The day is finally here for you all to see my new chinoiserie dining chairs (upholstered in Schumacher Chiang Mai fabric) in the dining space. I guess I could technically call it a dining room, but it’s about 10×10 and only really defined by a tray ceiling. Otherwise, it’s kind of a dining/breakfast nook.
When we first saw the dining table at HomeGoods, I fell in love. Then we brought it home, and I was like whyyyyyy did we buy this table? Now, I’m back to loving it because it adds a bit of warmth without being farmhouse style.
I know some people, love to be matchy-matchy with furniture, and I like more of an eclectic mix, which is why the black and gold etagere is in the space. Plus, it gives me ample space for my ginger jars.
As you can see, my ginger jar collection is growing! I wish I could tell you these are all vintage, but mostly they’re from HomeGoods, Pier 1 and Ross mixed in with a few thrifted/antique finds.
Chiang Mai Dragon Dining Chairs
I’ve written about these dining chairs a few times– first when I bought them off Facebook Marketplace (read my very comprehensive FB Marketplace guide with tips) and again when I got them reupholstered with Schumacher’s Chiang Mai Dragon fabric.
I ordered two yards of the fabric on sale (it’s almost always on sale via that link, if it’s not, check back in a week or two), and ended up having two chairs with the dragon on them and two with the florals. Here’s each chair individually for your viewing pleasure.
I know that this fabric is very heavily chinoiserie inspired/focused, but I was concerned of how it would all come together with ginger jars and tobacco leaf china. It works. It really does.
Now, if you absolutely hate this whole colorful mix, I kindly ask you keep it to yourself because… well, because it’s just easier to be nice than it is to leave me a hateful comment, right? (I’ve been dealing with mean comments a lot lately, which is why I am putting this out there.)
Chinoiserie Dining Room Decor
I will say the art on the walls is a bit of a placeholder until I figure out what I want to do in this space. At this point in my home decor journey, I’ve learned it’s better to be patient than it is to be wasteful just for the sake of getting it done. So I wait.
And I have a few more of those chinoiserie prints in a closet, but clearly I need to move them over to the right a bit to match the spacing of the federal eagle mirror I picked up at a SWANKY estate sale last month. (The price I paid wasn’t swanky though, yay!)
I’ve had the curtains less than a year, and while I do love my emerald green velvet curtains, I’m yearning for some crisp, off-white, linen type with a Greek key trim. That will be a hefty investment though- Greek key trim isn’t cheap!
Something I got rid of in this space is the rug, and I do not miss it and I won’t be replacing it with another one. By not having one in this space, I feel the light shines off the floor and makes it feel bright.
And my chinoiserie dining chairs also take up a lot of attention, which I love. The open back design of the chair keeps a small space feeling airy.
This makes all of my colorful decor really pop from all angles, and that is exactly what I want for this small space. Lots of punch, drama, color and contrast.
Ok, so you’re probably up to here with photos of this space, so I will end it here by saying thank you for indulging me for three blog posts about these chinoiserie dining chairs of mine.
I know I will love them for many years to come, and if you’re on the fence about splurging on the Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon fabric, please know that the fabric is amazing quality and worth every penny.
If you have questions, please drop them in the comments. xo.
HHH says
June 24, 2019 at 6:58 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Great job. I haven’t taken the plunge on the fabric yet, but hope to soon. I love your style.
MsDonnaGirl says
June 23, 2019 at 11:44 amThis room just keeps getting better and better and YES, the addition of the table, chairs, and fabric are a huge part of it. I think the space is light and airy, gives me modern Southern charm. I understand your desire to have a lighter toned curtain. Might cream or a powder blue with the same Greek key trim also be options? They have a little more color to pick up the warmth of the wood table. I am looking forward to what you do next!
SYLVIA LOPEZ says
June 20, 2019 at 9:06 amBeautiful room!
Pat says
June 20, 2019 at 9:04 amSo beautiful!! I love blue and white ginger jars too!!
