Choosing chairs
Which chairs? The host chairs stay. The side chairs are in question.
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Comments (21)Hi all, DD and I went to E.A. yesterday and I am so glad we made the trip. The website finishes didn't look remotely like the real deal. After OB's post with the beautiful black I was leaning that way. DD and I decided the black would probably darken the space more than I wanted. The mushroom and whitewashed mushroom was actually just a driftwood look wood and driftwood look with whitewash. It would have been beautiful in the right setting but wasn't right for me or the table. I fell in love with the beautiful bright colors and the most beautiful was the robins egg blue, which was much more subtle, but my table was too warm for the blue. The lovely Dove Grey was also ruled out because it was too cool in tone. The French white was a lovely warm white with distressing but all I could think of was the white Windsor look chairs with the light oak seats that popped up all over years ago and there was no way I wanted that. Then Kathleen, the decorator that I spoke to on the phone, showed us the French Grey sample board. It is a lovely warm grey with distressing. The walls will be painted in Ellen Kennon's Tiffany Taupe or SW Naturel and the French Grey seemed the perfect complement to the paint choices and because it is a warm grey I believe it will look great so that is what I ordered. The plus with all of this is that Kathleen is going to help me with my LR redecorating....See MoreHelp choosing chair fabric, please (pics)
Comments (19)mitchdesj, it's funny you say English style, because that is something I would really like to achieve. I think I've watched too many episodes of "Relocation, Relocation". Like Jenny says it is very RL. Oceanna, the baseboards are actually hot water radiators. They give great heat and look kind of cool to boot. They are brass under the paint and DH keeps hinting he might eventually strip them. The wall colour has been great, but we've had it for almost 10 yrs now so we are ready for a change - back to neutral. sujafr, I am really wrestling with that whole idea. I know I will love either of those florals for a few yrs but a neutral would be so much more practical. The dark floral is so distinct, it will really dictate how I can decorate. But then again, it is a style of chair that would lend itself to slipcovering down the line. Rosewind, I really appreciate your comments on the big florals always being in style. It pushes me a little closer to choosing something more dramatic. Funny you should say that about the stripe. It is the stripe that is recommended to go with that floral, but I didn't like it much either. I preferred a much different one with wider stripes and a brighter green. I just ran across a Mario B. quote about how to achieve the English look - something about getting the perfect mix of fabric and antiques and then locking 2 poodles in the room for a weekend. Thanks totallyblessed. I am really surprised so many like that print. I showed it to my DH (who actually has pretty good taste) and he absolutely hated it. But like a good husband, he has come around having seen how much I like it....See MoreNeed Help Choosing Chairs for Dining Table
Comments (4)Beautiful table and I think fabric chairs are a perfect choice. With a fabric chair you usually have an exposed leg. You will never match the wood on the chair leg exactly so you just have to pay attention to the style and shade. This is a rustic table so do NOT choose a leg that is formal and polished. Something a bit more rustic and black or gray. There are many to choose from. From there choose a fabric that coordinates with the table surroundings....See MoreHelp choosing chairs
Comments (12)I was thinking how the cost of new chairs will add up. How about painting your chairs and leaving rattan as is for a similar look below (add black cushions on rattan). If you don’t have enough chairs they are easily found second hand I found the set below for $30 for example You could go on Facebook’s Marketplace. I have had great luck. Chairs below were $75 and $50 each respectively and had a large quantity. Never know! Then you have some money for an updated chandelier. Wanted to give you ideas for ottoman and bookcase updates to better compliment your new room...See More
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5 years agoI suggest you consider chairs that have the same side profile as your host chairs.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoI have these chairs from my kitchen, what about these? I initially wanted the wishbone, or something low profile, to have a simple feel and to show off the live edge on the table. Have an inspiration photo I went off. I think it's the fabric on the wishbone that I don't like. Perhaps if I order the same fabric from restoration hardware that's on the host chairs, and recover the wishbone, they'll look better? (*Don't want to get rid of host chairs, and can't use anywhere else, plus I really like them!) Here's my kitchen chairs as an option. And my inspiration photo using low profile side chairs.
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(pictured above): I feel the wishbone look better with a pillow until I can recover if that's what I do, and don't replace these chairs. What's your opinion? *also cannot use wishbone in kitchen with current table, until I purchase a new table, they won't fit under the table, so it looks off. Therefore, if I swap kitchen chairs and use in dining room, and use wishbone in kitchen I need to order a table for the kitchen In order to make that work.
(inspiration picture above): I ordered the wishbone chairs with the rush seats like this picture initially, but we thought the seats looked cheap so I bought a fabric option, but don't really like the fabric that came with. Over a year later, still trying to decide on chairs. Perhaps recovering will do the trick!?
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agosorry for all the pics! Thought different angles might help. I found a fabric that is perfect in color and texture. It gives the wishbone a more weighty look in person. Still love the black seated chair too. I have wrapped the yardage around the wishbone as best I could to give a visual. If I cut it I can't return. I hope to make a chair decision by the weekend.
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5 years agoThe color is nearly spot on and I think doing a heavier fabric verses doing linen, will give the chair more weight. Really like the texture of the fabric.
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5 years agoUpdate! They are recovered, forgot to post it. used the fabric I shared above. Gives the chairs a weighty feel, the fabric is textured and having them the same color as the end chairs created simplicity I wanted. Now I'm not wanting to replace the chairs, I'm loving them. Funny what the right fabric will do for ya! Cost about $40 for fabric and staple gun! The lighting is bright due to sky light so hard to get a good pic.
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