We are now in the MIDDLE of the dining room makeover. After many detours...Christmas... a wedding... a wedding reception... decorating the living room... etc...
I am now back at it.
This is my latest addition ...
A stylish tufted bench.
An upholstered bench at the dining room table is a wonderfully fresh look! And because no chair backs distract the view, it shows off the table better.
I had been looking around for quite awhile for a bench that was reasonably priced, long and high enough to fit my table, and with casters.
I found it on the World Market website.
I want to chance the finish on the wood... just a tad! It really is quite interesting. Sorta like repurposed wood. But I'm going to give it a quick color wash to tone down the dark bluish hues.
The seat is very nicely tufted and the cushion substantial. It's a well made piece for the price. However, the color of the fabric does now work with my room at all. I knew it wouldn't before I bought it. It's a sort of grey with an aubergine tone (although it looks brown in my photo).
It will be reupholstered to match the other side chairs in the room.
It will be reupholstered to match the other side chairs in the room.
Will I upholster it? Are you kidding? I have 3 more chairs to do~ one of the chairs at the table still needs to be covered! If you have not read my adventures in reupholstering... see reupholstering a chair, the saga Part I and the sequil...reupholstering a chair, the saga Part II.
I'll have this piece professionally done... thankfully!
This week I am working on the last 3 chairs... hopefully by next year they will be done...
Beautiful & stunning!! Good choice..
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find on your bench. It looks really good with your table and after you get it finished to go with the rest of your chairs it will be perfect. Your swan always looks so lovely on your table.
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Mary
Isn't that pretty! What a nice addition to the dining room.
ReplyDeletePretty bench. When you have tweaked it to make it your own, it will go nicely.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday Yvonne.
Hugs, Gee
I love your bench!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bench. With your touches it will be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour dining room is elegant and warm. I love all the choices you have made...tone on tones, such a great look!
ReplyDeleteMiss Bloomers
Love the bench. I'm glad to hear that your chair upholstery project is still underway. I've been procrastinating on mine. Yesterday I finally primed the chairs, this morning will be the first coat of paint. And I hope to get the foam for the seats.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very pretty bench! The perfect addition to your dining room.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bench... Very elegant. It was a happy day when I added a bench to my dining room. Amazing how a simple change can make such a difference.
ReplyDeleteyour dining room just couldn't be any prettier!!
ReplyDeleteYour dining room is looking good. That bench is beautiful and looks perfect in the room.
ReplyDeleteI adore using a bench or a sette instead of chairs at the dining room table. I absolutely love tufted furniture, but I understand you wanting to match your other seating. Your entire dining room is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patty
Yvonne, I love your new bench. I have always loved the look of mixing benches or settees at the dining room table. We went with a settee; and that is always the favorite seat at the dining table. Your setting is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYvonne your new bench is beautiful. I have been wanting to get a bench for our kitchen but so far nothing too fitting.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right that a bench doesn't obstruct the view!!!1 HMMMM, I think I should get a BENCH! Thanks for the inspiration. Why didn't I think of that when I saw Kim's eons ago:):) I really like the color of the wood on the bench but can see why you want to reupolster it. It is really pretty, great size and lines. XOXO
ReplyDeleteThe bench looks great to me and I like the different fabric. I am sure it will look good in your fabric, too. Look forward to seeing it.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the bench (and that dining room table of yours, too! :)
ReplyDeleteAngela @ Number Fifty-Three
She's a beauty! Your room is gorgeous Yvonne...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
She is certainly so pretty. Great job Yvonne. I love how open the room and table feel. She was a great choice.
ReplyDeleteKris
Beautiful! Your dining room looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be picture perfect in that space when you get goin' on it - though I kinda love how it is now too - but you design magically - so I know it will be divine.
ReplyDeleteLove the rosettes on that piece.
Well done, my friend!!
