Hi everyone! I have one project totally done and ready to show off. Yep, the dining room is finished! I took a lot of photos (warning – lots of pictures in this post) so here’s the tour.
I decided on painting the white on the bottom because I originally had wanted to do beadboard wallpaper on the bottom in white. So I kind of had that image in my head and couldn’t get rid of it 🙂 I love how it turned out!
People always ask me if I made the curtains. The answer is yes and no! I took store bought toile panels and added the pom pom fringe and red gingham to the top. I’m by no stretch of imagination a “sewer”. But it was easy enough to do since it was just sewing in a straight line.
The tray with the lemons and black and white checkerboard was hanging in my kitchen. The other two are new.
This is always everyone’s favorite tray.
Mine too!
I still have my book page wreath up cause I love it!
This white three tiered stand is from Goodwill. I bought it a few years ago and it’s one of my favorite purchases since it’s so versatile.
For those of you who are new, this used to be a pine table and chairs.
I always wanted a white table but couldn’t afford a new one so one day I decided to paint it and I’m glad I did! Painted the chairs black and recently re-upholstered the seats in a yummy red toile.
One of the things I love about this room is that we can open the door into the screened porch and get all that wonderful fresh air in the house without the bugs! It was 74 today – amazing isn’t it!!
Hope you enjoyed the tour! Next on my list is to finish the downstairs bathroom.
Happy Weekend, Friends!
Oh, Manuela! You should be so proud, your dining room is gorgeous! I love all your trays, your gorgeous curtains, your painted table and chairs, seat cushions, page wreath…man, just everything is wonderful. What pretty light coming in too.
You did a good job!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
It all looks beautiful!!!
Love the curtains and the dining table and chairs, and the white pitchers, well, actually I love it all!
Your tray collection is showcased beautifully! Everything looks wonderful.
Manuela! This is GORGEOUS!!! Those trays!!! Oh my goodness!! They perfect addition to those walls!! Love the curtains!
It is just PERFECT!!
Lou Cinda
Gorgeous! And I have "screen porch envy." 🙂
I'm litterly drooling! Your dining room is amazing! You did a wonderful job! Thank you for sharing with all of us =)
You did an amazing job. It is absolutely beautiful. ~Alana~
I cannot believe that you would do such a fabulous job, with such a glorious setting, and want to talk about moving!..it's wonderful! I'll just win the lottery here and come down and buy it for my "winter" place..can't wait to see the rest of it!
Just beautiful! All of it!
Gorgeous! I love how it flows with the adjoining rooms. Beautiful colors…
Blessings…Christa
That is so beautiful! I have screen porch envy also — we actually have a screen porch, but it looks more like the "attic annex". Your photos make me inspired to take action myself!
Just beautiful! I love the yellow and I also love all the black/white touches here and there. And don't get me started on your chicken wire cabinet. Love it all!
It looks so beautiful, Manuela. All that natural light flooding in from your screened in porch is a total DREAM! You did a great job!
WOW, it looks so fresh and clean and new! Love what you have done with it..and if it's still for sale, I would imagine it will go fast! 😀
Beautiful – Great job!
Hello dear Manuela,
Your dining room looks fabulous! I love all of the trays on the wall and the white on the bottom is just the touch you needed in there. I'm sure you are loving it. Everything looks so beautiful.
Hugs, Cindy
Your dining room is gorgeous. I love the colors and all of your trays are fabulous. The drapes are so pretty. What a great idea to add the red check. Fantastic that you can open the doors. It is such a lovely room. Hugs, Marty
It is absolutely gorgeous Manuella! What a beautiful room. I love that you can open it up to your porch. That is so great!
I hope things are going well with you! Your home is so lovely!
xox
Jen
Your dining room looks beautiful. I love your collection of toile trays – very nice! It is great that you can open your doors to your screen porch and let the 'outdoors' in. Plus the fact that it was 74 there today is super! It was 8 celsius here today but sunny and very nice when bundled in a heavy jacket, a hat and gloves 😉
Pamela
A beautiful room and I love how it extends to the screened porch…I am jealous. I love all our decorative trays and how you have displayed them…you have done a wonderful job on this room!
It looks beautiful. I love the chandelier.
Simply Divine.
Love,
-Samya 😉
Love, love, love what you've done with your dining room Marty!
Toile is fabulous – and your table and chairs are great. Everything looks so beautiful together :o)
Great job!
It's a beautiful dinning room!
So lovely, Manuela! I am sorely envious of your screened in porch…
It is gorgeous!!!
