I recently finished updating my rustic dining chairs and they look amazing!
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!
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.
There is so much dark wood in this room it needed some brightening up.
The chairs look more rustic now.
Nice legs!
We recently added this shelf above the cowhide dresser.
I purchased the metal brackets from Etsy from this shop.
The wooden shelf? It’s a drawer front from this dresser.
Okay, here’s what I’ve accomplished and what’s left (almost done!!!):
Paint dining room walls.Sand down table top and paint legs with AS Chalk Paint.Sand down white cabinet to a chippy white.Sand chair legs.- 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!
Replace white cabinet.Redecorate and reposition furniture.- Center chandelier above table. (newly added!)
Update:
I have a recent post on How to Easily Update Furniture Legs
Shal @ spoolsandbobbins.etsy.com says
October 6, 2014 at 4:10 pmYour chairs look great and fit in nicely 🙂
Jamie says
October 7, 2014 at 10:35 pmThanks Shal 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
October 7, 2014 at 7:24 amLove the chairs! Perfect update!
Jamie says
October 7, 2014 at 10:34 pmThanks Allison 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Julie @ Restyle Relove says
October 8, 2014 at 3:27 amWow, 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
Jamie says
October 8, 2014 at 9:39 pmThanks 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
Pat says
October 16, 2014 at 9:26 pmMy 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.
Jamie says
October 18, 2014 at 9:00 pmThanks Pat! I know, there are always so many things to do. Good luck to you!
Hugs, Jamie
Kristi @ Chatfield Court says
October 17, 2014 at 2:33 amLove your legs Jamie. I may have to try it on mine. 😉 Thanks for sharing.
Jamie says
November 18, 2014 at 2:56 pmThanks Kristi!
Hugs, Jamie
Mary Vitullo says
October 17, 2014 at 5:09 amWhat 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
Jamie says
November 18, 2014 at 2:56 pmThanks Mary 😉
Amber says
October 17, 2014 at 5:26 pmLove this little touch 🙂 We are featuring it Monday at YDTT! 🙂 Thanks for linking up!
Good Time Charlie says
October 22, 2014 at 3:58 pmYour 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 🙂
Jamie says
November 18, 2014 at 2:58 pmThanks again, Karen!
Hugs, Jamie
Roxanne says
October 23, 2014 at 6:02 pmThese turned out great! I’ve been thinking of sanding down my bedroom furniture to achieve this look. Now I’m officially inspired!
Jamie says
November 18, 2014 at 2:56 pmI know, I’ve been contemplating the same thing!!
Hugs, Jamie
Amy says
October 27, 2014 at 7:56 amI 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 🙂
Jamie says
November 18, 2014 at 2:57 pmThanks again, Amy!
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie | anderson + grant says
October 27, 2014 at 11:34 amThe chairs look perfect sanded. I love your entire dining room space!
Jamie says
November 18, 2014 at 2:57 pmThank you so much 😉