Monday, November 21, 2011

Farmhouse Table Reveal

Nate built us a farmhouse table.  He’s so handy.  I think I’ll keep him around.  To build me more tables…

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Nate used the Big Ur tutorial from Ana White.  We’ll share tomorrow the adjustments we made, the stain and poly used, things we’d do differently, etc. (Feel free to leave questions and we’ll address those as well!)

We are going to purchase two more chairs this week. The new table is a little longer than our previous table.  This extra length will allow for six chairs…which is a definite bonus!  The chairs are short…but extremely comfortable.

We ended up purchasing a new rug also because our old one did not look right.  (I really liked that rug so I’m trying to dream up a home for it.)  The new rug is from Lowe’s.  It was marked down to $59 from $75.  Sold.

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We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our free lights from Barn Light Electric (Read about that awesomeness here.)  The lights will really help tie the kitchen and breakfast area together.  Not to mention that the whole place will go even more country, y’all.

And because we all love a good before and after….

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It’s crazy how different a room can look just by switching out a table and rug. 

I’m in love with the table.  I love that Nate built it and we finished it together.  The wood makes the area seem warmer…and who doesn’t love extra seating?

What do you think?  Too country?  Just right?  Any questions that you want addressed tomorrow?  Who hates us for decorating for Christmas already?

Linking up to: Primitive and Proper, Simple Home Life, Remodelaholic, Crafty, Scrappy, Happy

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52 comments:

  1. ECUTwinMamaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Beautiful! I love how this turned out!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteNovember 21, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    ok, now nate build me one- that is freaking awesome! and with those chairs- perfection!

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  3. Kim @ keller-creativeNovember 21, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    What that is freaking awesome. I cant believe he built that! And um it doesn't look like the same space at all. I love your new area!

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  4. TiffannieNovember 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I love this combination!! It's gorgeous and I'm pinning it to my "inspiring homes" board on pinterest.

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  5. Lyndsay @ Mr. and Mrs.November 21, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    OH. EM. GEE. seriously amazing. I can't believe he built that! Now i just have to convince dan :)

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  6. Amanda HetlandNovember 21, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Wow! It looks amazing! I love the chairs, where did you get those? You guys are so handy! Very impressed!

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  7. A room with a viewNovember 21, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    It is a gorgeous piece with an amazing stain and it looks beautiful against those stunning floors. Not too country and particularly with those chairs.

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  8. AmyNovember 21, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    FREAKING LOVE!!! It really warmed up that space. Is Nate available for hire? ;)

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  9. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsNovember 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    This looks REALLY good. And I"m just patiently waiting for you guys to drop off our table.

    The chairs seem to slide under the table perfectly? Do they feel too short?

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  10. Carol@TheDesignPagesNovember 21, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Love it!! I have exactly the same table but not homemade. Awesome job Nate. I love the chairs matched up with the rustic table.

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  11. Cindy @The Flipping CoupleNovember 21, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Wow. So impressed! Absolutely loving the table. Nate could probably find himself a steady stream of custom orders if he keeps building stuff like this!

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  12. Cait @ Hernando HouseNovember 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I love it!

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  13. April @ beyond the small gateNovember 21, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I just painted my bathroom a similar paint color and was trying to figure out what color to paint the trim. the change in your photos helps me in my decision. Yes I despise you for Christmas decorating already, but it looks really nice.

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  14. KatieNovember 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    this is stunning. adam and i love this look--i do not think its country at all, i like to call it rustic modern, especially paired with those great chairs! well done all around--looks fantastic!!!!!

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  15. Chelsea @ two twenty oneNovember 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Looks amazing! You guys did a wonderful job! I love the color of the stain.

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  16. April @ An Urban AcreNovember 21, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    OhMiGosh! Me next! Me next! Kudos to Nate, that looks amazing! And i love the chairs :)

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  17. UnknownNovember 21, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Wow! So fabulous, go you and Nate!! My lovely hubby just got me some new white Eames chairs for our dining room and even without changing the dining table it made an incredible difference! You can have a peek here if you're interested :) http://coralandcoast.blogspot.com/2011/11/birthday-surprise.html

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  18. ErinNovember 21, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Go Nate! It looks professional! I love the contrast with the chairs! :)

    (Thank God for these handy husbands, right? If I attempted building that table it would've looked like a well-intentioned Boy Scout project gone wrong. Horribly wrong. I may or may not have left with all limbs intact.)

    And if the radio is allowed to play Christmas music, you're certainly allowed to start decorating. :)

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  19. LisaTTravelsNovember 21, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    My brother the furniture maker...I guess all those hours of New Yankee workshop we watched on IPTV when we were younger paid off :oP

    Seriously, it is amazing! Good job little brother!

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  20. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignNovember 21, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I'm so impressed! The table looks absolutely beautiful. New table, new chairs...It looks like you have a brand new kitchen!