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That is an absolutely gorgeous bench! Great detail! Looks gorgeous in your dining room! Would love it if you would link this up to Give Me The Goods Monday: 1 Party, 4 Blogs! http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/06/give-me-goods-monday-link-party-13.html
ReplyDeleteJenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
I love dining benches. I love your tufted dining bench, it makes for an interesting dining room.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bench! With all those tufts, I'd have it professionally done too. What a job! Your dining room is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour first picture looks like it is straight out of a magazine. ...Despite the unfinished chair(s) and the bench that is not quite right (yet), it is just exquisite! Lori Lucas
ReplyDeleteSo, who gets to sit on the bench at mealtimes? When I was growing up my grandmother had a wooden bench along the back of her table. That's where I got to sit when I ate there. Then I walked back and forth on that bench snacking on everyone's leftovers. Yes, I was a spoiled grandchild. :) With your upholstered bench, there probably won't be any walking on it. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the bench, and your chairs are looking great!
Judith
Gorgeous bench and I love the tufts Yvonne! I was in WM yesterday admiring a pair of chairs. It does look like it a good candidate for a professional! Looking forward to the reveal :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room Yvonne! I am sure you will work your magic on it, but I think the bench is very attractive as is although I realize that colors in photos are not always true. In any case cannot wait to see the finished product!!
ReplyDeleteYour bench is absolutely PERFECT for that spot & I'm so glad you are finally taking my advice to "outsource" the work on it! LOL I look forward to seeing the end results.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rett
LMHO - hopefully by next year they will be done!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat bench is absolutely GORGEOUS - and your dining room is magazine worthy -
Or television worthy.
Or in a movie worthy -
I'm drooling here...................
XOX
A perfect addition! Your dining room is just beautiful! It has such a simple, yet elegant look to it with all the calm neutral colors!
ReplyDeleteThis bench is just lovely! I agree about painting it...but then I paint anything that will sit still long enough ;)
ReplyDeleteI love how your dining room is coming together! I know photo colors can be decieving but I like the way the current fabric brings out the brown in your rug. I know it will be beautiful when you are done. You have exquisite taste!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI really like your pretty bench...and LUV that it's on 'wheels'....:))
ReplyDeleteI love the look of a gorgeous bench at the dining room table..the room is transforming so beautifully Yvonne...it so so very exquisite!...
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be stunning, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteYvonne you DID find the perfect bench! From your images I think it looks fine until it is reupholstered!
ReplyDeleteI would not take that on either!
xoxo
Karena
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Yvonne, your home is gorgeous and you have the best eye for design! I love your dining room makeover and the bench is a stunning addition! I hear you on reupholstering chairs, whew, no my favorite thing to do!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I am in love with your dining room - great style and love the new bench! I checked out your tablescapes too and now I know where to come for table setting inspiration. They are spectacular! So happy to have found you :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Yvonne ... it was truly meant to be in your beautiful dining room! I look forward to seeing more!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bench for the dining room and it is so beautiful instead of all chairs. Love the fabric and your chandelier is gorgeous as well.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Yvonne, I have always loved using a bench at the dining room table and yours looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Yvonne, this is perfect and in the image it looks really good, but I know your need for lighter and airier of a look. It is goign to be beautiful,
ReplyDeleteKathysue
lovely, I fancy one of these but mostly the swan its so eye catching.
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of a bench. So much that I am adding one to my furniture line. Also wanted to mention that when I saw your chandelier earlier I bought one for my kitchen and have really enjoyed it. I would not have known about it if you had not posted about it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYvonne your bench is beautiful! I will have to check it out at WM. Thanx for joining THT this week!:) Hope your week is going well.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteChristine
It all is very elegant! Lovely new addition to this room! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Oh Its so wonderful dear ! Great features looks gorgeous in your dining room!
ReplyDeleteDid you recover your bench? I like the eclectic fabrics together. Your tastes is divine and I love how you add your thinking about all these details.
ReplyDeleteI had the bench recovered to match the fabric on the dining room chairs.
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