Thursday, February 24, 2011

Before and After and a cost breakdown

Prepare yourselves for the fabulous before and after of my table and chairs!  Nothing is more exciting than a great "before and after"...agreed?

This picture doesn't do the complete nastiness of the table justice.  The previous owners had two very large dogs that had done some serious damage to the legs and a couple of the cushions.  Something else you can't see are the atrocious seashell details on the table legs - Zac took the grinder to those.  I wasn't digging the heart shaped backs either, so I made a template similar to the Pottery Barn chairs here and Zac cut them out with his trusty jigsaw.

Ahhh, so much better.



Next comes the cost breakdown of the dining room...the best part, in my opinion :)
Table and Chairs: $200 {Craigslist}
Faux Ostrich Fabric: $45 {50% off at Joann's}
Foam for chairs: $40 {with 40% off coupon}
Batting for chairs: $10 {also with a 40% off coupon}
Paint/primer/sand paper: $35
{Total table cost: $330}

Antique Sideboard: $125 {Craigslist}
Paint/sand paper: $20
Hardware: $28
{Total sideboard cost: $173}

Mirror: $60
Jute Rug: $100 {Ikea}
Place mats: $24 {Ikea}
Plants: $16 {Ikea}
Plant pots: $9 {Ikea}
3 Frames: $18 {Homegoods}
Artichokes: $13 {Homegoods}
Elephant: $12ish {Pier 1}

Dining Room Grand Total...drum roll please...$755!

Thanks for stopping by :)

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57 comments:

  1. It's stunning!!! GREAT job! Just poppong over to say hi from MMS's party.

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  2. Wow! So beautiful! Love it white...perfect.

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  3. it all turned out gorgeous! great job on the extra details like grinding off the seashells and cutting the backs of the chairs how you wanted them! i am so impressed. now...if only you were close by to help me out with re-doing the darling dresser i just got off craig's list for lila.

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  4. The set turned out amazing. I cant believe the work you put into this. Grinding stuff out re shaping the backs wow! and that buffet is gorgeous as well. I'm a new follower .stop by for a visit I'd love it.

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  5. That is really beautiful!
    http://shabbytochicqueencreek.blogspot.com/

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  6. What a beautiful transformation, it really lightened everything up. I love the mirror! Great work.
    Lindsay
    countrygirlhome.blogspot.com

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  7. You did an amazing job! the whole room is just beautiful!

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  8. It's beautiful Natalie! Such a transformation. Your room looks so high end and fabulous!

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  9. i love it all! I love how you changed the backs of the chairs. I would have never thought to do that. impressive. seriously impressive

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  10. Gorgeous, Natalie! What a difference...

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  11. WOW-Just WOW! I love your pieces! I love this dining table, it is EXACTLY what I am scouring CL for! Great find! I am definitely a follower of you as of NOW!

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  12. I love the seatcovers with the white table and chairs - putting colors together is so hard for me.

    Could you give a tutorial on how to choose the right paint THE FIRST TIME?

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  13. This turned out beautifully. I love that you had the courage to slightly alter the table and chairs to get the results you wanted.

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  14. Oh Wow! How beautiful and for the cost. . I love it!

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  15. I featured this in my Flaunt it Friday features, just beautiful!!

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  16. Great update! I love that you thrifted but personalized it all still!
    Kate @ welcomedtempest.blogspot.com

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  17. What a wonderful paint job on the table and chairs... may I ask what paint you used and did you put a topcoat for protection? I have painted most of my furniture white and I see it's chipping over time...
    I love your find and what you did to it!
    Sandy

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  18. Awesome. You truly transformed this set. You room looks great!

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  19. I love how you turned into a completely new set by grinding out the old details. It looks fabulous. I am working on repainting our hutch.

    Ruth

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  20. Wow! Love the table and your nickname! Mine was the same! :) I am your newest follower hopping on over from get your craft on tuesday! I would love it you checked out my blog as well! Just re-did my bathroom! alottalovely.blogspot.com

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  21. Oh my, this looks amazing! Looks straight out of a magazine.

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  22. what fabulous shape this dining set has...and you've brought out the beautiful - well done!

    www.northerncottage.blogspot.com

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  23. Amazing! Such a beautiful transformation!

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  24. Gorgeous!!! I love the white paint so much!!! Here’s another party if you would like to link up… http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/03/project-party-weekend-5-ways-to-re.html

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  25. Beautiful, it looks so much better painted! I just painted my kitchen, paint is such a inexpensive way to totally change the look of things!

    Jodi

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  26. Beautiful, it looks so much better painted! I just painted my kitchen, paint is such a inexpensive way to totally change the look of things!

    Jodi

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  27. Amazing! Such a beautiful transformation!

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  28. Oh my, this looks amazing! Looks straight out of a magazine.

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  29. I love how you turned into a completely new set by grinding out the old details. It looks fabulous. I am working on repainting our hutch.

    Ruth

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  30. I featured this in my Flaunt it Friday features, just beautiful!!

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  31. I love the seatcovers with the white table and chairs - putting colors together is so hard for me.

    Could you give a tutorial on how to choose the right paint THE FIRST TIME?

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  32. WOW-Just WOW! I love your pieces! I love this dining table, it is EXACTLY what I am scouring CL for! Great find! I am definitely a follower of you as of NOW!

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  33. Gorgeous, Natalie! What a difference...

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  34. i love it all! I love how you changed the backs of the chairs. I would have never thought to do that. impressive. seriously impressive

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  35. It's beautiful Natalie! Such a transformation. Your room looks so high end and fabulous!

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  36. That is really beautiful!
    http://shabbytochicqueencreek.blogspot.com/

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  37. The set turned out amazing. I cant believe the work you put into this. Grinding stuff out re shaping the backs wow! and that buffet is gorgeous as well. I'm a new follower .stop by for a visit I'd love it.

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  38. It's stunning!!! GREAT job! Just poppong over to say hi from MMS's party.

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  39. Hi!
    I too like you love to revamp furniture! I just love your work. I'm your newest follower :)

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  40. Not only am I impressed w/the dining room, but you blow me away by using a rusty jigsaw to cut the chairs back...

    wow that is pretty do you seal it with anything?
    would luv for you to add it to our linking party this week.
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/03/orange-blossoms-with-linking-party.html
    Thanks
    Maggie

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  41. beautiful job. i have a party going on if you'd like to share this! http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/03/anything-goes-party-8.html

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  42. gorgeous, and i love the paint color too, the walls are stunning. the whole room is. thanks for sharing this at my party!!

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  43. It all looks soooo pretty...Hop over and join me next week at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY…hope to see ya there.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  44. I just stumbled on your blog and I can't believe all the amazing posts you've done in such a short amount of time! This dining room looks great. Very inspiring.

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  45. I LOVE IT. As Aaron said very inspiring. I was wondering, did you use spray paint?

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  46. Absolutely love it~ it came out just gorgeous!

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  47. Stopping back by to say thanks so much for coming over and sharing at FNF! :) Love this!!

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  48. Wow Natalie! You are so talented! Your dining room did turn out awesome!

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  49. Beautiful, you are super talented!! Thanks for linking up!!

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  50. Your dining room looks amazing! I would love to add it to the inspiration galleries on my site and include you in a feature post. Let me know if you're interested!

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  51. I just had to come back and revisit this post. I'm searching right now for a dining table on Craigs list. I've actually found quite a few really great options but I am holding out for one that has a lot of leaf extensions so we can invite people over. The table looks great. Now that you've had it awhile, are you still happy with it? Is there anything you would have done differently?

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