Well, last night I got hit by the DIY bug again, so I dove into the dining room project hoping for more progress than last time. My goal was to finish more of the chairs, but when I realized I was out of the required spray primer (and far too lazy to go to Home Depot), I changed tactics and decided to re-cover the cushions of the chairs instead.
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{ work in progress, don't mind the mess! }
I realized when starting the cushions, just how much work all of these "easy" DIY projects actually take. It wasn't just a matter of cutting the fabric and stapling it on, there is more prep work involved than I allowed myself to think about. Like ironing the fabric. For someone that only breaks out her iron for special occasions (if that), I was not thrilled at the idea that the fabric was wrinkled, but I did what had to be done. I really want this space to look nice when I finish.
After four cushions, I realized I may suffer from ADD, because I spotted the dining room table out of the corner of my eye and decided to start priming the table! It gave me a really good idea of how nice and bright the table is going to look when it is finished, and got me really motivated to get everything done!
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So much motivation, in fact, that I got a brilliant (I think!) idea for a chandelier makeover that I hope will finish off the room nicely. I also spotted a cheap rug (thank you very much, IKEA) that goes so well with the vision I have for the room. I see an IKEA trip in my near future. I seriously love that place. Except having to put together my own furniture. Not cool.
All in all, I think it was a successful DIY evening. So what if I only finished four chair cushions and the top of the table?! Every little bit is progress, even if I don't do things in a very logical order. Or at least that's what I keep telling myself. :)
My goal for tonight is to finish the remaining chair cushions. I just have one question. I used one of the chairs for my "office" upstairs, painted it white and gave it a fun coral cushion. Should I make one other chair (that will not be stored at the table) with a coral cushion, so that I have 8 gray and white striped and two coral? Or leave the remaining 9 the same gray and white striped with only one coral? It will only really matter if we have 10 people sitting down to dinner, which I doubt will be very often... Decisions, decisions. Let me know what you think!
Hopefully I can post an update with a finished room soon. I feel like I have so many "works-in-progress!" Stay tuned!
