Pictures of our homes

Love the kitchen. And the wall color in the dining room.

What is it about them that you don't like? It's hard to tell from the picture. What would you have done differently - purchased ready made panels? I'm about to make panels for my dining room. I had a favorable outcome with valances for my kitchen windows when I had them custom made, but for the panels, a friend of mine who sews is going to help me make them. I already have the fabric but just need to plan some time to actually get them done! That's the benefit of hiring someone else to do them - you give them everything and bingo, they are ready. This time, I'm trying to coordinate my schedule with my friend's.