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It’s hard to believe that this summer will be 5 years that we’ve been in this house! I still could just pinch myself that we get to live here. From the wrap-around porch to the kitchen to the media room upstairs for the kids, it’s a dream.
I was itching to update/redo our dining room and finally decided to go for it this fall. The furniture I had purchased for that room was a hasty and poor decision. I didn’t like it the moment it arrived but I felt like I had to keep it because I was otherwise occupied with all the things that go into moving and setting up house with 3 little kids.
I reached out to StudioNine here in Raleigh (which has since been shuttered) and got connected with Natalie Kaelin. She was a breeze to work with and I felt really confident that she got my style even after the first meeting. Natalie has since branched out on her own, you can see more of her work here.
When it came to the dining room, I knew I wanted wallpaper and to keep the chandelier. Otherwise, I really wanted to see what Natalie envisioned for the room.
She picked beautiful and unique pieces that all work together without competing with each other in the same light. I couldn’t be happier with the space!
I really love the green chairs and the sideboard. And this may be my favorite rug in the whole house!