This dining room has recently received a new coat of paint, new drapes, a few changes in decor, and best of all — a new dining room table. Things look great and even more so when you find out these homeowners did (almost) everything themselves!
Ana over at Knock Off Wood has been showcasing the work of Dave and Joi from Nuestra Vida Dulce and for good reason. They've brought this space together with gusto and things look fabulous. Their table which was made by Joi's Father-in-Law is a great mix of old world farmhouse and new world modern. We love the look and hope to see more homeowners tackling large projects like this in the future!
The table design was modified slightly from Ana's original plans, making things a little slimmer and trimmer. Make your own with these instructions!
(via: Nuestra Vida Dulce via Knock Off Wood)
(Image: Nuestra Vida Dulce)
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The dining table chairs are beautiful. And I like the planters, but I feel the table top would look nicer without the lanterns, too -- they seem too wide/too tall for the space.
(That should have read the dining table AND chairs.)
Kinda misleading post. DIY dining table = someone else made it for them. I was hoping for some pics of "here's how they made their table". Nice table, though.
Wow! That's my kitchen and table! I was wondering where all the hits on my blog were coming from today! Thanks Apartment Thearapy. : )
@Ghunt-The "instructions" post is scheduled for tomorrow so come on back by! Actually my father in law, husband, and I made it together. My FIL did most of the labor and I sanded, conditioned and stained! I was inspired by the Knock Off Wood blog and wanted a modern farmhouse table. If you want the instructions I can email them to anyone.
Very nice table and chairs. Where can I find the clear chairs?
I think the ghost chairs look really bad here, and I really like them normally. They just kind of look like you needed a couple more seats and pulled them from another room.
Joi,
I think it looks aaaaamazing. (1) Where are the chairs from (both white and clear)? (2) Where are the white pots from (on the table)? Finally (3) Where is that interesting bowl from that is sitting on the back counter near the stove? Loooove
Love it all. Love your blog too!
@rashamy-To each their own. : )
@Housebee-Thanks!
(1) The white chairs I bought off of craigslist. They used to be painted to look like wood and I stripped them and painted them white. I also reupholstered the seats with burlap. (2) The pots on the table were grey and I bought them in the outdoor section at the end of summer last year @ Home Depot (3) The bowl is from Pier One and I think they still carry it.
Hope that helps!
Thank you Joi!! :)
Joi, your table and kitchen made it to Apartment Therapy! Awesome! I loved this photo from the second you shared it, and I LOVE those curtains! Nice work, beautiful table. Thanks Sarah for posting. Ana
Hi Joi, I love the light fixture above the table..where did you get it. It is very nice.
The table is gorgeous. It is similar to what I want in my dining room.
The clear chairs are from Kartell (Louis Ghost).
@geeprophete1-It's from eBay and very affordable! Here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Modern-Lamp-CONTEMPORARY-Ceiling-Pendant-light-Retro-P4-/310216137614?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483a529b8e
: )
Joi,
I love the table and the whole look. Great Job.
People sure can throw rocks from a class house. Be nice people. AT posts these. The originator shouldnt feel the need to defend their HOME to no look comments. I think this is our first time living this life! Again, be nice.