I don't really care for either, but of the two, the nailhead trim chair is best. The other chair looks like it's unfinished and needs a slipcover.

I love the nailheads and also really like that feel for your room. I say go for it!

I prefer the shape of the one without the nailheads.

As for the small windows, is the view something pleasant? If so I might do one panel on each with tiebacks.

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I like the nail head chair better in the room.

Re the two smaller windows - At night when it's dark - can anyone see in?. does it appear cold with the two black rectangles at night? If not, I'd leave them, if so how about roman shades in the same fabric as the other draperies. I would leave it really simple.

Is there a difference in comfort? As far as looks, I'd prefer the non-nail head one. I don't like the flaring out of the back of the nail head chair.

I'd leave the windows as is, perhaps a narrow roll up shade or bamboo blind for night time privacy.

Non nail head, it's much more suitable to the style of the table. Lovely.

Nan, did you like any of the lights from prior? Can you post a photo from further back so some lights can be attached?

I like the first one without the nails.

The chair without the nailhead looks too modern for your table., which I love! Love the nailhead chair!

With nails

I can't tell what the covering is on the one without the nails, a fabric or leather? It looks like it could be touchy to keep clean in a dining room.

Nailhead chair. The fabric gives you some texture and I like the leg shape.

Something more complimentary to the style of the table. Your choices are a bit too frail to stand up to the table's visual weight and the masculine feeling of the flooring.

For the windows, simply match romans to your drapes.

The nailhead chair. The other chair style is too contemporary for your table and floor.

I like the nailhead chair and IMO hostess chairs are out of style except for very formal DRs.

I like the nailhead chair! It looks great.

The nailhead chair goes better with everything else in the room, especially your table, which I love.

Another vote for the nailheads here = )

I agree-nail head chairs. The curve of the back is nice as well as the slight texture/pattern of the upholstery. Perhaps roman shades for the smaller windows in a fabric similar to the drapes. You've done a nice job with this room. Patricia-I'm curious as to your statement that host and hostess chairs are out of style. I've never cared for them as I always felt that they made it look as though the host and hostess got the "nice" chairs and the guests got second-best. Where is the trend headed instead?

I'd go with the nailhead chair! Absolutely! It has more style to it. For host chairs I'd do something with an arm and with a different color/patterned fabric. Maybe bring out a color from your artwork onto the host chairs. Bring in a rug with texture to add warmth and it makes the room feel layered. For the windows I'd do a simple pair of pretty panels. One panel on each window closest to the wall. Bring them up to the bottom of the moulding for height and have the rod go the entire length of the window. (example below) Good Luck!