My dear friend "G" and her new husband "A" were given some solid oak chairs and a solid oak table from their relatives after their recent marriage. To round out their dining room and give themselves more storage space, they also purchased a second-hand solid maple Roxton-made hutch. While they were happy to finally have decent "adult" furniture in their brand new home, they were not as happy living with the peeling, scratched, and water-damaged finishes, worn seat-covers, and the drab brown tones in their bright and airy dining area.
After some back and forth about what they liked in terms of appearances, we settled on paying homage to the beautiful oak and maple used to build the furniture, as well as brightening up all the pieces to make the whole space feel refreshed and cohesive (or like a matching set). Neutrals are always a timeless and classic choice in any home, so we went with a clean, linen-white paint colour, medium walnut wood stain, and had a little more fun with prettily patterned seat covers, which can be replaced when needed. All pieces were followed up with clear and dark wax to still lend the bright white paint some character and to give all the crevices some dimension. After a marathon weekend of elbow grease and putting my friend to work as my assistant, the set was completely made over and "G" and "A" are thrilled to have gorgeous adult furniture that makes their home feel bright, warm, and ready for a new life together.
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Before: drab and worn
After: bright, bearutiful, and airy!
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