Today, I’m sharing part two of a project I’ve been working on. You may remember the client’s living room makeover that I posted last week. The couple also wanted a pretty space to entertain so we made some major changes to their dining room, as well.
Here’s the “before” shot we all love to see:
The room was suffering from a case of too much wood furniture (all in the same tone), a lack of color on the walls that prevented you from even noticing the trim, and outdated lighting.
After making these changes, this is how the room turned out:
We started by painting the walls the same gray-blue as in the living room. Since these two rooms are only separated by a small foyer, we used color to connect them and make them feel like one larger area for entertaining.
By the way, I know several of you have asked. . . The paint color is Santorini Blue by Benjamin Moore:
Much to my delight, the client had this dining table and wicker chairs in storage! I love the texture that the chairs bring into the space, and they keep the space from becoming too formal.
I found the china cabinet at a consignment shop, in perfect condition; the back was already gold-leafed. My client received the bird prints as a wedding gift (isn’t that the best part of working with newlyweds?).
I hope you’ll take a minute to pop over to the site and shop for some beautiful jewelry, while also helping a great cause. Our Bamboopink consultant is Lisa Mende, who is starting a project here in Charlotte, NC, to provide loving environments for low income families when they acquire their first home. She is using her profits from Bamboopink sales to generate income to help with this venture. (You can also find more information on how to become a Bamboopink representative by emailing Lisa.)
Wow, what a transformation! I love the hutch you found. Works perfectly in that room.
Beautiful. Where did you find those curtains? I really like them. Thanks!
I wish I had stuff like that in storage – what a great score for the room and at no extra cost! Bravo! Thanks for sharing the paint color as well. Love the contrast of the Before and After – well done, as always. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Looks great !! Loving the drapes, where did you get those ???
What a huge improvement you made – doesn’t even look like the same room at all! I love how the pattern on the curtains compliments (and almost mimics) the design of the china cabinet.
Everything looks AMAZING Emily!But you had to know we’d all be aking where those drapes came from. GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!
XO,
Sarah
where did you find the curtains? That is exactly what I am looking for in my living room
Beautiful! Are those Ballard curtains because I am in love! Those pictures are really just a great addition to the room and who doesn’t love to use something you already have! You did a great job, once again!
I love, love, love this room. It is great! Thanks for sharing the color name. I might use this in my bedroom.
I love that you used those chairs!!! love them in the space! Those prints on the wall are perfect. And the china cabinet….Totally swoon worthy!
I love that blue gray color – it’s very calming…
looks lovely.. love the casual informal feel. nice work!
Ohhh, that china cabinet – just beautiful! I know they were stunned with the outcome. Nicely done!
Another gorgeous transformation by Ms. Emily Clark!
Beautiful! You did an amazing job. I would love to know where to find bird prints like those if you have any suggestions.
Thanks and job well done!
Completed to perfection! Very nice job..I love it!! Your friends must be mailing invites to the fabulous party that awaits. Hopefully..more jobs for you when they see your talent!!
So so awesome! I can’t believe they had that table and those chairs in storage! Lucky you! The whole room looks as if it could be in the pages of my old fave Cottage Living. Great work!
Emily. I always love the way each of your projects come out. In this case, it was great to see you use some of the existing pieces they already had to make an amazing space.
Although some people spray paint wicker, leaving it in this condition certainly add texture and warmth.
Do you have any additional rooms to share with us?
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
It’s gorgeous!! That china cabinet is absolutely perfect! Charlotte has definitely got it going on in the consignment shop area! :) I’m in desperate need of a china cabinet like that!
Emily!!! I live for posts like these! This totally made my morning! :)
It’s fun to see the two rooms together, the flow between the spaces is beautiful! Janell
Great makeover! Loving the beautiful geometric curtains. Where did you get them?
Jessie from http://www.mixandchic.com
i love how it turned out!! i see a couple others have already asked, but where are the curtains from? They look like they might be exactly what I am looking for in my dining room!
Comfy and chic, all in one fell swoop. Love.
I love this transformation Emily! The perfect mix of everything.
gorgeous!! i’ve been contemplating buying a rug like that for my dining room – BUT, I’m nervous food will get stuck in the texture of the rug? Does anyone have any insight about dining room rugs? Is it better to just go inexpensive with the understanding it will need to be replaced often??
I love the china cabinet!!!
so pretty! i love that it has a great balance of masculine and feminine!
Fabulous transformation!!! I adore the whicker chairs.
