Help picking dining chairs and table!!

11 years ago

We have a small breakfast nook and have finally found the counter height table that we are looking for, Parson's table from Crate and Barrel and Lowe's counter height chair. But we can't find a color combination that goes with the rest of the house. We went ahead and bought the Grey Glass, Black Base table with Grey Lowe chairs and they look amazing together, but terrible in our newly remodeled house (what were we thinking!). Here is a picture:

We want to buy the same set, but with different colors and were thinking of getting the Lowe counter chairs in ivory with a Parson's table with clear glass and elm wood base. Here are the pics:

Do you think the two would go together? If not, any other suggestions from the same set? We definitely want to go with glass, since none of the other table tops would survive the onslaught of kids in our house. Please help!!

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C F
11 years ago
I love the elm table with glass top. I think it's one of the most expensive looking combos int he collection. I'm struggling to make it work with the chairs, though. I have zero problem mixing woods, but I think these two pieces of different "feels" to them. Do you definitely want to stick to those two collections? Like either Lowe chair or the mix and match table?
icpchome
Original Author
11 years ago
The table size is the only one we found that fits our space and is also a counter height table. The Lowe chairs we really like, since they are super comfortable without being bulky and fit perfectly into the table. They are also leather, which make them much easier to clean - we have two kids and host a lot of their friends. I do understand about the feel though. The chairs seem more contemporary and "cooler" and the table warmer. Do you think the dark steel base with clear table top would fit in our space?

I think they would go with the chairs, but not sure about the space. The ivory chair would match the lighter tile and counter top, but not sure if the table will have too much black. Also, we are hanging this chandelier above the space:

So wondering if the dark bronze of the chandelier will work with the black base. BTW, thank you for your comments :)
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C F
11 years ago
Totally understand your dilemma. I am liking the elm in your space much more than the black table. If you're set on those chairs, I think maybe the dark chandelier would tie them in. It's not an ideal combo, but sometimes you just gotta choose function over form!!! We have a breakfast room table that we bought purely for looks, and everyone is afraid to sit at it because they think they're scratch it! (and they would definitely scratch it). You don't want to live like that!

Those chairs are actually really similar to what we have.