Here's the table I'm considering:

Can you move the table closer to the window, pull the two chairs up to it, and create a little spot that way?

I agree! I would put it closer to the window. Just make sure your chandalier is high enough that no one hits their head.

It does seem like the room will be really crowded with the table in the center.

I saw your other post about the fabric - love it!

Thanks!

So, you don't think it'll look weird to not have the table centered under the light? I suppose for everyday looks, I could center it, then scootch it over towards the window for entertaining.

About those chairs...they've been sitting in the living room on either side of the bookcases, basically providing luxury seating for the cats. When I found that table, I started searching for chairs. I wanted something with some curves, so was looking at pages and pages of chairs. Then it dawned on me that...DUH...I already own them!

I think it won't look wierd as long as it is close to the ceiling. But, I guess you will know once the table is in the room. I really can picture a nice dessert buffet set up in that room. How FUN!

Those chairs will look great with that table. Of course, you could recover the seats with a complementary fabric.

Come back and show us how the room looks when you're all done! Or sooner. :)

That's a pretty table, but I think because of the space constraints that I would consider doing an ornate iron base with a custom marble top in a smaller diameter...30" maybe?

What about a round or oval tea table? something like the one I've linked below?

Here is a link that might be useful: ebay tea table

I think a 42" table is too big for that space ,,, I'd look for a smaller one. If you opt to not get a table, raise the chandy so your guests are not bumping their head.

That tea table is really, really pretty. That's the look I'm going for, and the flip top is a huge plus for storage and moving. The only drawback is the piecrust edge, which sort of negates it as a dining table.

Can you go smaller than 36" and still have comfortable dinner seating for two?

Dawnp, funny you should say that, because I just happen to have some fabric for those seats that I think will work with the drape fabric. Still waiting for the UPS man to bring my fabric...

Yes you can comfortably sit 2 at 30in table if you plate. Not a lot of extra room for serving bowls but enough for S&P, creamer/sugar, salad dressing etc.

OK, UPS man has come, and here's what I've got. Drape fabric:

I am liking the look very much! Here's the proposed chair fabric. The background teal matches the darker teal in the curtain fabric, but pattern-wise, it may be too much. Yes? No? Perhaps not as bad with chairs pushed under a table?

It's pretty, but I think it is too much, perhaps the print is too large. I saw a cute table on a blog the other day, it was a long, thin table with drop sides. She kept it pushed up against the wall with one leaf up. An option would be to put it against the window and swag the light over it. But even as I'm typing this, I don't like the idea as well as a small round table in the middle.

Hi franksmom,

I like your drapery fabric! But I think the scale of the chair fabric is too close to it. I think you need a chair fabric thats 'reads' solid or close to it.

I really like the the round table & the idea of the table next to the window. I have ours in the breakfast room there. The chandelier was in the center of the room, though, installed in a beam, which I didn't want to try to move. So I put a slight swag in the chain & centered it over the table using a decorative hook such as you would hang a plant on. It's possible to add wire & chain if you don't have enough to reach.

This one isn't round...and it's Danish Modern...but I like a mix. It's 30" square until one unfolds the leaves...

Here is a link that might be useful: Another ebay table

And the color isn't right on this one...but 30" tables ARE out there!

Here is a link that might be useful: A third ebay possibility!

Love the fabric but would nit use with the curtains because the scale of both patterns is too similar.

My preference would be for the larger table centered in front of the window but not over the chandelier, then swag the chandelier so it's over the table. Your fabric for the WTs is lovely, but agree with others that it's too much with the chair fabric.

The comments about the chair fabric just confirmed what I already thought. Rats! If that pattern was at half the scale, it would be doable, but it's just too close as it is. At least the chair fabric was really inexpensive. Who wants a tote bag? LOL! And I think you're right about needing a solid fabric for the chairs. I found a textured limey green that I like, as well as a teal microfiber. I'll hit the fabric stores in a few days to see if there's anything else.

I'm going antique shopping this week to look for a smaller table, but in the meantime, ordered an inexpensive unfinished one that's 36". I wasn't wanting another furniture project, but I don't care enough to be endlessly shopping for the perfect table that I may never find. My dream table would be an old mahagony pedestal with interesting carving and paw feet. Maybe some day?

I don't like the idea of swagging the chandelier. There's a medallion around the cap, and we're talking about a matter of a few inches, so I think it would just look weird. And there's no way DH would take that fixture down. At least not without throwing a huge fit.

I ordered an assortment of fabric swatches last night, so I'm waiting to see if anything speaks to me in person. Meanwhile, I remembered that I had a remnant of this toile. Opinions?

I like the toile, but am not sure if I just need to go darker/deeper with the color. This is the most often use of the chairs:

But, I have enough of that toile that I could make a washable slipcover. What to do, what to do...

Do not like the toile with your curtain fabric. As much as I love toile, and I really do, in that setting it looks faded and insignificant and as though it were leftover from another project. Your ideas of textured lime or a pretty teal solid taken directly from the curtain colors is a sound one.

The toile is okay, but doesn't add anything to the mix. Because the chairs are dark wood and the curtain fabric is so strong, I think you need something stronger on the seating. This might work, in the lapis shown or the green. I like how it echoes the curves in the chair but doesn't fight with the drapery print.

lovely lattice

I would also think about either raising the valance to almost ceiling height, or shortening the jabots on either side - you need more of the panel fabric showing.

Les, I ordered a swatch of that green "Cross Section" fabric shown to the right.

Here's another swatch:

Here is a link that might be useful: Waverly print

Love the fabric Les posted. Personally, I'd get rid of the jabots and just do the panels.

Love the curtain fabric. Not keen on the valance. Love the cat. You're making a very nice room for him. ;-)

What is it about the valance that everyone dislikes?

Hi Franksmom.

I am in agreement on the valance.

I think it looks heavy due to the color and of course, it is not the most current look. I think just the panels and sheers will be the most attractive.

Sorry - I definitely don't mean to offend you! I really think the rest of the room and drapery fabric is so fresh looking.

Since you asked, I feel that the valance on a wide rod is more dated and as you are going to the trouble and expense to update your drapery with such beautiful fabric, it would look better on a decorative rod either as stationary panels with rod pockets or rings. Also, that particular shade of blue looks very common and off-the-shelf compared to the absolutely lovely fabric you have selected for the panels. Why cover 1/3 of it up with a valance? That said, I must confess to having a some valances on the wide rods myself, though where I have them there is no space for panels otherwise I'd swap them out in a heartbeat.

I like the long length of the curtains - the floral pattern is so pretty. With the heavy valance across the top, you're cutting off this beautiful long length of curtain. You're blocking my view, and you're making the windows look shorter. I just want to pull the valance off and let the curtains go long and free!!!

I agree that the dark valence just looks heavy and a bit dated. Everything else in the room is light and airy and the floral fabric looks lovelier without it.

Hi franksmom! I just love your new fabric!

Could you use the valance elsewhere? Love the new floral~can't wait to see the finished room!