Emily,
love it! And that paint color is fabulous!! I may have to use that one myself!
Emily, really impressive! Looks like a picture from a magazine.
Love it! Love that he is cool with starting completely over!
o wow! the wall color makes SUCH a difference. such a stunning room. as always a job well done. xoxo jcd :: do stop by, im hosting a custom print giveaway i think you would love! cornflake dreams
Looks great! Love the curtains. Where are they from?
This is incredible! Another jaw dropping transformation. I am shocked at how pretty this is now!
Cindy
Love it. Isn’t it amazing that people have stuff in storage that is SO MUCH better than what they are using?
Looks awesome.
Heather
loveyourspace.blogspot.com
I’d also like more information about those curtains! Lovely room…
Gorgeous! I have a hard time looking at an empty room and seeing potential.
WOW WOW WOW!!! Looks fantastic! Another great job!
This turned out SOOOO pretty. The fabulous hutch makes the whole room! Great job!!
Tessa
Bachelor, what? Looks too gorgeous for a dude!
Love how you used what they add and with a few additional pieces and new paint colour – viola! a new space!
Such a pretty room – perfectly transitional with a touch of the old and the new.
Amazing! The new dining room is fantastic!
The rooms are gorgeous! I love the wicker chairs and curtains and everything!! Great job! :)
Such a beautiful transformation. Can you tell me the name of that fabric? It would be perfect in my living room/breakfast area. :)
Wow, Emily, it looks fabulous. That china cabinet – what a score! And to think they already had that great furniture in storage.
You did a wonderful job pulling it all together!
I heart this room! It’s nice without being uptight. Love the juxtaposed white table w/dark wood chairs.
Any idea where the homeowners got those chairs? Love!
You ROCKED this project, Emily! I know they must adore their new spaces… the china cabinet? *swoon*. :) Thanks for sharing!
Do you get tired of all of us saying what a great job you did??? Once again…you pulled it together so nicely. I m sure they are just thrilled to have discovered you :)
hope you have more before and afters i LOVE to see these transformations!
Oh my goodness how pretty! I love those wicker chairs. Its always a ++ when you can work with something you (or shall I say your client’s) already have! Did you get those curtain’s from Ballard? I almost got them for my bedroom, but I am holding off because I think I want to go for something with some more color. Very beautifully done!
Another great transformation by the great Emily A. Clark!
Emily, I love your make overs! You really bring a room to life, it looks fabulous well done yet again. ;-)
That china cabinet is AMAZING! Love what you’ve done with BOTH rooms!
It looks fantastic! It makes me wish I had room for a china hutch in my dining room.
The two spaces are beautiful and look effortless. Well done.
The china cabinet is stunning! Where did it come from? Santorini Blue is the perfect blue for me. It’s on our bedroom walls and if I could paint the whole house that color without seeming like a total weirdo, I probably would. :)
Stellar. Again. They may have had that stuff, but it takes an amazing eye to put it all together. The china hutch is to die for. You need to be in a magazine, girl! :)
What a drastic change! It looks completely amazing. Isn’t it great that they had all of those items at their fingertips?? The china cabinet is the perfect addition.
Holy After Picture Batman….that is AMAZING!!!!!
another gorgeous transformation! Love those chairs!!
Amazing!! You’re clever! Where are the curtains from? they are fantastic!
The room is so inviting now! And you’re right, the paint color made a world of difference!
I have the same problem! I’m getting married in exactly a year from today and my future husband inherited the family “antiques”. I think I can get away with replacing the table & chairs, but is there any way to make a buffet exactly like the one pictured work in our dining room??
Oh wow! what a wonderful transformation you did there.
I love that bluish gray shade on the wall.
INCREDIBLE! I love your style!
Love the transformation! I can’t imagine how happy these newlyweds are to come home to this inspired space everyday!
Stunning room Emily! The color, the hutch, the curtains! I have been eyeing those curtains myself and seeing them in a room (nearly the same color as my master), makes me want them even more!
A beautiful room Emily, love your work.I’m now following you.
I like how the wainscoting pops now. Following you.
OMG, this is beautiful. I also need to know about the curtains. Are they from Ballards? I’m going out curtain shopping today so if anyone could post back info on the curtains I would appreciate it so much. Thanks.
@Christine Info on the curtains:
http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2011/03/your-burning-curtain-questions-answered.html
Any idea where the ottoman came from? I’m looking for one to match my living room.