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CHAIR HELP!

14 years ago
last modified: 14 years ago
I recently repainted my pine wood table- black and white. not sure about which chairs to go with. what do you think?

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  • 14 years ago
    Are the two options pictured the ones you are deciding between? I think the white ones would be awesome with it.
  • 14 years ago
    Agree. White.
  • 14 years ago
    Black with a white cushion would be nice as well.
  • 14 years ago
    Yes the two pictured are the ones i'm debating between
  • 14 years ago
    Why get new chairs? I'd paint the ones you have - they are nice! Maybe do white with black seats! :-)
  • 14 years ago
    i thought about that but it might be a lot of work
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I love your black and white table! If you want to take it more contemporary, I'd use the white chairs. If you want to have a cushion to sit on, I'd use the black one with a white cushion. The black one appears to be taller and would therefore offer some black above table height which I would like to see, tho you could do that with accessories.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    white.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Definitely the white ones!
  • 14 years ago
    First, congratulations for making a rather pedestrian table look so fantastic! Second, white. Looks great.
  • 14 years ago
    the black with some white cushions with a soft print
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    white
    I have the black and they had to be replaced after about 2 years.
  • 14 years ago
    I would repaint the old chairs in white with striped seats
  • 14 years ago
    def not those whites, not with this table. so either the black ones or paint the exicting ones you have, black.
  • 14 years ago
    I think blk chairs, white cushions as well. If no cushions then blk chairs otherwise it would just be a pair of blk legs sticking out of everything white and if you go with blk chairs then the focal point goes to the top where you will display a centerpiece or plates
  • 14 years ago
    how about two of each to mix it up? the 'white' ones are the type they are using today! no more matchie-matchie...
  • 14 years ago
    so I have the same wood table and I'm tired of how it looks. I had in mind sthg in black and white as well. Can u tell me how you paint the table? I never painted furniture like that so I don't know where to start can you give me the steps please? Thank you!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I have the black ones, they are really hard to sit in for long. I added some upholstery and it was much better. You can't beat them for cheap & chic though...
  • 14 years ago
    Paint the chairs you have in a color instead of black or white. Or if you need new chairs I like the white style, I have a farmhouse table with Eames (knock off) chairs and I like the look.
  • 14 years ago
    The white modern ones for sure!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I would go with the black chairs and add maybe a black and white patterned cushion.
  • 14 years ago
    I would go with the ones you have as well. Right now spindle chairs are very in, and it's very simple to paint chairs with a paint sprayer (home improvement stores carry them for about $40). Personally I would tape off the bottom 1/3 of the leg and spray the rest of the chair white for a dipped look.
  • 14 years ago
    The black one but white painted sitting surface..
  • 14 years ago
    wow now i have too many options, thanks for all the great comments guys.
    igrid, it wasn't very hard at all. first i separated the legs, sanded the legs and table down to take off all the shiny coating. then use an odorless primer and prime everything. wait to dry at 4 hours. then paint 2 coats. i used benjamin moore black and simply white paint.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Find someone who sells Annie Sloan's Chalk paint - no more sanding, removing varnish, etc. Just paint over varnished areas - bingo - new look without the blood sweat and tears! Paint your old ones black with bold black & white print cushions! If you want contemporary look go with the white ones (I love those chairs!). Would love to see finished look - be sure to post!
  • 14 years ago
    White ones.
  • 14 years ago
    Funny- I'm in the same dilemma in my own home right now. I have 10 matching spindle chairs that I'm not planning on replacing, but I want to mix things up a bit and change out the table. Looking for the perfect solution for tablecloth-free gatherings which could multitask as a work space, when needed. My search continues...
  • 14 years ago
    The black matches the style of the table. The white makes it look more modern & contemporary. I like the white chairs myself
  • 14 years ago
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    Definitely use the black chairs (or paint existing chairs black). They are best suited for that table style. Others are too contemporary. As others mentioned, a black and white patterened cushion (either bigger floral print, or more subtle...just thought of black and white "ticking" cushion for some reason. Maybe a dirtied-down white like typical ticking looks (meaning not white,white-with the black stripe). Would show less dirt. Or any other subtle black/white combo-maybe even a tweedy look-would not show dirt much at all, as opposed to a bold floral. Could change up the cushions depending on the season! Table looks terrific! Great tip on the chalk paint!! Always dread the sanding, so, I put off the painting. That idea gives me hope! :D
  • 14 years ago
    I'd go with another color all together. Something to brighten it up.

    Or dip dye in white. http://www.designhunter.co.uk/home/2012/7/25/design-hunter-loves.html
  • 14 years ago
    ... if you want a nice white bench on one side, plus 3 black chairs!!
  • 14 years ago
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    I love the bench idea against the wall and two of your existing chairs opposite - painted white. The advantage to the bench is that you'll be able to move the table closer to the wall which will give you more clearance for the door.

    You seem resourceful, I bet you could find cool one on Craigslist or at a thrift store to make over.

    This may not be your style, but it has your chairs! And a bench seat.

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  • 14 years ago
    Paint your current chairs white, but I like the photo just above; were the seats left "natural"? Now there's an idea. Frankly, the modern white chair looks too spindly for anyone with weight (think about who you're likely to invite to dinner; are any of them heavy?) and, frankly, uncomfortable.

    Personally, I'd paint the chairs a color. Deep red. Chili pepper. chrome yellow, turquoise (very in right now). lime. cobalt blue.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Very good DYI work with the table!! I agree about the chairs, if they are in good shape, paint them using some splash color that make you happy and suit with the rest of the space.
  • 14 years ago
    I would spray paint the ones you already have using a lacquer. Then you can use any color cushion you wnat depending on the season, occassion, or just mood. Red, Cobalt Blue, Orange, the possibilities would be endless.
  • 14 years ago
    Having done such a great job on the table, I would go ahead and paint the chairs too.
  • 14 years ago
    You could also do something like this and change the mood of the dining table every so often, Also green cushion on the seats would go really well too with a green table runner.. you can always change it.
  • 14 years ago
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    Your set is definitely in colonial fashion. Love this picture. Notice how an accent wall is also black.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Love the white chairs!
  • 14 years ago
    Take a risk. Paint them yellow.
  • 14 years ago
    Paint your existing chairs: colors to consider, robins egg blue, yellow, lime green for a punch of color
  • 14 years ago
    Paint your existing chairs in colorS - 2 each of complementary colors.
  • 14 years ago
    I definitely think the black with a stain resistant black and white bold print cushion. An all white cushion unless its a easy wash stain resistant material would be a pain. The white chairs i would like better if you have a really dark stained floor.
  • 14 years ago
    legs of table are traditional so i'd continue taht with black chair - or same in bright red!
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