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April 5, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Dining Room | Before & After

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Here is what the dining room look like before. Well after I filled in all the holes and we moved everything out. There used to be a fish tank on the left wall.

I wish I would have used my wide angle for that and took one before everything got moved out. Oh well.

Here is the after. I am in love with it, so I hope it helps our house sell fast.

My cousin painting the walls with the new Olympic One paint/primer in one. It covered that burgundy awesome. It almost didn’t need a second coat. It only took 1 & 1/2 gallons. Then I got the curtain rods, curtains and chandelier from Lowes. Including the paint (which I used the rest to paint the laundry room), labor, and the curtains this project cost us right around $200. Not bad and I think it made a huge difference. Which we actually only spent $50 because we sold the fish tank before starting this project and that was $150.

All we have left to put the house on the market is make some signs, flyers and do a few odds and ends around the house. I am really praying it sells fast.

Linking up with This or That Thursday and Texture Thursday.

Here is my edit for Edit Me.

 

This weeks photo is from Alicia at Project Alicia. I loved the fell of this photo. I just tried to make it moodier. I adding some more contrast and used Pioneer Woman’s Lovely and Ethereal action.

Edit Me

 

 

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  1. Stephanie says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Dining room looks great! I love light and airy! and your Edit is awesome - but isn't it always?! :)
  2. Katherine says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    It look sterrific, well done, bright and spacious xo
    • Katherine says

      April 9, 2012 at 2:07 pm

      oops sorry for the type o :-(
  3. momto8blog says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    It will sell fast!! looks great to move into! good luck.
  4. et lite ØYEBLIKK says

    April 6, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Wonderful make over of your dining room! Have a great weekend:)
  5. Pat says

    April 6, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I love what you've done here. The khaki/blue hues work really well.
  6. Liz says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:59 am

    WOW Sarah... What a transformation in your dining room! Lovely edit.
  7. Pam says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:38 am

    The paint job is fantastic. I hope your house sells quickly! Great edit on the beach photo.
  8. k*handtke says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Loved how you brought out the contrast and detail. The clouds are so full and dramatic.
  9. Bethany says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Your dinning room is beautiful. And the edit is great!
  10. Kim C. says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    I love the light and airy look of the room!
  11. kristin says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    oh I am so loving your dinning room! i love that color! and I just love your edit!! its really dramatic and so beautiful!!
  12. Serendipity is Sweet says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Love how light the room looks now. Good luck with the sale! Beautiful edit too. I might have to go play with this one today and join in.
  13. Amanda says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    What a beautiful edit! I love it!
  14. Branson says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    So light and airy! Looks great!! And I looove your Edit Me edit... I dig the moodiness ;)
  15. Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says

    April 5, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Love the change, I'm a sucker for soft shades. Love your edit me entry!!!
  16. Carol says

    April 5, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    Excellent photography ~ very creative ~ Wishing for you whatever you wish for yourself ~thanks, namaste, ^_^ linked w/This and That Thurs
  17. Elena says

    April 5, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Great simple makeover! I was wondering about the Olympic paint since I saw it on TV. I thinking about painting my living room. Good to know it works on covering harsh colors!
  18. heather says

    April 5, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Great transformation in Both pictures. The dinning room looks amazing.
  19. secret mom thoughts says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Love your dining room. Also love the mood you set with the edit.
  20. alicia says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I didn't know you were trying to sell. The after is lovely. I'm sure it will appeal to many. Thanks so much for doing the Edit Me photo. PW's action really makes a statement.

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