One Room Challenge: Week 2

Well, this first week of my dining room transformation has flown by, but I'm happy to report things are moving along and I've crossed a few "to do's" off my list.  If you're joining me for the first time, you can see my original One Room Challenge post here .  The first big project was refinishing our dining room table.  It originally looked like this, all white and high gloss:
 
And this is the look I wanted:
Love the table!
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I had to enlist the help of the Handy Husband to take the table top off and construct a new top using new boards that we distressed and stained. We loosely followed the instructions from Ana White's blog (I will give a detailed "How To" post at a later date). I painted the table base and legs SW Dover White, the same color as our kitchen island.  Here's a sneak peak of the new table...

My new rug is the Herringbone Jute Natural Fiber Rug from Ballard Designs . They're having a 15% sale on rugs through October 21st.
A small gray cabinet (from my kitchen) was brought in to put next to the mantle...
 
Blue curtains (that I already had) from Pottery Barn (no longer available) and new hardware now adorn the two windows.


 
Still deciding on paint colors for the walls so for now, that's all folks!
 
 

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13 comments:

  1. Kris @ Driven by Décor10/10/2013

    Wow - you are moving along fast with your room! Can't wait to see more of that table - it looks beautiful!

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    1. Unknown10/11/2013

      Thanks Kris! I feel like I'm back in college with a big project due! Trying to get as much done in the beginning so I'm not cramming at the end (don't want to be pulling an all-nighter! ;-)

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  2. Stacey {steward of design}10/10/2013

    I am loving the colors and textures that you are using. Can't wait to see more!

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    1. Unknown10/11/2013

      Thanks Stacey! Love the chalkboard paint you used, and the ombre wall idea is really neat. Elle

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  3. Elisa of Fancy Free Me10/10/2013

    Love the sneak peek of your table. It's going to look amazing! Can't wait for the how-to on that one :)

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    1. Unknown10/11/2013

      Thanks Elisa! I'll get working on the table how-to. :-)

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  4. Linda {Calling it Home}10/10/2013

    That table is looking amazing. I love the drapes and who doesn't want a natural fiber rug. Looking great!

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  5. Vel Criste10/11/2013

    The hardware you chose looks perfect and that table is divine! Can't wait to see the paint color you choose!

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    1. Unknown10/11/2013

      Thanks Vel for stopping by! Paint color decisions to be made in the next 2 weeks...so many options!

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  6. Unknown10/13/2013

    Loving the rustic table with the blues, such a beautiful combo!

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  7. Unknown10/14/2013

    Loving how your table & room are coming together. I love your inspiration image & look forward to seeing your reveal. I would love to invite you to share this at Modern Cottage Mondays at http://curatebycarriecorson.com

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    1. Unknown10/20/2013

      Hi Carrie- I sent you an email thru your website, but not sure if you got it. I'd love to be a part of Modern Cottage Mondays...just wondering if you want me to post this blogpost, or the new one I was planning for Monday. Can you email me at michelle.summerland@gmail.com? Thanks! Elle

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