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August 1, 2018 ·

Coastal Kitchen Dining Area Summer Updates

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Storm upon storm, and inches of rain that won’t stop for days are probably the most interior project motivators that might exist! I mean what else are you going to do when the water starts rising and you expect Noah to pull up in his ark any moment? You get stir crazy and decide to paint and redecorate! Well, at least that’s what I do. Put a paint brush in my hand and all the world is sunshine and rainbows once again. My rainy day project was working on some Coastal Kitchen Dining Area Summer Updates. 

Coastal Kitchen Dining Summer Updates

This area has been gnawing at me for over a year. I know many of you will say I should have left it as is but this dining area of my kitchen and staircase is the only place in the house where black is prominent. In single photos it all looks fine but when you back up and see the downstairs as a whole, this little area was feeling way to heavy in comparison. So I asked a question on my Instagram page if I should paint the railings white and wow, people had opinions! I decided to go for it and just paint it. I mean it’s just paint. I’ll probably change it next year anyhow. 

Here is an older photo from our Painted Staircase with Seagrass Runner Makeover. (Click that link to learn how to install a seagrass runner). 

White Painted Staircase Makeover with Seagrass Stair Runner

Ta-da! Welcome to a lighter and brighter coastal kitchen dining area! I didn’t eliminate all the black accents, instead just toned them down. 

Summer Staircase Updates- Coastal Kitchen Dining Summer Updates

These beautiful boho baskets were found at HomeGoods and I went back twice to buy more. One little nail in the middle holds them up. The boho basket wall decor trend is speaking to me right now. 

Basket Wall Decor

My white panicle hydrangeas decided to bloom and thrive during all these storms so I ventured outside and gathered several of the beautiful fluffy blossoms. 

White Panicle Hydrangeas

I found this awesome wood stump and hand blown glass bowl at a local imports store. It could be a terrarium but my kiddos quickly claimed it as a fish bowl for “Marcello”, our new Beta fish. Isn’t is fabulous? The glass is hand blown and then while still hot they lay it upon the stumps to then burn, form and cool around the nooks and crevases of the wood. Each piece is unique! 

Beta Fish

The biggest and easiest change was priming and painting the railings white. I washed the black stained railings really well, then lightly rubbed them with a fine grit sand paper to scuff the shine up a tad. Next I used my all time favorite and most trusted primer of all time. After a coat of primer, I gave the railings two coats of semi-gloss Extra White by SW. That is the white I use for all the trim in my house. 

The heavy black frames were switched out to these pretty gold frames. The black and white coastal prints are ones I’ve owned for about 10 years and dearly love. They were taken by my friend Layla & Kevin from The Lettered Cottage. Here’s a little Sand & Sisal trivia tid-bit…. Layla graciously reached out to this new little blogger and designed the brand logo for Sand & Sisal back in 2010! (My original logo that I designed must have really sucked! lol… thanks Layla! I appreciated it!)

Sea grass Stair Runner - Coastal Kitchen Dining Area Summer Updates

Coastal Kitchen Dining Area Summer Updates

Coastal Boho Chic Basket Wall Decor

Get the Look 

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Products not in slideshow-

  • Gold Bamboo Chandelier – Ballard Designs
  • Driftwood and White Table
  • Wall baskets – HomeGoods
  • blue pottery vase – HomeGoods
  • fishbowl – local find
  • Wall Paint Color – Comfort Gray by Sherwin Williams
  • Wall Trim Color – Extra White by Sherwin Williams
  • Table Runner – Target

Things feel more balanced now in our home. Who knew a week and a half of rain could pull out a desire to recreate and renew! I hope you like our new coastal kitchen dining area summer updates! 

Have a fabulous day friends! 

KIM

 

 

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Comments

  1. Marty Oravetz says

    August 1, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    So pretty. I love the natural wood tones and the use of baskets to carry the color across the wall. Beautiful room.

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 2, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you Marty! I thought the light baskets helped carry the color throughout too! (You have great taste! ) heehee!
      Have a great week!
      KIM

      • Amanda says

        August 10, 2020 at 10:54 am

        Where did you get the beta fish tank from?

        • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

          August 10, 2020 at 12:51 pm

          Hi Amanda! Here’s the link for the fish bowl! https://amzn.to/3kA5hNs

  2. Tamara says

    August 1, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    Love the change – and where did you find the shelf table? Great find of the baskets at Homegoods too!

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 2, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Hi Tamara!
      The console table is from Kirklands. I bought it a few years ago but I think they still carry it. I used to use the table in my entryway but moved it to the kitchen so I could have more storage for platters and such.
      Thanks so much!
      KIM

  3. Madaline says

    August 1, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    What is paint color?

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 2, 2018 at 12:49 pm

      Hi Madaline! The wall color is Comfort Gray by SW.

      • Stephanie says

        November 16, 2019 at 12:45 am

        What color are the base cabinets?

        • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

          November 23, 2019 at 11:21 am

          Hi Stephanie!
          The kitchen base cabinets are a custom white but an almost exact match is Extra White by Sherwin Williams. The island color is Oyster Bay by Sherwin Williams.

  4. Pam Bennett says

    August 1, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    What store did you get the awesome bowl and stump from for Marcello?

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 2, 2018 at 12:49 pm

      Hi Pam! I found it at Home Emporium in Chesapeake, VA. Home Emporium is a sister store to Southeastern Salvage which is located in a few southern states. Isn’t it the neatest bowl? 😉

  5. Helen says

    August 2, 2018 at 7:48 am

    Beautiful!! So light and airy. I love your style!

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 2, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you so much Helen! Sometimes it’s the little, simple changes that make the biggest difference! Have a fabulous week! ~ KIM

  6. Kim says

    August 2, 2018 at 9:12 am

    Kim, I love the change! The white railing makes the space seem so much brighter. That fish bowl is amazing too. I can think of a ton of things to do with it but using it as a fish bowl might be the best!

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 2, 2018 at 1:42 pm

      Thank you Kim!
      I can think of a ton of thinkgs to do too with the bowl… darn little kiddos claiming it so quick…;)
      I guess I’ll need to go back and buy another one! They would make great gifts too! The bowls were only $23 each. Not too bad at all for handblown glass. Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate it!
      ~ KIM

  7. Shirley says

    August 2, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    Kim I love the neutral tones…..so so coastal and I really love the mats on the wall with the design in them.

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 2, 2018 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you Shirley! The minute I saw them I knew I needed to grab them up!

  8. Tracy says

    August 2, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    Love every bit of it! The baskets are awesome, and that fishbowl is to die for. Now I have to see if I can find one up here in Ontario somewhere. The little bit of black on the console, and the stair runner is the perfect amount. I love your blog/home, and enjoy following along as you create! Cheers!

  9. Alicia says

    August 2, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    Absolutely love your new dining room area! Love the SW Comfort Gray – just wondered if you lightened it at all?

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 3, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      Hi Alicia!
      We’ve had the kitchen in Comfort Gray for about 6 years now. I love the color. These photos do look a bit lighter than reality I noticed. That is due to my photo editing. But anything you see from my kitchen from past posts (search “coastal kitchen” in the search bar) is all Comfort Gray so those might give you a better idea of the color. Our familyroom is Sea Salt which is simply one shade lighter than Comfort Gray. So if you are looking for something lighter, then I’d recommend Sea Salt. Hope that clairifies things a bit!
      ~ KIM

  10. Scentsy Katie says

    August 2, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    I love the natural earthy light open airy feel you created! The color for the walls couldn’t be more perfect. Well done!

  11. Sheila DelCharco says

    August 8, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    So pretty! Where did you move that black piece to? (Console table? Shelves? Can’t tell…) Or did you paint that as well? I like the lighter look!

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 9, 2018 at 10:53 am

      Thank you so much Sheila! I actually moved that black sheving unit/console into the closet across from our interior garage door (just to the right of the photo). We use it for all the kids’ shoes and such.

