieKhuu]

My home is a 1959 mid- century California ranch style as well Myra! 🙌🏻 But I’m still inspired by opulent luxury homes 👍🏻😍

[@KayKay-yy7rq]

Yes, we need a color matching with wood video. I have cherry wood floors and it took me 2-3 months of color sampling before committing. I needed the wall color to not only complement the floor but also the fixture, the room doors, my furniture and the hallway walls for that complementary transition.

[@JulieKhuu]

You got it KayKay, thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@nicolecarnevale1071]

Same here KayKay.

[@merrywalsh2809]

I held my breath, waiting to see if I made any of the design mistakes. I got out my tape measure and rechecked my clearances. In the end, I checked all the correct boxes except the focal wall, but only because I have yet to find the work of art I want there. Excellent video Julie. Mahalo from Maui 🌸🌈

[@JulieKhuu]

You’re on it Merry 🙌🏻

[@IAMHIS55]

See, this is what I’m talking about when it comes to interior design content.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@DCUPtoejuice]

Your advice is absolutely incredible. I don't think anyone is coming close to this level of helpfulness.

[@JulieKhuu]

You’re the best. Thank you for watching and the support 🙏🏻☺️

[@tracy11115]

Hi Julie, love your channel. Can you do a segment for living/dining room combination?

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, I’m working on an open space plan video now Tracy! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@shipalinireshwalya1056]

Hello Julie, do we have this video ?

[@Amira_Phoenix]

Definitely would like a video about wood+colour combinations, great idea 👍

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Maria! 🙏🏻☺️

[@lisacalhoun8080]

This was sooooo enlightening for me!! Thank you for making these principals accessible for those of us not skilled in design.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Lisa! 🙏🏻☺️

[@Hassan-nu3rp]

@@JulieKhuu hi my room length is 378cm after i subtracted both sides by 90cm it gives me 198cm and my table is 260cm without extended 180cm is that okay please let me know

[@ysabelgarcia9866]

the light blue chair with wooden legs and arms who sells ,they are stunning

[@JulieKhuu]

Take a screenshot of the image and upload it onto Pinterest’s search bar for direct shopping links Ysabel. Good luck!

[@cheyennesutton2055]

Julie! This is one of my favorite videos! I rent my apartment, and I lowered my dining room overhead light while watching this video. My dining area looks so much better! Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome!! 🙌🏻 Precisely why you need to keep the chains 👍🏻

[@terirogers6829]

My husband and I are remodeling on a budget and he is now watching your videos with me. He thinks you have the best advice over all the other folks that have you tube channels! Looking forward to your next video!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and your support Teri! 🙏🏻☺️

[@juliezeit1515]

great video, love it! Yes would love to see paint-woodstain color matching! Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Am! 🙏🏻☺️

[@sarayu2011]

Can't wait for you to make the video on choosing paint to match wood stain. This was so educational!

[@JulieKhuu]

Seems like it’s a hit! 👍🏻

[@patkern185]

Please do a wood stain/paint video. I've been living with the same wall color for way too long! Love your videos and tips. Where have you been all my life? 😄❤ Also..please address designing open and semi-open (living room/dining room especially) spaces and what to mix with what. Unfortunately replacing everything is just not in the budget. 😢

[@JulieKhuu]

I have a video on designing open concept spaces coming up Pat! Stay tuned for both 🙏🏻☺️

[@shellymoon7386]

I just bought a Bosch refrigerator to go with the order appliances in the home I just purchased. So glad to know it...and the other Bosch appliances in my kitchen will last me a long time!

[@janelleroyer7636]

Bring on the video that talks about paint colors that compliment wood stains best please.😀 Thanks Julie, your videos are always so professional and well put together. I can clearly see that you really take time to put your content together and I appreciate that.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and your feedback Janelle! Much appreciated 🙏🏻☺️

[@christinew9056]

These videos are so helpful to understanding how to elevate our spaces and avoid design mistakes. I’d love to see a paint and stain video. Thanks for providing this content.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Christine 🙏🏻☺️

[@Maxine5515]

This is another great video. Please do a living room, dining and open kitchen combination. Could you please also do a beach/coastal style? Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, I’m working on an open plan video now Sherry! Stay tuned 🙏🏻☺️

[@elizabethandiosa4579]

Love the videos. Your mom is right to keep the beautiful Asian cherry wood dining table. I am a big fan of blending modern and traditional. The table is the center.

