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My Dining Room Refresh

Filed Under: Dining Room, Home Decor, Home Tour Tagged With: antique, before and after, better homes and gardens, chalk paint, chippy, cottage style, dining room, dining room refresh, distressed, diy, diy home, eclectic decor, fall, fall decor, farmhouse, farmhouse style, fixer upper, florals, home decor, house and home, house beautiful, jute rug, milk paint, modern, pacific coast, painted, rustic, settee, simplicity, vintage, white, white chairs

It’s finished! I’m so thankful for all of your help on my IG stories to help me choose just the right seating. I decided to go with the chairs instead of the church pew in this space because my church pew really belongs in my entry way and then I would have to tear into that space too. My hubs lets me tear up enough stuff, the least I can do is leave one space alone….while I’m redoing the other one anyways. I started off by painting my shelves with my chalk paint recipe and then I thought, “what have you done?” I usually get those thoughts a quarter mile into my projects. The good part is that I don’t quit until I have a result that I love. Well, I think that’s the good part anyways. My hubs may agree to disagree. You can see the before of my dining space, here.

 

 

I wanted to brighten up this space from what it was prior so I decided to sand down my table top and lighten it up. I’m so glad that I did!! It was worth all of the sweat and hard work! I first sanded it with 100 grit sandpaper and my hand sander, until I had all of the previous stain and poly removed. Then I wiped on pure bleach with a rag and let it sit in the sun for a couple of hours. It lightened it up but there was still a twinge of “yellowy” coloring in the wood, so I used this white wax. I wiped the wax on with a lint free cloth and I AM IN LOVE with the end result!! It’s even better than I had dreamt it would be!

 

 

I decided to paint a couple more frames to add to my chippy white antique frame collection and then I had some photos printed from our Pacific Coast vacation this summer. I lightened the photos up in the “snapseed” app before I had them printed and I love how they turned out! The fit perfectly into this space now.

 

I deconstructed this antique settee a week ago and you can see the post of the before and after, here. I still can’t believe it’s the same piece of furniture!

 

 

Since I was trying to shop my home and spend little to no money on this space, I decided to pull out my bins of faux florals and see if I could whip something together for Fall. I’m surprised that I had what I needed for the desired outcome. I’m planning on using rich warm tones with pops of white and greens for my Fall decor this year.

 

 

 

 

 

This is the chandelier that I found on Craigslist a couple of years ago for $60! I’m still amazed and it’s alway been one of my favorite finds!

 

 

 

 

 

I’m so glad that you stopped by for my little dining room refresh tour! It was so fun to work on and to take you along the process in my IG stories. I would love to hear what you think in the comments below. Happy Day, my friends!

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  1. drusilla says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Shazam! ya did it again. simply beautiful.

    • My Vintage Porch says

      August 28, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your kindness ????????

  2. Celine says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    It looks beautiful,I’ve been wanting to do my dining table ,it’s a orangey stain ????,yours turned out amazing And I’m obsessed with your chairs!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      August 28, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      Ahh yay! Can’t wait to see yours! It’s makes such a huge difference from the orangey look????????????????thank you so much!!

      • Virginia Cruz says

        August 28, 2018 at 5:31 pm

        Beautiful Ilove it ????????????????????????????????????????????????

        • My Vintage Porch says

          August 28, 2018 at 5:32 pm

          Thank you, Virginia!!

  3. Caron Johnston says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    Your talent is endless!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      August 28, 2018 at 5:19 pm

      That is so sweet, Caron! Thank you!! ❤️

  4. Mary says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    Oi, those chairs!!! Love

    • My Vintage Porch says

      August 28, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      Thank you Mary❤️????

  5. val says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    looks amazing !!

  6. Krystal Johnson says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:03 pm

    I love it! It’s so light and bright 🙂 The table results are awesome, I might have to give that a try on a project.

  7. Susan says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    Your creativity is amazing. Your end result is always spectacular!

  8. Robyn says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:24 pm

    The changes came together beautifully. The chairs are perfect and the settee looks great at the table(love the bleached top). Shout out to that gorgeous floor!

  9. cindy says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:27 pm

    It looks amazing, but how do you think the wax will hold up? enough protection from water stains?? I love the lighter look!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      June 20, 2019 at 11:40 am

      I’m so sorry that I missed this, wax is not as wipeable as water based poly.

  10. Sue says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    Love that chandelier! The table came out gorgeous. I have a round oak table I’ve been wanting to white wash with maybe gray on the bottom. Never sure where to start but reading your tips will help!

  11. Regina says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    Once again you killed it with another beautiful redo. When you were sanding and bleaching (watching your stories) are the boards just screwed onto the base? I would love to give it a whirl with my table.

