Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Staging My Deck II - Dining Area

Welcome back! Here is the 'new' deck dining area after staging.  The wrought iron table and chairs have been on the deck forever. 

View entering deck from the French Doors

View entering the dining area
Cushions were added to the chairs for a pop of color and to make them more comfortable.  A sisal rug was placed under the dining set.  The rug anchors the table and chairs and mirrors the shape of the painting.

Due to the built-in benches, there is not as much room on this end of the deck.  I used a long green pillow on the angled portion of the benches. The small decorative pillow picks up the flowers and colors in the painting.
View from the settee in the seating area

A Buffet Table from Two of This and One of That
I wanted a narrow buffet on the wall of the house.  My SIL (thanks, Karen!) recently gave me two wooden columns.  The columns serve as the base. Finding a top proved to be difficult. I ended up using a piece of metal artwork laying flat.  Instant table! 

Yes, that is a Blue Egg. Blue Egg has been on shelves, below tables, on a stand, both inside and outside of our house for years. I know Blue Egg is weird--but I love it.  I had to incorporate Blue Egg in my new staging since there is a bit of blue in the painting.

I also brought my Grecian statue and an antique bird cage out to join the fun.  I found the iron gate at Goodwill a few years ago.  I've used it above mantels and as wall art in houses I've staged. Here, I've placed it as a divider between the deck walkway and the eat-in area.


For entertaining, I set up the buffet/bar with dishes and silverware.  The silverware holders are terracotta candle holders.  I love the colors with the dishes and painting.


Wacky Centerpiece
Once while cruising through a high dollar interior design shop, I saw a glass centerpiece with little pebbles, seeds and sticks in the center.  It was $175!  "Hump!" said I, "I can do that." The glass and iron stand was in my staging stash. I added bird seed, and painted some sticks black (some sticks I left brown). I then inserted the sticks in the middle. Voila! (Plus, it is a great piece for those hard to stage niches builders put in new houses.)

The Centerpiece doesn't lean--the photographer does.
   
Niche in Client's House
Budget
I didn't spend a penny for staging the dining area of the deck!


There is still one small area on the deck that I staged.  I'll share that with you next post. Thanks so much for following my deck red0 and the great comments. 

Later,

Linda


14 comments:

  1. I love the blue egg!! All the elements work great and the colors are fun! Great Deck, Girl!

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  2. Thanks Patty. We must have been separated at birth if you love my blue egg!

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  3. So glad you were able to put the columns to good use. Love the look, I would of never thought of making it into a table. Does the sun not fade your wall hanging? I really love that. Once again, great job!!!!!!

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  4. Hi Karen, I'm going to put a coat of poly on it to seal it from sun and weather. (It is under the overhang from the floor above it.) The columns were perfect for my little table that I needed! Thanks! Love that you love it.

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  5. It's gorgeous!! I want a pretty outdoor area like this!

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    1. Thanks Brook! This is a great time of year to get outdoor stuff on sale. Maybe when you get back from Florida? Can't wait to see your slipcovers.

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  6. Staging is a skill that I'm afraid I lack. You obviously are very talented! Gorgeous job!

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    1. Wow! I'm flattered. Thanks for the thumbs up! I'm in awe of your family room project on the One Room Challenge. Love those fabrics and can't wait to see everything next week. The commissioned painting Kerry did for you is AWESOME. (Folks go to the Pink Pagoda blog to see what I'm talking about.)

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  7. Most of Landscape Design is STAGING !

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    1. Tara, if you could see my yard you would realize I am not skilled at Landscape Staging. My azaleas are leggy and misshapened, my hydrangeas don't bloom, even my Rosemary died. The only thing that thrives are my hostas. If it weren't for the treetops, the view off my deck would be very unappealing. I intend to study your blog, books, etc. and see if I can get a better grasp on landscape design. Thanks!

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  8. Hi Linda! Thanks for your nice comment on my blog! Love that you're great at staging! Maybe I can pick up some tips from you!

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    1. You've got a great style Heather! Love the lighting fixtures you selected for your house.

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  9. The wacky centerpiece is so fun. I love all the colors you used. Don't "they" say that yellow sells a house (pic 1)? Looks great.

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  10. That wacky centerpiece always makes sellers put on their 'scary face' when they see me unpack it! LOL! I'm not familiar with the yellow rule! I'll check into it. Good to hear from you. Thanks.

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