It doesn't give me a bad reaction.... it seems in between color of chairs and wall, etc... neutral is nice. What more textures and/or colors are you considering?

Perhaps a burlap table runner. Like the gold tipped ostrich feathers, you could make a table centrepiece with them and some candles. I like the bench. All the things in the pics are online at Etsy

Where are the two other chairs? No one would want to sit leg to leg with someone on a bench with a straight back ...

I think the bench just looks too similar to the chairs, slightly different shape/color when it should look much different but still coordinate.

yes, the bench needs to go

Agree that both the shape - hard, severe looking - and the colour, which is neither matching nor contrasting, don’t work.
Better to start over with something else than to throw good money after bad trying to make it work.

Sorry, but I’m part of team Craig’s List. The bench is too square and severe for the curvy lines of the chairs. Sometimes it’s better to start over than to purchase more items and end up with something that you still don’t like. If your 4 chairs are the same consider 2 fun chairs for the head of the table or look for another bench. I’ve been there and have not regretted ditching something I really didn’t like. Good luck!

That bench does not work no matter what cover is on it. Get 2 more matching chairs and lose the scarfs on the windows and what is that curtain thing behind the end chair.The mirror is too high and a piece of art would be a better choice. I never like benches at tables and that one could not seat 2 comfortably at all.

The real problem is the red accent wall: paint it to match the rest of the walls. Swags work with ceilings of ten-twelve feet or higher. If you don’t have that kind of tall ceiling, eliminate the swag. A simple textured runner (very simple sewing) WITH NOTHING ON IT is all that’s needed for the table.

I am a fan of a bench but that one looks somewhat out of place. Maybe need something softer. Did a bench on my table because it’s open to the entry way and didn’t want to see backs of chairs when walking into house. Sits 3 very comfortably. Is the room open?

lol the curtain to the sunroom is just temporary. This is the room next to the dinning room where we temporary put the other 2 chairs. Nothing is final in these pictures.

You seem to be just moving into this house. Do I see boxes with packing material on the floor?
The bench is the most interesting thing in the room. The window treatments are simple. There is no art yet. No accessories. Beige carpet, tan walls plus a very red accent wall, cream chairs, and plain brown table.
Ho hum.
Don’t give up yet. Hang your art. Add your personality to the room. If you chose the red wall color, you must have a good personality. The room just needs some pattern, some metal, some floral, some pizazz. A patterned fabric table runner with a centerpiece in a coordinated color will break up the brown. Add a colorful ceramic urn with a fern or a tall plant to a corner. Maybe you should replace the brown swag drape with a red swag drape.
Keep the bench. When you have company, two smaller people can share the bench. If you decide against the bench, try it in the entry or on a stairway landing, or in the master bedroom. If you sew, you can make a cover for the bench back in the same material as the table runner.

P.S. I would rethink the mustard wall color. Maybe you haven’t decided on the new color yet and the previous owner was a fan of hot dogs or bratwurst. Deep deep colors can be hard to live with.

Had the house for about 2 years. I travel 6-8 mos. out the year. Colors are from the previous owners. I don't believe you see moving boxes in the pictures. You might see cardboard I was working on or plastic from stuff purchased for the baby room. I'm not sure.

The chair looks UN inviting at the dining table, might be better in an entry area or a hall. It will be the last seat picked at a dinner party. I see everyone is telling you the same thing, and we know its not what you asked, but the paint color is throwing off the whole space!

Swap the bench and the two chairs. Place an interesting throw and silk pillow on the bench. BTW, IMHO benches at a table are for children And this one is too fancy for children.

I don't have answer, but seeing gold walls...

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