Old Dining Chair Makeover
Brie Williams, styling by Page Mullins
"This was our biggest impulse buy ever," says Victoria Ford (@prepfordwife) of the Cary, North Carolina, home that she and husband, Marcus (@marcsford), bought after a spur-of-the-moment search. "It was perfect for what we were looking for: more space, good bones, and—underneath terrible wallpaper—a charming house," she says. The couple got started right away, aiming for an air of Colonial New England classicism and prep. "In a world where Marcus gets what he wants, we live in New England. But I cannot do the cold," says Victoria. "So I'm more than happy to bring a little bit of New England here." Read along to see a few of their turn-around tricks...
courtesy of Victoria and Marcus Ford
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Front Exterior—Before
The first item on the Ford's to-do list was to liven up the exterior's facade. "I think as soon as we saw the house, we said, 'if it is the first and last thing we do, we are painting that exterior,'" says Victoria. "The gray just felt off and the green didn't quite create the contrast we were looking for."
Brie Williams, styling by Page Mullins
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Curate a Crisp and Classic Exterior
To freshen up the exterior, while still giving a nod to the home's historic Colonial style, Victoria and Marcus chose a slightly off-white paint color rather than a bright white. For the accents, they stayed with the classic choice of green, but chose a darker version of the color to provide a stronger contrast. Continuing the classic detailing: a pair of colonial-style lanterns in a bronze finish, and black urns. "These make me think of my grandma—she was one of those women who lived in her yard and had these old cement urns," says Victoria. New door entry hardware and a bumblebee knocker complete the upgrade.
Get the Look:
Siding Paint: "Alabaster" by Sherwin-Williams
Door and Shutter Paint: "Dard Hunter Green" by Sherwin-Williams
L anterns: Kichler "Linford" from Lowe's
Black Urns: Allen + Roth planters from Lowe's
courtesy of Victoria and Marcus Ford
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Entry—Before
"This was just not a happy room," says Marcus of the previously beige and muddy brown entry. It also had a vinyl floor and a staircase that lacked presence.
Brie Williams, styling by Page Mullins
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Add Personality with Color and Pattern
Brie Williams, styling by Page Mullins
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Step Up the Staircase
When it came to elevating the entry, top priority was replacing the too-skinny newel post and handrail with a beefier glossy black version. "This one is high impact from every angle," says Marcus. They finished the look with a practical sisal stair runner that adds warmth. Sitting atop the 11-inch-deep cabinet, a decorative domino set gives a nod to Marcus's grandfather, who was a champion domino player.
Victoria's middle-of-the-night, fingers-crossed adventure with a pry bar revealed—jackpot!—original hardwood floors under layers of vinyl and linoleum. Pros were called in to deal with potential asbestos, then the floors were refinished and stained to match the other hardwoods in the house.
Get the Look:
Oak newel posts, handrail, and balusters: by Stair Supplies
Handrail paint: "Tricorn Black" by Sherwin-Williams
D ominos set: "Royal" by Regina Andrew
Cabinet: "Hemnes" by Ikea, painted "Indigo Batik" by Sherwin-Williams
Porcelain U mbrella Holder: by Avala
Vintage nautical oil painting: Cabin Antiques, Raleigh, NC
courtesy of Victoria and Marcus Ford
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Dining Room—Before
A beige color palette, dated wallpaper border, and lackluster trim combined for an uninspiring dining room. The Fords desired an inviting space that would feel just right for both the day-to-day and special occasions (plus serve as one stylish WFH setting).
Brie Williams, styling by Page Mullins
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Brie Williams
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Brie Williams, styling by Page Mullins
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courtesy of Victoria and Marcus Ford
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Weekend Project: Chair Revival—Before
Victoria loved the caning of her six Facebook Marketplace chairs, but the finish felt dated. Her solution...
Brie Williams, styling by Page Mullins
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Weekend Project: Chair Revival—After
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