[@JulieKhuu]

She still has it! Except no center leaf now since it sits in her studio ☺️

[@irishmclass2042]

I wait for your “matchy-matchy” in every video! I have started saying that! Lol! 🤣

[@JulieKhuu]

You’ll hear it in the next one as well! 🤣

[@Deepa0309]

Any critic who gives a solution...is worth a million🙏

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Deepu 🙏🏻☺️

[@cherileedelcarme1003]

Another great in detail video. I love that you give your advice freely. Feels like a design session with you everytime I watch Well Done to you Julie🤗

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Cherilee! Hopefully you can use some of these tips when you’re ready ☺️🙏🏻

[@coralpetals]

The videos in the series are so comprehensive and useful! Thank you for sharing this knowledge!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@GS-st9ns]

I love all of your tips and rules of thumb. What do you think of a chandelier in a vaulted stairwell? At some point could you do a practical family type arrangement or maybe a little country. Most people don't live the way you're photographs outline, but your ideas are just tremendous.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes to a chandelier in vaulted ceilings, especially stairwells, fab! 👍🏻

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

One also had the most flexibility and options in paint colors. It’s much easier to choose a rug or major artwork first, then a paint color after. The other way around, one may never find the right rugs, etc., to work with the paint, so end up having to repaint or have mis-matches, like the room you showed with the huge green chairs, peachy walls and red and blue rug, none of which harmonize with each other. I like to use the more highly colored, patterned or decorative features, whether patterned large upholstered items, rugs, wallpaper, etc., that take up a lot of space and make the biggest statement, as inspiration for the rest of the room.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yup, that’s one of my pro designer tips Kimberly- pull the palette from artwork or rugs 🙌🏻

[@laBuffiesuzanne]

I love your videos and your design advice Julie! But I am definitely a traditionalist, and just love the warmth and elegance of traditional furniture. Please give a little more advice along these lines for people like me.Also, I would love you to do a video of paint colors to go with wood furniture! Thank you for all your advice!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the video suggestion Suzanne 🙏🏻☺️

[@jayjoy331]

Yes. Please create a video about matching paint color to wood tones. That would be helpful and much appreciated.

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s on the channel now- Best paint colors to pair with wood. Check it out ☺️

[@TheBjninna]

I love the idea of wood table with upholstered chairs!! I don’t necessarily have room for dining. Can you show a video of how to blend a kitchen, dining set and then fall into the living room?

[@Chielustration]

Yes I need this too.., I have a weird l shaped front room with front door at center corner

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, I’m working on an open concept series for the new year Balinda, stay tuned! ☺️🙏🏻

[@zahria]

Oh my - such a well educated and eloqent lady making videos about really important items. But still - your dressing sense is phenomenal and i wished you would share your "wardrobe" as well. 🙏

[@JulieKhuu]

Lots of ?s about my looks, will be linking more from now on ☺️✨

[@claudiapanuco8162]

Oh my gosh love your top! Totally my vibe ❤

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you! ☺️

[@diannethornton38]

Love you top too! Who is the designer?

[@jackiestavropoulos9002]

Yes on the paint for walls suggestions that you commonly use or recommend. Look forward to seeing your suggestions. Hugs ✌️

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jackie! ☺️🙏🏻

[@soulful_poetry]

Hello dear ma'am I hope you are safe and fine 😇 Wish you and your channel success 🥰🥰

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and your kindness ☺️🙏🏻

[@bitrudder3792]

This is, hands-down, the best and the most practical decor video I have ever seen AND it is visually delicious. Well done! And I love, love, that you did what I have always dreamed of doing: Putting luxurious, comfortable, rolling office chairs around a dining table. It makes the dining table perfect for long dinners, for poker night, for doing projects. The ones in my imagination are not as cool as yours, though. I love the arching metal armrests (Sticky and greasy hands should not go near the fabric but have easily cleanable armrests) and the unique fabric you chose for the upholstery.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching LCH! I love my dining chairs, the upholstery is performance velvet so you can wipe it down easily with a Lysol/cleaning wipe without harming the fabric 👍🏻

[@Dezinefun]

Would love to see your home tour! I love the wall behind you. 💞💞

[@JulieKhuu]

I have a home tour playlist on the channel now Michelle! Bits and pieces of my home featured in detail ☺️

