Hi everyone! Well…I think I’ve finally finished updating the dining room.
The final item on the list was to figure out some sort of art for the big blank wall at the end of the dining room table.
I looked and looked at so many different things and never could find just the right one.
It finally occurred to me that I could put together a wall gallery using mostly items that I already have – duh!So I took the oil painting from the family room and two pictures from the kitchen (I repainted the frames) and combined them with my diy convex mirrors.
For less than $50, I was able to put together this simple, symmetrical gallery.
I’ve mixed entirely different shapes and sizes within my mini-gallery, but it works because I kept the entire gallery confined within one big virtual frame that defines the outer edges.
One last little detail to be taken care of popped up when several of you suggested that I paint the off-white candle sleeves to match the rest of the fixture after I painted it gold.
Chandy before
Chandy after
Chandy after the after
Funny how such a small detail can make such a big difference! Thanks to all of you who suggested that.
I decided to take new pictures of the entire room, now that I’ve finished with the updates.
I have to say that I’m not wild about how my wide angle camera lens distorts the room, but you get the idea.
Lastly, I included this one just because I like the angle it was taken from. ☺
annemarie says
April 12, 2012 at 11:09 AMSo pretty – you can be proud of this room! I am curious as to what kind of light bulbs you put in the chandelier. I love the round bulbs – are they something new on the market??
Cynthia says
April 12, 2012 at 12:52 PMLooks great I love the way it turned out. The mirrors are great as I told you the other day. Clever.
Chatty Chics says
April 12, 2012 at 1:13 PMSuzy, it’s beautiful! LOVE the green on the walls! And I love all the decor! You did an amazing job and I pinned the Convex Mirrors! 🙂
Melody
One Chatty Chic
Susan says
April 12, 2012 at 10:58 AMYour dining room is gorgeous! I love all the red you used.
Jennifer L. Griffin says
April 12, 2012 at 3:44 PMWhat a beautiful, colorful, energizing room! I love the mirrors and the chandy transformation. The globe bulbs gave it a totally different look that I’m really liking! Lots of good things to take in here…
Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm says
April 12, 2012 at 11:58 AMVery, very pretty!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
April 12, 2012 at 12:33 PMReally turned out great….I just love the mirrors…you are the clever one!!
mollly @thewaffler says
April 12, 2012 at 4:36 PMThe gallery wall looks great! I think the wall needed a large installation like the one you ended up with — and a great price as well 🙂
Carolyn says
April 12, 2012 at 1:53 PMAbsolutely stunning! You did a fabulous job. I’m inspired …
Carolyn
{my simple messterpiece}
Nancy Carroll says
April 12, 2012 at 7:34 PMLOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! The wall grouping finished it off perfectly!
SavannahGranny says
April 12, 2012 at 9:24 PMABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! And to think you already had everything. I love the painting from the den. It looks great in here. I love, love your dining room. It is huge, I like that.
I am behind on reading. I am going to check on those mirrors, they look great in the arrangement.
Love to you, Ginger
Pam says
April 12, 2012 at 9:12 PMIf I remember correctly, the survey pictures were of birds. This looks MUCH better!! Love the gold and red together. It looks fresh and modern, good choices of pieces. Gold and red can be hard to do because it can look heavy or matronly, but yours looks wonderful!
Bella says
April 13, 2012 at 11:25 AMGorgeous room! I love the green and uses of gold. Stunning combination!
Savvy Seasons says
April 13, 2012 at 3:35 PMVery pretty, love the wall gallery! Happy Weekend! xo ~Liz
Kristens Creations says
April 14, 2012 at 2:16 PMHi Suzy, Your dining room looks beautiful! Love the wall gallery…Yes, I bought the mirror and love it! I put it in the niche and that wasn’t where I had thought I would put it at first. It just happened to fit perfect and it really adds interest. Now I have to find something to sit under it. Hmmmm…I am so glad you posted about it!! Kristen
Shannon says
April 14, 2012 at 6:32 PMBeautiful. What color/brand is the paint? I love the green walls.
Suzy says
April 16, 2012 at 10:14 AMHi Shannon. The paint is Sherwin Williams Lemon Verbena. I used the satin/eggshell finish.
