does this breakfast table go with my kitchen?
Fashiongal
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I bought this breakfast table in a rush. Now it has arrived. I’m not sure whether it fits my transitional style kitchen. What chairs can make up for the style difference? Also I need some advices on the counter stools too! Thanks!
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last yeardining zone will be veering a little more modern it seems...the kitchen itself has a bit more traditional sense about it. I'd find some interesting things for the dining zone as its in visual view as well it looks like traffic passes around it so youll be aware of it all the time. get a great rug and I'd go moderate to somewhat ample scaled chairs I would prefer upholstered as I think its a good investment and you can pick the fabric you like. fabrics are hard wearing these days. the blue gray chairs are nice but not plump enough . the second ones in white are a little better..they have some curves and in a print or stripe or tweed could be nice. the last pic. w the high backed striped chairs is a fun pick and puts life into that space [red is an apetite stimulating color ].....red=warm=fire...... just depends on what you care to do. remember there will be art on the wall later and plants in that light filled corner so its going to feel nice . the table is fine.
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last yearlast modified: last yearThe orb chandelier is a bit big for the table, but when you add chairs and maybe a rug, it will work.
Don't choose a round rug...
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