The dining room is at 90%

I was recently reading a friend's blog and she talked about being a 90%er. That is so me. I tend to get 90% of a project done and either lose steam, run out of ideas or the money is gone. Pretty soon, I just accept how it is and call it good. So, that being said, here is the dining room project that I started 4 months ago and finished 4 months ago. Hopefully someday it will have curtains and be fully accessorized, but for now, this is how it will stay.

In the original post about this project, I mentioned a possible splurge. Can you see what it is? It's the new columns under the arch. From the day we bought the home that "floating arch" has driven me crazy. Where you see the white panels, there was nothing at all. I am a visual person and the arch was visually unsupported. Now, my eyes are at ease with an arch that is supported by the white paneled columns.

If you had ever told me I would have a metallic gold dining room, I would have laughed. Thankfully we are all allowed changes in opinion and taste. I love, love the result. I used the Ralph Lauren Regent Metallic paint. It is the Parlor Gold. A bit more pricey, but worth it.

One of my favorite things in the dining room is the chandelier. That was a find from the KSL classifieds. A mighty good find of $65(it retails for $400!)! This light was brand new, all I did was paint it black. I already had the table.  I am still working on the perfect centerpiece...any ideas anyone(please)?  I recycled the chairs from my previous kitchen table by painting them black. Yes, they are a bit casual , but I love the look with the upholstered end chairs (IKEA). Those IKEA chairs were so reasonable and are so fabulous. The slipcovers are fully removable (washable!) and the chair is very sturdy and comfortable. These were half the price of the chairs I almost bought from Pier 1 which felt very cheap.  I am so happy with the crisp black, white and gold scheme and I love how it coordinates with the living room. I am planning on painting the living room a color with a little more "umph" and something that will hopefully compliment the dining room.

So, whose ready to come over for dinner?