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DINING ROOM MAKEOVER REVEAL – MY HOME REFRESH

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Dining Room Makeover reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

It’s REVEAL TIME once again! I’ve given you a glimpse into the dining room makeover when I showed you our new home redesign color palette. But now it’s time to take a closer look at the dramatic transformation that’s taken place in this space over the past year.

Dining Room Reveal Refined Rooms

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OUR DINING ROOM MAKEOVER

Before we dive into those pretty reveal photos, let’s review where we started a year ago. The dining room is one of the first rooms we painted when we first moved into our new construction home. This is how it looked for the first decade:

Dining Room Makeover Reveal Before Photo @refinedroomsllc.com

Don’t get me wrong; I was happy with the high drama red and formal dining set (which was a vestige of our life in High Point NC–the Furniture Capital of the World) for many years. As I described in my Home Office Reveal, my decor tastes have evolved in the past few years. Now I’m drawn to the contemporary, clean-lined, light and airy look. But over time, this room just no longer reflected my style.

So with the swish of the paint brush and the purchase of some new furniture and accessories, may I present the new and improved version!

Dining Room Makeover Reveal @ refinedroomsllc.com

Oh my goodness does this space make me happy now!

Here’s the view from the home office into the dining room. Did I paint the ceiling blue? Why yes. Yes I did.

 

Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

So let me take you on a little tour and talk about what we did to transform this room.

In keeping with our home color palette plan, we painted the walls using Benjamin Moore’s Sweet Spring and the ceiling using Sherwin Williams Riverway. I love love love these paint colors! Doe the ceiling color look familiar? That’s because it’s the same color I used on the back of the home office built-ins.

our dining room makeover reveal @ refinedroomsllc.com

 

When we purchased a new kitchen table, we moved the existing table into the dining room (where I envisioned it ultimately living when we purchased it several years back) and inserted the extra table leaf. I love this table just as much today as whenI purchased it 5 years ago!

Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

We purchased new side chairs and upholstered chairs.

 

Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

Dining Room Reveal upholstered chair

 

We kept the console table, lamps and art work, but gave the family photo area a bit of a facelift with some new inexpensive photo frames (and painted out a few with spray paint). I did swap out the lamp shades with these beauties that I found in the clearance aisle at Target (what is it with my Target lampshade obsession?)

 

Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

Dining Room Reveal World Market Wall Art

 

I fell in love with this set of radial mirrors and purchased 3 of them to line the focal wall.

 

Target Radial Mirrors in Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

We removed the dated cornice window treatment and installed new drapery poles/finials and these fantabulous curtain panels that add just the perfect color pop to the space.

 

Keyes curtain panels in Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

Here you can see how the blue on the ceiling carries into the home office on the built-in wall. It’s so much fun to use color in unexpected places!

 

Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

We purchased this gorgeous chandelier from Ballard Designs about 5 years ago. That baby is here to stay. Timeless beauty, don’t you think?

 

Ballard Designs Audincourt Chandelier in Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

At the time I’m publishing this reveal, it’s winter and the winter decor is in full force around here.

 

Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

If you’re curious to know where to find any of the elements of the room, I’ve got you covered:

SOURCE LIST

  • Wall paint – Benjamin Moore’s Sweet Spring, eggshell finish
  • Ceiling accent paint – Sherwin Williams Riverway, flat finish
  • Light fixture – Ballard Designs (no longer available)
  • Dining table  – Ballard Designs
  • Side chairs – Pier One Imports
  • Upholstered chairs – TJMaxx {similar chairs}
  • Console table – TJMaxx {similar table}
  • Curtain panels – Bed Bath & Beyond
  • Curtain Rods/Finials – Bed Bath & Beyond
  • Radial mirrors – Target {no longer available}
  • Wall art – World Market {no longer available}
  • Lamps – TJMaxx
  • Table runner – HomeGoods
  • Picture frames – TJMaxx
  • Foyer rug – AllModern
  • Winter decor items – Lowes

 

Dining Room Makeover Reveal @refinedroomsllc.com

 

 

Sooooooo, I’d love to hear what what do you think about the dining room makeover!

Are YOU rolling up your sleeves to prepare for a room makeover this year? If so, what room?

 

Check out our whole home redesign progress to date in the My Home Refresh Series:

collage of paint colors with text overlay "My Home Refresh New and Improved Paint Colors".
Home Redesign Color Palette
great room makeover - leather ottoman
Great Room Makeover
teal colored laundry room with white appliances.
Laundry Room Makeover
home office desk and chair with built-in shelving.
Home Office Makeover
modern sink in powder room.
Powder Room Makeover
monochromatic master bedroom - gray and white.
Master Bedroom Makeover
Bedroom Makeover Reveal After photo @ refinedroomsllc.com
Tween Bedroom Makeover
It's One Room Challenge REVEAL Time! Can't wait to take you on a tour of our modern homework/craft room reveal! | #CraftRoom #Linmon #Kallax #OneRoomChallenge
Craft/Homework Room Makeover

 

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  1. Rose says

    January 23, 2016 at 8:53 am

    This is my first time on your blog.
    I love the color blue in your dining room and your bookcase background.
    I never would have thought to paint the ceiling a color other than white.
    It’s beautiful.
    Gives me some great ideas

    Have a wonderful Saturday
    Rose

    Reply
    • Natalie Gallagher says

      January 23, 2016 at 8:58 am

      Welcome Rose! Make sure you come back soon, since I”m in the process of totally redesigning the site as I morph from professional organizer to organizing/home decor blogger! Thanks so much for the compliments 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cami says

    January 18, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    Picking my jaw up off the floor! What an amazing difference! Thanks for sharing with us at Create – Share – Inspire Link Party. Hope we’ll get to see more of your work!

    Reply
    • Natalie Gallagher says

      January 18, 2016 at 10:42 pm

      You are too kind Cami!

      Reply
  3. Suzy Ray says

    January 16, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Very pretty. Such a light and fresh look. I love the blue and green colors, and for some reason (I don’t know why) I think the utensil art panels look better in the new horizontal arrangement. 🙂 Great job.

    Reply
    • Natalie Gallagher says

      January 16, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      Thank you so much Suzy…I’m glad you like it! Yes, I totally agree about the art panels. I think they were meant to be displayed in that orientation 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    January 15, 2016 at 4:32 am

    Just beautiful! Painting the room a neutral color really l ights it up and highlights all the furniture. I love the painted ceiling it makes such an impact.

    Reply
    • Natalie Gallagher says

      January 15, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Thanks so much Mary! Yes, having the walls go neutral and putting the drama “focal wall” on the ceiling is a bit of the unexpected that I just love so much.

      Reply

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