Reupholstering Chairs - Breaking up [with] Matchy Furniture Series

If you remember from my last post, I am trying to break up my matchy dining room furniture. The first thing I went after was changing the chairs' fabric. I got this done on Saturday afternoon while watching TV. It's very simple to do and if you want to do it yourself, check out my How To Reupholster Chairs post HERE.



Now on to the details, here's what I originally started with:



Yes, my chairs really looked like this..hanging fabric and all. I had changed the fabric on these chairs a couple of times and some kind of way it ended up getting to this point.

If you follow me on Insta you will know of me sharing my bargain find at Hobby Lobby. Here's the fabric that I found. I love the texture and color.


I use my step by step guide to reupholster the chairs. The process seemed to take forever for some reason, or maybe I was just super impatient at the time. Nevertheless, I got it done.




So I completed step one of breaking up this set, and trying to make it look less "out of the box." If you want to see what it originally started with, check out my previous post. Up next I'll be looking to add some different style chairs to the table, maybe I will get lucky and find something thrifted. If not, I have my eye on something at World Market that I think will fit just fine.

Dining Room Inspiration - Breaking Up [with] Matchy Furniture Series

As my style continues to evolve I have found that matching furniture sets has to be my least favorite things in life. (If you have a matching set, nothing personal, just my personal preference) I have a matching dining room set, table and four chairs, that I purchased about 5-6 years ago. It's a very nice set and I always get compliments on it, but it bores me now. So I'm working on way to make the set look less matchy and less "out of the store".

Here is the exact set that I have. This is a picture from a site that sells the same one. I would take a picture of what I have now but the table is covered with all of my daughters toys. :)



It really is a nice set, but like I said, the matchy matchy is boring me. So I'm gathering inspiration on how to break up the set and sharing some ideas I found

I love how Heather Scott Home & Design broke up their set by using varying types of styles for their chairs.


This makeover featured on PopSugar is another great source of inspiration. I've changed seat covers many times, so I can't say this is a new idea, but I do love the change that they made to their chairs



Another idea I've found is to paint or stain your table. I'm not sure if I have the nerve to paint my table, but I am really considering restaining. Here are some ideas from Family Feed Bag and Live Pretty on a Penny.






I'm still trying to figure what to do with this lazy susan in the middle of the table, so if you have any ideas please share them with me!

BBGD Picks: 6 Fabulous IKEA Chandeliers Under $100


It's time for another round of under $100 picks! This week's weekly picks is all about IKEA Chandeliers! If you are looking for a instant way to give your room a new look and feel consider changing out your light fixture and replacing it with a chandelier. You can do this in any room, and I'm thinking about doing it in my closet! I want to jazz up the closet and a chandelier will work perfectly.. ok so now onto the picks!


1. Stockholm- $99.99
This has to be my favorite of all my picks....and most expensive. I think this could nicely in an entryway or jazzed up walk in closet.


2. Fillsta - $29.99
Here is a good option for a kids bedroom or play room. It is very casual but still will liven up a space. Plus you can't go wrong for only $30!

3. ONSJO - $59.99
This is my second favorite. I just love the modern look of it. I would place this in my dining room. A cool thing about this (according to the IKEA website) because it is a LED light source, it consumes up to 85% less energy and lasts 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
4. Maskros - $59.99
I love this chandelier! It's so girly and chic. You can put this anywhere really. I want to put it in my living room but I'm sure I'll some push back from Mr. So I need someone to place this in their living room now so I an live through them!
 5. Knappa - $24.99
This one is another cutie that could go in a kids bedroom or playroom. It's simple but still adds a little pop to the room!


6. Kristaller - $39.99
This is a great option for a girl cave, or princess bedroom. I'm tempted to add this to my daughter's bedroom.

So which of these picks do you like, are you tempted to go get any of them??