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What color console to use in dining room?

6 years ago

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Hello,

Wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to what color I should use for the console table? It will be along the wall with the switch plate/lighter wall...

Here is a pic of my dining room along with the table & chairs

Thoughts on how this one would look...

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BeverlyFLADeziner

6 years ago

Ashley Furniture. I think the contrast would be good and it will show up against your wall.

IMO the rug colors are too weak to compete with your dining room set.

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miss lindsey (She/Her)
6 years ago
Just one small question, how will having a table there affect the walkway?
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6 years ago
I know it is difficult to tell by the pictures, but it will not affect the walkway. As long as the table width is not over 30 inches it will be ok.
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Original Author
6 years ago
Or maybe do a metal & wood table? Thought that might look nice with the metal stair railing...
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miss lindsey (She/Her)
6 years ago
Metal and wood could work. I think the first table you posted is a bit too green and cool toned, and maybe too light coloured.

What is the overall style of your home? What we can see in the pics and the green console looks slightly country, is that accurate?
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miss lindsey (She/Her)
6 years ago
Have you thought about a repurposed dresser or other piece of furniture?
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groveraxle
6 years ago
Too small and too meh.
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groveraxle
6 years ago
Go longer and bolder:

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chickadee2_gw
6 years ago
I think I’d do a wooden one that blended with your table and trim. The colored one you posted looks like it would fade into your wall cover. You already have that accent wall color, so that’s another reason I wouldn’t have a painted piece. I wouldn’t get a piece with very thin legs since your table and chairs are nice and sturdy and would overpower a delicate console.
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6 years ago
You are all awesome and very helpful!!! I think I like the distressed black the best

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