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    My Dining Room!!!!

    By Stacy 52 Comments

    My dining room is done!!! I love how it turned out. I am going to start with my favorite part (the ceiling) and then work my way around the room.

    I have wanted to paint checkers on my ceiling since before we moved into this house! Six years to be exact. I had the idea and I had to wait until we moved here. Then I don't know what happened. But I just never got it done. Painting a ceiling was not very high on a list that included electrical, floors, grass, etc. It ranked pretty low since it wasn't a need. We even started this project a couple of times over the years but always got interrupted. I will admit I had a few strips of tape on my ceiling for. . . ummmm. . . 2 years.  But it is done now and that is all that matters :)

    I took these shots in the morning when the sun was very bright and very orange. I had to edit the crap out of them and they are not crystal clear, but I think they are good enough to show you what it looks like.

    This clock I have posted about before. I originally built it to cover up a meter box in our apartment when we lived in Vegas. It stuck out of the wall a good 10 inches so I cut a bunch of it off with my jigsaw.

    I live with 5 boys so manners is a big deal at dinner time. This gets said A LOT so I thought a visual might be good.

    I love my polka dot curtains!!! I needed to add more dark brown and the dots were playful. I think they are fun. I originally bought some paisley fabric but it seemed too.....serious, for lack of a better word.

    The tall cabinet is the old ironing board cupboard. It is now the broom closet. It will be getting a mini facelift soon. But it works for now:)

    Remember all those things I bought on clearance??? Well here most of them are! The tea cup became a pot for the plant, the candle holder got painted and distressed, and the hanging votive got turned upside down. I forgot to put the candle on the tall brown candle holder. I would like to find a silver one to go next to it also. One day :)

    And here is the BEFORE. The shelf just had 4 silver frames. Pretty boring huh???

    I can't WAIT to show you the other half of this room. . . THE KITCHEN! I am hoping I have a good week and can finish the rest of the kitchen so I can reveal it next Monday. That is the goal. We will see!

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    1. Kayola

      June 06, 2011 at 10:50 am

      OH MY STARS!!!!! LOVE IT!!! I painted checks on our floor and loved loved loved them......can NOT imagine how your neck must have felt looking up for that amount of time.....but WOW so worth it!!!!!!!

      Reply
    2. Michelle

      June 06, 2011 at 11:00 am

      It looks great! I love the simple color scheme with the pops of pattern!

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    3. Lindsay

      June 06, 2011 at 11:20 am

      Looks fantastic!! Love the colors & the ceiling is AMAZING!! Nice work!

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    4. Leanne

      June 06, 2011 at 11:28 am

      It turned out beautiful Stacy. I love the ceiling and the curtains are fun. I can't wait to see the kitchen.

      Reply
    5. Elle

      June 06, 2011 at 11:56 am

      looks great! I wasn't sold on the idea of a checkerboard ceiling until I saw the whole room...it's nice!

      Reply
    6. Rosemary

      June 06, 2011 at 12:06 pm

      Ooooo, your colors are very soothing. The ceiling looks fantastic. The overall look is very inviting.

      Reply
    7. Janice

      June 06, 2011 at 12:15 pm

      VERY nice job! (hi! not sure I've ever commented but I've been reading for a while now)

      Reply
    8. Jamielyn

      June 06, 2011 at 1:28 pm

      Love the checkered ceiling! Great job! Can't wait to see the kitchen MONDAY! ;)

      Reply
    9. Regina Helms

      June 06, 2011 at 2:09 pm

      Hi Stacy, I love the ceiling, how did your neck feel when you were done? I am planning on painting the ceiling in our study this summer, but I am using a stencil.
      have a great day,
      Regina

      Reply
    10. Janet Lawson

      June 06, 2011 at 3:06 pm

      I love the ceiling..Beautiful..You have inspired me to attempt this in my downstairs family room..Wish me luck..My husband will see this and cringe..LOL..
      Janet

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    11. Kara

      June 06, 2011 at 6:44 pm

      It looks just amazing Stacy! My neck hurts just thinking about you painting your ceiling. LOL! But it adds sooo much to the room. Love it!

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    12. Sommer

      June 06, 2011 at 7:26 pm

      What an awesome ceiling you have! I love the brown and polk a dots. You tied it together perfectly.

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    13. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife

      June 06, 2011 at 7:38 pm

      So cute and unique! Great job!

      Reply
    14. Brandy Miller

      June 06, 2011 at 8:01 pm

      So freaking cool! Your ceiling is killing me. My husband would never go for that. It looks tremendously awesome. Great job! Can't wait to see the other side!

      Reply
    15. Dale

      June 06, 2011 at 8:30 pm

      WOW, I love seeing makeover posts and your kitchen looks so cute. I really love the contrast of the green checkered ceiling and the polka dot curtain.

      xoDale
      http://www.savvyspice.blogspot.com

      Reply
    16. Theresa

      June 06, 2011 at 8:42 pm

      Its is awesome!!

      Reply
    17. Ashley @ Simply Designing

      June 06, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      Wow! That is so fun!!

      Ashley
      http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

      Reply
    18. Janice

      June 06, 2011 at 9:18 pm

      Very cute and fun! I need to paint my kitchen ceiling, but there always seem to be higher priorities...maybe I'll get to it eventually.

      Reply
    19. Jenn

      June 06, 2011 at 9:21 pm

      So jealous. Your dining room is so cute! Can't wait to see the kitchen.

      Reply
    20. Elaine

      June 06, 2011 at 11:34 pm

      I love the retro feel. That must have been hard.

