"When pro organizer and stylist Malaika Lubega (@huzahomeharmony) and her family moved into their home, they transformed the dining room to fit their "bold, maximalist aesthetic," as Malaika says. "We needed the room to reflect who we are and to feel like 'us,' she adds. A space that would match the energy of her, her husband, and two sons was "bold, cozy, inviting, warm, curated, and comfortable.""
"Malaika and her husband bought the home from an 88-year-old owner who'd lived in the house since 1986. "The room was painted a two-tone green color," Malaika describes. "[The] top half of the walls was a light green color, and the bottom half with beadboard wainscoting was a darker shade of green. "Under the dining table was a red traditional rug.""
"If you're picking a room to go with a much bolder paint color or pattern, powder rooms and entryways are common options because they're not very big, so the bold color or pattern won't be too overwhelming, and you won't need much of any splurgy wallpaper or paint you might have to buy. A dining room is also a compelling place to go bold."
Powder rooms and entryways are ideal locations for bold paint or wallpaper because their small size prevents visual overwhelm and reduces material costs. Dining rooms also suit bold treatments since they are often reserved for special occasions and can feel more intentional. Malaika Lubega transformed her dining room into a bold, maximalist space that reflects her family's energy: bold, cozy, inviting, warm, curated, and comfortable. The space retained cherry wood furniture left by the previous owner while replacing a traditional red rug with a modern abstract Ruggable rug and adding mid-century modern dining chairs.
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