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Earthy California Mod Dining Room- Fall 2019 One Room Challenge Reveal

November 6, 2019 by Cassie 86 Comments

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Hello, friends!  It’s the big day around the blog world for all of those who participated in the One Room Challenge. Over the course of the last six weeks, 20 designers and over 300 guest participants like myself slaved away to create beautifully transformed spaces.  Reveal week has always been a favorite time of mine, whether I’ve participated or not.  It’s like Christmas morning, opening all of the links to see the rooms people have created.  During this challenge, so many people push the envelope and come up with clever and innovative ideas for the home; visiting those links inspires me in so many ways.  This time around, I had a new to me home in need of some love, and was thrilled to be able to join in the fun that is the ORC.  With the help of my husband and several amazing artisans and sponsors, our earthy California mod dining room was born, and today I am thrilled to share it with you. (Thank you so much to Linda at the One Room Challenge for putting this together, and thank you so much to Better Homes & Gardens for sponsoring the event.  There is a source list at the bottom of this post for your convenience. This post contains affiliate links).

Modern Boho Dining Nook with Banquette

Before I show you more of the reveal, let’s take a small walk down memory lane so you can see where this room started.  When we looked at this house almost exactly one year ago, this is what the dining room looked like.

#that60srancher dining room

After changing out the light fixture and moving in our own furniture, we were here. (By the way, that light fixture is only $70!)

Budget-Friendly-Dining-Room-Chandelier

My structural plan was to remove the wall between the kitchen and dining room, add a banquette, and move the light fixture- work done by our kitchen contractor, and then we would take care of the rest.  In case this is your first time visiting my One Room Challenge progress, here is my design plan.

Modern Dining Room Design Plan

While the One Room Challenge has been stressful at times (wouldn’t be the ORC without it!), we did it and I am so proud of the space we have created in our home. (And there is a little peek of my kitchen for you- it’s not yet done, but we are SOOOOO close).

As I mentioned, we had our contractor build the banquette and we painted it with Sherwin Williams Pure White.  You can read all about that here.  While I would love to tell you that I DIYed the beautiful faux leather custom cushion, I am not that talented!  In my search for a local craftswoman to create the cushion, I discovered Ruhani at Naptimes & Notions.  I approached her because she also can ship her cushions, and I wanted to be able to make it accessible for my readers.  I don’t know many people who will ship custom banquette or bench cushions, and I am lucky that I stumbled upon her.  Additionally, Ruhani is offering my readers $25 off your purchases with code CASSIE25, so be sure to check her out here.

dining banquette bench custom cushion

I sourced the faux leather for a steal here, and had it shipped right to Ruhani who created the perfect tailored cushion for our banquette.  As you can see, I opted for square edges with no piping, but she does offer piping… I just know kids and crumbs.  I would be picking crumbs out until the day I die with piping. 😉

custom banquette bench cushion

As you can see, the color of the faux leather perfectly complements the color in the mural.

Modern Dining Room Banquette

With the new banquette, we were in need of pillows to lean against, especially in front of the window sill.  Our gorgeous new pillows (with exception only to the gray one I had on hand) were all made by Victoria Sturup, who fabricates the most beautiful pieces with an organic and earthy vibe I love.  I had SUCH a hard time selecting pillows from her shop because I wanted one of each please!

Modern Eclectic Dining Room

They are so beautiful, well made, and the colors are perfect in our space.  The lumbar is so perfect in front of that window.

Now, one of the items we desperately needed for this space was a new dining table. While I loved our old one, it was too large for the new arrangement, and even as it was before it just ate up the entire dining room, so the person in the head chair was either shoved against the wall, or halfway into the living room.  I wrote in more detail about our new table here, but I cannot say enough about it!  This live edge piece is the handiwork of Woodworks by Jared, and it’s a true show stopper.

Where the slab had natural voids, Jared used gold resin fill, and oh my gosh, I just can’t capture how beautiful it is in person! lie edge table with resin fill

The black iron X legs for the table were created by another artisan for Jared, and they are just perfect for our space.  We can easily get in and out of the banquette bench without hitting our legs on the table base, which is exactly the effect I wanted.

Another addition to this window wall, as you can see in the photo above, is the bamboo blinds from Blindster.  I have long been a fan and user of Blindster blinds, and love the organic and warm feel that their blinds offer.  Because we now have a little one who gets into everything, we used the super value cordless blinds in Hatteras Camel, and they are just perfect!  They were easy to install and are the most affordable custom blinds I’ve ever found.