[@michellemichelle2639]

Hi Julie, I have watched many of your videos for the last couple of years as I am finally, after many years of investing in my business, building my dream home. After 15 years of delaying and living in my current house (a modest but decent one), I broke ground last week. As you can imagine, I purchased all of my furniture over twenty years, all the things I passionately love, and put them in storage. Many changes and house plans have evolved since the original floor plan, and due to the economy and the fact that I am single, I have reduced my square footage footprint. My style is traditional, romantic, and Mediterranean, with a few rooms more 1950s contemporary; reducing the structure has caused many more interior design challenges, and my rooms will have a more eclectic feel. Your advice has helped me solve many of my design challenges, and I have two questions. First, I have Steven Handelman Studios creating three pendants styled after a photo I found in Europe. I want them over my dining room table. The salesperson there would not give recommended measurements for the commissioned pendants and said it's whatever you want to do. I get that, but I would like a guidance or rule of thumb number. The room is 14.2 by 22.9. My dining table is 49 W and 133 L. The ceiling height is 10 feet. What size fixture should I use? I am planning to place three pendants that are 18 W, but I need to know how long they should be from the top of the pendant to the bottom. I do not wish to make a design mistake, as these will not be returnable since they are custom-made. Also, I am putting the two wall sconces in the room with the three pendants. The measurements are 11 W and 21 H. Finally, how do I reach you to find out the rates for an online hour consultation session?

[@JulieKhuu]

Hi Michelle! First off, congratulations 🎊🍾 That is a HUGE deal and one I hope to attain one day as well 🥳 Custom design is not for the faint of heart, so many decisions to make! I would have the vendor make 4ft chains/ wire for the fixture. Start at 42” above the tabletop and go up from there. Have the electrician install the center one first with your table in place and feel it out. If it needs to be hung higher, start with 2” increments. You have to visually feel it out to know for sure. They can pull the line into the ceiling if there’s excess

[@cinnamorules]

Hi Julie how about living/dining combo?

[@zachariasingram1219]

Yes, or a kitchen/dining combo where the kitchen also houses the dining table.

[@JulieKhuu]

I have a video on open concepts coming up soon Mariea! Stay tuned 😉

[@vistazo9]

Great advice thank you ! Gorgeous outfit 😍

[@nataliaandrievskaya7787]

Hi Julie, thanks for the video! Choosing shape of the table was an eye opener for me. I replaced my round table by rectangular to host more people but now I also know it better suits the space! I do have a question though - I plan to do a gallery wall in the dining area of the great room (on the focal wall) and I have a huge piece of art that I love above the sofa in the conversational area (dame focal wall) that goes almost all the way to the cieling... Do I need to match upper line of my gallery wall in the dining area with the upper line of the painting above sofa so that they are on the same height? It is too high (too close to the ceiling) than I would normally do with the picture gallery, but they would be on the same wall, so I am worried that having them end on different height would create disbalance. Is there a rule on this?

[@JulieKhuu]

No, I wouldn’t match that line at all for the gallery. You don’t want them competing, so best if you treat the two as separate installations Natalia.

[@egbun]

Excellent analysis, with so many diverse and intriguing examples.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻😊

[@CC-yt8wk]

Yes to paint colors for different types of furniture

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching CC!

[@caressmorell7887]

Very informative as always. I don’t understand why some people disliked this video. It’s very helpful!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Caress! I appreciate the support 🙏🏻☺️

[@marypfender9984]

Very good information I have never come across this anywhere else.

[@claudiahansen4938]

Valuable tips. We cook a wonderful lunch daily, and enjoy our Jacquard colorful French tablecloths, changing them with the seasons. Our centerpiece: a good bottle of wine!

[@JulieKhuu]

Sounds like the perfect meal always Claudia 👍🏻😍

[@juliaiu5693]

Yes please, as an answer to the question about colors that match different wood stains (8:35)! Thank you for very professional videos! Such a pleasant quality of both video and audio.

[@JulieKhuu]

Working on it now Julia, thank you for watching and the feedback 🙏🏻☺️

[@freedomgrrrl3263]

Thank goodness that table is beautiful... My heart was held stuck still I was so grateful to hear that your mom still had it

[@freedomgrrrl3263]

But I hear you I had to give away my mom's and it was very sad for me so this made me feel better thank you

[@freedomgrrrl3263]

I'm very interested in Vastu shastra, and feng shui..

