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Happy room scheme day!  Hopefully you enjoyed yesterday’s House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2009 in lieu of this room scheme.  But the wait is over, I’ve put together an chic and casual dining room for you.  I love mixing textures, styles and colors together to get a very interesting and dynamic composition.  What I’ve done here is mix a few refined pieces (like the credenza and dining chair) together with some very natural and rough materials to get a dining room that has a certain elegance and worldliness to it without being stuffy.  Enjoy and let me know your thoughts!

1.  This amazing chandelier comes from Mud Ceramics Studio in South Africa, but you can get it at Amaridian.  It’s made from hand rolled clay that has been fired.  I love the addition of the crystals just to give an extra touch of glam.

2.  I love the mixture of the elegant chain pattern but printed on a hemp background.  Very chic!  Chain Link pattern from Philip Jeffries.

3.  The white lacquer of the doors is a nice contrast against the dark and natural walnut.  Sideboard 1.0 from Charlet Design.

4.  This lamp is made from wine jugs and is available in mercury glass (shown) or clear.  I would put one on either side of the credenza. Wine Sphere Table Lamp from Wildflower Organics.

5.  A collection of these Column Tea Lights would make a beautiful statement piece on the credenza.  Made by Helen Vaughan and sold through Amaridian.

6.  I adore the color of this hand knotted, all wool area rug.  Nanaka rug from Odegard.

7.  For a centerpiece, I would use a sculptural piece like this one.  Add a bunch of calla lilies arcing over the side and you’ll be set.  Earthenware Ceramic Vessel made by Astrid Dahl and sold through Amaridian.

8.  This gorgeous live edge table comes from David Stine.  It’s made from a large slice of a rare Black Walnut tree.  Lowder Table from David Stine Woodworking.

9.  The slight camelback hump on this elegant chair contrasts nicely against the rougher wood dining table.  Park It Dining Chair from Q Collection.

10. Of course, you’ll need something to serve on and these trays from My Sparrow do the trick nicely.  They’re made from recycled materials.  Granada Oval Trays from My Sparrow.

I’m going to leave you for the weekend with this gorgeous table setting from Traditional Home.  While I don’t know how many elements of this table are actually green, you could easily do something like this on your own with leftover scraps of wood and china collected from flea markets and antique shops.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Photo from Traditional Home

Happy Monday!  I’ve realized that there are so many beautiful green home furnishings and materials that sometimes putting everything together can get a bit overwhelming.  That’s why, starting today, I’ve decided that every Monday I’m going to put my design skills to good use and assemble a complete room scheme so you can see how it all might fit.  If you’re in need of inspiration or just curious how I might put together a certain type of room, let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll do my very best to accommodate.

First up this week is a fun and casual living room scheme.  Enjoy!

1.  Sweet Cheeks Sofa from Q Collection

2.  Pendant light made from satin ribbons from Studio Mesila

3.  ‘East Village’ organic cotton fabric for drapery from Rubie Green

4.  Square One Clock made from scrap wood from Pernt

5.  Glass Series No. 4 table lamp from whyrHymer

6.  Rosewood credenza with ebony pulls from Palo Samko

7.  Prana Meditation Chair from Cisco Brothers

8.  Antique ottoman upholstered with antique Suzani fabric from Chairloom

9.  Little black tables that can be used as side and coffee tables from Tod Von Mertens

10. Purple felt loop pillow from cushlab