The first project I wanted to write about is how I'm updating our dining room (and a few other rooms...stay tuned!). We originally had a circle table in our dining, a great find at Liquidation World for under $200.
The only problem I found was, for a dining room, and for a large family or friend gathering, it wasn't conducive for our entertaining needs. My parents were no longer using their 40 year old teak dining table. Notice, the 70s feel of this table in the photos below. So I decided to update it. I looked into getting it professionally done, but with the quotes that came back, I decided to put some blood, sweat and tears into this family heirloom. So here are the before and after shots.
The only problem I found was, for a dining room, and for a large family or friend gathering, it wasn't conducive for our entertaining needs. My parents were no longer using their 40 year old teak dining table. Notice, the 70s feel of this table in the photos below. So I decided to update it. I looked into getting it professionally done, but with the quotes that came back, I decided to put some blood, sweat and tears into this family heirloom. So here are the before and after shots.
This project took me a few months, as I was working on it during nap times! I stripped it...twice (I know you shouldn't, but had too!), then sanded the stubborn areas, then stained with four coats, and lastly, put on a protective overcoat. What do you think? The funny thing is, it kind of makes our dining room look larger now!
And can you believe my dining room chair finds! TEN DOLLARS from kijiji...slipcovered, washable - I'm in love!
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