Well after installing the bamboo shades, there were just a few loose ends to wrap up!
I want to show you a quick review of our dining room updates we’ve done so far.
Before (from the walk through while buying the house)
New Lighting and Hanging Drapes:
Installing columns in the living room! That effects the dining room a bit.
Hutch Transformation (Part 1, Part 2 and Final Reveal)
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And here we were:
We still needed to finish the crown around the column wall, and technically the original plan included adding crown all around the whole dining room, but that had to wait, since we were running short on time and cash.
After photographing the dining room with these yellow flowers, I also fell in love with the idea of little pops of yellow throughout the downstairs space, so I changed out the pillows in the wicker chairs. and added a bunch of yellow pieces to the hutch, among other things.
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I love all the texture that the room had. The wood, wicker, bamboo, rug, tile, throw pillows and even the draperies the whole space had a lot of visual interest without a lot of pattern.
We also needed something to ground the table, a good rug. I had a heck of a time finding a rug in time. So disclaimer, the rug we used is fine and it worked well with the living room rug, but it was not my favorite piece of rug of all time.
What do you think of our dining room updates? We were really happy with the space!
I LOVE the dining room table on an angle – great idea! The colors are gorgeous and I’m loving all the textures! This is beautiful. It looks cozy and inviting, and all that natural light pouring in is fabulous! Great job!
Oh, I miss that natural light! Such a nice space to be! Thanks!
I love what you’ve done! This house wouldn’t happen to be in the Austin area would it? We are looking for a house to buy here shortly! =)
Teri! No it is in Fort Worth! Bummer (although our renters would be unhappy if we sold it out from under them!)
it’s perfect, cassity! light and bright and pretty, but not too frilly pretty- just right!
Thanks Cassie! That means a lot to me coming from you! I LOVE your dining room, it is absolutely amazing!
Great job on the columns! Adds so much character.
Thanks so much Luisa!
I love the white and blue accents and especially the columns. Great job!
Oh how I miss the columns! They were such a such a statement for the space! THANKS!
OH MY! what a transformation! Love it! If only I had a tiny bit of your creativity!!!
Thank you! Beth, you can totally do it, just take it slow, and so what you makes you feel happy, that is what matters most!
LOVE IT! Everything looks gorgeous! I love how you have the table on an angle. The hutch/china cabinet is fabulous in white and you have it accessoried just perfectly! It looks wonderful! You should be so proud of your beautiful space! Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Angie xo
Angie! Thank you, the hutch was definitely a labor of love! (and it is so sad cuz it is in storage right now!!!)
Wow, I love this post with all of the details, great pics and (but, of course!) the final results. One of the good things about the gradual reveal and the abundance of pics was that I somehow missed the bench. What a great combo and unexpected pop of color. As for the rug? I like it! Congrats!
Carla! THANK YOU! Don’t you love that bench? Technically I need to refinish it, they are over 80 years, old and they are showing their age, but I guess that isn’t a bad thing!
It looks fabulous! You did such a great job!, love the colors especially pop of yellow in your white cabinet which are a compliment of your blue curtains, I love getting ideas from you!
THANK YOU Crystal! I am so into color right now, it just makes me so happy!
I’ve been reading your blog for a long time and it never ceases to inspire me. But my favourite posts are those about your very own transformation, which are usually spectacular, clever and simple (I mean we could redo it). This dining-room is now very welcoming. And I adore what you’ve done with the kitchen!
Magali! THANK YOU! What a nice thing to say. I really hope that what we do inspires you all! So that just made my morning!
I love how your dining room turned out. The bamboo shades, area rug and wicker chairs give such texture and warmth to the space. Great job, no wonder you guys love it.
Can’t wait to see what you link up!
You’ve really outdone yourself! GREAT job you guys!
Selina, THANK YOU!!
Your renters are going to be very lucky. You are creating a beautiful space for them!
I hope they like it! (especially enough to keep it nice!!)
I think we have the same rug.
Love the little spots of yellow – makes your eyes brighten up. It all looks nice.
Thanks! Did you get your rug at Home Depot!? That is were I got mine it was a great price too! And yes, that is what I love about the yellow too. I my experience yellow is such a happy color, it really brightens up the space!