Retro Dining Room A retro dining room emerges from a room with many purposes. Design on a Dime : Episode DOD-1710 -- More Projects »
 After: Retro Anew
The Solution
A light, retro-inspired green paint color on the wall infuses the room with vitality, making it look bigger and brighter. Repeating that vibrant green accent around the room in the curtains, chairs and table setting offsets the deep rich wood tones to combine whimsical elements with a more traditional style. A thrift store chandelier with new shades combines with accent lights to create soft lighting around the room. The updated desk blends in with the retro color scheme and maintains the multipurpose function of the room. The space can now be used seamlessly and stylishly for all its various purposes.The Cost Paint - $45
- wall paint, JC Licht, 278 Angel's Trumpet, $42.05 – Benjamin Moore
Chair refinish − $52
- fabric for 2 chairs, Gibson Stripe/Robin's Egg, $12.74 – Hancock Fabrics
- tablecloth used for 2 seats, table runner, curtains, Chardon 60x120, $29.95 – Crate & Barrel Outlet
Chandelier − $91
- chandelier (used), $38.15 – Salvation Army
- shades for ceiling lighting, Ribbed Glass 030721810947, $13.60 – The Home Depot
Window coverings − $87
- cafe rod for window coverings, 28-48" x 5/8" Ball Nckl, $9.99 each – Target
- moss fabric for window coverings, 7987019 Knicknac Moss Solid, $22.96 – Jo Ann Stores
- tablecloth used for 2 seats, table runner, curtains, Chardon 60x120, $29.95 – Crate & Barrel Outlet
Table setting − $75
- green bowls, Citron Green Low Bowl, $5.50 each – Crate & Barrel Outlet
- green pitcher, Square Pitcher Green, $19.95 – Crate & Barrel Outlet
- napkins for table dressing, Napkins Casl 067021902, $5.99 – Target
- lime server, Crackle Lime Server 494925, $4.95 – CB2
- green bird plate, Housewares, $10.90 – Hanger 18
Desk revamp − $56
- Jack chains for computer table, 659207, $0.39 – The Home Depot
- piano hinge for computer table, 033923010924, Con. Hinge, $6.69 – The Home Depot
- paint for computer table, Trends, $8.96 – The Home Depot
Bench − $79
- wood legs for bench, Architectural Artifacts-lrg. painted wood babsters, $21.80 – The Home Depot
- butcher block for bench artwork, 82 Housewares 611907, $12.99 – TJ Maxx
- transfer paper for bench artwork, COPY/PRS Trnsfr ppr, $5.99 – Jo Ann Stores
- kelly green fabric for bench artwork, CCS SLD 6763 KLLY, $0.75 – Jo Ann Stores
- lime fabric for bench artwork, Lime Symphony Solid, $0.50 – Jo Ann Stores
Buffet − $108
- stain for buffet, CL Stain QT, $8.87 – The Home Depot
- wood for buffet, unfinished oak, $52.07 – The Home Depot
Glass plates − $84
- supplies for glass plate project, $80.77 – Stained Glass Emporium
Rug − $90
- rug, 6x9 Comm Rug – The Home Depot
Accessories − $166
- fresh flowers, $13.05 – Jewel-Osco
- table lamp, Murkla Tbl Lmp-40054656, $16.99 – Ikea
- lantern vase, Sommar Lantern-70098381, $12.99 – Ikea
- mustard vase, Pryda Vase 12"-10092693, $9.99 – Ikea
Custom artwork − $54Total − $987
Resources
paint
Benjamin Moore Paints
Website: www.benjaminmoore.com
decorative project materials
Crate & Barrel Outlet
Website: www.crateandbarrel.com/outlet/
decorative project materials
CB2 (Crate & Barrel 2)
Website: www.cb2.com
decorative project materials
Salvation Army
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org
stained glass supplies
Stained Glass Emporium
Website: www.stainedglasschicago.com
decorative project materials
Hanger 18
Website: www.hanger18chicago.com
florist
Jewel-Osco
Website: www.jewelosco.com
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