How to Do a Cottage-Style Dining Room Makeover & Refresh
I’m giving my cottage-style dining room a much-needed refresh. My dining room has been one of the most neglected rooms in the house. It’s neglected because we never eat here.
But I want to change that and to achieve that, I need to do a dining room makeover. I don’t want to do anything major but I do have some dining room makeover ideas. Let’s get started.
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Here are murals under the shelves. The murals are peel-and-stick wallpaper. I’m addicted to symmetry so these two scenes are mirror images of each other and the trees are facing one another.
The large crystal chandelier was purchased a few years ago. It was very affordable.
Under the table my sister gave me, I have layered rugs; an area rug and a faux hide rug. I love to layer rugs, it really anchors your space.
The wall panels were purchased from Lowe’s years ago.
Makeover idea 1: Painting
I decided to paint the walls. I love using 4-inch foam rollers to paint. For a brush, I prefer the 2-inch sash/angled brush with the short rubber handle–it’s easy to work with. I painted the bottom half Sherwin-Williams Retreat color. The murals were really the inspiration for the color.
Makeover idea 2: Adding gold
I have some gold accents in the room and wanted the curtain rod to be gold, too. I used Rub ‘n Buff rather than taking the rod outside to spray paint it. A little goes a long way in that small tube.
All you do is apply it, let it dry, and buff it off. It makes it quick and easy to transform the curtain rod. From start to finish it took 15 minutes. I was going for an imperfect weathered look and it looks great and ties in with the wall lights, mirror, and handles on the furniture, as well as against the white drapes.
Makeover idea 3: Adding a framed print
I recently purchased a print that ties in with those two murals. I added it to the shelf above the buffet. I reused a frame but added some Rub ‘n Buff gold to tie in with the rest of the gold touches.
Makeover idea 4: Decorating
I added wine glasses, white bowls, candlesticks with battery-operated candles, pottery, faux florals and greenery, and dish towels on the shelves in the room. I didn’t want to hide the murals so I did not put too much decor up there.
I also added lamps and faux greenery on the buffet.
Makeover idea 5: Chairs
I put casual white chairs around the table plus two slipcovered chairs with pillows on them for added comfort.
Makeover idea 6: A simple centerpiece
What could be more inviting than a simple basket tray lined with a dishcloth and cakestand with a cloche?
Dining room makeover
I love this cottage dining room makeover. What do you think? Let me know in the comments. Also, let me know what you’ve done to refresh your dining room on a budget.
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