I don’t even know how to rotate this image, but here is a typical mealtime at our home. What I like? Love the big table and the people around it. I even like the china cabinet. What I don’t? The chairs are not my style and the green walls drive me crazy. I would give anything for two light fixtures to hang over the 8 foot table and change the style from this odd creation that is in place.
I’m not sure what your style is but sometimes you can find odd wood dining chairs at tag sales for $10 or under. I like the look of all different types of wood chairs – painted, the same color or even different colors – and put around one table. Sort of an eclectic collected over time look. It might be a way to change out your chairs for less money then buying a whole set. What color are you thinking for the walls? I just painted mine “Lazy Gray” from Sherman Williams – it’s a cool blue grey and looks great with red accents – like the plates on the back wall.
Yes, I do enjoy the look of the eclectic chairs around a table, but my personal style is a bit more uniform. We have so much going on with the large number of people and pets in our home, so I prefer a more basic furniture style. The chairs we have are in good condition, I’m simply not a huge fan of the Windsor backs. I would choose a more French country, curved ladder back.
Regarding the paint, I would love your gray! That is my choice for when get to do it. This space connects with our entry, dining, living, kitchen and so it is going to be a big project. I hope to find a time when our children are gone to get it done. The ceilings are 25+ feet and the rooms flow from one to another, so it’s going to be a big task. Thank you for sharing your paint color!!
I love the way the long side of your table lies against the row of windows. My in-laws’ dining table was oriented this way, and the view outside gave us a neverending variety of things to talk about. What a great room for eating!
I’m not sure what your style is but sometimes you can find odd wood dining chairs at tag sales for $10 or under. I like the look of all different types of wood chairs – painted, the same color or even different colors – and put around one table. Sort of an eclectic collected over time look. It might be a way to change out your chairs for less money then buying a whole set. What color are you thinking for the walls? I just painted mine “Lazy Gray” from Sherman Williams – it’s a cool blue grey and looks great with red accents – like the plates on the back wall.
Yes, I do enjoy the look of the eclectic chairs around a table, but my personal style is a bit more uniform. We have so much going on with the large number of people and pets in our home, so I prefer a more basic furniture style. The chairs we have are in good condition, I’m simply not a huge fan of the Windsor backs. I would choose a more French country, curved ladder back.
Regarding the paint, I would love your gray! That is my choice for when get to do it. This space connects with our entry, dining, living, kitchen and so it is going to be a big project. I hope to find a time when our children are gone to get it done. The ceilings are 25+ feet and the rooms flow from one to another, so it’s going to be a big task. Thank you for sharing your paint color!!
I love the way the long side of your table lies against the row of windows. My in-laws’ dining table was oriented this way, and the view outside gave us a neverending variety of things to talk about. What a great room for eating!