You are so talented. 🙂
Way to go, Manuela! It looks so beautiful–fresh and fun, but sophisticated and lovely–lots of beauty and just a touch of whimsy. JUST RIGHT for a dining room, if you ask me! Congratulations on getting this room finished. I'm thinking that realtor's photos will never do your home justice–you might need to make a realty book yourself featuring your own photos!
This is just gorgeous! I love the white, black, red, gold combo…so pretty!
Manuela,
If I've said it before, I will say it again…"you've got a gift". I bet your family loves coming home to this warm and inviting home.
Now please come to the west coast and help me with some decorating items here in my lil cottage.
Take care, Viola
http://www.alongawidowedroad.blogspot.com
I know you have mentioned the trays before, but I don't remember what they are called? They are beautiful. Could you share what they are called again and where you have found some.
Everything looks beautiful !!!
Manuela, Not only did you use my favorite color of yellow, but the room looks so fresh! You did a terrific job and the photo with the room open to the porch just looks awesome.
I can't wait to see other pictures…I'm in the midst of projects of various degrees in my home, too. Isn't it FUN? Hard work yes, but oh so fun!
I love the way your room turned out! It's gorgeous!! You did a great job – you should be proud!
~Adrienne~
TWO thumbs up! Love it all! The yellow and white looks perfect! The trays are so pretty and the chicken one is my favorite too! Enjoy your beautiful home my friend! HUGS!
It is fantastic, Manuela!
It's just beautiful Manuela! I don't know why, but I never realized the screen porch was attached tothe dining room. I would love the versatility and the fresh air and sunshine that woulsd bring.
Everything looks soooo pretty! The only problem is it looks like you have too many of those pretty white pitchers, so I can take one off your hands to help that problem! hehehe
The re-do is beautiful! The colors are so crisp and classic.
Manuela: The room is gorgeous! Edited perfectly. And … I was disappointed when I got to the end of the post I wanted MORE PICTURES! Destiny
You must be falling more in love with your house even as you prepare to leave it. The dining room looks spectacular!
ADORABLE!! I love it! My bedroom looks very similar. Yellow walls, black and cream toile. You and I must have the same taste. It's good taste for sure. Love that book wreath. Did you show us how to make it? Tell me where I can find it in your blog if you did. I need to make one for Christmas. I've been looking everywhere for something unique and inexpensive. Should have known you'd have just the thing! Mimi
Gorgeous! I think you've struck the perfect balance ~ it's refreshed and edited just enough to show beautifully, while maintaining it's warmth, charm and whimsy. Well done!
I love everything about it. Of course, I am such a huge fan of yellow with black toile anyway. The white lower wall is clean and crisp.
What a draw for potential buyers. They are going to love it.
You did a really great job! Can't wait to see what else you've in store for us…
Your dining room looks terrific! I know that you are glad to check this project off of your list.
You did a great job, Manuela! What a nice feature to point out, too, that the screened porch is right there. I like the white on the bottom and the room looks good!
You had me at yellow walls with chair rail over white and kept me with the doors opening into the screen porch. Everything else is just more jewels in this crown of a room. Love it!
It looks amazing! I love it all. Once again you have motivated me. I wish that I didn't have to go into work today. I would stay home and paint my kitchen table and chairs!
Hugs,
Lee Laurie
Oh,Manuela! It looks fabulous, I love it!
They wall of trays is just spectacular, the colours, textures…WOW!
Question: Was your furniture naked pine or did you have to sand and prime first?
Looks very inviting. Great job!
Jeannette
Looks absolutely beautiful!!!
Mary Ellen
It just looks so fresh and beautiful. I really like the white on the bottom and the yellow on top and I'm glad that you didn't leave the walls naked to satisfy the new trend of keeping everything off the walls. Fantastic job, Manuela!
Manuela this room is stunning in every way! 🙂
Manuela, you did an amazing job! The room is so pretty! I am in love of all of the trays. Yes, the rooster one is MY favorite, too.
I do think that you need a burlap runner for your table. What do you think? Well, you should stop over to read my blog……
because you WON one! **smile!**
I will need your address now….
just email me at [email protected]
Congrats!
xo
Becky
PS: kidding about where to put it…it was a good segway….
It's beautiful. The yellow is such a lovely color against the touches of red, the dark wood and the white painted furniture. Just the right balance. Good job.
I love it! It looks like you and it is so beautiful! You do such a great job decorating. I always enjoy seeing pictures of your home!
Blessings,
Debbie
I always knew your dining room was beautiful, but I thing you have made it look even better. It is gorgeous! I am so jealous of that screened in porch and how the dining room opens up to it. I'd buy your house if I lived up there!
The room is perfect, just perfect!!!
