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:

Jill said...

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

Unknown said...

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.

Heather said...

I love this! The mixed seating is fabulous.

MrsKBJ said...

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

Krystal Wight Armstrong said...

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!)

Judy said...

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

Elizabeth said...

Yep, pretty sure I love the whole thing.

Sa-Sea said...

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

smhinckley said...

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?

Britney said...

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.

Rebecca said...

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!!!

Nancy @ Live love laugh said...

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

Elizabeth said...

looks nice.

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

Amber Filkins said...

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.

Jill GG said...

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!

carrie1 said...

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

Karen said...

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.

Alison said...

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!

Rachel Moss said...

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!

Love Being A Nonny said...

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

Rachel said...

Great job!! I love it.

Courtnee said...

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!

Kara said...

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

Little Lovables said...

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.

Unknown said...

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!

Yansy said...

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

Marla said...

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

Kim said...

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

Anonymous said...

LOVE your dining room!

Tiffany said...

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.

Ariel said...

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

Rachel@oneprettything.com said...

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

SAB said...

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

Unknown said...

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

pve design said...

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

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

That is an absolutely stunning redo!

Kasey said...

beautiful.
love it.
xo

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

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

PinkBalloons&Macaroons said...

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 :-)

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

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

Unknown said...

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.

DesignTies said...

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

Unknown said...

Great Job, really loving your idea.
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