      Reply
    21. Vivienne @ The V Spot

      June 07, 2011 at 12:23 am

      "Edit the crap out of them..."? LOL! We must have the same camera and editing software! :)
      Wow! So impressive and unique! Also? I love the mind your manners visual. I eat dinner with 5 males every night and I understand the need for that sign. :)

      Reply
    22. Laina

      June 07, 2011 at 12:44 am

      I love your dining room! The colors you chose are fabulous, and that ceiling is to die for! I might have to copy your look sometime. Thanks for sharing it!

      Reply
    23. Sue

      June 07, 2011 at 6:02 am

      I did this once in a old kitchen, the same color too! I love it!

      Reply
    24. Amy

      June 07, 2011 at 8:50 am

      I absolutely love the ceiling, it's so much work!! Great job, and I love the sassy curtains. I've been wanting to paint stripes on a ceiling.....

      Reply
    25. the cape on the corner

      June 07, 2011 at 9:43 am

      oh my gosh, how FUN is that ceiling! especially with the polka dots-love it!

      Reply
    26. Joyce

      June 07, 2011 at 10:15 am

      Beautiful, I love the colors they are so nice together!
      You are very talented, I look forward to that kitchen.

      BTW that is a cute baby in the before pics!

      Reply
    27. jalinda

      June 07, 2011 at 11:39 am

      The ceiling is awesome, creates such a cool visual interest!

      Reply
    28. Heather

      June 07, 2011 at 12:35 pm

      Stacy,
      love, love, love, love ... LOVE the ceiling!

      Reply
    29. Katie @ Newcomb Home

      June 07, 2011 at 2:42 pm

      LOVE LOVE LOVE the checkered ceiling and polka dots :) They look great together, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    30. Sarah M.

      June 08, 2011 at 6:38 am

      My arm is tired just looking at this project but I'm fairly certain it would be worth the pain. This turned out wonderfully! Thank you for the inspiration! BTW, I've pinned it on my "Posts I love" board:) http://pinterest.com/diyordont/posts-i-love/

      Reply
    31. Ginger Snaps

      June 08, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      Following you from Sugar Bee Crafts. You did a wonderful job. Love it! :) Would love to have you link it up to my {wow me} wednesday link party going on right now on my blog. :)

      Ginger
      gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

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    32. meghan

      June 09, 2011 at 6:48 pm

      I love it! So adorable. Can I move in? I'll blend. I'm 6ft tall w/ red hair & a 4yo deliquent. You won't even know we are there. LOL

      Reply
    33. Paige

      June 10, 2011 at 8:13 am

      LOVE it!! So happy to have found your blog! Love your style :)

      Reply
    34. Gail

      June 11, 2011 at 2:11 pm

      Amazing patience and faithfulness to details . Your ceiling is great

      Reply
    35. Rebecca

      June 14, 2011 at 11:32 am

      so pretty! :)

      Reply
    36. linda @ craftaholics anonymous

      June 14, 2011 at 9:09 pm

      Love it! way to go! thumbs up :)
      happy crafting,
      Linda

      Reply
    37. JC

      June 17, 2011 at 9:11 pm

      How, cool! I love this idea and might try in the my new home that I'm remodeling! Way to go!
      ~JC

      Reply
    38. Suzanne

      June 17, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      I LOVE your checkered ceiling! What a fun idea! Well worth all the work I'm sure you put into it. Well done!

      Reply
    39. jen @ tatertots and jello

      June 17, 2011 at 9:50 pm

      Stacy - you are just amazing!!! And your house is so cute!! Awesome job!!

      I featured it on my TT&J facebook page :)

      xoxoxo
      Jen

      Reply
    40. Jennie Larsen

      June 17, 2011 at 10:17 pm

      Love it Stacy it looks so great, and the touches around as well. I love a moss covered initial. I just made one about three weeks ago. Have a super weekend. Jen

      Reply
    41. Maureen

      June 17, 2011 at 11:08 pm

      Holy Moly Wow! I absolutely LOVE those checkers!!!

      Reply
    42. kelly

      June 18, 2011 at 5:41 am

      I love it! I love the checkered ceiling - so unique!

      Reply
    43. Terry Moore

      June 18, 2011 at 6:52 am

      The Best part of this room is the 2-die-4 ceiling. Wow

      Reply
    44. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek

      June 18, 2011 at 1:13 pm

      It looks great! I love the ceiling and your little clock!

      Reply
    45. WhyCuzICan

      June 18, 2011 at 3:21 pm

      My mouth dropped OPEN when I saw that ceiling.... VERY NICE!

      Sending a link to your page to a friend of mine who will love it too :)

      Visiting via linky party at FunkyJunkInteriors

      Reply
    46. Jen

      June 18, 2011 at 9:52 pm

      Oh. My. Goodness. I <3 this SO much! The whole room just screams awesomeness! You did an amazing job, love the colors and the style, just fantastic! Jen @ http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

      Reply
    47. home improvement

      June 19, 2011 at 3:28 pm

      this is exactly what i want my house to look like. my house will be like this but better.

      Reply
    48. kim@too much time

      June 20, 2011 at 8:46 am

      Holy crap! That must have taken forever, but I totally love it, well worth the effort. And I love your new header-very cute!

      Kim
      http://www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com

      Reply
    49. Felicia

      June 20, 2011 at 2:01 pm

      Oh my word! Beautiful! I love the checkers!

      Would love if you would share at Calling All Crafters!
      http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/06/calling-all-crafters-12th-edition.html

      Reply
    50. Carolyn

      July 01, 2011 at 12:06 am

      Your color scheme is fantastic. Who would have thought to checker the ceiling, but looks good anway. Well done.

      Reply
    51. Inspire Me Heather

      May 21, 2012 at 7:47 am

      That ceiling is too cool - beautiful! I have this linked to my ceilings post as well today, for inspiration!

      Reply

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