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  21. JamieNovember 21, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    It looks like an entirely different house! It turned out amazing.

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  22. Lisa @ Cozy Condo LivingNovember 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Wow! Great job Nate. I'll take him if you don't want him. :)

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  23. SOMMERWHITENovember 21, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Just found your Blog..your house is absolutely stunning !! Love your blog xo

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  24. Lets just build a house!November 21, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I really love it. I think it will look even better with more of those fab chairs!

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  25. KristelNovember 21, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Love your new table and chairs. Incredible how much your room has changed. And no, I cannot hate you for decorating for christmas, I have already done my whole house too :)

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  26. JamiNovember 21, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS!!! Thats beautiful and Ive been begging Todd to let us build one...hopefully this will be enough, plus the year plus Ive been begging! Nate did an insane job!

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  27. Sarah JaneNovember 21, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I think you mentioned getting your chairs at World Market. I received a flyer with a 25% off furniture code. Save022, I hope it works for you!

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  28. LyndseyNovember 21, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I love the country feel of the table and the room. Looks like a completely different kitchen and all you changed was the tablet and rug = inexpensive way to redesign a room. I actually want to make a table out of old barn wood someday.

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  29. Ana WhiteNovember 22, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Speechless!!!! Your table is just so beautiful! Thanks for sharing and linking!

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  30. LuNovember 22, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    That table is stunning and the chairs look amazing with it. Can I borrow Nate?! You have me worried about what to do with my table now! We found an old table and bench set at a charity shop and I'm in the process of restoring it's hideen beauty (it's ugly as hell at the mo). I was going to stain it Jasmine White as I didn't want the room to look too dark, but now I've seen yours I'm wondering whether a natural wood stain would be better! Oh dear.....

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  31. mike @ the lil house that couldNovember 22, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    That table is AWESOME.

    Next project? Hardwood floors!

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  32. MartinaNovember 22, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    We used Ana White's Big UR & Narrow Farmhouse table plans (combined!) to build our table last November, Never thought building furniture would be so easy! Your table turned out lovely!

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  33. Kelly @ View along the wayNovember 22, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I know I know, I'm late to the party - I've been on vacation - but I have to stop and gawk at that beauty. Looks amazing with your new chairs too! Nate has such great decor ideas.

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  34. Rebecca @ the lil house that couldNovember 22, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    This is amaaaaazing!!!

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  35. LoNovember 22, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Yeahhhh!!! It looks amazing! Go Nate! And go Michelle for being so damn convincing! What a beautiful project!!

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  36. Junky VagabondNovember 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Love it - it looks right at home in the dining room. Way to go! Visiting from Type A - Jill

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  37. Brooke @ Spruce Your NestNovember 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Love it! I am your newest follower, over from A Bowl Full of Lemons link party :-)

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  38. Diane Marie HallNovember 22, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    LOVE IT, AND Ike is adorable as always!

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  39. Tammy @ Type ANovember 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    send nate to my place next! damn that is gorgeous, oops. lol love it!

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  40. Ashley C.November 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!! Visiting from Primitive & Proper!

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  41. Hyphen InteriorsNovember 29, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    So pretty! I want a very similar table when we move and find a house to buy... and I hope to build it or have it built. Great job!

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  42. Tammy @ Type ANovember 29, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    i featured you!!!

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/11/anything-goes-45-highlights-44.html

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  43. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Hi! I'm a new reader coming over from Hyphen Interiors ( just read your chair post). I absoutely LOVE your table and chairs. LOVE them!!

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  44. RemodelaholicDecember 26, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I love this table! Would love to have you come do a guest post about this project! if you are interested please let me know! Happy New Year!

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  45. hilary@oldhousetrueloveDecember 31, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    love it! and... where did you get the chairs? ;)

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  46. Jan@southernjunkin'February 16, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Love farm tables! Yours is great! Better keep that Nate around!!
    Blessings!!

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  47. Kristen @ My Covered BridgeFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    This farm table is gorgeous! Love it!

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  48. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy HappyFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    you are a dog lover and you have an amazing table?! Can we be friends!!?? I adore that table so so sooo much! Thank you so so soooo much for linking up at crafty scrappy happy!!! I am for sure featuring you and your table tomorrow!!!
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

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  49. {amy k.}February 20, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    LOVE the table! and adore the giant spoon, fork and knife. where did you find those??

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  50. Mrs. Great IndoorsMarch 19, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Love it! We're enjoying our farmhouse table, too, built by my handy husband in December. We had a tiny four-top round table that seemed to take up more space in the dining room than our six-foot rectangular table. It just goes to show how the right piece can really make a space!

    http://tatumgreatindoors.blogspot.com/2012/02/lusting-over-our-reclaimed-barnwood.html

    Erin
    The Great Indoors

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