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City Farmhouse
City Farmhouse Blogger Bellport, NY
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Design & Décor Living & Dining Room

Budget Friendly Dining Room Reveal

Buying our dream home two years ago put a severe dent in the decorating budget.

Keeping this in mind I went to work on my favorite room in the house, the dining room. It is light, bright, and full of charm & character; it was definatly LOVE at first sight.

It seemed impossible at first when I realized I had $1000 to complete this room. But little by little this challenge seemed to almost be a blessing because it forced me to think outside the box and stretch my creativity.

I had my dining chairs slipcovered, painted my existing bench, reused my table, found cane chairs in the trash that I recovered with a $5.00 drop cloth, painted curtain rods that were on clearance and collected most of my accessories from thrift stores, tag & estate sales and of course Home Goods. The bigger spends were the built-ins, which I had made with my brother-in-law, linen drapes and the petite buffet.

I mixed old with new, combined styles and textures & brought balance to the space by repeating the creams & whites. I now have a space that no one wants to leave & I did it, all on a budget of $1000. ...»

Here is the link to my original blog post were I have most of my sources linked.

http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/0...

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    I had a vision for the built-ins to double as a buffet and saved money by adding a skirt instead of doors.
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    I had a vision for the built-ins to double as a buffet and saved money by adding a skirt instead of doors.
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    I had a vision for the built-ins to double as a buffet and saved money by adding a skirt instead of doors.
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    I had a vision for the built-ins to double as a buffet and saved money by adding a skirt instead of doors.
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    I had a vision for the built-ins to double as a buffet and saved money by adding a skirt instead of doors.
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    I had a vision for the built-ins to double as a buffet and saved money by adding a skirt instead of doors.
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    I had a vision for the built-ins to double as a buffet and saved money by adding a skirt instead of doors.
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    I had a vision for the built-ins to double as a buffet and saved money by adding a skirt instead of doors.
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  • City Farmhouse Bellport, NY
    Hi Laura, Thank you for your kind words & yes, it's http://www.cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com/. Have a great day!
    on Jul 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Lisa Peeler Franklinville, NC
    What is the name of the fabric and who makes it, LOVE! Thanks
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • City Farmhouse Bellport, NY
    Hi Lisa, it's Barber/Eaton Blue Linen. Here is the link http://premierprintsfabric.com/bar.shtml. Have a great day.
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Bekah W Alpharetta, GA
    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you SO much for telling me!!!!
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Days of Chalk and Chocola... Trenton, NJ
    This is so gorgeous! I love your style!
    on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
    You did a wonderful job on this project, I can't wait to see what you post next!
    on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • City Farmhouse Bellport, NY
    Thanks so much Cynthia!
    on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Linda @ it all started wi... Chicago, IL
    So beautiful! I just adore the fabric! and the built-ins ...
    on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada
    Such a pretty space! I love your built-ins!
    on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • City Farmhouse Bellport, NY
    Thank you so much Linda & Anne!
    on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Megan V (Our Pinteresting... Westminster, MD
    What a gorgeous space! I love the fabric you have on the chairs. When's the dinner party? :)
    on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • A Nest for All Seasons Hummelstown, PA
    oh my goodness -- you did THAT and it was budget friendly - BRAVO! Amazing!
    on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kerri Wantagh, NY
    what color did you use for the walls for the dining room
    on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 0
  • City Farmhouse Bellport, NY
    Hi Kerri,

    The walls are Sprig Of Ivy by Olympic @ Lowes

    on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 0
  • Patty Fuquay Varina, NC
    Hi there, is this flat or satin, Srig of Ivy!
    on Oct 11, 2012 · Like 0
  • City Farmhouse Bellport, NY
    Hi Patty, It is eggshell I believe. I will double check and let you know if is not.
    on Oct 11, 2012 · Like 0
  • Patty Fuquay Varina, NC
    Thank You so much and love your blog;)
    on Oct 11, 2012 · Like 0
  • City Farmhouse Bellport, NY
    Thank you so much Patty:)!
    on Oct 11, 2012 · Like 0
  • Patty Fuquay Varina, NC
    Thanks for all your help this far, I have been to Lowes twice first time they gave me satin, this time I picked up the eggshell and it still looks darker than what is in your pic, any suggestions? Also if you don't mind what color did you use on the bottom under the chair molding? I am afraid of color, this is going in the kitchen with gray counters and dark cabinets, have a light beige on now and afraid to make the jump!!

    Thank you!

    on Oct 14, 2012 · Like 0
  • City Farmhouse Bellport, NY
    Hi Patty,

    I think this color will look beautiful, it is very soft and will be a great accent to the tones you already have. This color will change depending on the light that comes into the room. If may want to see how it looks at all times during the day & when you have a full sun day. I have used this color a few times and still LOVE it. Hope you have luck with it too:).The color underneath with the ...»

    picture molding is a crisp white, gloss trim paint by BM(the standard). Good luck!

    on Oct 14, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sharon @ mrs. hines class Spring, TX
    I'm in love with this room. The color palette is so soothing. I love the fabric you chose for the slipcovers. I'm clipping your gorgeous room onto my slipcover board.
    on Nov 29, 2012 · Like 0
  • City Farmhouse Bellport, NY
    Thank you Sharon!
    on Nov 29, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kathleen Friedrich Australia
    Just amazing congrats
    on May 09, 2013 · Like 1
  • Katie Murphy Alpharetta, GA
    This is gorgeous, so bright and airy, I love it!
    on May 23, 2013 · Like 0
  • Sheryll S Jacksonville, FL
    Perfectly beautiful. I love everything. Especially the colors. I am heading to your blog now.
    on Jun 03, 2013 · Like 0

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