Before & After: An Old Dining Set Turned Retro Modern

Alysha Findley
Alysha Findley
Alysha is a photographer and designer living in Seattle who loves dark chocolate, tea, and all things furry. In her spare time you'll find her with paint in her hair renovating her 1919 Craftsman and sharing the process on her blog Old House New Tricks.
published Dec 9, 2011
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Wooden dining table with six orange chairs, pink cushions, and a "Before" label in a carpeted room.
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When it came to envisioning a new look for a set of dining chairs, Sarah kept the essence of these beautiful pieces and just hiked it up a notch in an interesting way.

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Instead of painting these beautiful chairs, like we often see done, she emphasized the design and era of them by adding a simple upholstery with the perfect fabrics. The mix/match sets that she chose elevated this set into something quite eye-catching.

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