Since we are getting ready to rip half the wall out of the formal dining room, I thought I should update ya'll on what the room looks like now. I guess the last time I posted about it was in December. You know nothing ever stays in the same in my house for 6+ months, so I feel like I have to share.
Recently, I found this table at the Goodwill for a steal.
Orginally, I thought the table would go in the kitchen. But, then I found another table and chairs (for another steal!) for the kitchen. So, the above table moved in to the formal dining room. Then, I came across a vintage dresser at Habitat and that found it's way in to the formal dining room as well. Tables, chairs, dressers, etc., all play musical rooms around here.
The 'new' table is a much better fit than the old table (plus, we are now using the old table as a desk in the office! yay!).
The head planter is a recent find (HomeGoods), but I haven't started growing hair in it yet. I'm still undecided on what to put in it.
The basket was a Goodwill find, the napkins are from Anthropologie and the old lightbulb I got from my dad. He was definitely puzzled to know why I would want his trash. Lol.
The ikat artwork was a DIY. To the right of the dresser is the wall that we are taking out. We are taking out the double doors and enlarging the opening from the dining room to the kitchen. Progress on all that will be coming soon!
We are still loving the bar cart. I still can't believe that I finally got one. =)
Now, don't expect to see more formal dining room reveal pictures that look this pretty for at least another six months. With demolition, the dust is definitely going to be uncontrollable. Hope you all have a great weekend! Luke is off on a fishing trip, so I'm not sure what the little guy and I will be doing. Hopefully, something with good food and swimming!
Charlotte W
I'm not sure I even realized there were doors on that opening to the Kitchen. That's going to look so great opened up, I can't wait to see it! I love that metal ball on the floor too.
Ashley Mayes
They were half doors (not sure what you call those). I picked up that ball thing with the intent to make it a DIY light, but just never got around to it. Now, I've changed my mind on doing the light in the first place. Oops.
Jennifer @ Brave New Home
It's looking beautiful! I love how grown up it looks. Something I'm still struggling with myself. I feel like I'm still sorta stuck with a dorm room furnishing mindset. Omg, reno dust is the worst!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Jennifer! Reno dust is going to be there for months! I'm already going crazy. Ooops!