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October 6, 2014 · 21 Comments

Rustic Dining Chairs

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I recently finished updating my rustic dining chairs and they look amazing!

Rustic dining chairs - So Much Better With Age

 My dining room goals list is almost done!

It’s really good to make a list of goals for a specific room or else I think I would go back and forth on my decisions or not do any of them at all.

Now that my list is nearing completion, it’s feeling good. I especially love the results of this recent project.

Sanding each chair leg was time consuming but worth it as I really love my rustic dining chairs now!

Rustic dining chairs / updated chairs in dining room - So Much Better With Age

See the difference? I love them.

These chairs were bought just from Home Sense but this has been my idea for them since I bought them three years ago.

Rustic dining chairs / chairs being sanded - So Much Better With Age

There is so much dark wood in this room it needed some brightening up.

Rustic dining chairs / chairs that brighten up the room - So Much Better With Age

The chairs look more rustic now.

Rustic dining chairs / pinstripe fabric - So Much Better With Age

Nice legs!

Rustic dining chairs / chairs on rug - So Much Better With Age

We recently added this shelf above the cowhide dresser.

Rustic dining chairs / distressed white dresser - So Much Better With Age

 I purchased the metal brackets from Etsy from this shop.

The wooden shelf? It’s a drawer front from this dresser.

Rustic dining chairs / metal bracket shelf - So Much Better With Age

Rustic dining chairs / wooden floor and rug - So Much Better With Age

 Okay, here’s what I’ve accomplished and what’s left (almost done!!!):

  1. Paint dining room walls.
  2. Sand down table top and paint legs with AS Chalk Paint.
  3. Sand down white cabinet to a chippy white.
  4. Sand chair legs.
  5. Paint grain sack stripes on bench. —> bench has since been moved out of the dining room, I’m going to update this cabinet after input from my lovely readers!
  6. Replace white cabinet.
  7. Redecorate and reposition furniture.
  8. Center chandelier above table. (newly added!)

Update:

I have a recent post on How to Easily Update Furniture Legs

How to Easily Update Furniture Legs - So Much Better With Age

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  1. Shal @ spoolsandbobbins.etsy.com says

    October 6, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    Your chairs look great and fit in nicely 🙂

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    • Jamie says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:35 pm

      Thanks Shal 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    October 7, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Love the chairs! Perfect update!

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    • Jamie says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks Allison 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. Julie @ Restyle Relove says

    October 8, 2014 at 3:27 am

    Wow, the chair legs look so much better! Would you consider sanding back the table top to match? Our dining table and chairs have dark wood also and now I’m wondering what loveliness might be underneath. Thanks for the inspiration. Your dining room looks beautiful! Julie

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    • Jamie says

      October 8, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks Julie! I sanded the table top and painted the legs a year ago (search ‘dining table makeover’ and you’ll find it). The table would look great in a rustic state too. I have a project for the cabinet coming up that should lighten up the room even more.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Pat says

    October 16, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    My ENTIRE house has goals…
    I’m wanting to get it sold…and downsize.
    Love what you did to your chairs AND …love the whole look of this room.
    So pretty.

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    • Jamie says

      October 18, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks Pat! I know, there are always so many things to do. Good luck to you!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Kristi @ Chatfield Court says

    October 17, 2014 at 2:33 am

    Love your legs Jamie. I may have to try it on mine. 😉 Thanks for sharing.

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    • Jamie says

      November 18, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks Kristi!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  6. Mary Vitullo says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:09 am

    What a great idea. I have almost the same chairs and now you’ve made me look at them in a different way.

    Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

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    • Jamie says

      November 18, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks Mary 😉

      Reply
  7. Amber says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Love this little touch 🙂 We are featuring it Monday at YDTT! 🙂 Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  8. Good Time Charlie says

    October 22, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Your dining room looks so gorgeous! I love that you took those dark stained chairs and juxtaposed the rustic with the sophisticated lines. LOVE. Featuring at The Handmade Hangout at Redouxinteriors tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 18, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks again, Karen!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  9. Roxanne says

    October 23, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    These turned out great! I’ve been thinking of sanding down my bedroom furniture to achieve this look. Now I’m officially inspired!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 18, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      I know, I’ve been contemplating the same thing!!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  10. Amy says

    October 27, 2014 at 7:56 am

    I love what you did with the chair legs! It makes them look a bit like driftwood. It always amazes me how a small change can make such a big difference in a room. I’m so glad you linked up with us at Your Turn To Shine! I’ve really enjoyed finding your blog 🙂

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    • Jamie says

      November 18, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks again, Amy!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  11. Jamie | anderson + grant says

    October 27, 2014 at 11:34 am

    The chairs look perfect sanded. I love your entire dining room space!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 18, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you so much 😉

      Reply

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