[@JulieKhuu]

She removed a center leaf to make it work for a smaller space Dianne. Now she uses it as her craft table ☺️

[@settakeshishian8561]

Once again you provided us with tips and ideas that everyone will benefit! Thank you so much. The more I listen to you, the more I see the mistakes that I have done over the years. Please keep doing videos and do not stop!!!! I look forward to watching more and learn from you. On with me changing a few things around the house. Unfortunately all the rugs that my husband has bought are small ones and I have so many. I barely use them because I learned the rules and the proper ways of using rugs !

[@JulieKhuu]

Smaller rugs that don’t work for larger living spaces look incredible in bathrooms and entryways Setta! Hope you can repurpose them! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@annahenkel3291]

Just started the video - first impressions? GORGEOUS outfit! ANDD the makeup? You are looking double gorgeous Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

Aww thank you so much Anna! 🙏🥰💖

[@phitruong4463]

My mom had the same furniture as tie mom! We are glued to it. I love the idea of changing the chairs and thinking outside the box.

[@JulieKhuu]

The mark of an Asian household 🙌🏻

[@mellymelscorner]

Thanks for the video!! This was very helpful and has stopped me from going through with several of these mistakes.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, thank you for watching Melly 🙏🏻☺️

[@AllThingsSoul]

Excellent tips for the dining room. I'm not sure about the matchy-matchy dining chairs. I've seen different head chairs at a dining table and I like the look, but all matching chairs really makes a statement, too, as shown in all of your dining room pictures. Maybe it depends on the type of table. I learned that a large statement piece of art or sconces on the wall that is seen when you walk into the room will really define the space! Thank you for that tip! And yes, I'd love to see paint colors for different types of wood.

[@JulieKhuu]

The wood tones + paint colors videos is up now! Head chairs look best with a rectangular room and table since there’s a clear hierarchy 👍🏻😊

[@magnoliablanche]

Yes, definitely share a video with us for matching paint color(s) with different colors of wood. Thank you so much, Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

The video is now up on my playlist Eda 👍🏻☺️

[@aidagalvez7883]

Your mum's table is absolutely beautiful

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you Aida, she loves it ☺️

[@maryabdel-malik656]

Very interested on wall colors video Thanks

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Mary! 🙏🏻☺️

[@MDaza-yp4hg]

Now that my kids are teens and older , I am inspired to update my home after 20 years. I’ve learned a lot from your videos today. You gave helpful tips (ie . Paint last ) and provided great examples. I see China cabinet is no longer in style. I realized I don’t use all the crystals /fancy plates displayed in it. I bought the cabinet when I got married only because my mom had one when I was growing up. Will really need to minimize. A bit scared and excited on how to fill that big wall with artwork (focal wall). Will watch the dream space series next for step by step process . Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out my video on how to create a focal wall as well for more tips M! You got this 🙌🏻☺️

[@Jo-xf4nt]

Your Mom holds onto that table, because she loves it. My kids use to say to me, get ride of all that old furniture (antiques) and get new. I'd always say, they don't make furniture as good as they use too. Plus I only buy what I love, now 40yrs later, it's hasn't fallen apart like the new stuff. Great video and info.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, do what you love and you will always get it right Jo ☺️💕

[@veram8547]

This couldn’t of come at a better time. Would love to see video on your favorite paint colors against different woods.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, I’m working on it now. Thank you for watching Vera! 🙏🏻☺️

[@lmeredeemed5043]

I live in the San Joaquin Valley, the city, Fresno, California. In the summer months it is very hot during the afternoons. My home is the typical 3 bedroom 2 bath with a dining room opening into the kitchen. One of my first thoughts when I moved into this home, was to hang ceiling fans in the Master Suite, plus a bedroom which I made into my office. The fans have the light kits . But I think that a major mistake I made was installing a fan with a chandelier light kit in the dining area. Now that is pretty much in the center of the dining room. It’s a great looking fan. I was sure when I watched this video that you would mention ceiling fans as a mistake but you didn’t. Also, my dining table is expandable oval with 3 inserts. And without the inserts, it’s round.

[@lmeredeemed5043]

Thank you for your great video. I love watching your KZbin channel.

[@JulieKhuu]

Do what you love and install what works for your space and needs LME! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@lmeredeemed5043]

@@JulieKhuu Julie you have such a great touch when it comes to your videos. I really love to be inspired by you and your work with others. Thanks for all you do.

