She Added Drama and Vintage Charm to a “Sterile” Dining Room (It’s Unrecognizable)

If you’re looking to create a moody, almost candlelit vibe in your space, DIYer Annette Suarez (@moodywhimsicalforest) recommends considering your lighting early. “Moody, cozy rooms rely on good lighting,” she says. “Layer your light sources — overhead lighting alone isn’t enough. Add wall sconces, picture lights, or even a table lamp on a credenza. Don’t wait until the end to think about wiring.”

With sconces, a chandelier, and a candelabra, her dining room, which she shares with her husband, Sergio, is filled with layered lighting and cozy vibes, but it was once an orange-and-white “cold and outdated” space.

She Began the Process with a Demo

“The tiles felt outdated and heavy, and the white walls made the space feel sterile instead of inviting,” Annette Suarez says.…