My New Dining Room!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jennifer

I’m so excited to share with you my new dining room! It’s not completely finished. I still have a few things to do, but it’s so close, I couldn’t wait.

Are you ready for a sneak peak? Ok, just a peak. . .

Do you love it as much as I do? I guess I didn’t give you much to look at, huh?

Before I show you more, let me remind you what it used to look like.

Not sayin’ that I didn’t like the red, because I did. But I was ready for something different and now that I’ve replaced the red with Seaside Villa {Valspar Seaside Retreat Series} I am in LOVE!

Are you ready to see more? Here are some before and afters.

Before:

After:

{chest: granny’s old dresser that I refinished, cherry blossom painting and peony arrangement: Kirklands, lamp and shade: had in another room, mercury glass candle sticks: pulled out from the Christmas decor, silver bowl: thrift store}

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{Chandelier: on clearance with an extra 10% off (because I asked) at Lowe’s. FIY, you can bargain with them. }

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{Curtain rods: extended and painted existing rods, rings: Wal-Mart, drapes: made by me using fabric from Hobby Lobby}

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{Mirror: Kirklands, centerpiece: Kirklands}

I haven’t found the right rug yet. It’s looking a little bare under there, isn’t it? On the sides of the china cabinet I currently have an oval mirror and two framed prints. Eventually I plan to have large framed paintings of the boys copied from their 2-year photos. Until then, I’m thinking about adding more mirrors surrounding the oval one in different sizes and shapes. I am also planning on re-finishing and recovering the chair sitting under the mirror. It will be covered in the same fabric as the drapes and painted the same color as the table legs. Oh yeah, did you notice I painted and distressed the table legs to match granny’s dresser {see below}. My sister-in-law bought me a wooden highchair from a garage sale that I’m planning on finishing in the same paint and putting to the right of the cabinet.

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After:

I packed up my red, ivory and gold china that we received as wedding gifts and unpacked my grandma’s white and platinum china. I know the silver needs to be polished, I told you I wasn’t quite finished. All the silver in the photos are from the thrift store or antique store.

Well, there you have it! My new {and definitely improved} dining room. I’ll keep you posted on the rug and furniture updates. Until then. . .

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73 thoughts on “My New Dining Room!”

Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl on July 6, 2011 at 6:15 pm said:

Oh, my gosh!!! Soooo beautiful! I can't believe it's the same room! You did an amazing job!!!!

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Donna~One Simple Country Girl on July 6, 2011 at 6:25 pm said:

Wow! It looks awesome. I was really loving the red, but have to say I think I love this new look even better. Great job!

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Pam - diy Design Fanatic on July 6, 2011 at 6:26 pm said:

Your dining room looks fabulous! Love the chandelier and the new finish on the furniture! Stopping over from Somewhat Simple.

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myomyohi on July 6, 2011 at 6:35 pm said:

Looks awesome.

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Landeelu on July 6, 2011 at 6:36 pm said:

Looks so amazing!! So light and airy now! I love it!

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BluBabesCreate on July 6, 2011 at 6:40 pm said:

Love the after for sure! That was a lot of hard work. Good Job!

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Kelly on July 6, 2011 at 6:40 pm said:

I love it!! I am getting ready to paint my kitchen cabinets. Your kitchen inspired me to do mine. The walls are painted, new dishes bought (old ones sold at a rummage) now it is time for the cabinets…wish me luck
Kellu

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Michelle on July 6, 2011 at 6:44 pm said:

Jen, it looks really good! I was just thinking yesterday how I wanted to see the big reveal….so glad you decided to put this together! Love the blue! Great job again! Did your husband help you? or was this a project on your own?

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Colleen on July 6, 2011 at 6:45 pm said:

So pretty Jen! That blue is gorgeous. Love what you did with the table too.

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Just Jaime on July 6, 2011 at 6:55 pm said:

Pretty! Love the colors!

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Kim @ keller-creative on July 6, 2011 at 7:04 pm said:

It looks so much fresher and lighter now. I love the new colors and drapes but my favorite of all is the dresser!

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Natalie on July 6, 2011 at 7:09 pm said:

SOOOOOO great! I am dying to paint my dining room…you are so brave! Was it totally scary painting over the red? (That's what mine is, too…must have been a trend!)

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Stacey on July 6, 2011 at 7:14 pm said:

Wow! What an awesome transformation! It looks so awesome! I love the table, the curtains and that dresser is drool-worthy! Love it all!
Stacey of Embracing Change

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ℳartina @ Northern Nesting on July 6, 2011 at 7:16 pm said:

WOW what a fabulous transformation!! Love how much lighter and brighter it is. The painted furniture looks beautiful! Martina

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Maryjane on July 6, 2011 at 7:37 pm said:

I love the refinished dresser!

