You may remember my diningroom, which has a nice collection of white creamware, odd pieces picked up at yardsales, gifts from blogfriends, and thriftstores. A hodge-podge collection, not priceless at all, but it sure looks good all grouped together. I had collected 3 shelves in my diningroom, two from yardsales and one I bought 1/2 price at Hobby Lobby, so I needed one more shelf to complete my grouping of two shelves on each side of the buffet. I knew if I waited it out, I would find one and sure enough, this turned up at a yardsale recently for $5. Brand new in the box from Hobby Lobby.
So, two coats of white trim paint later, I was ready to hang the new shelf.
Both sides have 2 shelves now
And I do love the all white collection in here.
The shelves are really full now and I don’t have room for much more. New shelf is the one on top….I still want to add some platters and plates above this grouping…..
Like I did on the opposite side, so I’ll still have my eyes out for at least one more platter. See those cute bunny napkin rings? Those were a gift from sweet Kim at Daisy Cottage.
I love how all the shelves don’t match, but painting them all white unifies them.
I have some ideas on changing out these lampshades to a nice creamy linen with a crisp black monogram. One of my friends just started a monogram business, so she’s doing them for me. I think I’d like small drum shades on them, but if I don’t find what I want, I’ll just cover these in linen.
The new skinnier shelf works perfectly with the wider shelf below it.
And perfect for holding all those treasures. I love being able to grab a vase or bowl when I need it.
I picked up these sweet little birdies when I was in Lakeland awhile back thrifting with Kim and they look right at home with my creamware collection.Now, here’s a question for y’all to help me with! What do you think about me changing the paint in my DR from red to either a neutral lighter creamy gold OR a soft grayed down aqua blue?? I do not want to change my black/tan toile drapery panels, nor will I change the upholstered DR chairs which are a gold/black flecked chennile. Those panels have got to stay for now. Here’s a paint sample of the blue I used in one of my baths, Wedgewood Gray, just for a visual. I’d probably go a bit lighter than this and I’m thinking about Palladian Blue. Or I could do a blue ceiling and creamy tone on the walls. I want to make sure I keep the flow going and this red really works with my green kitchen and gold walls elsewhere. 
What do you think?? Does this sound totally wacky? I’d love to hear some opinions…I haven’t quite decided on anything yet, but I’m mulling over the paint options. I still love red, but I’m thinking my dark wood furniture might be better served if I lightened up the paint in there.
What do you think?? Does this sound totally wacky? I’d love to hear some opinions…I haven’t quite decided on anything yet, but I’m mulling over the paint options. I still love red, but I’m thinking my dark wood furniture might be better served if I lightened up the paint in there.
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Beautiful wall!!!I do like the red because all the white just pops.. but… Im so in love with that blue. I saw a post on Hooked on Houses where she took us on a tour of new homes. Well they had this tan room with blue ceilings. I fell in love with it the second I saw it. Im so going to paint my ceiling but Im just waiting for the holidays to pass. I know whatever you pick it will make us all ohhh and Ahhh… Susie H~
The creamware looks great all grouped together. I love your shelves too.
I like the red walls personally…but I know how it is on changing paint colors.
Both of the ones you are considering are much lighter…they would make it seem larger.
Glad you are back and posting your decorating tips again!
Diane
Hi,
I think it would be a nice change and I agree a lighter color would make the room pop. Do a color board live with it for a bit to make sure you like the way it contrasts with the rest of the house. I know some say its only paint, but it’s a lot of work if you’re doing the painting !!
My kitchen is a BM called Beach Glass and I couldn’t love it more, its yummy with my cream cabinets. And the way it plays with the light suits me to a tee.
Good luck,
Kathy 🙂
I think your DR looks really beautiful…love the shelves & your wonderful collection! Looking forward to seeing what you decide for your lamps.
Personally, I think the red looks great in there but I know how sometimes one just wants a change 🙂 Whatever you choose, the room is still gonna look awesome…as I always tell you, you’ve got great taste!
Have a wonderful day!
Love the shelves and your collection of creamware! Your dining room is beautiful. I personally would keep it red. I love the warmth of it.
