My dining room is done! What a project it was. It’s very simply decorated: Shutters, curtains, table, and chairs. My clock is actually in there too but I couldn’t fit it in the picture, it was kinda far away.
Isn’t is fun? It works well for little kids. NO carpet or rug under the table. I like the look of them but it is NOT practical with kids. Life is a million times easier with a wood floor in the dining room. The chairs for the kids are wood and the chairs for me and Daddy are upholstered and soft.
I love this. I was afraid of color last year and everything was white, black, and tan. But this year my colors are green and aqua and it’s been so fun! The challenge will be holiday decorating and making it work. We’ll see, we’ll see…
I didn’t take a full BEFORE picture but here’s what it looked like…
I have lots of tutorials that go along with this post, although some have not been posted yet. I’ll update this post once they are all up.
Distressed Shutters with Candle Wax
Distressed Shutters
How to Remove Paint
Linking up here: Tatertots & Jello, Whipperberry, Flamingo Toes, Craft-O-Maniac
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
August 20, 2012 at 1:13 pmturned out great!
Leanne says
August 20, 2012 at 2:42 pmI love how it turned out. The colors look so fun and I love the shutters.
Dagny says
August 20, 2012 at 2:44 pmI *love* how the table and chairs turned out. I’m not usually a big fan of the distressed look I keep seeing on furniture everywhere, but your set looks so good. The ombre chairs were a total stroke of genius with their simple shapes. The table looks so much better white. Great job, Heidi!
Kim @ Plumberry Pie says
August 20, 2012 at 4:33 pmso fresh, fun and inviting! I agree, no rug under my kitchen table either. if i had one, there would probably be something growing on it:).
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says
August 20, 2012 at 6:41 pmIt looks fabulous, Heidi!! I love the color. Its subtle yet really makes an impact in the room. Looking good!
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
August 22, 2012 at 5:11 amLooking good yourself Michele! haha 🙂
Emily says
August 20, 2012 at 6:47 pmI’m seriously in love and SO inspired!! Thanks so much for the inspiration. I may just have to do this to my ugly dining chairs. SO perfect!
I’ve pinned this!
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
August 22, 2012 at 5:11 amThanks Emily! Great to inspire you. 🙂
Rebecca says
August 20, 2012 at 7:22 pmIt looks fabulous! I love the colors.
Pat says
August 20, 2012 at 7:27 pmIt’s all beautiful!! You did a wonderful job and the colors are great. There are lots of Christmas colors that will be beautiful!
xo
Pat
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
August 22, 2012 at 5:10 amThanks Pat! It’s Halloween that’s the real challenge…
Penny says
August 20, 2012 at 7:42 pmAre the shutters attached to anything? Are they functional in any way or simply decorative? I love this look.
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
August 22, 2012 at 5:10 amThey are just leaning against the wall. I’ve toyed with the idea of putting hinges on them to keep them together but I like the fact that I can move them as I please. Thanks!
Megan says
August 20, 2012 at 7:43 pmIt looks beautiful! Well done 🙂
Shelley says
August 21, 2012 at 11:45 amLOVE IT. Those ombré chairs are perfection! And your painted table looks awesome white!
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
August 22, 2012 at 5:06 amThanks Shelley!
Stephanie says
August 21, 2012 at 6:15 pmLooooove! Can you please come to my house and decorate it? Or at least invite me over for brunch? 😉
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
August 22, 2012 at 5:06 amHaha!! I’d love to! Come on over!
Kassi @ Truly Lovely says
August 23, 2012 at 4:58 pmI love the soft colors!!! So pretty!
Amy says
August 29, 2012 at 12:49 amcute!
Kathy A. says
August 31, 2012 at 3:09 pmI love.love.love your dining room and you have so inspired me! What pattern is the fabric on your chairs and where did you get it from?
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
September 4, 2012 at 5:38 amIt’s the Verona main fabric by Riley Blake. Thanks!!
Stephanie says
September 7, 2012 at 6:22 pmI love your table makeover. I need to know the colors you used. This exact look is what I have had in my head for about a year now—going to make it happen soon . I found you through All Things Thrifty.
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
September 11, 2012 at 2:07 amGood luck! It’s a challenge! Thanks for stopping by!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
September 17, 2012 at 12:04 amThe chairs … the shutters … the tablescape … it all adds up to a fabulous dining room!
Kelly
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
September 23, 2012 at 4:34 amGlad you love it all! Thanks!
Katy says
October 3, 2012 at 10:24 pmHeidi, I love the table & color of the chairs, it’s beautiful! I also like the color of your dining room. Do you happen to remember what color you painted it? Thanks!
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
October 23, 2012 at 7:22 pmI didn’t paint the walls actually! sorry!
Little Bit says
March 17, 2013 at 10:57 pmOh my word! I love it! The different colored chairs is such a fun detail. Little Bit from http://www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
March 25, 2013 at 4:06 amThanks for visiting! I still love the colored chairs and they look good in any room, wherever they are.
Michelle says
March 18, 2013 at 3:28 amYour blog is just getting me today! Seriously, come decorate my house. For real … it needs some help. I spend all my time snapping photos of people and making art that when it comes to my own space, it’s a little bit of a wreck. You could say I’m that typical artist. I only think straight when my creative space is a mess, apparently.
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
March 25, 2013 at 4:05 amYou are too sweet. Get those photos organized and you can make your decorating ideas come to life! 🙂 xoxo
Crystelle Boutique says
March 19, 2013 at 3:58 amI love love love the pastel colored chairs…. Yo are so amazing!
The white table….. Oh, I’m drooling again……
hugs x
Crystelle
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
March 25, 2013 at 4:03 amThank you!! You are so sweet 🙂
Nina says
July 9, 2013 at 11:57 pmI love it! Where did you find those shutters? And how tall are those! I want to make them for my own place!
Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says
July 24, 2013 at 5:01 amI got them at the Restore. Not sure how tall…they are probably 7 feet?
Amanda says
July 12, 2013 at 5:51 pmThat looks amazing! I love the colors you choose. I am in the process of painting my chairs!!
dfds says
June 17, 2014 at 11:59 amnice