Dining Room Reveal – ORC Week 6

The big reveal is finally here and I’m so happy with how my dining room turned out! I won’t spend too much time blabbing, so we can get right to the “after” pictures. But first, let’s look back and see how the room looked 6 weeks ago. Not bad, but nothing special.

I made a lot of changes and finished quite a few projects over the past six weeks: I bought a lot of new furniture, refinished a dining table and bench (twice), made a roman shade, and hung new artwork/items on the wall. OK, enough talking, let’s look at some after pictures!

I love it!!! All of that time sanding the table and bench was definitely worth it. I’m so happy how they turned out! Well, I’m happy with the whole room, but those are definitely my favorite pieces. As a quick reminder, I used this method to get that driftwood finish.

I’m still working on a source list and adding up my receipts, so I’ll be back next week with all the details. Today let’s just keep it about the pictures. *UPDATE* Check out the source list and budget details here

I can’t end this post without sending a HUGE thanks to Linda from Calling it Home for creating and hosting the challenge. I never would have had to motivation to get this all done so quickly and my dining room would still look like the before pictures. Also, don’t forget to check out the big reveals from the official participants here and the linking participants here.

If you need to catch up on the previous weeks, you can see them here:
Week 1 – Dining Room Mood Board
Week 2 – Furniture and Deliveries
Week 3 – Progress?
Week 4 – Finished Roman Shade and Stained Bench
Week 5 - Re-Refinished Table and Cup Rack

21 comments

Katy {AShadeOfTeal}May 7, 2015 at 8:26 AM
I love the table, it looks awesome!
Your Invisible CrownMay 7, 2015 at 11:21 AM
It looks great, and I love the cup rack :-)
UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 11:32 AM
The table and chairs look awesome!! Such a bright and lovely space...well done!!
Kendra | www.joyinourhome.comMay 7, 2015 at 3:04 PM
Wow, Sam! The transformation is beautiful! I just love that rack to display teacups! Your home is lovely! Would love it if you shared it at our link party on my blog please! Have a great weekend!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com
SongthatdoesntendMay 7, 2015 at 3:18 PM
The space is so beautiful, bright, and airy. I love what you did with the table and bench. I had no idea the set came from Walmart, because you did such a good job mixing the seats...very cohesive :-).
Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 7, 2015 at 6:01 PM
I love the new table and chairs/benches. What a great dining area.
Meaghan McDowellMay 7, 2015 at 6:14 PM
OMG! I am so jealous! I love your new set up! The cup rack is totally #bae! I am in love. And jealous. Did I mention jealous? I need to get back on my stalking your blog game! <3 <3
Sharon WilliamsMay 7, 2015 at 6:18 PM
What a pretty transformation! I love the cup rack--great idea to use as wall decor. Well done!
Cindy DIY beautifyMay 8, 2015 at 8:59 AM
Great job, I love the driftwood finish you achieved on your dining table and benches! Just awesome :)
The Rozy HomeMay 8, 2015 at 1:34 PM
I bet you are loving the bench!! Great job on the room... so much more "done".
AnonymousMay 8, 2015 at 2:18 PM
Great job on the table and benches. The mug holder turned out nicely as well.
Decor To AdoreMay 11, 2015 at 6:47 AM
What an amazing transformation! A true job well done. I adore the color palette you selected. It feels fresh and fun. The six weeks went by so fast. I completed our entry, living and dining areas in a new to us 30 year old house. So, cheers to us! Have a wonderful week.
Lisa @ Shine Your LightMay 11, 2015 at 2:03 PM
Sam I love what you did to that table and bench so much!! And my other favorite element to your dining room is that rack for the mugs - so cool and different! You did such a great job with this space...enjoy it!
UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 5:38 PM
Wow! Like you said, your dining room area looked good before, but the after is the bomb! You did a great job, I love the colors you've picked and the wall installation. I really like what you did to the furniture, paint made all the difference. Great job Sam!
Linda {Calling it Home}May 11, 2015 at 6:59 PM
Hi Sam!! The first thing I saw was those adorable dog faces on your sidebar. Love those babies. Your dining room looks fantastic. I would never know that was the same set. One amazing transformation. The space looks bigger, too. Great job.
Vel CristeMay 12, 2015 at 1:26 PM
Hooray Sam!!!!! You did and it is lovely! ENJOY this wonderful space dear, now on to the next! ;-)
Paige @ Reasons to Come HomeMay 12, 2015 at 1:53 PM
Looks great! Love the table!
SHERRY HARTMay 13, 2015 at 4:43 AM
I'm with Linda...Ringo and Abby steel the show:) It looks great....you have so much more seating now and love the gray finish you achieved. Good job!
Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedMay 13, 2015 at 11:05 AM
You nailed it on the driftwood effect on the table and bench! I have the same table sitting in our basement but we are in need of a new kitchen table upstairs. You have me thinking I can just save money and makeover our old dining set. Great job!
ErickaMay 16, 2015 at 7:49 PM
Love the way it turned out! The table looks like a hand made farmhouse-like table. I would never guess it came from Wal Mart. I love the cup holder on the wall too. Everything came together perfectly!
UnknownMay 28, 2015 at 3:05 PM
Wow! That dining room makeover turned out amazingly well – that is no surprise, seeing the reveal coming from someone as creative as you. The dining set also looks especially lovely. I hope to see more projects like that in the future, Sam. Kudos to you!

Sheldon Ward @ Brett Halvorson & Associates