My Dining Room Before & (in-progress) After
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Sharing my progress on my dining room! I'm not quite done — the shelves, for example, are not screwed into the brackets yet because I think I need to even out the stain a bit first. I'm also waiting for my art to come back from the framers! Eventually I hope to add a pendant light in here, too, so that we have more than just the harsh can lights.
BUT for now I am very happy with the progress! Here's what I did:
-fixed my existing blinds so they're finally straight (this might have been the hardest part 😅)
-filled holes, caulked gaps + seams, and painted (color is Behr's Blank Canvas)
-replaced old cabinet hardware
-installed a new mid-century style coat rack
-made curved shelves from 1x10 lumber + installed brackets on the wall
I just filled the shelves with a few things I had on hand already, but I am excited to actually decorate them in earnest! What would you put up there?
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I'm absolutely obsessed with those shelves, @MeganBakerDetloff ! Is there a tutorial on how you made them anywhere? I may "try" to make something similar for my office. They fill out the wall so beautifully. Also, what a unique bar cart. Did you make it or buy it? Loving the paint too! So much to love in this space.
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@CharliPenn thank you!! no tutorial but maybe i should write one 🤔
I marked where I wanted my curve to start, traced an angle from that point to the end of the board, then used that as a guide to pencil my curve shape. From there I cut it out with a jigsaw and used an orbital sander to make it smooth! I did a lotttt of sanding on these shelves to make that curve look nice, and I also buffed down any hard edges to make everything really soft curves. After that I sanded some more and finished with a dark walnut stain!
I did NOT do a prestain conditioner and I regret it! The application is a little streaky in person so I need to go back in and fix it. love a shortcut that actually adds more time 🤪
The bar cart is a vintage buy! It's from my very favorite (now closed 😭) antique mall. The table and chairs are from there, too!
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Great job so far. Love the shelves and to see the room when it's finished!
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@mexicosue thank you!! I can’t wait to get my art back and will definitely be posting updates as I make more changes!
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Love these shelves! What about some colorful cookbooks to style with your artwork and plants? Can't wait to see where you land with it all!
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You've done sooooo much @MeganBakerDetloff ! Way to go!
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Where are the chairs from?!
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Id probably add a few stacks of books with some plants & odd sculptures or knick knacks. I've been feeling a maximalist vibe lately,but I also don't like to dust! 😂
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@MeganBakerDetloff wow, the work you've done is absolutely incredible! I'm also OBSESSED with the green glass in the cabinets. do you use those cabinets as storage?
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The chairs and table are a vintage set! from my favorite now defunct antique mall 😭
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@CullenOrmond thank you!!! i would love to say they are display only but alas, they are very necessary additional storage for kitchen linens, appliances, less-frequently used kitchen tools, and extra plates/glasses!
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@Amber you have voiced my exact inner conflict 😂
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it looks lovely Megan
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