Jamala says
June 20, 2019 at 7:20 amYou know im always a big fan of your style and im definitely not the matchy type so this look is freaking beautiful to me. I have to admit I was a tad bit skeptical about the table (because I loved the tulip table) but seeing it all come together it’s truly fabulous. And just my opinion..I think the emerald green curtains is a perfect look! Excellent job my friend!
Debra Miller says
June 20, 2019 at 6:35 amHi love your room,especially your black cabinet could you give me the name of the company where you purchased it ? Thank you
Barbara Pilcher says
June 20, 2019 at 6:13 amYou are an inspiration. The look is mouth-watering.
Pam says
June 20, 2019 at 5:34 amI never thought of removing my rug, but your room is gorgeous so I’m going to try it.
Janie says
June 20, 2019 at 4:42 amI love your mix of color. It is all very tasteful. You didn’t mention the flowers, they look like fresh cut flowers! Where do you find them? Everything is beautiful.
Janet Cole says
June 19, 2019 at 11:33 pmI think it is absolutely stunning! I am so sorry some people have left hateful comments- I’ll never understand why someone would go to the time & trouble to be unkind. Don’t pay attention to them – they’re obviously unhappy (and very likely jealous)! Love, love, love your dining room!!!
Marsha S. says
June 19, 2019 at 11:19 pmI think it’s all fabulous! Love the fabric with the Tobacco Leaf!!! The blue and white vases and urns are divine! Great job!!
Colleen says
June 19, 2019 at 9:42 pmOmg! I soooooo apologize! My bad! On my computer, it looks navy!! Well, now I LOVE everything!🤣😊😂😊, and again, Thankyou for the clarification.
Georgina says
June 19, 2019 at 9:17 pmLove everything about your dining room Monica!!
The chairs turned ou beautiful!
Velma says
June 19, 2019 at 8:50 pmLoved the chairs! Beautiful colors in the fabric as well as in the bouquets. I love the cabinet. Wow!
Rochelle says
June 19, 2019 at 8:40 pmI think this is really beautiful. I love your style
Jodi McCoy says
June 19, 2019 at 8:11 pmI found a blue and white greek key trim on Amazon and it’s about 1.5″ thick. I sewed it onto white panels and I love it. It was very reasonable. Your chairs are beautiful and I loooove your jars!
Alícia Alvarez says
June 19, 2019 at 7:43 pmGreat job! They look fantastic (from @13tables)
Omar says
June 19, 2019 at 7:41 pmThis room is crisp, clean and beautiful. The table offers the perfect amount of gravitas to balance all of the bright white and natural light. The florals and refined blue and white is like icing on a delicious cupcake! Well done!
Colleen says
June 19, 2019 at 7:24 pmYour chairs are GORGEOUS! Good pick and love the gloss white. Since you weren’t sure about the HG table, have you thought about spraying that a black matte OR black GLOSS?
I think your idea about the curtains is good too. You might search to see if there is a Greek key “ ribbon” or something like that, and glue it onto IKEA curtains, until you can afford the right look you want. You could even stencil it on inexpensive curtains.
I love the navy cabinet but I wish it were black, to tie in the chairs. ..but that’s just my opinion. It doesn’t look bad to me, I’d just personally prefer it in black.
I love following your blog. You’re quite talented!
Monica Benavidez says
June 19, 2019 at 7:38 pmThe cabinet is black. Thanks for your comment!
Christina Makri says
June 19, 2019 at 10:52 amThis is such a gorgeous space Monica! I love so much your style, the colors you use and how perfectly you tie all them together !!!!
Marty says
June 19, 2019 at 8:59 amOh i love, love, love them. Your dining room is turning out so beautifully. I love the wood table as well, it really does ground the space. Also, so clever to group all the ginger jars on the table and each with a bouquet. It makes a really beautiful and dramatic centerpiece.