Monday, October 26, 2009

Dining Room -- Before and After

Before 
(Grandparents' House that sat empty for a few years).



After


 
 
 
 
 

Dining Room Table:  Husband's Grandmother's Table
Dinning Room Chairs:  $20 each from Garden Ridge
Dinning Room Tablecloth and Placemats:  Walmart
Pumpkin Runners:  $1 each at Walmart
Vase with leaves:  Vase from Target, fabric leaves from ????
Curtain panels:  from JCPenny
Old Radio with Record Player (acts as a buffet):  My Grandfather's wedding gift
to my Grandmother (March 1950)
Wall Leaves:  From Pier One ($8 each)
Crystal and Wall Display:  My Grandmother's
Light:  Overstock.com







This was the first room I painted but seemed to be the longest room to complete.  I love it now!  I love the colors and the mix of materials. 




15 comments:

Nate's Mama said...

Wow, what a big change! It looks great!

Tyler said...

Loves it! I really like how you incorporated really unique and sentimental pieces. I love one of a kind items!

Georgia Mist said...

Thr room looks fantastic! Great job!

Jen said...

oh my goodness, I love it! I love how you took some antiques along with some new finds to create a very beautiful room! Nice job, very well done!!!

A.Leo said...

It looks gorgeous! I love the colors and the light fixture.

Can't wait to see more. I am a huge fan of interior design and can't wait to someday do my own house!

Amber (Girl with the red hair) said...

Looks AMAZING! Like a completely different place!

Courtney said...

Hey girlie! The room looks amazing. The accents really pull it all together!! Great job you two!
Have a great day!

Angie Eats Peace said...

That looks really awesome.
My former room had wood panelling in it.

Therese said...

The room looks so good!!! The white walls makes such a huge difference.

I would love to start decorating our condo we just don't have the spare funds right now...

Jennifer Q said...

When you get done decorating your house feel free to come to Jackson MS and tackle mine!

SueMac said...

Nice job! I'd love to see that table without the tablecloth.... those legs look beautiful!

Jacey said...

Great before and after. You should participate in Metamorphosis Monday blog event hosted by Susan at betweennapsontheporch.blospot.com.

intheskinny said...

You belong on a decorating show - Trading Spaces or something. Amazing transformation!

SassyCassie said...

It looks awesome-good job!

fittingbackin said...

You have beautiful taste! I heart before and afters. :)