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October 4, 2018

Dining Room Before and Plans

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It’s that time of year again, time for the One Room Challenge. And it seems that no matter how busy and overwhelmed I already feel, I can’t resist the siren song of the One Room Challenge.

It’s stressful and hard, but after 6 weeks, I have a gorgeous, finished room. The One Room Challenge is helping me complete my home, one room at a time.

Last spring, I completed my kitchen, which of course made all the other rooms on that floor look bad. So this fall, I’m redoing my dining room.

My Dining Room (Before)

It’s not a bad space, but it’s time for some changes.

We built the table, but it’s too big for the tiny room. And I just so happened to find my dream table one day while thrifting…

The dining chairs were comfy and I loved the shibori pattern, but I also love change. I’m going for something sleek and modern, but still comfy.

The curtains need to be hemmed like yesterday. And washed. And ironed.

And we have storage issues. This is where all the papers get put and I don’t want to see them anymore. My desk of shame. 

The china cabinet came from our first house. It was one of the first pieces of furniture that I ever painted.

I had always envisioned a built-in cabinet here, but the more that I think about it, I just want a buffet here. Something with plenty of storage. It’s in the process of being painted and will be sold to fund some of the changes. 

In the winter, we spend a lot of time at the table playing board games when we’re snowed in. So we need storage for those games. I would also love a place to put my kitchen linens and special dishes.

My plans

  • New Furniture.
  • Buy rug: still TBD. Probably not pink
  • Paint the lower portion of the wainscot. I did this in my living room and I’m in love.
  • Fun treatment for the ceiling.
  • Storage via IKEA hack
  • Dye curtains to match living room curtains
  • Possible built-ins around French doors to family room

So basically, the chandelier and the wall color are the only things staying the same.

*I should also mention that my family hates my new table and chairs. And they don’t think I will like a round table. If they’re right, then plans will change drastically I guess.

See the finished room here!

Past Challenges

Here’s some other One Room Challenges that I’ve completed:

Spring 2018 Kitchen

Fall 2017 Garage

Spring 2017 Sunroom

Fall 2016 Kid’s Bathroom

Spring 2016 Kid’s Treehouse

About the One Room Challenge

Twice a year, Linda from Calling it Home invites bloggers all over the land to join her in making over rooms in their homes. There are 20 featured designers and typically around 200-300 other bloggers like myself who join the fun. In just 6 weeks, we have a new room that we feel proud of, plus we’ve made so many friends along the way. This year, instagram users are invited to join as well.

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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  1. Jen @ Jenron Designs says

    October 04, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Love that you a tackling the dining room this round, that plan looks great. Bonus!!! It will be all done just in time for the holidays too!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:28 am

      I’m so excited to have it done for the holidays!

      Reply
  2. Leslie Davis says

    October 04, 2018 at 8:48 am

    What a great plan! And I agree how wonderful will it be to have a new space for the holidays! Yet another perk of the ORC!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Thanks! The ORC is great for so many reasons!

      Reply
  3. Tee at Beauteeful Living says

    October 04, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Emy, I’m so glad that you’re participating again! You have such a great space to work with! I hear you about not wanting to see paper on the desk. I can’t wait to see how this space gets transformed after 6 weeks! Good luck!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Thanks Tee! Still trying to figure out the paper issue. 😉

      Reply
  4. Susie says

    October 04, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Love the plan for the dining room refresh, but not gonna lie. Still love that teal/aqua paint on the walls. But thrilled that you will have a new room to enjoy. So excited to follow along. ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:29 am

      The teal isn’t going anywhere. There’s just more of it now. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Jewel Marlowe says

    October 04, 2018 at 10:48 am

    Ohhh fun! I can’t wait to see this space transformed! I love your plan!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:30 am

      Thanks Jewel! I’m looking forward to being done. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Stacy | Blake Hill House says

    October 04, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    I always love how you use color, Emy. I look forward to seeing how you finish your dining room.

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:30 am

      Thanks, Stacy! I love color!!

      Reply
  7. Susanne says

    October 04, 2018 at 10:01 pm

    I am excited to see your progress! I always all of the color you use, cheering you from the sidelines 🙂

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:30 am

      Thanks Suzanne!

      Reply
  8. cassie bustamante says

    October 05, 2018 at 6:01 am

    oh no on the chairs! my kids LOVED those chairs and were not happy i sold them. 😉 i love the plan and can’t wait to see it come together.

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:31 am

      My kids aren’t real convinced that the table and chairs are good for hours of Magic the Gathering. 😉 Guess they can play in the basement…

      Reply
  9. Ola says

    October 05, 2018 at 7:27 am

    I love the plan you’ve chosen. That round table and those chairs! Yasss! I think you will love both in the end.

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Ola! I’m so excited about the table!

      Reply
  10. Lisa says

    October 05, 2018 at 8:06 am

    Emy I love your bold use of color and your plan for this space is so fun! Your family will come around! Looking forward to following this transformation!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Lisa. They never trust in my plans until I’m finished.

      Reply
  11. Diana says

    October 05, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Your use of bold color is fantastic! Can’t wait to see how this room turns out.

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Diana! I love color!

      Reply
  12. Jess says

    October 05, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    I love how you use color so boldly! It’s going to be amazing.

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:33 am

      Thanks Jess!

      Reply
  13. Tina Bousu says

    October 05, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    Emy I think your choices are amazing! I can’t wait to see what you end up deciding for the rug and I’m so glad you are keeping that incredible wall color! So looking forward to following along for this transformation.

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:33 am

      Thanks Tina! I’m still working on picking out a rug. I think I have it though.

      Reply
  14. Sarah says

    October 06, 2018 at 7:51 am

    love love LOVE those chairs!! So fun. Also, if you figure out how to handle the paper clutter let me know. We are constantly drowning in paper clutter!!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:35 am

      Thanks Sarah. I’m still trying to figure out the paper clutter.

      Reply
  15. Jaclyn says

    October 07, 2018 at 1:32 am

    Love your inspiration! I have a “desk of shame” also…lol! Real life, right?

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Thank Jaclyn! Even my computer desk is covered in papers, but it’s not as bad as that desk. Hoping I figure it out.

      Reply
  16. Jen @ Noting Grace says

    October 08, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    Emy – I just adore your eclectic style – so colorful and vibrant that it just makes me smile! I’ve followed along on your previous ORCs and I cannot wait to see the amazing reveal!

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Jen! I love using color in my home. It makes me happy.

      Reply
  17. Libbie says

    October 08, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    Great plan finishing a dining space right before the holidays! Excited to see what you pull together. 🙂

    Reply
    • Emy says

      October 09, 2018 at 8:39 am

      Thanks Libbie! I can’t wait to spend the holidays in my new room.

      Reply
  18. Lesley Metcalfe says

    October 09, 2018 at 8:52 am

    I like the modern direction your dining room is taking. And I hope your family gets on board with the table! Good luck to you, I’ll be following along!

    Reply
  19. Dannyelle says

    October 09, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    I really like your new table and chair inspiration, and think a round table could really work in the space. Can’t wait to see what you decide on.

    Reply

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