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November 8, 2018

Modern Dining Room Makeover Reveal

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Welcome to my dining room makeover reveal. For this makeover, I really wanted my dining room to have the same vibes as my living room, staircase and kitchen. I think I accomplished that. 

modern dining room makeover reveal

Dining Room: Before

dining room before

Week 1 : Before Pics and the Plans

Week 2: Painting a Small Room

Week 3: Coordinating Rugs in Open Floor Plans

Week 4: MCM Inspired IKEA Besta Hack

Week 5: Didn’t happen. I was too exhausted from setting up my shop.

The Plans

dining room plans

The ceiling stencil didn’t happen.

Dining Room Makeover Reveal

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Despite the bright colors in the mood board, the room is a very relaxing and tranquil feeling. I’m keeping it pretty simple because I desperately need a peaceful environment right now.

dining room view from stairs

I’ve been too busy to actually enjoy it, but it sure does make me happy when I walk through it, even if the rest of the house is trashed.

dining room makeover view of modern table and chairs

The table was a lucky vintage find at a thrift store. It was the kind of find that you swipe up before anyone else sees it. I bought a set of chairs from my friend, Cassie, and then bought another set to match.

The chandelier was found at an antique market in Sicily. I love it so much. The roses are hand-sculpted and have imperfect fingerprints in them.

Table (similar) | Chairs | Rug

dip dyed curtains against teal walls

The curtains were dyed and trimmed out to match my living room curtains. I love the bit of softness they add to the room.

vintage art on teal walls with built in cabinets
built in cabinets

I added cabinets to the room surrounding the French doors. Shelves will be eventually be added so that my dreams of a library can be fulfilled. For now, the cabinets add so much extra storage. 

room planner on aqua background with pink button

I painted the cabinets to blend in with the walls. This helps my small room from feeling smaller. The box on top is my solution to the never-ending paper problem.

wallpaper panel in dining room

I repainted my china cabinet and sold it. It was replaced with an IKEA besta hack. This cabinet holds a ton of board games. In the winter, we hibernate and play games a lot.

The wallpaper panel was my solution to needing a piece of art crazy enough to compliment my cabinet.

I used a hoarded roll of the Opalhouse paper. This was the perfect use for 1 roll of paper. We love looking at the design and seeing weird, unintended designs.

modern tulip table and S chairs

I love how the chairs fit around the table. So far, my card game-playing son has no objections to the table, so I’m happy.

modern dining table and cute black lab

I never thought I would be a rug-in-the-dining-room type of person, but it adds so much warmth to the room. Gracie is also a fan.

cute black lab on rug

Doesn’t everyone’s dog match their rooms?

hydrangeas in pink vase

Marble Lazy Susan (similar)

I’m so happy with my new dining room makeover, even if it isn’t finished 100% to completion.

built in cabinets
vignette on cabinet
dining room makeover

Sources:

Rug

Table

Chairs

Coral game cabinet (tutorial)

Cabinets (tutorial)

Curtains (tutorial)

Paint Color: SW Cooled Blue

Marble Lazy Susan

Wallpaper – Target

Clock (similar)

Artwork (vintage)

Big thanks to HANDy Paint company for providing me with products to paint with. I have a few weeks off in December and there are a few walls that I’m thinking about painting at that time.

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Emy Flint

Emy is a vintage obsessed mama of 2 DIYer who loves sharing affordable solutions for common home problems. You don’t need a giant budget to create a lovely home. Read more…

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Comments

  1. cassie bustamante says

    November 08, 2018 at 6:15 am

    it looks fabulous, emy! i love the chairs in there and i think the light fixture stands out much more now!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Cassie! I’ll think of you every time I sit in those chairs!!

      Reply
  2. Susie says

    November 08, 2018 at 8:38 am

    AMAZING room, Emy! Love the color palette. And that IKEA hack chest will always be one of my favs. You did a great job, my friend. Now time to enjoy! ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Susie! I love how your room turned out too!

      Reply
  3. Delia Gibbs says

    November 08, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Wow Emy, I love it! Those chairs are so sleek and hot :). The black just grounds the space and balances it out. I love the pretty pops of color you added…the artwork, buffet (amazing!), the rug, and the lovely vase. Great job! I know you and family will enjoy it.

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:32 am

      Thanks Delia! The chairs are surprisingly comfy!

      Reply
  4. Tee at Beauteeful Living says

    November 08, 2018 at 9:21 am

    Oh Emy, this room has so much character…so fun! I love all the changes you made to this space (although “before” photo was great too). The sideboard looks amazing (great idea with paint) and your doggie looks so relaxed in this newly transformed room. Enjoy! Xoxo, Tee

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Tee! My doggie approves. Even if she can no longer sit under our chairs while we eat. 😉

      Reply
  5. Libbie says

    November 08, 2018 at 9:39 am

    Emy,

    Love all of this gorgeous color! Enjoy your beautiful space and congratulations on completing the One Room Challenge!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Libbie! The One Room Challenge is always worth the effort. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jewel says

    November 08, 2018 at 10:03 am

    You have blown me away! I love the way you painted the mirror and the dresser to match. I adore the eclectic mix here! Stunning! You should be so proud!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Jewel! I painted the mirror years ago and I love the tone on tone look.

      Reply
  7. Tina Bousu says

    November 08, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Emy you nailed it, way to go girlfriend! I love your black chairs and tulip table!!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Tina! I love your room too!! <3

      Reply
  8. Susie Brown says

    November 08, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    Looks SOOOO good Emy!! Love love love it! Those chairs, that table – ALL THE THINGS. So well done friend!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Susie! So glad to have “met” you during this challenge.

      Reply
  9. Jen @ Jenron Designs says

    November 08, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    I love the modern flare you have captured in your dining room. Plus it really feels like you have created so much more space with the less is more approach on furniture. The room looks larger and flows nicely for your dinner guests. Beautiful job Emy I am always so inspired by your colorful designs.

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Thanks Jen! I love how spacious the room feels now!

      Reply
  10. Jess says

    November 08, 2018 at 6:23 pm

    I love that you have a game cabinet! We have TONS of games too. Also those black chairs look SO good in here! Congrats on surviving this short six weeks!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:36 am

      We love our games in the winter when we have to hibernate. On snow days, we play games all day long. It’s my favorite.

      Reply
  11. Nicki Parrish says

    November 09, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    Its a beautiful and unique space. I love the curtains you dyed. Sooo cool!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Nikki!

      Reply
  12. Stacy | Blake Hill House says

    November 11, 2018 at 8:15 am

    I can always count on you to use bold color in a beautiful way, Emy. This makeover is wonderful. I love your design choices.

    Also, a fun side note is that I had very similar chairs in my Barbie townhouse when I was a kid. Ha!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:37 am

      Thanks Stacy! I always aspire to Barbie’s dreamhouse. 😉 Kidding/not kidding.

      Reply
  13. JACKIE says

    November 11, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Emy- everything looks great! Love all of the furniture, and the wallpaper art.

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:37 am

      Thanks Jackie! It feels very “me” now.

      Reply
  14. ariel says

    November 16, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    love love love love it! I’m definitely having a moment with that blue you chose, and your dresser DIY is fabulous!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      November 20, 2018 at 10:26 am

      Thanks Ariel! I’m looking forward to sitting in there are stuffing my face this week. 🙂

      Reply

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