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Look for Less – New Dining Room Chairs

February 10, 2021

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Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.

I’ve slowly been making a lot of little changes in our living/dining room that are starting to really change the look and feel of this big, open space. It began with adding two customized IKEA bookcases in the living room and hanging beautiful antique brass wall sconces above. You can read the details of that project here. Then I switched out our black metal and glass coffee table for a beautiful wood one from here, which added so much warmth to the space. 

Since the living room and dining room are connected, these changes spilled over into the dining area as well, and I finally pulled the trigger on new dining chairs that I’ve been eyeing for quite awhile. This is the perfect example of how your style can evolve over time, and I’m so excited to show you this updated look for less today!

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.

If you’ve been here for awhile, you probably remember what I had in here before… three of these cross back chairs, one long bench to match our dining table I built, and two partially upholstered armchairs at the ends of the table. You can see photos of everything here. 

I still love those cross back chairs, so I ended up moving them into my kitchen, but I wanted something that felt a little less “french country” and a little more simple and streamlined for the armchairs. I was really inspired by this image of Shea McGee’s dining room and wanted to recreate this look on a much smaller budget. 

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.

I wanted to find a simple wooden dining chair that had some kind of caning, rattan, or natural texture on the seat, similar to the ones from McGee & Co. and ended up going with this much more affordable option that has a woven seagrass seat. We actually used the barstool height version of this same chair in the Armstrong House kitchen, so I already knew the quality was good and the color of the wood tone was what I was looking for. 

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.the splurge | $398
the save | $115

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.

I love the look of a different armchair at the ends of the table, but the price tag on the McGee & Co. chair was way more than I was willing to spend. I found a very similar upholstered chair with simple legs for $400 less to complete the look in my dining room.

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.the splurge | $600
the save | $200

 

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.

Ideally I would add an area rug underneath the table, but I have a two large layered rugs just a few feet away in the living room, so I choose to leave the dining space bare. It’s actually a lot easier to clean and vacuum without a rug here, so I don’t mind that part!

I have plans to add something on the wall in between the two windows, so stay tuned for that little project coming up soon.

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update. Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.

Another change you might have noticed in here was the console table and mirror on this wall. Previously I had an antique cabinet with a distressed white wood mirror and two large farmhouse style lamps. The look was very soft, feminine, and beautiful, but again, I was ready for a change. I pulled this console table from a hallway upstairs and decor I had around the house to complete the look. The round black mirror gives a more modern edge, while the wood bowl and pampas grass give off a bit of a bohemian vibe. 

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update. Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update. Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update. Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.

What do you think about the new dining chairs? Did I come close to my inspiration photo? Can you believe how much I saved on the chairs I found? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.

Thanks so much for being here today, sweet friends!

Home blogger and interior decorator Liz Fourez adds new chairs in her dining room for a simple and stylish update.

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  1. Julie says: February 10, 2021 at 11:52 am

    Happy Birthday! Also, I am curious to know what you did with the black and glass coffee table. Did you repurpose it in another area of your house? Your “evolving” style is lovely–always classy!

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    • Liz Fourez says: February 11, 2021 at 10:16 am

      Thank you so much! As much as I absolutely love that glass and metal coffee table, I just didn’t have anywhere else in the house for it to go. I brought it up to my shop, Love Grows Wild Market, to sell!

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  2. Wendy says: February 10, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    So, so pretty. Love the chairs and, well, everything. You are a wonderful decorator. Blessings.

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  3. Melanie says: February 10, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    I like the design of your cheaper dining chairs better. Well done! 👍

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  4. Carolyn says: February 10, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    Hi! I love the chairs you bought more then the expensive ones!!! Your home is lovely!!!

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  5. Brie says: February 10, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    Beautiful! I personally MUCH prefer your “save” choices over the “splurge” choices from your inspiration photo. The gorgeous textured seat on your wooden chairs and the subtle curve of your upholstered chairs contribute to an aesthetic that looks much cozier and more inviting to me.

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