[@firstbloodwarrior3868]

Thank you... having a pleasant voice is underrated by too many KZbinrers, but you nailed it. I love your outfit - a statement in itself. Good job! 🙌🏿

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@OohGabbyGiggles]

I stumbled on this video unintentionally but I'm so happy i did. I learned so much useful information.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Gabby 🙏🏻☺️

[@ServusViva]

Absolutely a YES for paint with wood matching

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Audrey! 🙏🏻☺️

[@kathleenm7741]

Yes on wood stains and wall paint compatibility!

[@JulieKhuu]

Coming up! Thank you for watching Kathleen! 🙏🏻☺️

[@maricelapliego455]

Beautiful pictures of dining areas!

[@JulieKhuu]

So much gorgeous inspiration Maricela 😍

[@Agnieszka_w_USA]

Yes, please make a video on what colors work with different types of wood/finishes. 🙂

[@JulieKhuu]

That video is up now, check the playlist Agnieszka 👍🏻☺️

[@lovingyourlifestyle6320]

Julie, you are so correct I love the dining room for entertaining friends. Lovely dining table set with the place settings is perfect along a with a nice meal. Your friends will tell your friends what a wonderful time and the beauty of the room.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes 🙌🏻 It’s all about creating an intimate and welcoming guest experience

[@jannibal9273]

3/10/22: Question - My only dining space is a square area of about 10' x 10' on the other side of a peninsula (that is wide enough to be used as a small breakfast bar for a family) separating kitchen space from dining space. The dining area has a large ceiling fan and light fixture "sort of" centered over the square space. There are three "entries" into this space: the doorway (doorless) from the "back" hall that opens to the side driveway and also has the steps going down to the full basement and rec room area, a six foot wide patio door that opens to steps that lead down to a concrete patio and the back yard (it's lovely to look out at the yard); and a large opening between the living room and dining space. The light fixture in the (sort of) center of the dining space is a very large ceiling fan in a sort of "country" style that is not to my taste. I want to replace it - for the past 7 years - but I am paralyzed by choosing the right thing. I really do want a fan over the table, where I sit and spend time on my computer but also look out over the yard in spring and summer with all the squirrels and birds, and when it is not high summer just having the ceiling fan going on "low" is enough to keep me comfortable and happy. I thought maybe I should just get a pretty light fixture and not put a fan in, but I really want a ceiling fan that isn't clunky and ugly. I also have a very tight (retiree on fixed income) budget - so my options are rather limited. My experience looking online is that the less expensive light fixtures and ceiling fans are usually the clunky uglier ones! WHAT do I do?

[@JulieKhuu]

Get the modern fan you want and install additional wall sconces on the single solid wall for ambience, win-win! 🙌🏻

[@Tra_C]

Been wanting to switch out my rug as the color no longer work (moved into a house with an open concept layout). Happy I watched this so I can increase the rug size as well. Thanks Jilie!😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 🙏☺️

[@IconicDecoInteriors]

YES ON THE WOOD STAINS!!!!! Also wallaper when and when not to use.. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for all the work you happily provide us!! ❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

Great suggestions Sum! Thank you for watching and your feedback 🙏🏻☺️

[@enjay4real]

Hi Julie, I love love love this video. Yes, please! I would love a video about paint colours and wood tones. 🙂

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Nengi! 🙏🏻☺️

[@Makirio]

You're a great teacher! I'm learning so much from your content. Thank you for these masterclasses in design! 💜💙🧡♥️💚

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Makirio ☺️🙏🏻💕

[@SaphientiaHM]

I love the table of your mom!!!. I am 30 and I don't have Asian background. I don't like modern style furnitures, for me they look quite cheap (coming from factory in series... no uniqueness at all). Thanks for sharing this video, you are a good designer 😀

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s truly stunning in person ☺️

[@jackl6322]

Yes! A video on picking paint that works with wood tones would be great.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jack 🙏🏻☺️

[@samirafriis]

That pink room with green chairs looked awesome, don't care if the colour wall doesn't match the furniture. Also, based on the photos towards the end of the video, it looks like one round pendant light would be suitable for a rectangular dining table; not necessarily having to have two or more lights in that space.