They complement the wood floors, the pillows, the mural and the banquette perfectly.  A couple of weeks ago this space was feeling pretty sterile, but all of these cozy textiles and blinds really gave this space warmth and life.

The rug also helped ground this space. Since we were shifting the table away from the center, I really needed a rug that would help us define this as a separate area from the kitchen.  Ruggable was kind enough to provide me with this rug which is machine washable!  With 3 kids, 2 dogs, and, let’s be honest, a messy parental unit, we needed this rug!  I chose gray because it’s neutral and flows well with the spaces directly off the dining room.  And as luck would have it, I ended up choosing a mural with the perfect gray for this rug.

Ah, yes, the mural… you may have noticed that.

I mean, the mural pretty much makes the room, doesn’t it?  When I spotted the Celeste mural from Anewall, I knew it was the one.  I loved the hand-painted look, the earthy colors with a touch of pink and gray, and the mood I knew it would set.

What I really love, and what I had hoped would work to my advantage, is how the mural sort of flows right into the banquette and really fits the nook perfectly. Modern Dining Room Banquette

Finally, I want to talk a little bit about the styling of this space.  With a toddler on the loose these days, I keep things a lot more minimal than in my former house and life.  I added a couple of plants to fill that corner, but they might not be staying since Wilder loves to whack the spider plant.  He’s actually getting a play kitchen for Christmas, so buh-bye pretty plant babies, and hello toy kitchen (real life).

On the table, I can have things in the center, but too close to the edge and little fingers start to reach, so again I kept my styling really light.

I made those wooden candlesticks 5 years ago, and I still love them as much today.  I also added a vintage copper tray a friend gave me a few years ago.  I cleaned it with Barkeeper’s Friend to bring it back to its rosy shine.

On top of the tray I added our favorite Trader Joe’s French pink lemonade, vintage pink glasses I found at a thrift shop, and a vintage wooden bowl filled with mandarin oranges, because that’s what was in my refrigerator. 😉

Funny story about those glasses… When I bought them there was glass on the shelf like one  had broken, but I didn’t think much of it.  I put them in my cart and headed to the checkout.  On the way to checkout, one seemingly just exploded.  I chalked it up to a hairline fracture I hadn’t noticed, and assumed something got it just right to finish the job.  That was back in early Spring.  Well, when I was setting this up the other day, I put them on the table, and was standing a few feet away when one just exploded!  We’ve had them in our house for at least 6 months, so I don’t think it’s the temperature… perhaps a ghost?  All I know is that these glasses are probably headed back to the thrift shop where I found them!

Lastly, I added this sweet nesting doll vase I scored at Anthropologie last winter in the after Christmas sale.  I filled it with fresh eucalyptus, and just love the way it cascades from her head.And with that, we wrap up my third One Room Challenge. I am so incredibly happy that this challenge pushed me to create the space I’d been dreaming of for our family dinners, game nights, homework sessions, and more! It came out better than I had hoped and I am so grateful that this is my home.

I would like to once again thank all of my project partners who made this possible.  You can find their links as well as all other sources below this graphic.

Modern black and gold chandelier- Home Depot

Custom banquette cushion- Naptimes & Notions

Faux leather banquette cushion fabric- Amazon

Pillows- Victoria Sturup

Live edge table- Woodworks by Jared (with legs from here)

Bamboo cordless custom blinds- Blindster

Rug- Ruggable

Celeste mural- Anewall Decor

Nesting doll vase- Anthropologie

Pink glasses- Vintage (similar here)

Wood bowl- Vintage (similar here)

Copper tray- Vintage (similar here)

Wooden candlesticks- DIY (tutorial here)

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me today.  I hope you enjoyed checking out this space as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

And now, we sleep.  Unless daylight savings just happened and you have a toddler who doesn’t get it. 😉

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Comments

  1. Carson @TheNeutralEquation says

    November 6, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    This is so beautiful! The painting on your back wall is super pretty! Great job on your third (!!!) One Room Challenge participation, it looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you so much, Carson! Can you believe that is a wallpaper mural?! I wish I could take credit for painting it. 😉

      Reply
  2. Bari says

    November 6, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    This is such a beautiful family space! I particularly love the bench seating! I’ve always wanted a booth at home! Gorgeous! And that wall!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you so much, Bari! I really appreciate it! I loved your space so much!

