This dining room refresh was done in a home in Madison, Wisconsin. The room felt dated and a bit dull, even though the furniture was still in good shape.
Before photo – outdated dining room.
The main updates were repainting the walls and changing the light fixture. I didn’t realize how uneven the ceiling box was until the new fixture went up slightly off-center. I had to adjust it twice to get it straight.
During renovation – painting and light fixture installation.
Once the paint dried and the new light was in place, the room felt more balanced. One wall still shows a faint roller mark in certain lighting, but it’s not noticeable most of the time.
After photo – refreshed dining room.
The before-and-after difference is subtle but effective. For a Madison home, this update made the dining space more inviting without major changes.
Honest Thought
Lighting changes a room more than most people expect.