Monday, August 31, 2009

Dining Room Set

This is the dining room set I purchased along with the coffee table last week. One thing that really drew me to it was the surface of the dining table. I like the rustic quality of the planks versus a large, smooth surface.

I used a cream colored paint that has an ever so slight hint of greeny-grey.

There are four chairs, but I wanted to mix it up with the bench in there so 2 are on either side of an armoire also in the room.


The surface of the table was the only area I distressed so that the planks would still be visible.


The bench just so happens to fit perfectly on one side.


43 comments:

  1. JillAugust 31, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Love it! I love the mixed seating. Where did you get those slipcovered chairs?

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  2. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    I have a thing for planked table tops, I actually had my Dad make me a planked bench out of a forklift pallet.

    The grey 2 seater looks so nice with it.

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  3. HeatherAugust 31, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    I love this! The mixed seating is fabulous.

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  4. MrsKBJAugust 31, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    It looks great Holly! I love seeing all your make overs! Keep up the fantastic job!

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  5. Krystal Wight ArmstrongAugust 31, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Is it ok to say my favorite parts are your beautiful flower clippings? The colors make it all so fun, pretty, bright, and springy!
    (not that I don't love the whole room...they just accentuate it!)

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  6. JudyAugust 31, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    I found your blog several weeks ago and fell in love with your style (and Wren!). You have an amazing eye for "trash to treasure" and do a beautiful job on restoring/refinishing your pieces. I love doing that as well but have put my "creative juices" on hold for a while. Please visit my blog if you get a chance at www.graciossouthernliving.blogspot.com.

    Hugs!
    Judy

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  7. ElizabethAugust 31, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Yep, pretty sure I love the whole thing.

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  8. Sa-Sea August 31, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! LOVE THE PILLOWS ON THE BENCH! THE WHOLE THING! YOU NEED TO WRITE A BOOK! ACTUALLY....A PICTURE BOOK!

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  9. smhinckleyAugust 31, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    You are simply amazing! I wish I lived close then I'd have my whole house furnished with your beautiful pieces. I checked out your website...very cool! I have to ask, how do you advertise your furniture for sale?

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  10. BritneyAugust 31, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I agree with all that was said before me...amazing. You have such a great eye and such great vision. I love all of it. I especially love the grey color of that bench. So pretty.

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  11. RebeccaAugust 31, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Absolutely Gorgeous!!! I love the mixed seating and the charcoal grey bench! So much to look at and I LOVE everything I see! I really like how you distressed the planks on top of the table! I agree with Sa-Sea Boutique and think you definitely should write a book about your style!!!

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  12. Nancy @ Live love laughAugust 31, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Absolutely unreal! How beautiful is that dining set, now?!! Amazed!
    ~Nancy

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  13. ElizabethAugust 31, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    looks nice.

    your camera is great. what kind is it? i try to take interior pics and they never turn out so clear.

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  14. Amber FilkinsAugust 31, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Are you freaking kidding me!? I NEVER would have thought that table could turn out so good. And I feel like I have a pretty good 'trash to treasure' eye. I ♥ that bench too! I think I'm going to do that as well! It is FAB!

    I love every single thing about every single thing in your rooms, home, etc.

    ♥

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  15. Jill GGSeptember 1, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    I adore this look... if you don't have a girl dreaming of an all white house, I don't know who would!?!?! I swoon with every photo!

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  16. carrie1September 1, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    In the words of Rachel Zoe, I DIE!! It looks fabulous! =)

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  17. Karen September 1, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Isn't it nice when something you put a lot of effort into turns out so well? Love the mix of the chairs and bench.

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  18. AlisonSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    As always, Holly, your stuff is amazing! I'm getting to re-finish a table and 4 chairs I got for only $10 and I'm just wondering what you use to finish your table. I want it to have a high gloss finish, but I'm not sure exactly what to use on it after I paint it. Any suggestions?? Thanks!

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  19. Rachel MossSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    As always, great job! Your home is so beautiful. I am in the midst of my first sand and repaint job (a changing table) and am finding that it is not nearly as easy as you make it look!

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  20. Love Being A NonnySeptember 1, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    You make everything look so great! I love this. What talent you have. I stand amazed!

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  21. RachelSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Great job!! I love it.

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  22. CourtneeSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    I am usually all about color but your blog has me rethinking everything! I love the dinig room..the bench, the chandelier, the slipcovered chairs all of it positively swoon- worthy!

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  23. KaraSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    That looks awesome. I love the gray bench with the white table. So pretty.

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  24. Little LovablesSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    it's perfect, love the bench with it!

    I want to do the same with my set, but sanding in the curved ridges of the legs scares me.

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  25. UnknownSeptember 1, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Hey there, I've been reading your blog for some time now, and it makes me excited to design and decorate my own home someday This is absolutely beautiful, I love the idea of having a bench as part of your seating! Is this set up going to be permanent on your home, or is this another piece you were planning on selling? I am just curious to see your final dining room design!

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  26. YansySeptember 1, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    I just love your style! I wish you were a local, I would use you services all the time.

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  27. MarlaSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    I love your style girl. Just found your blog, look forward to exploring it and look forward to see what you post in the future. Marla

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  28. KimSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    Great Dining room set!! Love the bench and chair combo!

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    LOVE your dining room!

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  30. TiffanySeptember 2, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Holly - I love all of your before and afters. I just posted my sister's house on my blog - take a look - it's all white, as well.

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  31. ArielSeptember 2, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    I love it! I have been looking for a bench for my dining room but just can't come to grips with the price tags - ughhhhhh. Which shade of gray did you use? I've been thinking about using a charcoal gray but i'm not sure if it will work well with my cream table. Any advice?

    ps. I just love your blog. I wish I live closer so that you could help me find those great deals.

    Ariel

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  32. Rachel@oneprettything.comSeptember 2, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Wow, it looks fantastic! I just saw your project on The Nest too. It's so fun! I'll be linking.

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  33. SABSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    I love all of your painted furniture. It is good inspiration for the future! Keep the great pictures coming.

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  34. UnknownSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    um, it's FABULOUS!!!!! like perfect!

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  35. pve designSeptember 3, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Really nice...Do you have a magic wand?
    It seems like I see it wood, and then it is magically painted a fresh new life in it!
    Magic!
    pve

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  36. BonBon Rose Girls KristinSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    That is an absolutely stunning redo!

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  37. KaseySeptember 4, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    beautiful.
    love it.
    xo

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  38. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalitySeptember 4, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Wow, Holly, that is just beautiful. You really do a grand job on your white painted furniture & I adore the gray bench.

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  39. PinkBalloons&MacaroonsSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Hi!! I just found your blog and LOVE it!! You are so talented!! I adore your style!! I borrowed a pic from your blog today for my post. I hope that is ok!(linked back to you of course )Please tell me if that isn't ok and I will take it down :-)I hope you have a fabulous weekend!! huge hugs!! Britt :-)

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  40. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignSeptember 6, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    WOW! I love the end result! You've done a great job!

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  41. UnknownSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Hi, I found you via Suzy's Sanctuary via The Shabby Nest. I am so glad I did. Your dining set makeover is awesome. I love how you mixed up the painted chairs with covered chairs and then the bench. I became a follower so I can have your blog on my sidebar and keep up with your posts. Stop by anytime, I love to receive comments.

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  42. DesignTiesSeptember 18, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Beautiful!! The combination of the different chair styles around the table is a great look. And the creamy white throughout the room is so fresh and crisp :-)

    Kelly @ DesignTies

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  43. UnknownDecember 13, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Great Job, really loving your idea.
    contemporary dining room sets

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