Hugs,
Donna
As the saying goes “variety is the spice of life”, BUT….your dining room is sugar and SPICE and everything nice just as it is with the beautiful red walls, white trim and gorgeous toile. To my eye, you got it right the first time! That being siad, I do feel with your taste and talent whatever changes you make will be equally as nice. 🙂 Brown-Eyes
Rhoda, I love the red. I think I would keep it. It really makes your collection pop and I don’t know if it would pop with a lighter color….that collection is so eye catching and beautiful!
Nancy
I really love red and I think it makes the white really stand out. I do know how you get tired of looking at the same ol’ thing though – especially if you have a decorating bug! I’m glad to see you use different shelves and yet with the paint, they look alike. I would have gotten too hung-up on them matching. Really nice room – really warm to look at! I’m a collections fan so I really like all your creamware.
I have been looking at your blog for a few months and love your decorating and all your “finds.” I am sure what ever you choose will look stunning.
Just a thought…what about something with a brown or gray undertone. I would have never thought of going with the blue you chose but I have to say that also looks good. And even though it can be a pain to repaint, it is only paint if you don’t like it. Maybe paint just the wall behind the shelves and live with it for a bit and see how you like it in all kinds of light before painting the other walls.
Cheri from Georgia
Your collection of white looks splendid and I love those toile drapes! I’m no help on the wall color as I don’t have the eye to be able to picture it, but I really like your red walls and the decor as it is right now. I think the walls make both the white collection and the toile really stand out.
NO NO NO!
Don’t change the red. I FINALLY and I am 32, got the dining room of my dreams- it’s the same color as yours. I love it. It’s very dramatic!
Right now mine is red, green and gold. But I could so easily change it to red, black and white …
Or red and yellow … there’s so much to do with red. Please leave it red!
Hi Rhoda –
Your new shelf and your creamware are wonderful. I love the way you have displayed your collection. About the color. I like the way the creamware stands out from the red walls but I think a creamy gold or that light aqua color would be gorgeous. Hard to decide, isn’t it?
Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog. I enjoy your visits. I’ll be back again soon to see what you have to share.
~Adrienne~
I want to change the red in my kitchen to a blue color similar to what you want! I don’t dare tell my husband though. He may fall over dead.
The shelves in your dining room are GORGEOUS! I recognize a piece or two that I own. :o)
OK, I guess I am in the minority here…I say go for the gray/blue. I think it would look stunning in your DR! It would look great with the seashells and creamware, your gold/tan and the toile. The red looks great now but I think the blue/gray would be so pretty too! There are so many pretty soft blues out there now.
To be honest, I think I prefer the red, or maybe you could go with a darker shade of some other color (gold?). I don’t think your cremeware will show up near as pretty on lighter colored walls. While I do LOVE that blue, I don’t see it flowing as well with your other rooms as the red does.
The new shelf looks great! Your collection has really grown in a short time.
tina
I’m so excited to see this on your blog! Just yesterday I was at Nell Hill’s store in Atchison, KS and started my collection of cream colored dishware. I’m already regretting not buying more while I was there! Might have to return soon for more. I am painting a china cabinet to display it in and want to add shelving above my buffet in the diningroom. Your shelves are great and I think I can find similar ones at Hobby Lobby in black. Thanks for the inspiration!
Your display looks beautiful! I wouldn’t change the wall color at all, but, then again, I’m pretty partial to red.
Oh I wouldn’t change a thing! I love how all the white pops against the red background. I have black and tan toile curtains in my bedroom and the walls are a blue and it looks good together. I’m just not sure about how that would look with your chairs? Cream walls – wouldn’t that make your creamware collection blend too much? Maybe a more tobacco shade?
I’m sure you’ll figure out the right shade to make it all work!
xo,
Manuela
p.s. can’t wait to see the shades!
I LOVE the room as it is, but I am partial to the color blue too. Sorry, I am of no help to you, LOL! I know that whatever you choose to do will look wonderful.
June
I had a brick red dining room in the house we moved from a year ago and always got so many compliments on it. I put a very dark gold in my new dining room here and love it too. I would absolutely not put blue in there… The white china would no longer “POP” like it does now. But you’re a great decorator so I know you’ll make it work!!