Ep 3. Design on a Dime: Speakeasy Style Dining Room
"Design on a Dime" is back with its 30th season, and episode 3 is all about creating a speakeasy-style dining room on a budget. The show's expert designers are tasked with transforming a plain dining room space into a dazzling and moody atmosphere that is reminiscent of a 1920s-style speakeasy.
Hosted by Casey Noble, "Design on a Dime" follows the journey of homeowners who have a tight budget to spruce up their living spaces. With a team of designers, they help the homeowners create stylish decor and transform dull spaces into dream homes.
In the third episode of the thirtieth season, Casey and her team tackle the dining room of a lovely couple. They are revamping the dining area to create a sophisticated atmosphere for hosting dinner parties with friends and family.
The space that Casey and her team are working with is quite large, but it's also very empty. The design team has their work cut out for them because they need to fill the space with functional furniture and decor without making the space look cluttered or overbearing.
The team starts with a neutral color palette, focusing on white, beige, and brown. By doing so, they create a perfect canvas that they can add colorful pops to later on. They paint the walls, add some modern light fixtures, and then move on to the furniture.
To create the speakeasy vibe, the team sources a wooden dining table with an intricate yet subtle design. They pair it with tufted velvet chairs that are soft to the touch. The light fixtures are jazzed up with the addition of filament bulbs, which give off a dim and warm glow.
The team utilizes clever design hacks to make the most out of the space. They transform a boring storage closet into a liquor cabinet, paying homage to the 1920s prohibition era. They create a gallery wall using framed vintage-inspired art prints that add character to the dining room.
The highlight of the show is when the team creates a unique bar, using a vintage vanity as a base. They add a marble top to it, outfit it with some bar stools, and then accessorize it with some glassware and decorative pieces. It is the perfect addition to this modern-day speakeasy.
Overall, the episode is a testament to the ingenuity of the designers, who have managed to create an amazing speakeasy-style dining room on a tight budget. The result is a chic and sophisticated space that is perfect for hosting dinner parties and enjoying a nightcap at the bar.