Dining Room Refresh in North Jersey

Sometimes it doesn’t take a full renovation to transform a space—small, thoughtful updates can make a huge impact. For this dining room refresh, we kept the existing layout and furniture but gave the room an entirely new feel with a few key changes.

The walls were painted a timeless navy, creating a rich backdrop that instantly elevated the space. New light fixtures and updated hardware added a touch of modern elegance, while simple styling elements like a fresh tablecloth and custom chair covers pulled the look together. The chair covers were not only chosen for their style—helping the chairs feel cohesive with the new design—but also for their practicality. With two small children in the home, machine-washable covers mean everyday spills are no stress.

This project is proof that strategic updates can breathe new life into a room, balancing beauty and function for modern family living.

A dining room with a wooden table covered in a patterned tablecloth, six dining chairs with white slipcovers tied at the back, a dark blue wall, a wooden china cabinet with glass doors, and a modern chandelier with globe lights.
A dining room with a dark blue wall, cream chairs, a round table with a patterned tablecloth, a dark wooden china cabinet, a multi-bulb modern chandelier, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a sideboard with a lamp, with a view into a bright kitchen th
A dining table with a lace tablecloth, three navy blue placemats, three white candles in brass holders, a white ceramic sculpture, and a wooden beaded necklace. A cream-colored upholstered chair is seen in the background.
Modern chandelier with white globes and brass accents hanging from a ceiling medallion, over a room with dark walls.
A side view of a dark wooden china cabinet with glass doors containing glassware and dishes, and a modern wall sconce with two white globes on a dark blue wall behind a white chair with a cloth cover
Close-up of wooden cabinet with glass doors and brass handles.
A modern wall sconce with two white globe lights mounted on a gold-colored fixture attached to a dark blue wall.
A dining room with a large oval table covered by a patterned tablecloth, surrounded by beige upholstered chairs. There are four black placemats on the table, and a decorative centerpiece with a telephone and candles. Behind the table, two large windo
A dining room with a round table covered with a tablecloth, surrounded by eight chairs with slipcovers tied at the back. The room has dark blue walls, large windows allowing natural light, and a modern chandelier hanging from the ceiling. There is a
A dining room with a round table covered with a patterned tablecloth, surrounded by chairs with cream-colored slipcovers. There is a large window with white framing letting in natural light, and a wooden front door with a circular window and a brass
A dining table with a blue floral tablecloth, two black round placemats, a beige upholstered chair with a wooden leg, and part of a beige chair on a wooden floor.
Wall-mounted smart thermostat displaying temperature 68 to 71 degrees Fahrenheit, with a red indicator light and a double light switch below it.

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