Monday, January 24, 2011

Dining Room Reveal

I woke up this morning intent on at least getting my dining room finished. I was planning to paint the table white just because I like white but suddenly the thought sunk in that I have three kids under the age of ten (this includes the tiny tot terror who has a favorite game of how deep she can gouge her spoon into the table). As much as I love white everywhere it's not practical for a table where small kids eat. It's great for other things that are more easily thrown into the wash....but not a table top. I went with a high gloss black instead. Ever so worried that it wouldn't be what I wanted but I am very happy with it. It's so sleek looking!
So to re-cap: I sold the large obtrusive hutch/cabinet/thingy, painted the walls a Frenchy blue/grey, painted the chairs and buffet white, moved a mirror from my kitchen and also painted it white, replaced the curtains with some cream faux silk, re-covered the dining chairs, painted the table top black and the legs white and moved things around. By selling the hutch top and using things I already had, I actually made money on this project instead of spending it.










The "BEFORE"

Linking to:
A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday
A Diamond In The Stuff  Time to Shine Tuesday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia  for Tuesdays Treasures
Savvy Southern Style
Faded Charm  for White Wednesday
The Shabby Chic Cottage  for Transformation Thursdays
Designer Garden  for VIP Party
Under The Table and Dreaming  for Sunday Showcase
Beyond the Picket Fence  for Under $100

Posted by The Vintage Farmhouse at 3:54 PM

44 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Actually, Nicki, I love it ... but your florals are to die for! Beautiful ...

    Pop over for our Valentine GIVEAWAY

    Have a beauatiful eve ~
    TTFN ~
    Hugs, Marydon

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Nicki, I love it you are so right it does look so sleek! Great idea with little ones! Traci

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  3. The Vintage FarmhouseJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Marydon, the florals are all Goodwill Outlet finds. I'm a faux floral junky! My sister says my house looks like spring all year long. I love to save random flowers and find ways to make them all mesh together. I even buy rose scented linen spray and spray them once a week. I tell everyone "It's time to water the flowers!" Kind of crazy I admit.

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  4. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    It all looks so pretty!!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Nicki the black against the white is a beautiful contrast. Your room looks wonderful.

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  6. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Your room is gorgeous and I love the less is more look. Perfect. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Amy ChalmersJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Looks wonderful! You are a risk taker and it pays off big time.

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  8. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    it's fabulous, so pretty!
    xo

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Gorgeous table and dining room. Hope you will share it at my party tonight.

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  10. The Painted CottageJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Your dining room is BEAUTIFUL! love the glossy black top on your table!

    - Lauren

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  11. Something Nice and PrettyJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Just beautiful, taking the hutch out was a smart move as it gave the room space. Love the table top in black...fantastic!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I'm over here drooling over your dining room! I love the table and chairs, I love that mirror, and the buffet! All fabulous! Thanks for linking up at Time to Shine!

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  13. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    You did a beautiful job! It looks elegant and comfortable!

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  14. A Vintage VineJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    The before and after really speaks for it's self...Love the table! Visiting from TT.

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  15. Honey at 2805January 25, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    You did a great job. The room is lovely!

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  16. Shari @ My Cottage of BlissJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Oh mercy, this is beautiful! It's wonderful that you were able to make such fabulous improvements AND made money instead of spending. Good job! (I'm quite envious of that gorgeous mirror.)

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  17. HeatherJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Hello! I am visiting from Kim's link party. Your dining room is so pretty. Love the table!

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  18. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Thanks so much for joining the party. Such a pretty room.

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  19. Amy KinserJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    This room is simply beautiful. I love your table and don't blame you at all for the color you chose because of little fingers.

    Nice to meet you.

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  20. foreverdecoratingJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Nicki it turned out beautiful. Great choice!

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  21. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    You did a beautiful job, love the table.

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  22. The Vintage FarmhouseJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Thank you all for so many wonderful comments!!! ♥

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  23. Sherry HicksJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Beautiful, I love the contrast this added, I alos love how you can see white with wood stairs through the reflection of the mirror for added contrast. This room is magazine worthy. I would love a dining area like this.

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  24. Tanya January 26, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Killer job on the room...little ones are never quite conducive to decorating ways, but they grow so fast and soon you can do what you want. Enjoy her now - I actually love that you left the table top dark, in with the white - will give her credit for that - great job, Mom! Happy White Wednesday - Tanya

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  25. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Hi there~ I love it. Your room is beautiful and everything just looks so pretty and sweet! Great Job! :)

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  26. V I N T A G E O L O G I E January 26, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    So elegant ... and making money instead of spending?? That's my girl!!
    xo
    Jill

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  27. Brenda PruittJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    It looks fantastic! So pretty and shiny! When you have young kids, you just have to use common sense. Heck, mine are grown and we're in our fifties. I still use oilcloth a lot!
    Brenda

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  28. Blue Ridge Altered ArtJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful room. You did a marvelous job. Your flower arrangements are lovely too!!! ~~Sherry~~

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  29. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Looks lovely!

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  30. EllenJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    It's a beautiful finish all the way around. And kudos to you for making money on your project! Smart and chic, wow!

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  31. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.comJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    hey new follower here! I just love this. The before was incredible even but you took a beautiful room and knocked it out of the park!

    Awesome.
    I would love for you to swing by my blog and join me as well if you would like.
    Take care.
    Deb
    http://dejarenew.blogspot.com

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  32. SommerJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    It's BEAUTIFUL! I did a table just like this this past summer. I would be delighted to have you share this at my VIP party today =)
    http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/01/vip-party-2.html

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  33. Tammy @ Type AJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    gorgeous, i would love for you to join my wednesday party. i'll have one every week.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/

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  34. Glidewell FamilyJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Hi stopping over from Better After and My Husband wants to know what kind of paint did you use on your table top?
    Ang.
    glidewell@usa.com
    Gorgeous dinning room by the way. Just watched the movie "Please don't eat the Daises" with Doris Day and your dinning room reminded me of her home toward the end of the movie.

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  35. TheaJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    I never would have thought of adding a black top to a white table but it looks really good!

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  36. Angie HoldenJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    WOW!!! This is amazing!! Gorgeous makeover!! :)

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  37. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Nice job!! The entire room looks fantastic!

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  38. Sherry HicksFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Nikki I see you got featured!!! Congrats I love love love your space.

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  39. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I featured you today @ Time to Shine over at http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/

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  40. cheryls fascinatingfindsFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Did you paint or refinshe the dining room table top? and what did you use, glad I found your blog.

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  41. The Vintage FarmhouseFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    @The Shanty Girl
    Thank you!!

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  42. The Vintage FarmhouseFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    @Courtney @ A Diamond in the Stuff
    Thank you for the feature Courtney!

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  43. soniadaigleJuly 29, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    After browsing on 'Style at Home' I came across your blog
    And was please with your amazing transformations of the dinning room!!! Bravo
    I am now following xx

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  44. awal.nyAugust 3, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    This room is just beautiful. I love all the white.

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