Hello Susan, I LOVE the chair and table suggestions, I will check the dimensions tonight when I get home, but I think they would work in size! Where can I purchase these? Thank you so much for the feedback!

You can get those from Restoration Hardware and today is the last day of 20 percent off! That is the Martine chair with dark oak legs and sand linen and the 19th C French Lion's Foot Brasserie table.

Susan Mills

Great, thank you so much!!

Happy to help :)

I LOVE Susan Mills Design's chair and table suggestions! Exactly what I was picturing. Aren't you glad you have such a talented team working with you amywambach? (o:

Yes!!! Amazing team of people, all suggestions have been so appreciated!! I am very happy and can't wait to get shopping and painting :)

I've been doing some research on those chairs, I found these for half the price of Restoration Hardware, curious if anyone has had luck with World Market Furniture, it seems pretty nice and these look almost exactly the same and I like the pricetag :)
http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11620444&green=C62F1FE7-B687-5A67-9752-0E118D05911D&clickid=mybuys_prod_cs

Here's the pic....

amy I do not know the quality of the world market ones as we do not have this store here in Canada. As long as the quality is good then you have a bargain as they do look wonderful for your space.

Thanks Susan
I think they will work they look very close and I don't think I can beat this price! ! Thanks again for your comments. I will probably be back for more , now i want to change the light fixture :)

http://www.lightinguniverse.com/mini-chandeliers/hubbardton-forge-10-1130-3-light-simple-sweep-chandelier_g141839.html?isku=792084&linkloc=cataLogProductItemsImage

http://www.lightinguniverse.com/mini-chandeliers/hubbardton-forge-10-1473-3-light-sweeping-taper-chandelier_g141859.html?isku=792212&linkloc=cataLogProductItemsImage

http://www.lightinguniverse.com/mini-chandeliers/maxim-lighting-70005oi-loft-chandelier_g184738.html?isku=1369596&linkloc=cataLogProductItemsImage

http://www.lightinguniverse.com/mini-chandeliers/livex-lighting-5013-07-3-light-mini-chandelier_g192640.html?isku=7252258&linkloc=cataLogProductItemsImage

http://www.lightinguniverse.com/mini-chandeliers/maxim-lighting-70003oi-loft-chandelier_g184738.html?isku=1369597&linkloc=cataLogProductItemsImage

Check if any of these would work. They all come in different shades of bronze or brown.

Hi Amy,

These are all great suggestions but if you actually want to USE the nook for eating, how long do you think you'll be able to keep the upholstered chairs clean? Might I suggest going with the slipcovered chairs at Pottery Barn. I would go with white because they're easy to wash and you can use small amounts of bleach.

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/napa-chair-slipcovers/?pkey=cchairs-barstools

and while you're there look at lighting, here are two good choices:

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/hundi-lantern/?pkey=cchandeliers-pendants
the Hundi lantern is such a nice classic,

or, if you want a bargain, look at this on sale for $99!
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/abbie-3-arm-crystal-chandelier/?pkey=cchandeliers-pendants&cm_src=ideas

For paint - if you love neutrals, how about trying a nice deep taupe (studio taupe from Behr) with bright white accents and chair rail. For a more soothing room, go with a soft blue/gray or washed aqua.

I love your cabinet pulls, white cabinets, and granite. That's a fantastic start. Remember you can also throw on a little white embroidered tablecloth for a big change - that with the white slipcovers and a new chandelier would be great. If you have the room, you can keep the current two chairs but get white pads for the seats.

Watch what happens with the new paint color, chandelier, and tablecloth. You may not need new chairs!

Good luck,

Karen Fopiano
Dream Home Designs

This has probably already been said: how about a narrow sofa like banquette along wall next to baker's rack, then a narrow dining table. Then add a couple of different chairs.

If you love the look of a banquette take a look at Ballard Designs. http://www.ballarddesigns.com/coventry-sectional-3a-corner-bench-2c-36-22-storage-bench-and-48-22-bench/238697?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=0 You choose your pieces and fabric, it also has storage. Good luck!

Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions!! I have thought about keeping the chairs clean and have had good luck with scotch guard :) but slip covers are a smart idea. And I absolutley love the pottery barn lantern, so classic and beautiful!! Thank you all for your great ideas and comments!

kshawpga I always take things like that into consideration, the fabric is protected and I would guess that only two chairs is for adults as a family would require more. The chairs are easily sponge clean. They also could be done in a perennial fabric which is stain free or bleachable if needed, but I usually would recommend this in an eating area with kids.

I cannot speak for the other company but the ones I recommend would work well for this home.

Susan Mills

I have a trestle table, a coffee table, dining chairs, bench and dining chairs from World Market. All of the ones I bought are solid wood and have held up very well. If you are concerned about upholstery durability you might consider buying used chairs with good bones and get them reupholstered in outdoor fabric. There are so many options now that don't look like outdoor fabric and this way you can get a custom look.

Thanks Susan, good to know about the fabric choices with those chairs. I keep going back to these chairs, so if I get them I would make that choice in fabric.

Thanks tcufrong, the furniture looks very durable, especially the wood furniture, I have looked at a few end table there and wondered if they would hold up, the prices are very reasonable. I love the style of the chairs Susan provided, and could always re-upholster them down the road if needed :)

I also like the look of the drum shade pendants..like this one http://www.potterybarn.com/products/burlap-drum-shade-pendant/?pkey=e%7Cdrum%2Bpendant%7C3%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

I'll upload a picture of my pendant lights over the island and you can see what will go best for over the table area.

I'll upload a picture of my pendant lights over the island and you can see what will go best for over the table area.

Thought I had a pic but not on my phone, I'm out of town but will be back this weekend and will upload the photo of the pendant lighting!

