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High & Low: An “Old Hollywood Meets Contemporary” Dining Room

Melissa DiRenzo
Melissa DiRenzo
Art director, Designer & Stylist with a huge passion for interior design, DIY projects and anything vintage & colorful.
updated Jul 17, 2020
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If you’re lucky enough to have the space for a formal dining area then we’ll all just be patiently waiting for our dinner party invite. Really though, if you have the space, large or small, it’s great to put the effort into making your dining area memorable because let’s face it, it’s not common these days that we have the time to stop and enjoy a meal together.

This dining space and style description was created by the talented and popular Emily Henderson Design team for the also popular and always stylish blogger, Nicolette Mason. This space is full of great contrast: black and white, soft and edgy, vintage and contemporary, abstract art and sweet illustrations. It all works together to create a great look that would make anyone want to RSVP “yes” to this dinner party.

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Below are two style boards that recreate this look but at very different price points.

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If you have a larger budget and like to invest in the finer details then try this look.

SHOP THE HIGH LOOK:

  1. Arteriors Zanadoo Brass Chandelier at Candelabra, $3,360
  2. House Plant Illustration (8.5″x11″) by Caitlin B. Alexander at Etsy, $25 plus MOSSEBO Frame at IKEA, $7.99
  3. Flamingo Road Print (18″x24″) by Smudge Design with Specialty Framing at Minted, $290
  4. Son Abstract Print by Lori Wemple, Framed and Matted at Minted, $228
  5. Moscow Mule Copper Mug at Crate & Barrel, $19.95 each (x6)
  6. Saarinen Oval Dining Table at Design Within Reach, $5,233
  7. Harry Taper Holder (set of 3) at Domino, $148
  8. Geometric Terrarium, Tall at Hobby Lobby, $34.99 each (x2)
  9. Willa Black Wood Dining Chair at Crate & Barrel, $129 each (x6)

TOTAL HIGH LOOK: $10,255.67

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If you’re on a more modest budget but still want to create a glam meets contemporary space, then try this look.

SHOP THE LOW LOOK:

  1. 3-Bulb Gold Urchin Chandelier by Dutton Brown at Etsy, $449
  2. House Plants Illustration (8.5″x11″) by Caitlin B. Alexander at Etsy, $25 plus MOSSEBO Frame at IKEA, $7.99
  3. Flamingo Road Print (18″x24″) by Smudge Design with Specialty Framing at Minted, $290
  4. Son Abstract Print by Lori Wemple, Framed and Matted at Minted, $228
  5. Moscow Mule Copper Mug (set of 4) at Wayfair, $57.67/set (x2)
  6. Oval Tulip Table at Rove Concepts, $1,445
  7. Taper Candle Holders at CB2, $23.80 for 4 (sold individually)
  8. Sphere Glass Terrarium at Amazon, $23.99 each (x2)
  9. Saint-Pierre Side Chair at Wayfair, $173.99/set of 2 (x3)

TOTAL LOW LOOK: $3,154.08

Compare these two looks side-by-side by sliding the middle bar back and forth:

TOTAL HIGH LOOK = $10,255.67
TOTAL LOW LOOK = 3,154.08

cost difference = $7,101.59

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