Friday, April 17, 2009

Dining Room Makeover For $400


drum roll please.....


after:
(sorry, it's slightly warped from combining two pics together)

more after pics:

The room is so light, which was exactly what I wanted. It makes SUCH a difference, I love being in there now!


Purchases:
chairs $140
reupholstering of chairs including fabric $240 (I know a fantastic and very affordable guy, email me if you'd like his name)
white bookcase $160
paint and painting supplies $80
pendant lamp: $60

total purchased: $680
(the red barcelona chair was moved from another room)

Items Sold:
Grandma's chairs $160
frame $35
side chair $25
bookshelves $60
total sold $280

total cost: $400!

26 comments:

Barb said...

Looks AMAZING!!!! The chairs and the new light fixture are my favorite changes. plus the paint of course ,it totally changes the room

heidikins said...

Zomigoodness!! This is fabulous! I love how light and bright everything is, and I totally have a crush on your red barcelona chair.

Swoon!
xox

Leslie said...

it looks so good. great job!

.caroline armelle. said...

wow! great job!
i love the new chairs!

debbie said...

amazing! loving everything!

Deb said...

It looks fantastic! Great job!

Casandra said...

Where did you get the red chair? beautiful! it looks great in the room

Casandra said...

Where did you get the red chair? beautiful! it looks great in the room

Becca said...

Liz - it looks great! Definitely a lot brighter and . . . . just a happy room! Way to go!

liz stanley said...

Thanks everyone!!! Cassandra- I got the red chair at a TJ Maxx actually a couple years ago. Great find, huh!

tiffany said...

total transformation and amazing for only $400!

Miggy said...

Yeah Liz! It looks amazing...and the chairs... good call with the white vinyl.

Susan Petersen said...

It looks so fantastic! I love it.

robin k said...

Light and bright and inviting - looks great, Liz.

k8theriver said...

i wish i was as good at getting things done. looks great.

Monkey Business said...

Looks great - I love light and bright!! Can you tell me more about the tree pictures - are they family trees? DIY? They look awesome.
Thanks and congrats :)

You are my fave... said...

I absolutely love the makeover. It looks so much better. I guess that's what makeover means.

And I have to say, I saw you post that family tree a while ago and I bought one for my dad for father's day last year. Thanks for the tip, he's super hard to shop for.

AzĂșcar said...

Love it, Liz!

rebecca said...

looks fantastic, liz. good job!

Rachel A. said...

It looks so good! So modern too! Please tell me where you got the bookcase. I have been looking for some shelves like that for ages and I can't find any of good quality.

liz stanley said...

the bookcase is just from ikea! there is a version as well from west elm that is better quality but at least twice as much

Chloe said...

Really nicely done! I just found your blog via Design Mom and love it!

ferardandy said...

i love the chairs and everything together, way to go.

P and L said...

This looks amazing, Liz! Well done!

~L

jen jafarzadeh said...

wowzer looks amazing! I love the new chairs.

E and J said...

Just popped over from So Buttons! Love this room redo. Super cute. I've been dying to find a Barcelona chair for our basement but I can't seem to find anything at a price I like. Lucky find at TJ Max! Also I'd love to know who reupholstered your chairs. We have a vintage chair that needs some major help. You can email me at ejgifford@gmail.com. Thank you!

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