This has been a long time coming. I started to show you a tour of our “garage turned dining room” in January, but then I was delayed in showing this corner because it’s where I had tons of stuff stored for renovations on the “Little Brick Cottage”, but finally, it’s ready to be seen by blogland!
Finally you can get the perspective of the whole room, well the whole half of the room, the other half was behind me when I took this pic. But in this pic you can now see the black rescued bench by the entry doors, and the baker’s table under the arched window we got on clearance at Home Depot and used antique stained glass window for shutters on it, and the black plate shelf I finally put into good use.
We have these super comfortable rush seat chairs with our table. They are kinda wide and we could probably squeeze a few more seats around the table if we went with a narrower chair, but so far this is what we use, as our family grows, then we’ll work on that.
But for now, we make good use of this bench, it allows some dining squeezing to happen, to accommodate an extra person, or two. All the little grandchildren can fit together on it, no problem.
And here you can see the step-back cupboard/hutch I ordered from Ballard Designs on the other end of our table. Also the pair of chandeliers I adapted to fit on a track light. The table is so long that we really needed to have 2 chandeliers, so the track worked great
At the top you can see the French doors we installed between the new dining room (old garage) and living room, to help the house be united.
The table we ordered from Pottery Barn. I watched it for a long time until it went on clearance. I loved the metal base with distressed top. Once we started using it though the original finish kept popping off, it was a nightmare. Pottery Barn was great though, they totally paid to have it completely refinished. I just kick myself for not being more on top of the actual process though. The gentleman that did the work had to sand off the old finish and sanded most of the distressing with it. I didn’t catch it until the new finish was on, so I just didn’t have the heart to have him redo it. (Any suggestions on getting a distressed finish back into it at this point?)
Here you can see the little bit of distressing that’s left on it. But the new finish he put on has been completely waterproof, so that’s great.
The iron legs and crossbars below have such unique character. And the table is super sturdy, another thing that was a must for me.
After 30 years of marriage, this is the first dining table I bought. When we were first married with little babies, my dad made a trestle table for us and we love it, it’s so full of memories and ‘real distressing’ from our family growing up around it , (and on it!) so it has a special place in our sunroom now and usually that’s where we sit to eat, but when the whole family is home now, and we need the room, this ‘new’ table is where we make dining memories.
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I appreciate you stopping by.
Love the table. I’m a big fan of cane seats. I can just picture everyone gathered around the table. Thanks for sharing your new table at Show & Tell.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
The double chandelier really ups the glam factor! This is a beautiful room that you will enjoy for many, many years…
-Lynn
Gorgeous. I love a nice big table and this one is fabulous. Love the chairs also. I have rush seat chairs and I think they are so timeless and so comfortable. Beautiful dining room. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
What a gorgeous table! Looks wonderful in your home too.
xoxo
Heather
I love your table! I also love the ceiling color! The who room looks awesome! Visiting from Debbiedoos newbie party.
Debbie
Beautiful table and gorgeous dinning room! So much space!
It is wonderful!
Gorgeous Dining Room - so spacious - I love your table and the benches and the hutch! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Your table and cupboard is stunning!
Thanks for linking up this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Your new dining room is beautiful. It’s wonderful having a large table for all to gather. Many good times will be had around that table, I’m sure.
Mary Alice
You have a beautiful dining room. I love everything you have done.
I have a table as big as yours 🙂 I posted it on A Stroll Thru Life.
Dee
There is NOTHING like a BIG, solid table to make a house a home, and yours is perfect. What a wonderful room with lots of space for mingling and being comfortable. I wish you many meals surrounded by a table-ful of family and many memories. ~Zuni
Beautiful space! I love that table! Such a cheerful room! 🙂
What a wonderful space to make new memories with your family! Love the table and those gorgeous chandeliers! I am a happy new follower via Linky. Hope you will follow me, too! Have a blessed day!
I love the openness of this space!!
I want that table!!!!!!!!
Visiting from the newbie party!
What a fabulous space to make great memories with your kids and grandkids! I cannot believe this is your first real dining room table after 30 years of marriage …
And the table is awesome. And I think those grandkids can help with the distressing ….
🙂
Linda
That looks great! I love the big table and the blue ceiling! I would love for you to share this (and any other house projects) at my “May House Par-tay” at http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
That table looks fantastic! I love how it fills the space perfectly. Also, Are those two chandeliers on track lighting? Clever!
Unbelievable space. I still can’t get over this was a garages…seriously. So nice to have this grand space that you created and made so inviting. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.
oh wow
this room is
amazing
i love the spaciousness
and the colors for the walls
and ceiling
and the black grounds it all
and keeps the furniture
from looking lost in the space
wonderful job
and thanks for sharing
at Fridays Unfolded!
alison
The dining room is so beautiful and I just can’t get over that this was a garage. You’re such a visionary! Thanks for sharing your talents at Show & Tell.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
You have the most beautiful dining room!! Love that you changed your garage into a dining room. I have a HUGE garage too… it’s the same exact size as my house.. Wonder if my hubby would let me transform it in our dining room?
Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!! 🙂
What a great idea to make your garage as a kitchen. It harmonizes the whole house and the ambiance is breathtaking. Job well done.
Happy TS and a great week-end.
/CC
Love your room. The double chandeliers are fab too. If you get a chance head on over to share at Furniture Friday @ Decorating Insanity
http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2012/04/furniture-friday-13-and-features.html
xo…mONICa
Love it all! The table with the black touches is just stunning! Thanks for sharing!
Take care,
Trish
WOW! Not that is a dinning room table!
Love the look of the table with the chairs!! Looks great!
Really love this table, well, the whole dinning room is just gorgoeus!!!!
XO
Kristin
Your dining room is just beautiful! I love the large table & the two chandeliers!
Wow! It’s gorgeous! Your hard work is showing!
Following you on Linky and hope you follow me.
Helen
This table is to die for! That metal base -argh!!!
You won’t regret having wide seats. They will be so much more comfortable - and people won’t mind hanging around the table after dinner. Beautiful job on the room!
Not only do I love your table and chairs, I LOVE your whole dining room!! Gorgeous transformation!
I love it, it is so beautiful and the two chandeliers are great everything is coming along!
Cynthia
I love those chairs! and that hutch is gorgeous and that bench and, and, and - what a fabulous room. You’ve done such a wonderful job on it.
Congrats!
Your project turned out very nice; it looks very spacious - great for entertaining. I also like all of the natural light and the double doors. Congratulations on the new dining room furniture, enjoy!!!