Looks like it is in great shape, and a good color to work with your upholstered chairs. Enjoy!

Are you planning on painting or re-staining it? I like your current dresser because the color works better with your other stuff.....

I like the shape but I agree that I prefer the previous stain color also. It might be an overdose of yellow/gold. I also prefer the idea of a mirror over the hutch because it will make the space appear larger.

I think you have a good idea to move the water cooler. It wants to live in the kitchen, preferably the pantry:)

What a great CL find, you don't see quality like that very often. Some people don't mind mixing woods, depends on the room arrangement and the person. Try a tablecloth on the round table and see if that makes a difference. BTW, I love your collection of genie bottles/vases.

i think the new pieces will look much better than the dresser you currently have!!! the pieces are beautiful! they are a light stain though...but look like they will go nicely with what you show of the room.

i would probably try to put some mirror pieces on the back interior of the china cabinet though... i really love it when china and especially glassware is reflected in a china cabinet!

I will never be on board with this current love of DARK, wood or otherwise. The new pieces are perfection, and as stated will look wonderful with your chairs. Will it all fit in your space? You are adding a lot of bulk. The mirrored back is a good idea. Have fun placing it all. Can't wait to see it finished!!

Thank you everyone for the suggestions and ideas. I completely agree with arcy in I didn't want more dark wood in our house.. I have a dark kitchen that the dining room runs into. (dark maple cabinets, slate floor and backsplash).

When we picked up the units last night, I was very surprised at how different the colour is than in the pictures.. They are not yellow at all. I couldn't even tell you what colour it is, but perhaps when I take my new pictures of everything in place, the true colour will show.

The scalloping around the edges of the units are identical to the scallop on the table, and where the stain has worn on the table, matches exactly to the new units..

My thinking and hence long long search was to match the chairs and the my coveted turkish carpet, and have the table accent everything else, if that makes sense.

As for space.. it will definately all fit.. it'll be cozy, but I'm used to that.. this isn't a big house.

I've added a picture of the kitchen, and you can see why I didn't want or need more dark wood. Don't get me wrong, I love love love dark wood.. but really wanted something special and unique for the dining room.

Ignore the barstools, I replaced them with two leather parson type stools that are much nicer.

I love the new set! I like the curves and arches and the legs--I love how it looks so classic. Post pics when you have it all set up.

I love them! I think the color is warm and beautiful. Like Kristen said, please post more pics when it's set up.

What a great CL find, you don't see quality like that very often. Some people don't mind mixing woods, depends on the room arrangement and the person. Try a tablecloth on the round table and see if that makes a difference. BTW, I love your collection of genie bottles/vases.

Spendogirl,

I have almost the twin to the pieces you picked up, though I'm afraid I can't tell you anything about them. Other than the hardware, which is much nicer on yours, by the way, mine seems virtually identical. The color is not like your pictures show, but more like your table. But you seemed to say that the pieces are not nearly so yellow as they look in the pictures. My pieces were part of a complete dining room set we bought second hand about 40 years ago. We got rid of the chairs long ago when we got a set of antique Windsors, and we no longer use the table as we bought a table several years ago that we like better with our Windsors. But we are still using the buffet and the china cabinet. I don't know what the wood is (I'm no expert), but always thought it was maple. The pieces were very well made and have held up well.

Enjoy your find.

Thank you again everyone.. I have pulled out all my "stuff" that has been stored in plastic bins and everywhere else that will be stored in the new units.. we started re-arranging last night, and will continue it tonight after work.. lots of fun.. lol

Vitamin, please post a picture of your set, I would love to see it. I'm not sure how many Canadians are on this site, but I've decided the colour matches our $100 dollar bill.

The orginal owners also had the dining room set to go with the buffet, but they too changed it out many years ago.

Hopefully I'll have the pictures by Sunday. :)

Well..we managed to get everything moved around this weekend and I am thrilled with the outcome. My only issue is the water cooler, but we have no other place for it.. I guess function over fashion..lol

Hopefully the pictures I took show the difference in the wood colour and it's not so "yellow". Let me know of any other suggestions or ideas you have.

I love the new set. It is beautiful and goes very well in your space.
The water cooler is fine.
All the rooms are lovely. The only thing I would do different is lower all pictures a bit.

I like it. your rooms look more open now too.

As for the water cooler, have you considered getting RO water installed by your sink instead?

It looks really nice! The new set goes great with your existing decor. I like how you have accesorized it. I also like your lady on the mantel.

For your next purchase, you may want to think about a new frig. with filtered water and ice in the door...and lose that ugly office water cooler...we also have a huge under sink filter as well as one on kit. faucet up top. You do have options on that. Only a suggestion? The new furniture is very nice, however the water cooler is an eye sore. If it's an absolute must for your home, I would find someone to build a nice wood surround of some type to hide it..perhaps looking more like a corner curio?

Very nice!! Your decorating is homey, cozy, comfortable, and warm. Love it.

beautiful pieces!!

i'm just wondering if it would fit to swap spots---put the china cabinet where the sideboard currently is and the sideboard on the back wall where the china cabinet is... is that something that would work??

Thank you everyone..

Ok, when my DH gets home from work.. I'm going to move the water cooler out.. I agree.. it's ugly and an eyesore.. I can move the fridge closer to the cabinet and squeeze it there.

We thought about switching the sideboard and china cabinet, but the sideboard is too deep and the table won't sit properly under the light.

The joys of trying to organize and decorate a small open concept.. lol

Did you try leaving the sofa where it was before and putting the sideboard behind it? Just wondering :-)

Wow, that looks so good, what a great find. Your space was already very warm and inviting but those two pieces really just give it a new life. I love it. Cudo's to you as well for having the vision to know it would work and trusting your instincts, that is not an easy thing to do. Great job!!!

Wow! Ditto what lukki said. It's beautiful. I would leave the water cooler there if you want the water. If you have a function where you don't want it to be seen, then move it out of the room for the event. Otherwise, it's fine there. Very nice living space!

Everything looks so much brighter, love it.

What lovely (lucky!) new finds for your space. I too think it feels brighter and fresher now.

Of course, this thread isn't about the water cooler, but I just have to say that I have one in my kitchen and it serves a purpose. There's nothing "office" about it. It dispenses cold, purified water, period - and in no way necessitates a new fridge.

New fridge? Because of a water cooler? That's just plain funny.

When I first found this forum, we were working on our kitchen and the best piece of advise I learned was "function over form". If your water cooler serves a purpose and it works for your family use it, it in no way kills the room, heck I didn't even notice it until after it was pointed out in the thread. The space is perfect, you don't need to change a thing.