Oh, my goodness! I love it!!
It's gorgeous! Love the yellow, white, and black together.
Love it, love it, love it!
It looks stunning Manuela…great job!
Manuela, Love the new white bottom, love the curtains, love everything about it! Hugs, Joyce
I love it. I think you made the right choice with the white on the bottom. I love the deep yellow on the walls also. It looks perfect with all your other things. And, how nice to be able to open the doors to the screen porch. That must be nice for entertaining a large crowd as well.
Great job! Your dining room is absolutely gorgeous & inviting.
Oh my goodness, Manuela! Your dining rom is just gorgeous! I love it! You have such a nice collection of tole trays! And I don't blame you for leaving your wreath up…it's so pretty. That's on my list of things to try. No, I have never washed burlap. I didn't know you could! You don't have fibers all over the machine after? Do you zig zag the ends first? This is before you sew it, right? That would solve the smell! UI am full of questions! lol Thanks for telling me about that! I hope you are having a great weekend!…hugs…Debbie
Hi Manuela,
Oh, what a beautiful dining room you have!
Kathy
Absolutely gorgeous! Loved all of the pictures. You really get a sense of the space that way.
Gorgeous! Seriously gorgeous! I love it all….so fresh an bright.
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Oh, Manuela, this is just gorgeous. Love the red toile seats. And the trim on the curtains is just the right touch. You should be so proud. TFS
Manuela, it is a beautiful transformation. You did a wonderful job. I have a question for you- did any of your trays have plastic tabs on the back from having been TV trays? I have one that I want to hang before thanksgiving and the spot that it is to go in leaves those plastic tabs visible. Being cheap metal, Im afraid trying to break them off will bend the metal or damage it. Can you share if you have dealt with this issue when trying to hang a tray? Thanks! Your home is always an inspiration~
It is absolutely gorgeous! I love the curtains, I want the trays, and the view is to die for:)
I don't think you're going to have any trouble selling that beautiful home of yours. The hard part will be to leave it. Fortunately, we take our "things" with us. The house is just the canvas.
Brenda
this is beautiful! Great job!
Love it. You have been a busy girl and I know your house will sell soo fast xoxo Clarice
Everything is beautiful. Love the curtain panels and you added so many unique and wonderful details. I love it all. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy
It's truly lovely! You'll get all this work done and realize you really don't want to move after all!
Jody
Oh….WOW!!Im speechless…*gives a round of applause*
Yes, I loved the tour. Everything looks so beautiful.
Absolutely gorgeous, Manuela!! I love your decorating style!
Oh my gosh I love it all! The curtains, the white table, the trays…ALL so yummy!
Hugs,
Dena
Just stunning! I love that you used the red toile on the chairs. I love toile ~ used pink/green on my kitchen chairs. The white wainscoting is beautiful!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Absolutely beautiful! I love the way you painted the half&half. Very inspiring and budget friendly. Can't wait to see the rest of the renovations.
Your diningroom is beautiful Wow you and your husband put a lot of work and time into that room -that is so nice it is right off the screened in porch –I am so glad you decided to continue to post
Manuela! Truly gorgeous! What a beautiful room…I can not imagine anyone NOT loving this!!
You have the gift.
Love,
Sue
Manuela, you are truly an ORIGINAL! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us – when will you start giving tours? 😉
Beautiful! I love it! 🙂
Wow! What a great job you did on this project. I love the print on your drapes and I saw in your side bar that you like Mary Janes Farm. Love it too!
Good luck with the sale of your house!
So pretty! I absolutely love your drapes and the way that french door opens to the screened porch.
Gorgeous Manuela!! SO pretty!! I like the look of the white and yellow. And you are so brave painting your furniture like you do! That table and chairs are lovely. 🙂
Blessings to you!
Camille
Your dining room looks wonderful. I know all your hard work will pay off in dividends for you. Your paper wreath reminded me I STILL want to make one!
Hello Manuela~
The dining room turned out simply smashing! It should be a nice selling point for the house. But for now, you get to enjoy it, too!
How fabulous to have the screen porch right off of this room.
Donna
oh la la! That room came out so nicely. I was amazed at all of the trays you have collected! Love the way you did the curtains and the chairs and table—everything looks great!
Manuela, your dining room is gorgeous! I love the color scheme and how the curtains drape onto the floor. Your tray collection is so pretty too, and looks great in the dining room.
Being a lover of toile, gingham, roosters, and tole trays, I LOVE it! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Beautiful!
Ouuu two thumbs up!
It looks so warm and welcoming!
I love the color combo….and the toile!
Hugz, Dolly