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Need advice regarding Anthropology dining chairs!

5 years ago

I recently splurged and bought an Anthropology marble dining table and chairs for my dining/living space in my apartment. While I love them, ever since my chairs were delivered this morning I’ve been second guessing my decision to buy two different colored chairs (duck egg and gray). At the time of purchase I was inspired by pics on the Anthropology website of different colored dining chairs being used in the same space - I decided to step out from my usual more plain style and give it a shot. Now I’m not so sure! Should I embrace the two toned chairs, or do all gray or all duck egg dining chairs? Any advice welcomed!

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Stacey

5 years ago

To me, the duck egg blue ones are stunning with your table.

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Marta
5 years ago
I really like the chairs. Part of me likes the two different colors, and another part thinks that one color would be more streamlined and look better. Sorry, I’m no help...
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Lampsusa
5 years ago
I like the two different color chairs-they add more interest to the area.
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ajrmcr
5 years ago
Super cute chairs and house. I think one color is better.;)
Lila
5 years ago
I like the two different colours!
Helen
5 years ago
I'd go with all duck egg.
dyliane
5 years ago
I prefer in one color only but is not bad at all
K R
5 years ago
Duck egg! Very pretty!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
5 years ago
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Bring those two colors up elsewhere in the room so they appear planned.

Would have been a better color for your walls instead of the boring beige.
lindahambleton
5 years ago
I think what would be cute is 3 chairs around the table. 2 color and one color. Maybe the fourth chair could sit by its self in the living room.
whtlacesue
5 years ago
Pick up the duck egg blue in a much larger vase and flower arrangement, art in other parts of the room and a throw for the sofa. You can get there.
HU-332921047
5 years ago
I like the two colors, specially in the photo we’re you alternated The colors.
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Kat & Co. Interiors
5 years ago
Great Find! Love the style of table and chairs! I also love that you were inspired to step out of your comfort zone and play with your decor.

The simple answer to your question is that yes! the two toned chairs can work.

To make them work, you will need to tie their colours into the rest of your space. Think throw blanket and accent pillows. You need to be concerned with "tone" or the "undertone". For example, you can look at a paint deck of white-there are a lot of different whites, some have a blue undertone, some pink, etc. You need to source items with the same undertone as your chairs.

The rest of your room is light, why not lighten up the wall colour? Your fabulous chairs will pop against a light wall and the marble will look sublime. Have you thought about anchoring your table with an area rug? I recommend an indoor/outdoor rug for clients concerned about clean up.

Pro tip: when choosing paint finish, stay away from sheen (it shows all imperfections) an eggshell finish will be a nice happy medium for you.

Good luck and happy decorating!

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