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jmsmommy

Dining Room Help! Live Edge Dining Table

10 years ago
Hello All!

We bought a beautiful live edge table and rug for our dining room, but now I need help with a buffet and dining room chairs as well as paint color. (Paint can wait until I find the chairs and buffet but leaning towards a smokey gray color?)

Any suggestions? I think the buffet can't be wood base bc it would clash with the table unless it is a dark color but I have no clue. In terms of chair color - leaning towards dark brown leather or black just don't know the type of chair. We can fit 8 chairs. I have attached pictures of the table on the rug as well as the possible light fixture we will be replacing. Our style is transitional...colors of the house are gray, dark purple, silver, bronze. Thanks!
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  • 10 years ago

    Teak and live edge? Double swoon!

    I'd be looking on Craigslist or Ebay for a vintage teak sideboard. It's got to be a stunner though and the right tone of wood. Does that kind of thing appeal to you?

    Comments (33)

    • 10 years ago

      If you put live edge dining table in as a search on Houzz, lots of inspiration photos.

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    • 10 years ago

      What type of wood is your table?

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    • 10 years ago


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      jmsmommy thanked Bette P
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Think about a buffet that work with the table. Photos from Houzz... bottom photo - not with the upper cabinetry... I think it can be wood - needs to have enough "style" to balance with the drama of the table... Dark wood works - simple lines...sleek as in second photo....

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    • 10 years ago
      Thanks all. Bette - it is teak wood; attached a picture of a closeup of the wood color
    • 10 years ago


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    • 10 years ago
      Thanks Bette!! I am leaning towards a parsons tufted chair - similar to what you sent. A darker gray (smoke) to pull in the gray from the rug. In terms of the side board - I liked the ones you posted so using those as inspiration. For lighting - where is the long black fixtures from? I thought restoration hardware for a second but it is not there.

      Paint - going to wait...I have some thoughts
    • 10 years ago

      My thought is that even though the table can handle eight chairs and you should get eight, please store two unless needed everyday. You want the table to shine.

    • 10 years ago
      Hi Bette. Thanks I do love my table. That's why I want to do the room right! (Will just walk pass it every day and smile bc I doubt we would actually eat in there on a daily basis
    • 10 years ago
      Not sure if my response posted...the app is being strange
      I like the side board, but I think it would be too much teak with the same color in the room?
    • 10 years ago

      If you click on the green more info for the light fixture that you like on my post above, the info should come up on the right. All from the Houzz site.

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    • 10 years ago

      Thanks. The app wont let me see the more info, but I see it now. I like the Tommy Bahama buffet you posted as well! Thanks!

    • 10 years ago

      I know...too much teak might be... too much teak. Depends on your other choices I guess.

      Black or white lacquer sideboard?

      Sideboard on a sidewall or opposite the windows?

      Do you think you might add drapery panels of some sort?

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    • 10 years ago
      Side wall is the plan to put the side board

      Drapes - I haven't thought about it...but I am not opposed, and that too I would do once I get my chairs, side board figured out.
    • 10 years ago
      And I was leaning towards a black or espresso brown side board with some detail.
    • 10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      Love the look of this chair. Leather, cleanup would be easy. Pricey though.

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    • 10 years ago

      That is pricey...but I do like it. Would a side board like this be too much? https://www.houzz.com/products/bernhardt-adagio-buffett-prvw-vr~24283650

    • 10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      Hi Bette - I think I am leaning towards this for a side board..I dont really need the storage and I like the colors. [https://www.houzz.com/products/song-sideboard-prvw-vr~17980962[(https://www.houzz.com/products/song-sideboard-prvw-vr~17980962)

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      It might be helpful to share one of our designs. Perhaps it will inspire you?

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      jmsmommy thanked Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors
    • 10 years ago

      Oh, that's a stunner you found eh? (Yes, I'm Canadian)

      Lots of interesting choices.

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    • 10 years ago

      I saw that one too. Okay..I think I have a good idea in terms of direction. Thank you all for your help! I feel better. Also, I think I should add drapes, it would help with the room....and also help with the fact that the window is not centered to the room while the table and light fixture are. (really annoying). Thank you again!

    • 10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      Yes, I saw it. The marble top looks lightish?

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    • 10 years ago
      I didn't see the marble top. That won't work.
    • 10 years ago

      Uh oh. Keep looking! In the meantime, measure what you think your size should be, there is a sidetab to search by size, color etc.

    • 10 years ago
      We have a similar table, and use a modern Windsor chair, from Crate & Barrel. The sculptural chairs complement the strong table, and are very comfortable.
    • 10 years ago

      Nice bowties on the top of your table teamaltese!

    • 10 years ago
      Butterfly joints to hold two slabs together! I've been madly in love/lust with this concept for years, and finally got one!
    • 10 years ago



    • 10 years ago
      Thanks Groveraxle. We actually have that light in our foyer. Love it! I love all three of your options. Thank you for the visual. That helps a lot
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      That is a beautiful table, and I love your rug. Your table reminds me of a few projects we've worked on with clients. They chose to go with some of our lighting we make from blown or fused glass, to go over their dining tables. Thought not all live edge, they may give you some inspiration :)

      www.shakuff.com


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    • PRO
      5 years ago

      I put these with a live edge table I designed I did not want any legs


    • 4 years ago

      hi - can you share where you got your live edge slab table from?

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