Simple Spring Dining Room Decorating Ideas
This French farmhouse inspired dining room is all set for spring; try these simple spring decorating ideas to get your space ready in no time.
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Life is rarely simple.
Case in point: I finally got a lot of photographs taken for some upcoming projects and found time to sit down to edit them all…
and I managed to promptly spill a huge glass of water on my computer.
Life happens. And as I prepare for baby #4 in May, I feel more and more a desire to simplify my surroundings so that they don’t compete with the things that really matter.
Which made Seasonal Simplicity – this fun tour today hosted by my sweet friends Krista from The Happy Housie and April from House by Hoff – just about the most perfect opportunity for me.
And if you’re visiting from my friend Laura at The Turquoise Home, welcome!
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I wanted to share my dining room with you all today because it’s not a simple space. We use it for family dinners about once a week; it is art project central, and it is our homeschooling room. You can read all about how we make this multi-purpose room work for us here if you’re interested.
It is also literally right off the front door, so this mama prefers to have it somewhat presentable when at all possible… Which means keeping decor to a minimum.
This spring I simply grabbed a few $2 succulents from Trader Joe’s (which came in these darling little aged pots) and made a super simple centerpiece that still leaves us plenty of space to spread out our coloring and school books.
I moved my fiddle leaf fig over to the window because she was looking a little droopy…
Purged the bar cart of excess and brought out just a couple of blue/green glass jugs and a basket.
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And I brought out my straw hat that is a must when sitting outside with the kids on these sunny afternoons.
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I put away some of the mercury glass and other fancy accents that were still out from the holidays; I wanted a relaxed, earthy, botanical vibe…
And while it doesn’t change the chaos of dinners in the car on the way home from baseball… nor does it mute the incessant chatter of my two year old (who currently has no volume control whatsoever 😉 ), it does help me to feel a little calmer and remind me of the simple beauty of new life we can enjoy in this season.
Sources:
general: wall color – SW Agreeable Gray | wide plank oak floors | chandelier
entry: gray clock | teak wood vase | boot box | straw hat – Hobby Lobby | rain boots | entryway rug
dining furniture: table and hutch | chairs | bench – inherited | bar cart | buffet – inherited
dining accessories: fiddle leaf fig basket | dough bowl – antique store (similar online here) | succulents – Trader Joe’s | silverware caddy – Bambeco | gold silverware | demijohns – Hobby Lobby | baskets – Homegoods | turkish towels | teak wood bowl
wall art: giant Paris map | tobacco basket | giant chalkboard | eucalyptus wreath
Now you can continue the tour at Refresh Restyle or browse all this week’s participants below!
Monday
House by Hoff / The Happy Housie / The Turquoise Home / Maison de Pax / Refresh Restyle
Tuesday
The House of Wood / Simplicity in the South / Place of My Taste / Tidy Mom / That’s My Letter
Wednesday
Sincerely, Sara D. / at HOME with the barkers / Paint Me Pink / Nina Hendrick Design Co. / A Burst of Beautiful
Thursday
Just a Girl and Her Blog / Cherished Bliss / At Charlotte’s House / House 214 Design / Town and Country Living
Friday
Cassie Bustamante / Robb Restyle / Erin Spain / My Fabuless Life / The Wicker House
The succulent centerpiece is so cute! For some reason I keep resisting buying any, but I think I need to break down and just do it. They look perfect in those little pots!
Gorgeous, Rachel! So light and bright and airy – your home tours always make me want to go more neutral!! You are so good at it!
Simply stunning, as usual, Rachel!
So bright and cheery!
So classic and fresh and bright and gorgeous! I always feel like I could stare at your photography for hours. Love that sweet centerpiece! xo
I love how serene and relaxed your home looks, Rachel! Simple yet elegant.
so pretty, rachel- love the potted plants on the table!
Wood and white be still my heart. Love all the little green additions too 😉
Haha.. So glad you like it, Jaime! xo
I love your simple elegance. Less really is more in your home! Gorgeous!
Thank you so much, sweet Sara!
So pretty, Rachel. Love your beautiful home!
Thank you, sweet Jennifer!
So so beautiful! The terra cotta pots look darling on your table! Love it all!
Thank you so much, Norma! xo
my house wants to be your house when it grows up!! I always love your home Rachel!!
Haha… You are too cute! Thank you so much. xo
Looks amazing and AWFUL about your computer! Also… congrats, friend on the baby! I saw your announcement but feel like I haven’t officially sent over a baby kiss! Lastly… that dining room sideboard is heaven. I’d kill for more storage in our DR! xx
Oh my goodness, thank you, friend! So happy to say that the computer was recovered!! But life is still crazy, as I know you know. 😉 Big hugs!
This space is great! I really love all of the small details you have that tie everything together. I always struggle to have all of my small home decor details come together in a way that doesn’t make the space look cluttered. Every piece you have seems to have a purpose making this space feel open, airy, purposeful, and simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! I know what you mean about struggling with the details… but I’m so glad you think I managed to find that balance in this space. It’s a tough thing to find! 🙂
Your home is beautiful! Everything comes to life in the spring!
Thank you, April!
All beautiful – truly “simply” lovely!
Thank you so much!
I wish you were my neighbor! I’d like to ask the paint color you’ve used in these rooms and did you use them throughout the house?? I’m entertaining the idea of going just a tad lighter than my current gray walls. Thanks so very much! Your blog is my favorite!
You are too sweet! The walls are Agreeable Gray by SW, and we used it throughout the downstairs. You can see more in my full home tour. Hope this helps!
Rachel, you are so good about sharing your decorating resources. Thank you for that. So many just show pretty pictures and leave us hanging. Lovely, simple and sweet.
You are so sweet, Sherry! I’m so glad you find it helpful. 🙂
I love, love, love everything seeet friend! LOVE IT!!!!! And love you- can’t wait to see this sweet baby.
Oh sweet Emily, thank you, my friend! xo
Love the succulents on you table.
Beautiful!
Thank you so much!