What a little paint can do!

Do you all remember when I showed you this photo of my sorority sister's dining room.  She was over the light wood and wanted to change it up a bit.  So of course I told her to paint, paint, paint!  It truly is amazing what a little paint and some serious time commitment can do for a room!

Remember here is her before:

And here is her after!

My mom is currently working on a runner for her which will give a great pop of color and artwork is to come too.  I know she worked her fanny off painting after work and on weekends and I think it totally paid off!  Looks like a completely different room! 

Here are the deets "Diane" gave me on some other suggestions I gave her and some of her own finds!

Lamp (49.99), Mirror (59.99), Cork Holder/Vase thing (12.99): Home Goods

Rug: Home decorators.com ($184)http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Cove_Area_Rug/210/

Chandelier ($198): http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/6-Light-Curved-Iron-and-Crystal-Chandelier/3267051/product.html

Fabric for Chairs ($14), Found it at Joann's, on mega clearance, plus found a 20% coupon as i was waiting online on my phone. Major score :)

For the paint, I used oil-based, benjamin moore in jet black. It was $45...

The chairs i did the Rustoleum 2X in satin black.

I bought new pulls and knobs for the cabinets ($80, home depot). I bought new brackets as well, but realized I could spray them with the rustoleum (the kind for metal and stuff) instead, so i was able to return those woo hoo!

The spray paint, poly spray, etc. all came to about $80 as well at home depot.

Curtains ($266): You all know I tried to talk her out of these pricey curtains!  These were a splurge, but the texture of them is gorgeous, and they are so so heavy, and have great blackout capabilities. I justified the purchase because we'll save in heating costs...right?? :) http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Signature-Pearl-White-96-inch-Textured-Silk-Curtain/3846746/product.html

So....everything for under 1000! (989.97 to be exact!!!)