Dining Room Makeover: Big Scale, Boucle Chairs, and Black Accents Done Right

Hey roomies, it’s Roma.
Today, I’m opening the doors to one of my favorite spaces in the entire house — the dining room. Yes, the place where we gather, eat, laugh, cry, and occasionally wonder why we invited certain people over in the first place. It’s a vibe, and like any good vibe, it deserves intention, drama, and a little unapologetic boldness.

Let’s talk scale — my love language. When you walk into a room with high ceilings and generous square footage, you cannot tiptoe your way through the design. Baby pieces don’t stand a chance. This is where my custom dining table comes in: oversized, grounded, and built to command attention like the Beyoncé of furniture. Paired with sculptural, cloud-like boucle chairs, the whole setup feels luxurious without ever straying into “don’t sit there” territory. It’s comfort and confidence having a beautiful little moment together.

Now, let’s chat contrast. Dark wood against light boucle? Say less. It’s one of my favorite pairings because it instantly creates depth, elegance, and warmth — like the design equivalent of a warm hug paired with a glass of red wine. The dark tones anchor the room; the lighter textures keep it inviting. It’s a balance that allows the room to feel curated yet lived-in.

And yes, roomies… we’re going black.
You know I love a black accent, a black wall, a black ceiling — I might even love them more than I love my coffee, and that’s saying something. But here’s the secret: black isn’t heavy when you use it intentionally. In this open-concept home, I used black on the walls and ceiling to frame the dining space, define it, and give it intimacy. It turns mealtime into an experience rather than a stop-and-go moment between errands. Black creates boundaries without building walls — iconic behavior, honestly.

Lighting, art, and meaningful little details pull the whole story together. A woven basket here, a sculptural branch there, and of course, my daughter’s beloved piano sitting proudly in the background. That piano is more than décor — it’s a memory, a heartbeat, a piece of life woven into the design. Because design isn’t just about the pretty; it’s about what the space holds for you.

Which brings me to something a little deeper.
In the video, I share a bit about my own journey — losing Jim, learning to love again, navigating dating after loss, and reminding myself to always have things to look forward to. Design has a funny way of mirroring life: sometimes you repaint the walls, sometimes you rebuild the whole room, and sometimes you just need to sit in the quiet and let the space hold you. I hope my story reminds you that it’s okay to honor where you’ve been while still leaving the doors open for what’s next.

If you want to take the full tour, hear the stories, and see every dramatic angle of this dining space, you can watch the video here:
Watch the YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/8JGzvX2_nLU?si=cfGPCR7AL1Jm-D17

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And as always, roomies…
I look forward to creating with you.