[@JulieKhuu]

I have one round pendant over my 9ft table, but it also works because my ceiling is low Samira 👍🏻

[@kellielaine5848]

If you have the room and have a smaller family for gatherings, buy a round table and make every chair an armchair - great place to see everyone and sit for hours in comfort. Watch glass top - no one wants to look at the feet of others when eating. Light fixture uplit, not shining down on the people - harsh, unflattering.

[@JulieKhuu]

Great insight, thanks for the tips Kelli!

[@xiao301188354]

can't agree more with Julie

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Leo! 🙏🏻☺️

[@timothyliu6489]

How have I not found this channel before? Love the design and style tips!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Timothy! Hope you’ll check out the rest in this series 👍🏻☺️

[@DragonZelda]

I can relate with the Asian cherry wood furniture. We have cherry wood sofa and matchy coffee table in our house. They are so old school, uncomfortable to sit and bulky. We never sit on the sofa. Yet they are expensive back then and my dad won't part with them. My mom actually want to switch to loveseats and armchairs. They have been arguing about renovating the living room for a few years and the argue is still ongoing lol.

[@JulieKhuu]

If you give him a man cave, all that Asian furniture can life there Kermit 😄

[@FourJaysFour]

Julie, your videos are filled with so many detailed examples! Thank you for sharing all the eye candy!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching B&M! 🙏🏻☺️

[@afroditetsantekidis4377]

Thanks Julie. It would be awesome to see what paint colours go with different wood stains. Love your videos ❤️😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Afrodite! 🙏🏻☺️

[@brianasilaphet]

this couldn't have come at a better time! I went to browse chandeliers and light fixtures at west elm with my cousins for their new dining room and we left without purchasing anything because we were a bit clueless. I will definitely show them this video before going back again! :) Thanks Julie!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, now you have a plan with measurements in mind 🙌🏻

[@happinessimoisili9488]

You just made my day

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@belletungol3936]

Yes, please. I'd like to see your favorite paint color.

[@JulieKhuu]

Paint colors to match wood trim is now up on the channel Belle! Check it out ☺️👍🏻

[@belletungol3936]

@@JulieKhuu Thank you so much for taking the time replying to my message. I love your designs and I'm learning a lot of tips from you. All the best! ❤️

[@BeatriceLuDDS]

Love the tips for design mistakes that apply to a functional dining space. Those dimensions are easy to remember. Love all the tips.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Beatrice! 👍🏻☺️

[@claudiapadilla9460]

Hello Julie, Thank you for another great video. I would love to hear your take on larger furniture pieces in the dining room (ie. buffet/sideboard, bar, or similar).

[@JulieKhuu]

If you have room for it alongside the clearances, go for it 👍🏻

[@beckyann7572]

Thank you for sharing these tips! I know it time for an Update, because back in the day the Only way to style a room was to have everything match, this is a diffently a game changer!

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s just my personal preference, do what you love Becky!

[@kameliat7704]

I love watching your videos in the morning with my coffee as it leaves me inspired for the day ahead ✨ Thanks, Julie 😊 And yes to the woodstains-wall colors topic for the next time! Much love ❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

Aw I love that, thank you for watching and the support Kamila 🙏🏻☺️

[@maryanna71701]

Julie! Your makeup is on point! I personally think you look best with earth tone eye shadows. Now, that shade of lipstick is the stuff! You look great and I love your top! Great video... I needed this one!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the love Mary! 🙏🏻☺️💕

[@douglasyong6939]

Asian style dining involves sharing main dishes on a lazy susan, which suggest round table as the dominant option. What are your thoughts?

[@JulieKhuu]

Love it. I sourced a 10-top round table for my client (Casa Hacienda) and they put a lazy Susan on top. Best.idea.ever! 👍🏻

[@kenziew710]

Yes please make the video on wood stains and paint! You are so helpful!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Kenzie! 🙏🏻☺️

[@janetgoldschmidt4205]

Yes, I'd love to see your Paint color choices to match wood tones, and in general your go-to best colors! Thanks!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Janet, I’m on it 🙏🏻☺️

[@Lena-cl6ye]

Oh I totally have a dining table that I hate and it used to be my mum's! Am on the lookout for my dream dining table and chairs. It will be a big investment, and I don't want to settle, so happy to live with this for the time being, although a bit embarrassed when I have guests.

[@JulieKhuu]

Table linens can help temper the time in between tables Lena 👍🏻