  12. Erin says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    You never cease to amaze me! Once again absolutely gorgwous

  13. Stacy says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Absolutely stunning I love this! I love the brightness and then the pop of fall on the table. I have followed your stories for a little while now and you have the best tips/how to’s and I love shopping with your stories and laughing. So inspiring.

  14. Tina says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    Looks like home! So comfy and welcomey -is that a word?

  15. Sue Yurner says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    I love what you have done. You need to come to Oklahoma to help me decorate my home.

  16. Ella Arslan says

    August 29, 2018 at 2:34 am

    Wow you rock and what comes out if your ideas and hands are awesome ????????

  17. Sheila DelCharco says

    August 29, 2018 at 3:03 am

    This space is so pretty! Well
    Done on everything!

  18. Laura says

    August 29, 2018 at 6:53 am

    I love, love it! You have a great eye and a wonderful gift for DIY on the cheap so that the majority of us have hope to be able to go for it and improve our spaces even though we have limited budgets! Keep sending inspo our way! I’m so glad you are feeling better these days!

  19. liz says

    August 29, 2018 at 8:02 am

    The table looks absolutely amazing and is the exact look I have been wanting for my own, currently orange wood table. You have given me the courage & incentive to finally change my table which has been bugging me for years. Thanks so much for sharing this makeover.

  20. becky says

    August 29, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Love the refresh and bleached table top ! unrelated……..where did you get the copper tub in your master bath?

    • My Vintage Porch says

      April 25, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      So sorry I missed this! It’s from @sinkology

  21. Elizabeth says

    August 29, 2018 at 8:49 am

    I just love what you did with your table top !!
    I’m wondering what color and brand are your dining room walls painted? Keep on having fun!
    Elizabeth

    • My Vintage Porch says

      November 10, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Thank you Elizabeth!! It’s Benjamin Moore white dove ❤️

  22. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    August 29, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Beautiful. Swooning!!!! Love those sweet chairs and bench. Very unique. Everything is awesome.
    Kris

  23. Diane says

    August 29, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    The table is absolutely fabulous, I really love how the top came out. You are a miracle worker!!! The photos on the shelf is like artwork. I do like the chairs better than the pew. Everything is BEAUTIFUL!

  24. Carolee says

    August 29, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    I love following you. I’m never disappointed with your projects.
    I’m so in love with your chandelier and your table is gorgeous. You are a joy and you always keep me laughing ❤️

  25. Carolee says says

    August 29, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    I love following you. I’m never disappointed with your projects.
    I’m so in love with your chandelier and your table is gorgeous. You are a joy and you always keep me laughing ❤️

  26. Jan says

    August 29, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    Oh. My. This is perfection! The table(Inam considering doing this now!), the chairs (love them!), the settee (again oh my) and the frames with your vacation pictures….all amazing!!

  27. Connie from Indiana says

    August 30, 2018 at 6:09 am

    No matter what you do its always stunning when you finish. Love your dining room chairs. Would you share where you found them? You did a great job on finishing your table too!

  28. Jessica says

    August 30, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Gorgeous! Love ❤️ the rustic wood bucket! Where did you find that little gem?

    • My Vintage Porch says

      September 5, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you so much! I found it at an antique store

  29. Fuchsia_21 says

    September 4, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    I love your style girl!! Love everything you touch, it’s so magical and beautiful. You are certainly an inspiration to many of us!!

  30. Julie says

    September 6, 2018 at 4:15 am

    Hi Natalie. I love how your photos turned out. What filters did you use to block the background?
    Julie

    • My Vintage Porch says

      September 6, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you Julie! Are used the Snapseed app on my phone and use the filter “bright” and then increased the brightness and decreased exaggeration

      • Julie says

        September 7, 2018 at 1:56 am

        Thank you. You’ve done such an amazing job. They look awesome. I can not find exaggeration though??? Lol

  31. Judy Howell says

    September 6, 2018 at 11:11 am

    I love your home, it’s so welcoming. I just found you on Instagram and I have loved all your projects. Thank you for sharing with us.
    Judy Howell

    • My Vintage Porch says

      September 6, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you so much Judy!! It’s nice to have you along!

  32. Michelle says

    September 17, 2018 at 5:43 am

    I adore this! So cozy yet elegant. Is your table top solid wood? Thanks for sharing so much of your life!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      October 6, 2018 at 8:17 am

      Sorry I missed this! I believe it is solid wood…thank you!!

  33. The Furnshop says

    September 18, 2018 at 3:44 am

    I just love your dining room. These pictures are very beautiful. Thanks a lot for sharing this post.

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