      Reply
  3. Inna Kovalinskiy says

    November 6, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    Cassie! So so so good! I love that mural and fixture most!!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you so much, Inna! I loved your laundry area so much!

      Reply
  4. Kate Pearce says

    November 6, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    Cassie! Absolutely stunning job my friend!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you so much, Kate!

      Reply
  5. Jen @ Jenron Designs says

    November 6, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    Such a lovely space that you have created with a fun modern vibe. Way to finish this competition strong and you now have a beautiful new space to celebrate the holidays.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you so much, Jen! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  6. Deb V says

    November 6, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    Love it Cassie! Congrats!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Deb!

      Reply
  7. Susie | Chelsea Project says

    November 6, 2019 at 11:16 pm

    Beautiful job, Cassie! I already have the light fixture in my Home Depot cart. LOL.. And I’ll probably be back to shop from other resources. Super congrats on a great makeover. ~~ Susie from Chelsea Project

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Susie!

      Reply
  8. Angela Nickerson says

    November 7, 2019 at 1:16 am

    What a lovely room! I hope you have many happy meals gathered there. Cheers to a great challenge!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 7, 2019 at 6:31 am

      thank you so much! love your space as well- the green, the wallpaper, and that fixture! i don’t have a squarespace account so i couldn’t comment.

      Reply
  9. Danielle Gutelli says

    November 7, 2019 at 6:59 am

    Cassie,

    This space turned out beautiful. I love the all the details.

    xo

    danielle
    clarkandaldine.com

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Danielle!

      Reply
  10. Jessica | House Homemade says

    November 7, 2019 at 8:04 am

    It all looks so beautiful! You’ll love having that banquette. I’d love to have one some day. Great job, friend!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      We already love having it!!! It’s opened up our space and given us more breathing room for sure.

      Reply
  11. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    November 7, 2019 at 8:27 am

    Cassie – we love the transformation. Such a great idea to add a banquette – it created so much more space. And the light fixture is fabulous! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you so much, ladies!

      Reply
  12. Lisa says

    November 7, 2019 at 9:13 am

    Love how this space came out Cassie! The banquette is fantastic and I’m sure you’ll make a million happy memories around that gorgeous table!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      Last night we had dinner then played charades and the person who was acting was in the main kitchen with the rest of us at the table, and the whole moment just made it all worth it!

      Reply
  13. Tina Bousu says

    November 7, 2019 at 9:30 am

    Cassie it’s so beautiful! The mural plays perfectly with that beautiful table and the bench cushions. Fab job babe!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you, Tina! That was my plan with the mural and table/bench and I was hoping it would work like I envisioned!

      Reply
  14. Katja says

    November 7, 2019 at 9:53 am

    It lokks so good Casdie. The wall mural is so good and I love your color scheme. Beautiful room!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you so much, Katja! I am so happy with it!!

      Reply
  15. Andrea says

    November 7, 2019 at 9:54 am

    The room looks amazing. I like the bench seating. It makes it more cozy.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you so much, Andrea!

      Reply
  16. Kimberly Duran says

    November 7, 2019 at 9:56 am

    Oh it’s just gorgeous! And while it may be more minimal than you’re used to, I think it’s just perfect – every single element just shines and it looks so warm and cosy and inviting! Fabulous job 🙂 xx

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you so much, Kimberly! I really appreciate that coming from you!!!! Your designs blow my mind.

      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    November 7, 2019 at 10:01 am

    It looks so so freakin amazing. Love it!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you so much, Julia!

      Reply
  18. Danae Freihoff says

    November 7, 2019 at 10:28 am

    Look at all that seating! Just in time for Thanksgiving – love the mural too!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you so much, Danae!

      Reply
  19. Jen says

    November 7, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Love this Cassie!! You’ve completely changed the feel of the room. Love that mural and the textiles. And the sneak peek at your black handles in the kitchen is good too 😉

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you so much, Jen! I can’t wait to share the real Kitchen for good!

      Reply
  20. Mary K Hunnicutt says

    November 7, 2019 at 12:05 pm

    Ohhhh the mural and lighting just make this space!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you so much, Mary!

      Reply
  21. Revital says

    November 7, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    Pulled together beautifully!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you so much, my friend!

      Reply
  22. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse says

    November 7, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    It’s so beautiful! I’m in love with the stunning dining table and the whole laid back vibe.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you so much, Tanya! Love your bathroom! That copper sink is insane!

