Farmhouse Dining Room Reveal on a Budget of less than $720

When I bought this house 2 years ago, I had a specific game plan for what I wanted my dining room to look like.  See that post here.  But I also knew I didn't have the money all at once.  I would have to be thrifty and patient.

Thankfully, the decor inspiration I picked is still in style and is still MY style years later because that is how long it took to get this room completed.  I am so pleased and feeling blessed to call this room mine.  And I did it all on a very tight budget - little by little. All the main furniture in the room, rug, and chandelier cost $717! Not counting accessories... because they were very cheap anyway, and because I have seasonal decor out now.

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Prices

Solid Wood Farm Table: $135 at Local Thrift Store Helping Hands

Head of Table Chairs: $100 each from TJ Maxx 

(My newest cat has been a bad girl and ruined the sides...)

Benches: $57 each from Amazon.com (Click Here to buy the benches)

I went with benches to maximize seating for when I have my large family over and to have a clear sight line from the front door... hopefully allowing the room to feel larger and less cramped with "stuff."

Rug: $106 from Rugsusa.com (Click here to buy this rug)

Buffet: $15 Local Tag Sale

"Oh Christmas Tree" Canvas Decor: Christmas Tree Shops (I don't remember price... less than $15).

Light up Christmas Tree: CVS after Christmas sale (I forget how much, but probably about $5).

Garland: CVS after Christmas sale (Again, less than $5).

Silver Bucket: Target Dollar Spot $3

Glass Jar: Dollar General after Christmas Sale $.25

Pinecones: Free from the forest

Chandelier: $20 Lowes (It was the display)

Drop Off Table: $40 from Christmas Tree Shop
Left Basket for wires: Christmas Tree Shop (I forget the price).
Right Basket for other: Home Goods $9.99
Lamp: A DIY :)

Table with Single Drawer: $15 from FB Tag Sale Site
Chalkboard Moose: Kohls After Christmas Sale $1
Antler Picture Frame: Kohls After Christmas Sale $2
Wire Basket: Target Dollar Spot $3

Blinds: $11 each from JC Penney

Paint: $50 Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore
Colorblock Basket: TJ MAXX $24.99 (I keep extra shoes in this).

Hood Milk Jug: Elephant Trunk Flea Market $15

Topiary Ball: Christmas Tree Shops $3

Mercury Glass Bucket: TJ MAXX $3

I still have wall decor to work on, but this room is pretty complete... only took 2 years!
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