3.16.2010

Dining Set Transformation

Thanks for all of your kind comments on my last couple of makeovers. You guys are all so encouraging!!

Here's my latest transformation! This one brought on a lot of sweat and tears, but was soo worth it!
The before, plain wood legs and black top...


(Please ignore my messy garage)

I painted it creamy white and then distressed.

And added some new hardware to the drawers.


The chairs used to be the typical wood color with black vinyl chair cushions.

Now they are creamy white with chocolate faux-leather cushions.

I love the transformation. The color combination is gorgeous!


You can see more details here!
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39 comments:

  1. Can't believe you don't have any comments on this yet!!!! What a beautiful transformation! Stop by my painting blog sometime and say hello!

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  2. You can't go wrong with white paint. I love it!

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  3. I love it, I want to do mine black it is oak right now, planning on doing it when it warms up. I think this is just beautiful!

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  4. Delightful! I am so glad that I hopped over from Somewhat Simple! Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day this week when get a chance. until later...

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  5. I wanted to respond about your wax question on my sage buffet. Generally I don't use wax but I have one sample that is waxed instead of glazed and several clients have chosen it lately. I just get the wax from Home Depot/Lowes and use black tint to color it (Home Depot or Lowes would probably give you some tint out of their machine). I rub it on with a rag or sock. It tones the paint a bit and grabs dark in the distressed areas. I do like glaze better. Wax is harder to work with, but I like the furniture feel it gives in the end! Good luck!

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  6. so beautiful! I just painted some furniture white too and am so happy with the result

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  7. This looks great, I love the white/chocolate contrast. good job!!

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  8. Looks pretty! And the more you use it, the more distressed it'll look....gotta love shabby chic.

    Alison

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  9. This is my favorite on this linky party. Great job.

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  10. Really nice. So "new" looking. Love it!

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  11. What a great transformation. I just refinished a kitchen table, but I'm still on the hunt for chairs. I love how you changed the vinyl of the chairs. Great idea!

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  12. I love it! So beautiful. I am including a link to this post in my Inspire My Saturday post tomorrow.

    XO*Tricia

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  13. Beautiful job! I'm a sucker for white furniture. I just found a similarly shaped table on Craigslist and had been thinking about painting it white. I think you've tipped the scales with your transformation. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Sara @ The Handy Hausfrau

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  14. So pretty! I love the white and the cute little drawer on the end of the table!

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  15. This is amazing! I love the idea of "chocolate" seats - gets you thinking about dessert just for sitting down :)

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  16. your table looks great...but what I really noticed are those 5 beautiful children!! Lucky you!!

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  17. Very nice. The white table is so fresh looking and updated.

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  18. Great makeover. Perfect for spring!

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  19. What a nice update. From tired and weary to fresh and cheery.

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  20. What a great transformation.

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  21. Beautiful table! It looks so much better white!

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  22. Oh my goodness, it looks amazing!
    I love the faux leather seat cushions.
    We currently have yucky, dirty, original fabric for our 80's laminate table we inherited from my hubby's grandma.
    It needs a major facelift. My kids have destroyed it :)

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  23. It's a completely different set now! I love what you did with it!

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  24. Great transformation! Love the distressing.

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  25. Creamy white is the best, wonderful job on the distressing!! Thanks for sharing!
    Take care
    Kristin

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  26. Beautiful! I used to think I loved black but the white is just beautiful!

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  27. Very nice job! I really want to paint my kitchen table and chairs but am such a chicken. This gives me inspiration!

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  28. The table and chairs look great. I'm sure there will be many happy/messy meals that will be had there.

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  29. I love the transformation! I am fixing to do my first table and chairs so I'll be reading all the details!

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  30. Gosh - it looks so great. I love the color you used too! Awesome! Thanks so much for linking up to my party!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  31. Wow - that looks so great! Perfect seat covers with 5 children too, right!

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  32. Looks great! You're right - it's a great combination.

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