Madge Bloom says
April 14, 2012 at 11:56 PMSO gorgeous, love that green color and the pops of Chinese red… Thank you Suzy, for sharing on ‘Weekly Top Shot!’
Cheryl says
April 15, 2012 at 11:01 AMI’m happy your room is finished. The gallery is really eye-catching.
thistlewoodfarm says
April 16, 2012 at 2:34 PMWhat a beautiful dining room! I love that it feels so fresh and yet so classic at the same time! Truly magazine worthy!
blessings,
karianne
Claire says
April 16, 2012 at 7:35 PMLove this room and the chandelier is fabulous!! Following you from TDC-stop on over for a visit!!
Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says
April 17, 2012 at 12:43 AMLove your dining room- the color is awesome and so fresh!
LOVE your tray ceiling too.
WELL DONE with your frugal and awesome changes!
LadyV says
April 17, 2012 at 1:41 AMYour dining room is such an elegant space. Love the colours and your chandy makeover turned out great!
Blessings,
Vee
VintageMauve.com says
April 17, 2012 at 12:33 AMLooks beautiful! I love what you did with the chandelier!
Hope you’ll link up to my Mauvin’ Monday link party!
Cheers,
Jessica
Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes says
April 17, 2012 at 5:52 AMI’ve seen pictures of your dining room before, but the are my favorites. I really like the punches of color throughout the room. The new mirrors and the wall grouping are very nicely done and make such a wonderful impact in the space. Suzy, thanks for sharing your beautiful home at my party!
CAS says
April 17, 2012 at 1:58 PMBeautiful, Suzy, just beautiful! The color combo is perfect, & I truly love that you didn’t feel the need to use any AS paint on your gorgeous furniture…..lol!
Thanks, too, for sharing the DIY on the convex mirrors — love those!
CAS
FABBY'S LIVING says
April 17, 2012 at 2:54 PMThe dining room looks wonderful! I still don’t finish my breakfast area, as I need a chandy and I’m looking for just the right antique thing, prefebly, but if I fall for a new one, welcomed! I love your dining set of furniture, beautiful Chippendale. Great mirrors too.
FABBY
Donna says
April 17, 2012 at 1:53 PMSo elegant! I love the colors and the pops of color you used in the room. Your chandy makeover looks great!
Hugs,
Donna
Richella says
April 19, 2012 at 11:45 AMHow lovely! You’ve done a great job to make this a welcoming, warm space. Your gallery wall is wonderful–love those mirrors! Kudos to you for creating a gallery wall by repurposing things. You ended up with a big “statement” wall–just right for this room.
Thanks so much for joining Grace at Home!
At The Picket Fence says
April 19, 2012 at 11:25 PMI just love it! The colors are so fun and warm and everything came together beautifully. The mirrors are awesome! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday~
Vanessa
Mrs. Handyverger says
April 19, 2012 at 8:00 PMI love seeing everything together! Gorgeous. 🙂 Your gallery wall is just perfect, and I agree – the different shades of gold add interest and depth.
Visiting from DIY by Design’s Swing into Spring Party. 🙂
Becolorful says
April 21, 2012 at 4:49 PMLove the new look of the chady and after my post on pink dining rooms you have me thinking GREEN is beautiful too. 😀 Thanks for sharing on BeColorful
pam
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
April 22, 2012 at 2:56 PMYour dining room is just beautiful! I love the gallery wall so much and the fact that you shopped around your house for everything is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us this week!
Take care,
Trish
Debbiedoo's says
April 22, 2012 at 11:03 PMWhat a gorgeous dining room! I LOVE the wall color.
Judy says
April 24, 2012 at 9:12 PMReally beautiful. I will be featuring this tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.
Abbie says
April 27, 2012 at 11:15 AMLove the wall color. Love the mirrors. LOVE the pops of red!
Great job!
Thanks so much for linking up at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!
~Abbie
✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says
May 3, 2012 at 12:03 AMHi Suzy,
You have a beautiful dining room! I love how the chandelier and wall grouping pulled everything together.
Dee