Here are the pendant lights I have over my island. Any ideas on what lighting would compliment over the table? Do you think a drum shade pendant would work? Or the lantern light like this one... http://www.potterybarn.com/products/hundi-lantern/?pkey=cchandeliers-pendants

Hi Amy, I create custom pendant lighting that can compliment any space. Here's my link http://www.uneekglassfusions.com/pendantlights1.html

seems like the light fixture that you have above the dinette area is a pretty good match 2 your pendants. If you want to change it, they don't necessarily have to be a perfect match though you have to use something that is a similar style. I don't think the one from pottery barn would work. I think it's too bare and would get lost with the nice upholstered chairs. I also see you have gorgeous orange window treatments. maybe you can add a small centerpiece & something in the bakers rack in the same shade of orange.

Rachel, I love those window treatments too and think a piece of art in the eating area with some of those colours would look great, and some pottery or such on the rack.

yeah like the ones that are already there just orange instead of blue

I really like the light fixture you already have also. I think a drum shade might overpower your lovely small area. I always think they are more for the bedroom, anyway, but that's just me. Yes, I also agree that a pretty piece or art with your neutrals and a touch of orange would be pretty on the wall.

Yes, I agree with the orange accents. I do create the art glass pendant lights and other home decor in custom colors and I offer color matching.

How much space is there between the counter and the wall in front of the window? Two ulpolstered chairs in a pattern or floral with table in front of the window would be great. Bakers rack is awesome. Bring in line with the count directly across from it for balance. Clear some of the stuff and consider a small lamp on one of the shelves. Lay some of the book down flat with an accessory on the books for height. Like the brown hues for the wall colors over the orange unless the orange really matches the counter tops.

Thank you all, I do love my curtains, they turned out soo pretty :) !

There is actually a door right beside the big window that leads to our back deck, so the positioning of furniture is pretty limited.

The light over the table does go with the pendant lights, but I don't like it as much as the pendant lights, so thinking of other options. It's not horrible, just sorta blah.

I like the brown hues as well, the orange paint swatch is really bad. I was trying to compliment the orange, but it didn't work so well!! II plan to have pillows made to 'rest' on the upholstered chairs that compliment the curtains which will bring in the color but yet keep the chairs neutral.

Great idea on the bakers rack, I know it needs a little more design WOW !!

If you have any recommendations on artwork I would love to see that as well. Glad to hear everyone likes the orange, I'm a big fan of color :)

I see where the orange came form now. Like it alot. Artwork and great chairs would make for a great place to hang out. I am going to find chairs for my breakfast area immediately. I would probably start using it more.

Thank you jackake!!!That's my plan too, make it comfy, cozy and beautiful to really enjoy :) Happy shopping for chairs and have fun!!

Thank you, amywarmbach! It's time to start using our homes in non traditional ways. Breakfast room is going to start to be my hangout. More of a Den!!!!! Has the best view of the back yard lots of light and close to the refrig. Can't beat that. Anybody need a kitchen table???

I was thinking some more about you nook. Do you have any occasional chairs around the house to try out the area. Put the table in the corner with the found side chairs. Even if they don't match for now and see how you like the area. I see there is a plug. Put a tray and a lamp on the table with various needed items. Salt & pepper, napkins, notepaper, pens, a vase of flowers, a few favorite books. Maybe some of that good stuff on the bakers rack You know layer it up like building a nest . I raise my chandiler up higher so not to be in the way and then the table can be moved around for any need. Still thinking the table may go to the family room since many times we eat in there anyway. Got to have a certain number of TV rays everyday.

Yes jackake I do!! As a matter of fact, I did that just the other day to make sure, I think it will work out perfectly.

Good idea on the tray for the table, once I get the furniture (going to get new chairs today yay!!) and get the painting done, I'll re-decorate the bakers rack with everyone's advice and liven up the table!! Waiting on the new table to go back on sale :)

On the hunt for artwork for the wall now!!

Best of luck!!!!!!!! I hope it comes out better than you imagined!!!!!!!

I am having a hard time with what to put on the walls! Does anyone have any thoughts on where to get fun art work without spending a fortune??? Thanks !!!

I always go for something completely non traditional to the setting. If it's a place you are going to use everyday why not put the things you enjoy front and center. I was invisioning the space to be hang out verses the traditional table and chair eating area. I tried yesterday to attach a photo that reminded me of your space and could not get it to connect. If you would email me at jack.ake@bachmanmanchine.com I will send the photo that way.

I found these here at a local artist's shop, what do you think? I like the cows, I don't know if it's a bit too country lol

If you are a beef eater and he was watching ????? LOL!

lololol!!! he is a little intrusive haha

I'm not a red meat person so I would be ok. I am also not a fan of being stared at by anyone or thing.

you could use your current table with a banquet nook adding just two comfy chairs

lol I like the cow painting too but I think jackacke is right. I would be freaked out to come into the kitchen at night and have two cows staring at me. I don't think wall art is necessarily. It might make that small area look cluttered.

LOL yeah!! Or perhaps a mirror or just a clock, something simple.

Oh the cows! I love them:) but yeah, they would not be a welcome sight when tucking into a steak, or even getting a glass of milk from the fridge. They would be so fun in a powder room though!

Amy, where are you getting the table from? If it is World Market I believe if you sign up for their emails you will recieve coupons that can be used in store or online. Love all the great ideas for your kitchen!

Table is from Restoration Hardware, but I found the chairs at World Market! Great buy on the chairs and you are right I signed up for the coupons! The chairs are popular so I have a little wait before they get here!

Susan that is a great idea for the cow print, he would be really fun in a powder room :)