  12. Tania Cabrera says

    August 14, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    Are the boho wall baskets 2 different sizes? I think so but hard to tell from the photo. I love the look. I want to copy it for my dining room.

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      August 15, 2018 at 12:45 pm

      Hi Tania! Yes, they come in 2 sizes 14″ & 20″. Thanks!

  13. Alli Schlachter says

    October 12, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Where did you get that wicker side table? Your colors a beautiful! I’m inspired!

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      October 16, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Hi Alli! Thank you so much! I’m glad you are inspired! I’m not sure which side table you are referring to. Do you mean the woven abaca round side table in the livingroom? The round can be found at Wayfair. The wood and iron console table in the kitchen eating area is from Kirklands. Hope that helps!
      Have a great week,
      KIM

  14. GEORGIA SAMIOTI says

    December 19, 2018 at 6:41 am

    Hey Kim!Im so in love with your kitchen and i really love the baskets on the wall..I’m trying to do the same in my kitchen but i need more baskets so where did u find them?
    THANK U!!

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      January 2, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Hi Georgia! Thank you so much for your kind comment! The baskets are all from HomeGoods. I found them there this fall. Happy New Year! ~ KIM

  15. bridget schwent says

    January 19, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    Hello Kim
    Beautiful style! Can you please let me know where you got your kitchen table? thank you! enjoy your day!
    Bridget

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      January 23, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      Hi Bridget!
      Thank you so much! My table was bought 25 years ago at a local furniture store. It was quite yellow/orangey in color and I refinished it several years ago to the weathered oak finish.
      Wish I could help you out more!
      Best,
      KIM

  16. Bobbie says

    February 9, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    I wouldn’t love to see pics of your family/living room!

  17. Andrew says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:35 am

    Wow, looking great, Kim. Love your decor. It’s so modern.

  18. Aimee Jeffcoat says

    February 24, 2019 at 2:19 pm

    hello, I know you said you got the boho baskets from home goods, but do you happen to know the name of the manufacturer? Thank you

  19. Ashley-Rose says

    April 15, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    I love this! Where did you buy your kitchen table/chairs from?

  20. Michelle says

    June 4, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    Where did u get the light above the table and where did u get the table and chairs. Love the whole house. Where is the backsplash from? Thanks. Michelle

  21. Adrianne says

    June 8, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    Hi! I love the light above the table. Where did you find that?

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      June 11, 2019 at 11:27 am

      Thank you Adrianne! The chandelier is from Ballard Designs. They still carry it in stock.

  22. ashleigh says

    June 18, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    Which lights did you use love the dining table and island lights? Struggling to find dining table and island lights.

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      June 19, 2019 at 9:58 am

      Hi Ashleigh!
      The gold bamboo chandelier and the island pendants are both from Ballard Designs. They don’t carry the orb pendants anymore but they do have some new pendants that are gold bamboo looking to match the chandelier.
      Have a great week!,
      KIM

  23. Caroline Zellars says

    September 12, 2019 at 10:59 pm

    Where did you get the table runner from and the decor basket that sits on top? I love it!

  24. Henry Smith says

    March 17, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    Like the most baskets on the stairs wall . Going to order it from homegoods. Thanks for sharing it.

  25. Angie Duman says

    July 27, 2020 at 9:10 am

    That fish bowl is AMAZING!!!!!

  26. Kate says

    December 8, 2020 at 9:49 am

    Where did you find your chairs? And how do you feel about white chairs like those with an all white table? Redoing a beach dining room, very light filled and just prefer a monotone table. Pros and cons of painted surface versus stained?

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      December 9, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Kate!
      Those chairs were once black, I painted them white years ago. They were previously in our dining room and were from a thrift store. I have found similar ones though on Wayfair and bought 2 more. I love painted surfaces for sure! The only thing you have to watch out for is allowing the painted tabletop to cure for about 2-3 weeks before putting anything on top of it or using it (I’ve made this mistake and regretted it). You can also add a top coat of polycrylic which will help prevent any scratches and protect the paint job. Hope that helps some!
      Have a beautiful week!
      KIM

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