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what table goes with light floors

3 years ago

I have natural maple floors. Trying to pick my “forever” dining room table. Can’t decide if table should be natural or stain. See photos for table options and photo of newly remodeled kitchen with floors.

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JudyG Designs

3 years ago

Those tables are not “forever” tables, unless you realize the tops will have to be refinished or painted at a later date. The patterns are a particular style and 10 years from now you may be way past this look/

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HU-187528210
3 years ago
I really love the second table color. And look. But!! Without the geometric pattern lol.
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sue_94502
3 years ago
I have maple floors with a simple oval (with leaves) walnut dining set. I like the contrast. I also vote for a plain top for a table you will keep forever. It will be easier to decorate and accessorize without worrying it is too "busy."
Jody Hall
3 years ago
I love option 2. 10yrs from now if that table gets regular use it will need to be refinished anyway. Do what you want now. Love what you want now.
Lisa Senne
Original Author
3 years ago
Appreciate the feedback. I also could have added that because the way the top is attached to the legs, I’m able to flip it over if I get sick of the pattern after some time. So really I’m just asking about color.
Rachel Lee
3 years ago
Neither- you should match the island.
Jilly
3 years ago
The second one is my vote. Just the right amount of contrast.
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Lisa Caudill Designs
3 years ago
if the base/legs are black/ dark I would go with the lighter color and would consider if you chose a pattern have you had one similar before that you have liked for years?
olychick
3 years ago
I would go with the first one and dark chairs.
Suzanne Devane
3 years ago
i like 1 but neither seems to mesh with your other furnishings in terms of style.
Melanie Beckmann
3 years ago
I would go with a darker wood. Either a natural one like walnut or else a stained wood of another variety. Hickory In natural would be nice.
Melanie Beckmann
3 years ago
These are my natural mixed wood floors. Some of it is maple. I’m not sure if this is helpful or not, but I thought you might like to see what different woods next to maple look like.

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