      Reply
  23. Katrina says

    November 7, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    Cassie, everything turned out so good!! I love the table it’s so so pretty as are the pillows!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      Oh thank you so much, Katrina! Love your serene bedroom!

      Reply
  24. Jessica says

    November 7, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    Friend. It’s stunning. I’m on my way to eat food and play board games. Love it so, so much!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you so much, Jessica! Come on over!

      Reply
  25. Laura janning says

    November 7, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    Oh Cassie! What a beautiful job. The wall, table and banquette seating are just perfection. So proud of you for putting together such a beautiful space for you and your family.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      Thank you SO much, Laura! I really appreciate it and am loving the progress in your laundry room!

      Reply
  26. Elizabeth says

    November 7, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    So lovely and homey! That mural turned out AWESOME! And I love the table. 👏👏👏

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I really appreciate it.

      Reply
  27. Jen @ Noting Grace says

    November 7, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    Congrats on a stunning reveal! That accent wall is amazing! And that table – that is wicked cool! Always love linking up to the ORC with you!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      Thank you so much, Jen! It was good to be back at the ORC after a long break!

      Reply
  28. Jenasie says

    November 7, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    Cassie I loooove it!! That table is such a dream!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Jenasie! I appreciate that!

      Reply
  29. Christine Kohut Interiors says

    November 8, 2019 at 12:47 am

    Great transformation! So that’s an applied mural, not painted on the wall? Very cool. The colors are so relaxing, which hopefully balances out the toddler chaos!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      Yes, it is a peel and stick wallpaper! 🙂 Thank you so much!

      Reply
  30. Stacy says

    November 8, 2019 at 10:37 am

    It’s just as beautiful as I thought it would be! I love the table. I also really like the mural and the faux leather cushion. Great work! I’m sure the house is feeling more like your own now.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      Thank you so much, Stacy! It is definitely feeling more like ours!

      Reply
  31. Jamala says

    November 8, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    Very nice space for your family to all dine together! The seating bench is perfect with your table (not to mention that fabulous lighting!). Congrats on a job well done

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      Thank you, Jamala!

      Reply
  32. Stacey says

    November 8, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Absolutely fabulous Cassie! Superb job!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Stacey! Loved your bathroom!!!

      Reply
  33. Shelley says

    November 8, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    It’s so beautiful and so you!!!! That mural, it looks like it was create just for your dining space! The table is a stunner, and I am so in love with the banquette seating with those delicious pillows! You knocked it out of the park, Cassie.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      I love the mural! I was hoping it would work out exactly like it did- kind of flowing into the table!!!

      Reply
  34. Nina says

    November 8, 2019 at 4:09 pm

    Cassie! This is sooooo beautiful, friend. You clearly worked so hard. I love every detail! Enjoy your new space!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you, Nina! You worked hard, too, and I know your kids are thrilled!

      Reply
  35. Ann says

    November 9, 2019 at 8:59 am

    I love your wooden candlesticks! I’d love to make some, too!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:18 pm

      Oh you should! They really weren’t hard and they’ve lasted!

      Reply
  36. Ola says

    November 10, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    I love the wall mural. It just pulls you right in!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Ola!

      Reply
  37. Joannie says

    November 11, 2019 at 2:31 am

    This space turned out so stunning, great job!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Joannie! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  38. Jess Bailey says

    November 11, 2019 at 7:19 am

    It turned out AH-MAZING! I love the mural and the banquette and those vintage pink glasses give me all the feels!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Jess!

      Reply
  39. nicole torres says

    November 11, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    Beautiful decor Cassie, I love your modern dining room

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      Thank you, Nicole!

      Reply
  40. Kelly Elko says

    November 11, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    This is fabulous Cassie! That mural! That table! That banquette! Those ghost possessed glasses!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you so much, Kelly! The possessed glasses make it.

      Reply
  41. Barbara says

    November 12, 2019 at 12:13 am

    Such a beautiful space! The wall mural makes the room. I think the banquette would make a good napping spot as well!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you so much, Barbara! I am certainly ready for a nap after the ORC!

      Reply
  42. Brandi says

    November 12, 2019 at 7:53 am

    I love the custom banquette. The leather cushion and pillows really make it shine. I bet your family enjoys sitting together enjoying meals.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you so much, Brandi! I appreciate it- we do!

      Reply
  43. Erica says

    November 13, 2019 at 9:42 am

    You absolutely killed it , Cassie. It looks incredible.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 14, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you so much! As did you, even though I know yours wasnt an ORC.

      Reply

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