I was just thinking the other day that I wished I had kept the table that matched my chairs...
I just ran across this table/chairs on CL and I'm pretty sure its the same set.It's a pine set.
When I bought MY table/chairs, I was bacially buying the chairs and the lady threw in the table because the top of the table had these big deep scratches. I had used the table and then bought the current oak one I'm using.
This is my dining room currently with my chairs and and oak table...
Here is a link to the CL ad of the pine table and chairs.
This is the table and chairs when I first bought it...
Sep 11, 2012, 03:03 PM
May
IMHO your table looks much better.
love life
Sep 11, 2012, 03:05 PM
Always1StepBehind
quote:
Originally posted by May: IMHO your table looks much better.
You like the oak table better than the matching table?
Do you think because of the contrast in wood between the table and the chairs?
Sep 11, 2012, 03:43 PM
lilsophie
It does look like the table does match your chairs. I love the pine table with your pine chairs.
Sep 11, 2012, 04:20 PM
Always1StepBehind
I like the idea of the matching table to my chairs and I would like extra chairs even though I really don't need 10 chairs total..but if I could get the set cheap enough...
But I do like the look of this picture I saved with a mix of painted and wood stain pieces.
Sep 11, 2012, 04:41 PM
lilsophie
I have to agree. I just love painted pieces with stained pieces. I love that pic!! I'm gonna save this pic. I love the stripes on the wall too. Very cute space.This message has been edited. Last edited by: lilsophie,
Sep 11, 2012, 04:45 PM
Always1StepBehind
I wonder how that would look reversed, black table and wood chairs. I'd rather paint 1 table than a bunch of chairs...
Im going to see if I can find a picture of a black table and wood chairs...
But I think it's the black chairs that make that inspiration picture.
Sep 11, 2012, 05:42 PM
lilsophie
Maybe you can find someone to spray paint the chairs for you. I like the black chairs too.
Oh wait, your bother is a painter I remember you saying. There ya go. He can prime and spray them for you. : )This message has been edited. Last edited by: lilsophie,
Sep 11, 2012, 06:32 PM
junk collector
I like the deeper wood tone of your current table and agree that the painted chairs would look great.
Sep 12, 2012, 12:30 PM
victoriangirl
Always, I love the inspiration pic you posted but is it just the table and chairs that you are attacted to or the complete look. Those chairs do look good in black though.
****Look at objects not only for what they are, but for what they could be, vg****
Sep 12, 2012, 01:54 PM
Always1StepBehind
VG. Even though I do like this room, I saved the picture for the look of the chairs/table.
I think I have safely talked myself out of wanting to get the CL set that matches my chairs. I don't need 10 chairs!!
A couple extra would be nice and I think I could add two different chairs that blend in with my current chairs and get away with it, especially if I were to end up having the chairs painted black.
I was also thinking of going back to a rectangle table. Not 100% sure yet though.
But I do like the idea of going black on the chairs.
Sep 12, 2012, 02:11 PM
May
I think the table you have looks more solid..contrast to the chairs doesn't bother me but do think the chairs painted black would really look good...like the picture. I like the stripped wall too.
love life
Sep 12, 2012, 06:43 PM
junk collector
quote:
Originally posted by Always1StepBehind: I was also thinking of going back to a rectangle table. Not 100% sure yet though.
JMHO but the round/oval tables are easier, especially in a smaller dining area. We have a rectangle and I am just sooooo done with it. Those sharp corners can be hard to avoid when you have a crowd. Having the pedestal is much easier than having four legs - so much less to bump into! As soon as the kitchen remodel is done, mine will be on CL.This message has been edited. Last edited by: junk collector,
Sep 14, 2012, 01:42 PM
victoriangirl
Always, I love a round table, much prefer them over square/rectangular. I'd love to have a huge round table in my diningroom but I don't think it would fit properly. I'd keep the round one if it were me.
****Look at objects not only for what they are, but for what they could be, vg****
Sep 14, 2012, 02:25 PM
Beau's Rose
Hi Always,
You find the best deals on your CL but I like your current table over the set pictured. You can always add more chairs on the corners if you need more seating. (You know those holiday dinners where we have to "like" everyone and squish in close?) Hard to do with those table legs in the way.
Your chairs would look great painted black-agree with others. I love your chairs with the 4 slats.
BTW: I traded an oval table for a rectangle one and love it.
Good Luck!
~Like sands through the hourglass ~So are the days of our lives
Sep 30, 2012, 04:57 PM
lilsophie
Always, I came across this picture today, and wanted to share it with you. It's an oak table with black chairs too. Thought you would want to see it. I'm loving the black chair idea. : )
Oct 01, 2012, 12:19 PM
Always1StepBehind
Thanks Lilsophie. Love the look of that space.
Oct 06, 2012, 02:21 PM
anneyland
Oh I am SO glad I stopped by this thread! I had given our small kitchen table to a friend who desperately needed one...so that left us with only our dining room table, and who just wants to sit in there..haha...especially just hubby and I at home.
So I've been browsing around trying to find a bargain. Well found some oak chairs at a yard sale painted baby blue this morning, $10 a piece....then found a beautiful oak table at the thrift store for $45...I was thinking I might have to strip the chairs and was not looking forward to that project.
So now I will get out my black paint and go to town!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Oct 06, 2012, 03:52 PM
lilsophie
quote:
Originally posted by anneyland: Oh I am SO glad I stopped by this thread! I had given our small kitchen table to a friend who desperately needed one...so that left us with only our dining room table, and who just wants to sit in there..haha...especially just hubby and I at home.
So I've been browsing around trying to find a bargain. Well found some oak chairs at a yard sale painted baby blue this morning, $10 a piece....then found a beautiful oak table at the thrift store for $45...I was thinking I might have to strip the chairs and was not looking forward to that project.
So now I will get out my black paint and go to town!
Oh Anney, show up pics when your done painting the chairs. Would love to see it.
Oct 06, 2012, 08:29 PM
noraj
I prefer that furniture not "The matchy!", makes me feel as if I am in a furniture store display window. Had one friend who had a home that every piece of furniture was matched in brand, style, etc. This is my antique oak table with modern chairs.This message has been edited. Last edited by: noraj,
Oct 08, 2012, 08:57 AM
anneyland
Lilsophie, I sure will post the before and after pics...
The chair is at the Habitat Humanity Restore place..hubby is getting a friend to help him pick it up later this week and the chairs are being worked on...
I'm so excited!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
