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Before & After
ericky22h

Dining Room Before & After (Wash DC)

11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago

Ok, so it's not 100% done. Need to add recessed lighting & replace the chandelier.

As far as the reno, completely removed all the old paint (prob 5 layers including original from 1921) from all the door frames. Sanded down to the wood. New baseboards. Stained/painted boards to create plank wall.

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  • 11 years ago

    like it all except the silly (totally doesn't fit the era or style) horizontal wood planking...the rest is really well done!


    Comments (14)

    • PRO
      11 years ago

      Great job!

      Hey there.

      I have a great blog post that may help you out.

      Happy Designing!

      http://timothyriversinteriors.com/2015/04/21/the-secret-to-decorating-your-dining-room-that-wont-cost-a-million-dollar/

    • 11 years ago

      Beautiful job! :-)

    • PRO
      11 years ago

      very nice! what is the wall color you used?

    • 11 years ago

      I like the gray paint..but I do not like the dining room chairs.. Hopefully the finished room will have a rug and Art work

    • PRO
      11 years ago

      Lovely! My husband and I are working on a 1920's historic home reno in a mountain town in CO. Has taken 2 years so far and about 1-2 months from completion. Very excited!

    • 11 years ago

      I like the chairs! Classy style, IMO. What a vision you had for that room! Amazing job.

    • PRO
      11 years ago
      Great work! When your budget allows, consider a large (and lower) drum pendant. I like the Lexington. Pattern or color in the rug and artwork would add interest and tie things together. Love the paint color.
    • PRO
      11 years ago
      last modified: 11 years ago

      What a shame. PS: I know it says 'pro' under my pic. I am not. Just a fan of design...especially classic design. Most is so beautiful as is, as was this dining room....was hoping to see more period elements added s'all.

    • PRO
      11 years ago

      Wow, this is great! I so love that the original details were kept and enhanced!

    • PRO
      11 years ago

      Gorgeous! The colors are just lovely.

    • 11 years ago
      Nice job!!!!
    • 11 years ago

      could you try take photos of it in natural daylight, I always find paint and walls looks more natural and therefore less "flashy". I am sure it would look fab. You will also need to start adding colours or textures to make it homey. Please update photos in the near future to let us know.

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Great job!

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