I would do the mandarin red or other bold color and then look for other ways to incorporate pops of that color in the room -- some art on the wall and bright, chunky colorful candle holders. You might also think about moving the candles off the buffet onto the table and then putting some bold colored buffet lamps on the buffet if there is an outlet behind. I like the red coffee table in the other room. That color might be good inspiration for the dining room as well.

i was struggling to find the right yellow for my dining chairs....now you got me thinking tangerine....might have to copycat you :)

can you hurry up and paint em so i can see what they look like lol.

Black will make it classy, a Chinese red will make it funky....either are awesome! But black may be your best choice...then you aren't constrained in your accent colors.

Maybe black or lavender or maybe soft gray and if you want to get fun maybe like stripes or polka dots. Even seat cushions with that design

In the pic I see a dog. So cute!

OK guys work in progress! SO MUCH WORK to paint them by hand! lol anyway i went with the high gloss mandarin red BM - I gotta say it has soooooo brightened up the space already. not done yet but wanted to show it as work in progress. What do you think? The orange seems to work great with the blue? Now remember the room is a mess now :( but hopefully this will be the trick. this is such a cool platform- What do you think and try to picture it all done with all four done?

Love it!

Hand finishing will give a better and a more interesting finish.

Looks great!

MS colours. ? i am hand finishing if you mean with a paint brush ? and it is soooo much work. i am pooped already and did only one.

I mean with a paint brush that's the way we finish our custom work.

Beautiful!

Wow! You don't know the meaning of procrastination, do you? Congrats on getting started -- the colour you chose looks amazing!

Are you changing the upholstered chairs as well?

AARRGGH ITS SO AWESOME IT HURTS

Am getting a feeling all four chairs might be a bit too much....
Will change to a more playful ambience rather than sophisticated eclectic...
Like in your living just the centre table red is looking great....

Also might need to bring in orange somewhere in the wall to balance it

Before and after with a little pop of orange

I think u did a great job with chair color. I like that u added the slip covered chairs Bc that helps the flow around the table. Before the gray end chairs looked too big, now they blend more. Also Bc the wallpaper makes a big statement, I think (if u can) it would be nice to have a chunkier more substantial mirror above blue buffet. Perhaps a chunky wood framed mirror painted gray. Looking great tho and u have a good eye

Adding that chunkier piece would also help ground the room

Despite all the orange comments, I think it will actually throw it off with the other chairs and the wallpaper. Surprisingly, I think purple might work to liven up the room.

Just a thought...2 Orange chairs on one side & bench seating on other side....

Oh, I'm kinda disappointed...I was finally warming up to the orange idea and was so excited to see all four chairs painted. I can't explain why, but something looks off with just two orange chairs and the white slipcovered ones.

I'd like to see some art above the buffet that brings in the orange and gray. Good compromise to use the slipcovers for a while and see whether you feel like tackling the other chairs later.

What's happening with your dining room? Did you decide on just two orange chairs?

Hey guys! the orange was a total flop! My husband and family hated it! lol so went out and purchased new black chairs and did some configuring. what do you think? i am loving it but would love your feedback! :)

Before:

After:

Beautiful!

SO much better! If you really liked the orange color, why not try something on the table with an arrangement? Maybe some tulips in a bowl. It's a large table and can stand something rather large. Just sayin' .... Also, I do like the mirror on the wall between the sconces but now the sconces look a wee bit puny, particularly against the wallpaper. Have you thought about something a bit larger to replace them? Right idea, wrong size... Or maybe the mirror belongs on another wall in a different configuration and then you could replace it with a large painting between the larger sconces on that wall??? Does that help?

oh man! i LOVED the orange! but the new look is gorgeous too, just different. how bout just two wee orange lumbar pillows on the two big end chairs? :}

it is a beautiful room, you did an amazing job!

Wow, love your new chairs! Wonderful transformation! So elegant...enjoy your new dining room :-)

OMG! Love it!

Gray would work. Then put cushion seats in a gray/blue fabric.

I put a silver sunburst mirror on side wall. Just to break up,so much wall paper. Hang low go 36" potted plants to corners would add texture.

Just saw your post . On painting orange. Looks good. Now use that as a accent in a print like chevron in Orange and cream, pillows. On end chairs,

I really like the slip covers.

Sorry about posting before reading all comments. I see you have moved forward. Like black and white chairs. I would paint your chest a orange and hang art. Over it.

I think the chest would look great painted orange and the orange lumbar pillows on the end chairs!

The wallpaper worked when you had the shabby chic vibe going on. Now, to be honest, I'm not crazy about the delicate blue flowers with the heavy black chairs. Just my opinion. I could be wrong!

If you are daring you could have chairs of different colours ....this idea perhaps :)

And for the walls this one

What you've done is beautiful and elegant. Love it!

Agree it is beautiful...wouldn't change a thing! Personally, I think your room is complete.

Off topic, but I am looking for a chandelier just like yours! Where is it from?

I just noticed your new chairs :)

They are perfect .

I am with your husband and family. I hated the orange. Too much with the wallpaper.

Somehow feeling like 2 styles blended in...& is begging to be inclined more towards one for identity..
The chairs wainscotting & table lamps looks sober contemporary ish classy
while The wallpaper, chandelier, chest,table incline towards rustic
Country..
I guess you need to decide on the look you want to achieve first or that matches the rest of your house.

Also feel the oval shape of chairs looks a bit too feminine for the space especially with robust host chairs & sturdy table, chest.

How about hanging that grill you now have resting on your buffet on the opposite wall. Add loads of photos framed in black, dark wood, and white washed frames. Add antler sconces or accents to the buffet.

Do a more traditional chair for each end of the table - maybe something like this Cassett Armchair from Ethan Allen. You can use various fabrics to customize it. I would use a white wash wood and then pick up blue and white. Maybe a stripe on the front and the back a pattern similar to your wallpaper.

Your side chairs could go back to black OR white and use the same colors for the seat covers as on the end chairs - maybe mix the patterns.

Love orange? So do I! Add it as a fun accent on the table. Flowers, chargers, in a pattern on the plates, etc.