How to Transform an Open Dining Room Space on a Modest Budget

Sometimes having an open floor plan can make it difficult to distinguish one room from the other. Learn how to transform an open dining room space on a modest budget in this HGTV video:

What an open dining room needs is some focus on what makes it feel like its own separate space that works with the rest of the house.

Look for natural places in the architecture to change paint colors. The architectural beams flanking the wall create the perfect frame for a really cool focal wall. Bands of tone on tone stripes painted in different widths create an artistic feature that helps anchor the space.

Adding a Greek key stenciled pattern transforms a plain white drum shade into a one of a kind chandelier.

Using an assortment of different styles and shapes of chairs painted in different colors gives the space variety and instant energy.

Lastly, create an inviting atmosphere by adding a table runner and soft candlelight.

The cost of this makeover breaks down as follows: