April 3, 2011

Dining Room Makeover–Before and After Shots

Here are some before and after shots of the dining room makeover
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BEFORE:
Silk skirted wall shelves on either side of double French doors
These were upside down iron planter boxes : )

AFTER:
On the left of the door I am using this chest base and hutch that
got a new milk paint finish and some vintage metal baskets
It has deformalized the room and provided much needed storage

AFTER:
On the right side,  this chest is providing some fun color
while also deformalizing and providing storage space

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BEFORE:  
Looking formal, this vintage French stand held
my Limoges box collection on the wall opposite the foyer
The blue stencil on the wall - Now you see it…

AFTER:
I moved this small shelf from the kitchen
I am using it to display the Limoges boxes
but it isn’t nearly as formal
And the blue stencil?   Gone Baby  Gone!!!
I was afraid I would regret painting over it, but Nope! Not a bit.
It was just another easy way to help to deformalize.
I still have several makeovers from the dining room that I want to share with you in future posts.

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I will announce the two Treasure Hunt Thursday winners tomorrow!!!
Rhonda

16 comments:

  1. Looks beautiful Rhonda!!
    I love your drapes too!

    Pamela :)

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  2. Really nice, Rhonda! It looks like the new pieces you are using also offer a "simplicity" in these areas, too.

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  3. Your dining room transformation is beautiful!

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  4. Love everything I see....great job! Can't wait to see more.

    Judy

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  5. Beautiful Rhonda! I absolutely LOVE your painted hutch and buffet!! Martina

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  6. Looks great! I like the buffet the best- that shade of blue is gorgeous!
    :)

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  7. Rhonda, I love the vintage metal baskets and your Santos. The finish on the furniture is wonderful. Thanks for joining my party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  8. Rhonda-it looks great! It really did de-formalize it and make it more casual. I did love the stencil but I like it the way you have it now too! Amazing what a difference a few changes can make! xxoo Diana

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  9. Rhonda,
    Oh my...I'm still lovin' that beautiful silk skirted wall shelf table:) I really like how you added the metal baskets...the shelf from your kitchen and the new wall color.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. Looks great! Your newest follower..hope you can visit me sometime soon!

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  11. Hi Rhonda! Everything looks wonderful. Love the changes and isn't it something how a tiny little change can make your room look totally different!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. wow! looks awesome. i would love it if you shared it at my party. http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/04/anything-goes-party-12.html

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  13. This is lovely. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas!

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  14. Oh I love the before and the after. Both are just lovely, you have such a talent with your decor. Stunning. Hugs, Marty

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  15. Oh, I loved those skirted wall shelves you had used, Rhonda! Sorry to see them go, but I love all your updates. I'll bet it feels like a brand new room to you!

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