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. You can see the tutorial for making those here.
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. ☺
Click here if you’d like to see my dining room before I made any of these simple changes.
DIY projects in this room:
Finding the perfect gold for the chandy makeover
How to DIY convex mirrors using ceiling medallions, truck mirrors and gold spray paint
How to DIY convex mirrors using ceiling medallions, truck mirrors and gold spray paint
Your dining room is gorgeous! I love all the red you used.
So 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??
Very, very pretty!
Really turned out great….I just love the mirrors…you are the clever one!!
Looks great I love the way it turned out. The mirrors are great as I told you the other day. Clever.
Suzy, 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
Absolutely stunning! You did a fabulous job. I’m inspired …
Carolyn
{my simple messterpiece}
What 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…
The 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 🙂
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! The wall grouping finished it off perfectly!
If 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!
ABSOLUTELY 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
Gorgeous room! I love the green and uses of gold. Stunning combination!
Very pretty, love the wall gallery! Happy Weekend! xo ~Liz
Hi 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
Beautiful. What color/brand is the paint? I love the green walls.
Hi Shannon. The paint is Sherwin Williams Lemon Verbena. I used the satin/eggshell finish.
SO gorgeous, love that green color and the pops of Chinese red… Thank you Suzy, for sharing on ‘Weekly Top Shot!’
I’m happy your room is finished. The gallery is really eye-catching.
What a beautiful dining room! I love that it feels so fresh and yet so classic at the same time! Truly magazine worthy!
blessings,
karianne
Love this room and the chandelier is fabulous!! Following you from TDC-stop on over for a visit!!
Looks beautiful! I love what you did with the chandelier!
Hope you’ll link up to my Mauvin’ Monday link party!
Cheers,
Jessica
Love your dining room- the color is awesome and so fresh!
LOVE your tray ceiling too.
WELL DONE with your frugal and awesome changes!
Your dining room is such an elegant space. Love the colours and your chandy makeover turned out great!
Blessings,
Vee
I’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!
So elegant! I love the colors and the pops of color you used in the room. Your chandy makeover looks great!
Hugs,
Donna
Beautiful, 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
The 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
How 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!
I 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. 🙂
I 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
Love 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
Your 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
What a gorgeous dining room! I LOVE the wall color.
Really 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.
Love 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
Hi Suzy,
You have a beautiful dining room! I love how the chandelier and wall grouping pulled everything together.
Dee