This dining room update happened in Madison, Wisconsin. There was no big renovation plan just a tight budget and a room that felt boring.
Before photo – dining area.
Instead of replacing furniture, we focused on small changes. The walls were repainted using leftover paint from another job. The table stayed the same, even though it had a few scratches.
Mid-process – painting and cleanup.
The biggest improvement came from changing the light fixture and adding a simple rug. It’s not perfect, and the chairs still don’t fully match, but the space feels more inviting now.
After photo – refreshed dining room.
Takeaway
You don’t always need new furniture. Sometimes rearranging and repainting is enough to change how a room feels.