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Melissa and Scott on July 6, 2011 at 8:30 pm said:

Love the fabric for the drapes, love the wall color, LOVE granny's dresser. You did an amazing job!

Melissa

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Jenni on July 6, 2011 at 8:51 pm said:

SO beautiful Jennifer!!
Jenni
kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com

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Lindsay on July 6, 2011 at 9:28 pm said:

Jen, its gorgeous! I LOVE the color palate.

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Sims Family on July 6, 2011 at 9:54 pm said:

Jen, it was pretty before, but it's so beautiful now!

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Tonya on July 6, 2011 at 9:54 pm said:

Jen
It is just beautiful!! Loving the new color scheme!! REALLY loving that distressed little dresser & the whole vignette above it! What a pretty little corner!! You did a fabulous job!

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Ramirez on July 6, 2011 at 11:07 pm said:

Very stunning and I love your color choices! I like red too but the blue looks better.

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Keck Family on July 7, 2011 at 4:29 am said:

I'm your newest follower!! your dinning room is beautiful! the red was really pretty but the blue is gorgeous! It really brightens up the room! Great job! thanks for sharing!

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Tracy @ CraftJunkieToo.com on July 7, 2011 at 4:37 am said:

Beautiful Jen – congrats!!
Tracy

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Two Sides of the Rainbow on July 7, 2011 at 6:05 am said:

Gorgeous!! I'm your newest follower. Love for you to come visit Two Sides of the Rainbow!

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Maureen on July 7, 2011 at 6:10 am said:

What a change! It was gorgeous before, and is stunning now too. But so different. I love it.

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Kelli @ RTSM on July 7, 2011 at 6:36 am said:

I love the new color and the new lighting! That dresser is awesome in there too!

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Stacey on July 7, 2011 at 6:40 am said:

I love this dining room so much that I featured you today! Check it out and grab a featured button if you like!
Stacey of Embracing Change

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Mel on July 7, 2011 at 7:24 am said:

i love it!! I REALLY like your new curtains…beautiful!

http://www.livelaughlove-mel.blogspot.com

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Anonymous on July 7, 2011 at 7:43 am said:

I love it so much! So much lighter and modern!

Jenny
Jennypen20@zzx.com

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sarah on July 7, 2011 at 9:11 am said:

absolutely beautiful. loved it completely. check out homedecorators.com for a rug. they have some stunning ones.

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Megan on July 7, 2011 at 9:38 am said:

I think the before and after pictures are both very pretty, but totally different looks. Great update.

megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com

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Julia @ 551Eastdesign on July 7, 2011 at 10:55 am said:

Your dining room is amazing! Oh how I can't wait to own a home. I'll remember this when I design our kitchen:)

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Jenn @ Frugal Upstate on July 7, 2011 at 11:47 am said:

I have to admit, I like it both ways! I've got my current dining room red, and I love how it looks. The blue is very calm and serene though. . and I love the pattern of your drapes.

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Jess@Balancing The Dream on July 7, 2011 at 2:36 pm said:

WOW!!! I love your curtains!!

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Liz on July 7, 2011 at 3:13 pm said:

WOW, beautiful room…love, love, love it!! XOXO ~Liz

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Jenny on July 7, 2011 at 6:55 pm said:

I may steal your wall color. We are painting our house in soothing colors and that is definitely soothing. Never was much of a blue fan, but these beautiful gray/blues have changed all of that. The room is gorgeous!

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Lisa@Pickles and Cheese on July 7, 2011 at 7:15 pm said:

Your before is exactly like mine is now and we are just starting to update it. New light fixture to start and now I am deciding on paint. I LOVE the color you went with. Thanks for all the detailed information! It's beautiful and I am inspired!

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Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking on July 7, 2011 at 8:11 pm said:

I LOVE it! Great makeover… love the wall color and all the cream'ified and walnut furniture.

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Korrie@RedHenHome on July 7, 2011 at 8:22 pm said:

Oh, such a beautiful, light, bright space! Love the new chandelier, and the branches of flowers you have displayed.

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Handy Man, Crafty Woman on July 7, 2011 at 8:34 pm said:

I love how that came out, very nice!

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Love Of Quilts on July 7, 2011 at 9:08 pm said:

Very nice indeed. Trish

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Jean @ Flower Hill Design Company on July 8, 2011 at 5:48 am said:

My favorite part is granny's old dresser! Beautiful makeover!

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Crystal on July 8, 2011 at 6:16 am said:

I love the blue wall color. I use to have a red dining room as well. The blue is so much more calming. Great job. I also love granny's dresser.

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Kathy C. on July 8, 2011 at 6:55 am said:

Jen, your dining room looks amazing! Love the soft blue color and the accents are perfect! Awesome job!

