Why your room doesn't look like your Pinterest board | dining room makeover

As an artist, im very pleased with the attention you put in the presentation of a great painting. It can really make such a big difference, and I think you were spot on with your decision!

you keep mentioning that this isn't a huge change for the space, but i truly think it is completely transformed!! i like seeing these types of makeovers as well:) dont be so hard on yourselves!

I need you to know I am loving loving these room makeovers and mini makeovers so much!! I saw some commenters over on Instagram complaining about a dip in sustainability/that not EVERY single thing is thrifted or handmade but literally come onnnn. I do not care whatsoever that some items are purchased new and I think that is so much more realistic for the vast majority of people trying to decorate their spaces. You’re still very much thrifting and diy-ing the majority of stuff which we looove! Decorating your space is gonna be inherently consumerist pretty much no matter what so like you just can’t win with some people. Anyway. I love this format so much. Scrumptious. Xoxo

The space fits the person, I don't know how to put it but her reaction makes me feel like it's exactly done for her. The art piece was bold but it paid off

I think the olive green frame competes with the painting a bit. My eye goes to the frame first. I would have loved to see a dark walnut frame with a dark inner liner instead. The dark liner would blend into the background of the painting, and the walnut would bring out the warm tones in the fruit and flowers without taking attention away from them.

I've been a silent viewer and supporter since the days when Kelsey lived in the loft apartment in the office and normally don't comment much. I love your content so much, but I was so surprised to see the Meta glasses/AI sponsored post as that doesn't really align with what I thought your values were. I'm glad it was taken down, but really want to hear something about it. Even just a "hey based on viewer responses, we realize this didn't align with our views" would be enough. I want to continue to support TSG!

It looks so much better and way more welcoming! Everyone is hating on the table but they can always change that out later! Just because it's a makeover doesn't mean EVERYTHING has to be swapped out completely.

I love that this is the kind of makeover that feels manageable for someone with a 9-5 to complete over a few nights and a weekend! It shows that sometimes the whole room isn’t the problem, it’s just tweaking the context to make the space feel more styled and intentional.

I used to work for Nordstrom in the Visual Merchandising department back in the day when it was window design and installation. I have reupholstered all kinds of chairs and pieces of wood. Here is what I would do. Staple the widest edge and use a chalk line to line up your edge to staple. Start in the middle go towards the end and pull your fabric tight, then staple. Staple half of one side, then the other always pulling your fabric tight. Start the opposite in the middle and do the same steps. It is the end that makes it messy. The thickness in the fold can be cut out. I like to do the ends like your gift wrapping.fold the sides in and staple just about and 1/8”-1/4” in from the edge.cut away that extra fabric , then fold in. Again go back to the middle and staple from the middle to the end pulling tightly as you staple. If you are doing something that is circular staple in the North, South, East, West spot of the circle pulling tightly across. Staple one quarter area but clip V off the fabrics so it lays flat. That is the fabric that will be lumpy. Do the opposite and pull the fabric. Always work opposite and pull the fabric tight.

I'm usually a silent viewer, and I've never been this early! I've been watching since around the DIY faux marble bowls, thank you for all the info and inspo over the years!!

Beautiful! Painting looks 100%. Better! Great job!

You managed to insert a lot of vibrancy and personality into what was a kind of bland and boring space. Love it!

The cornice box makes a huge difference! So ironic that it seems that it was always there! The pendant is a great choice, and so is the cushion fabric and -- best of ALL -- the art reframing! Not 100% on the chairs, as you get a heavy dose of quirkiness with two chairs giving you their quirky backs. But I'd much rather quirky than dull (or clear).

I love the seating upgrades, especially the window seat.

Kelsey I love you girl but the style of those chairs would not work good with a baby or young child in the house. It would be difficult to hold your baby while sitting in that chair during the meal time because of the arms of the chair. They’re beautiful chairs but not family friendly.

Loved the change you did for the art on the wall. It looks stunning.

i loved how you managed to maintain their style by focusing on adding texture and shape. and i’m really impressed with the deliberate, limited use of colour; it’s both muted yet bold and doesn’t overwhelm the space. and how overall how you’ve kept a minimalist sleek style that feels warm and inviting. it looks so high end

This make over probably isn’t my favorite one you’ve done but as long as the homeowner is happy that’s what matters

The new light fixture is Gorgeous!!!! The old one just screamed Tech Bro 😂

I am so glad you chose the artwork to fix rather than diy thr light fixture. I really love it