Kris had an awesome dining room table in her dining room, but that was about it. But seriously, what else does one need in a dining room other than a table, am I right? Well, some matching chairs would be nice. And I wouldn’t shake a stick at a pair of stunning chandeliers either. Of course, what good is all of that without beautiful drapes to soften the natural light?
New paint to really set off the crown moulding would be a lovely touch too. And of course, a large, neutral rug to really anchor the space. But other than that … all you really need is a table, am I right? Of course I’m not!
See more from Kris on her blog Driven by Decor.
40 Comments
LeeAnn
July 9, 2013 at 3:39 PMThat is an excellent makeover. If mine looked like the after, I’d probably use the dining room for dining, instead of storage. Of boxes. Paperwork. Fireworks. Yeah, just like I always dreamed of.
Lindsey, I like the big, individual pics of the before & after, followed by the small side-by-side.
AbandonedFurniture
July 9, 2013 at 3:41 PMLove the side by side pictures as well as the bigger before and afters!
Heather
July 9, 2013 at 3:41 PMLove the side by side follow-up, keep it up!!!
Leslie
July 9, 2013 at 3:49 PMYes, love the side x side after the large pics cause I kept scrolling up and down, up and down, so that I could compare.
Korrie@RedHenHome
July 9, 2013 at 3:50 PMI like the addition of the side-by-sides! Great dining room.
hmusgrove
July 9, 2013 at 3:51 PMI really like this format with the large pics then the side by side. And I love the distressed look of the chairs against the formal stain of the table. Beautiful!
Junque Male
July 9, 2013 at 3:54 PMI’ll add my vote for side by sides in addition to the larger individual images. What you provide for me is a chance for my imagination to grow, to think of the ‘possible’ instead of focusing on the ‘horrible’. THANK YOU!
Janice
July 9, 2013 at 4:14 PMLOVE the makeover and LOVE LOVE LOVE the format of larger and then smaller side by sides. LOVE side by sides. THANK YOU!
Janice
July 9, 2013 at 4:14 PMLOVE the makeover and LOVE LOVE LOVE the format of larger and then smaller side by sides. LOVE side by sides. THANK YOU!
DecRenew Interiors
July 9, 2013 at 4:36 PMMix and matching is so much better than all the same! Enjoyed the post!
Ruthie
Jules
July 9, 2013 at 5:05 PMI like the large ones followed up by the side-by-sides, too. Always so fun to tune in here!
RoinLA
July 9, 2013 at 5:12 PMLove the new format!
Starla
July 9, 2013 at 6:11 PMYup! That is great to do the large pics then the side by side. Love your blog!
Reenie
July 9, 2013 at 6:16 PMLove the way you have this one…. before, after and side-by-side.
Thx for all you do on your blog =)
Hil
July 9, 2013 at 6:22 PMYes, I also like the addition of the side-by-side after the big pictures 🙂
Zach and Joy
July 9, 2013 at 7:23 PMI love the side-by-side pictures. I always find myself scrolling back and forth in disbelief trying to pick out all the things that have changed. The side-by-sides don’t remove the disbelief, just keep my scrolling finger from wearing out! 🙂
Helen
July 9, 2013 at 7:57 PMAnother thumbs up for the side by sides!
Kearnygirl
July 9, 2013 at 8:31 PMI have been meaning to post and tell you how much I am enjoying your blog. I love it! That dining room makeover is great. I think it is one of the best dining room makeovers I’ve seen. Love the drapes. The side by side photos really show the difference in the room “before” and “after”. It’s a great idea.
Change of Art
July 9, 2013 at 8:38 PMThey way you’re doing the side-by-side pics is PERFECT!
Desiree
July 9, 2013 at 8:51 PMYep, I vote for side by side too. How you had it today was perfecto!
Donna S
July 9, 2013 at 8:57 PMthe side-by-side is a keeper!!!
Deb
July 9, 2013 at 9:17 PMLove your blog and how you often make me laugh! I really like the individual photos and then the side-by-side for Wow! factor. Nice!
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Shaun Travers
July 9, 2013 at 10:10 PMYour current setup is pefect, love the big shots but the side by side helps too. I didn’t notice how lovely the table legs were in the before pics as there was so much dark wood, the makeover is really beautiful.
Amber Sheaves
July 10, 2013 at 2:02 AMI love the side-by-side! I always scroll up and down to see both pics on the screen. This is much easier!!
Kris @ Driven by Décor
July 10, 2013 at 4:14 AMThanks so much for featuring my dining room remodel!! I am officially a rock star in my house now as my daughters are two of your blog’s biggest fans so they are loving seeing our house on Better After! Have a great week Lindsey!
Cara
July 10, 2013 at 4:11 PMI like the addition of small side-by-side comparison after larger pictures, but I don’t think it may be necessary for smaller items – like the teacher’s chair (p.s. hot DAYUM that chair is looking good) but definitely for larger things and whole room makeovers.
Sorry about that extra 20 seconds, though.
Bella♥Storia
July 10, 2013 at 5:02 PMLOVE the new set up!
Colleen
July 10, 2013 at 5:06 PMMany times I get dizzy scrolling up and down trying to figure out how that “after” room is ACTUALLY the same room as the “before” room. The side by side is fantastic!
dee
July 10, 2013 at 11:30 PMthe red finish is awesome..what did u use please?
dee
July 10, 2013 at 11:31 PMthe red finish is awesome..what did u use please?
LouAnn @ GetFitCinci.com
July 11, 2013 at 11:32 AMi love the side by side photos!!!
Connie@Connie Nikiforoff Designs
July 11, 2013 at 4:04 PMLove seeing the larger size and then the smaller side by side too. Sometimes seeing a smaller scale of pic helps to get a better overall view. Keep up the good work. And….Oh my what a great transformation on that dining room she did!
Bets
July 11, 2013 at 6:26 PMPerfect format — two large photos then side-by-side! Also… are the dining room drapes hand-stenciled or were they purchased like that? Would love to get my hands on those!
Mandy P
July 11, 2013 at 11:47 PMLOVE the side-by-sides!!!
Lisa Noll
July 12, 2013 at 10:12 AMPerfect! I love to see both views.
Cindy * Daisies and Crazies
July 13, 2013 at 3:14 AMI knew what you meant, and my vote remains a YES! 😀
Heather M
July 14, 2013 at 6:04 AMLove the addition of the side-by-side pix!
Staigerfamily
July 15, 2013 at 7:53 PMLove the side by side at the end. Makes it fun to glance back and forth . . . to really get the impact! Awesome blog.
Renee Schuhmacher
July 17, 2013 at 12:11 PMI love love love you’re blog! I think I’m an addict. I agree with so many of the other comments. I enjoy the large pictures but appreciate the side by sides so much. It makes it easier to compare the changes. Thanks so much for what you do.
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