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HomeDefined.com on July 8, 2011 at 8:28 am said:

I love red but your makeover is beautiful… more elegant and refined looking

Thanks for sharing. I really like the curtains with the pattern as well

Debra
http://homedefined.com

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cassie {hi sugarplum} on July 8, 2011 at 1:28 pm said:

Looks beautiful! I love all the changes, especially your grandmother's chest!

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Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures on July 8, 2011 at 8:21 pm said:

I like red too, but after seeing the new color I am so glad you changed it up. I love your new dining room. Enjoy it. It was definitely worth all of the hardwork.

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Laura@Corner House on July 8, 2011 at 9:04 pm said:

SO Pretty! It is so beautiful and light and airy. I love everything about it.

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Anna on July 9, 2011 at 6:06 am said:

It looks so great – nice work!

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abeachcottage on July 9, 2011 at 7:04 am said:

Love the transformation. The new colour brightens the room a lot.

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A Vintage Green on July 9, 2011 at 12:03 pm said:

A lot of work – and work so well done. The colours work so well together. Calming.
- Joy

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Suburbsmama on July 9, 2011 at 3:41 pm said:

Wow! I love it so much! Great colors. I love how you used wood tone and painted wood. Works so great
http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/

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Every Day Blessings on July 9, 2011 at 6:57 pm said:

Love it, especially love the drapes. A great eye you have for color. I love all it, its darling!

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Anonymous on July 9, 2011 at 7:38 pm said:

Great transformation, I especially love grannie's dresser and table paint !! It is all lovely !!

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Terry on July 10, 2011 at 7:04 am said:

Red brings energy, appetite. Blue brings calm and tranquility. This you have with your new space. It's so fulfilling and enjoyable to get excited about a new change, especially when it looks like this. Great job.

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Shelia on July 10, 2011 at 7:38 am said:

Your dining room looks stunning! I love the color change and those draperies! Love 'em. You did a great job!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia

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Pamela on July 10, 2011 at 7:46 am said:

Looks fabulous! So bright and airy!

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Jenn Erickson on July 10, 2011 at 2:05 pm said:

Jen, your dining room is elegant and exquisite! I especially love your China!

Jenn

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Leslie on July 10, 2011 at 8:46 pm said:

Just beautiful! We did our family room in blue and brown and it’s one of my favorite rooms in the house!

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Briana on July 10, 2011 at 9:53 pm said:

It looks amazing!!! Wow, good work!! Found your blog through the Craft O Maniac link party, and I'm so glad I did!! TFS!

Brie, from http://vintage53.blogspot.com/

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Allison {A Glimpse Inside} on July 11, 2011 at 7:44 pm said:

It looks beautiful Jen! So much brighter! Love your curtains!

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Vivienne @ the V Spot on July 11, 2011 at 8:09 pm said:

It. Is. Breathtaking. Amazing transformation! I love it! Pinned and stumbled.

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THE.PAINTED.STUDIO on July 12, 2011 at 6:45 am said:

The cools blue is nice and inviting. I do love the your room.

cheryl

http://www.paintedstudio.blogspot.com

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CalypsoInTheCountry on July 12, 2011 at 6:56 am said:

I found you over at A to Z and wanted to tell you that I LOVE the way your dining room turned out! I have a red dining room – actually it looks very similar to your before pictures, and I have been getting tired of the red but haven't made the change yet. I love what you did with yours and I love the white side chest. So pretty!
-Shelley

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Green Door Girl on July 12, 2011 at 8:38 am said:

gorgeous, linked over from AtoZ – LOVE the new curtains, they are GORGEOUS! The whole room is very pretty, but the panels are what caught my eye!

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Desiree @ The 36th Avenue on July 13, 2011 at 7:19 pm said:

Well DONE!

Thank you so much for sharing this makeover at my link party

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Johnnie on July 14, 2011 at 3:42 am said:

This is so cool! Stopping by to invite you to link up to Thrifty Thursdays. Blessings!

Johnnie

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Heather on July 15, 2011 at 5:02 pm said:

I am a new follower! I love your style!

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Heather on July 19, 2011 at 7:41 am said:

That drapery fabric is the exact fabric I am using as a border on my breakfast room drapes. I was thinking of using it for the family room, too. So glad to see it–now I know it'll look great!

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Boxoftrix on July 24, 2011 at 12:44 am said:

Hi Jen Ilove the new look that you have created here in your dining room, its very fresh looking. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your nice comment about my studio. Love your blog …Im a follower now:)

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Anonymous on November 24, 2011 at 10:32 pm said:

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I think painting the "light oak" portion of the staircase a darker wood to match the hardwood floor color would solidify the whole room.

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Jessica Hill on October 21, 2012 at 9:05 am said:

Hello! Love the redo! It looks fabulous. What really caught my eye was the curtains! You mentioned you got the fabric at Hobby Lobby, do you know what the name of the fabric is? I am trying to find some to go in my bedroom!!

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