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Need help w/ Dining Chairs to complement Counter Stools

3 years ago

We recently did a full renovation of our kitchen and are very pleased with how it turned out. We recently bought counter stools that I personally like. They are very comfortable and a bit modern. I purchased a round dining table that has a weathered oak finish to offer a bit of roundness or softness to all the hard edges found in a kitchen. I need help finding dining chairs to compliment the counter stools. Here is a pic of the new kitchen. The second pic gives you an idea as to where the dining table is located. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Comments (23)

  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Taht table looks very small so how big is it? IMO probably something like this . IMO the table is too small for the chandelier too.. Do you have any color in the kitchen I think maybe a color for the cahirs to keep this from looking like a store show room.


  • 3 years ago

    Check out this arthur chair at Room and Boad. They have others that might work as well.


    https://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/dining-and-kitchen/chairs/arthur-synthetic-leather-chair


    Your kitchen is beautiful.

  • 3 years ago

    The kitchen table is 48 inches round and I would not go any larger for that area opens up to the family room. It’s a pass through. When I place 4 chairs around the table it will fill that area nicely. I agree that the chandelier is larger than I anticipated. It’s just my husband and I, so for the most part only 2 of us will be eating at the table. This kitchen just got completed in late October and the chairs are the first priority. I plan to add a runner and a large piece of artwork to add some color. I was wondering if there were any rules as to matching dining and kitchen chairs.

  • 3 years ago

    No rules to matching kitchen dining chairs and counter stools, but you want them to complement each other and the other elements in the room and house.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    The chandelier is large, but lines are simple. I have a thought, because I have these chairs, and they might would well with the table, the chandelier and the bar stools. The chairs are so inexpensive, it almost is embarrassing. They look so good and are comfortable. I purchased a concrete dining table (spent too much) and then, I like you, was trying to find the perfect chair. I looked and looked, found nothing, so decided to buy 6 of these chairs for the interim. That was five years ago.

    I, and lisaam, agree that a higher, open back, will balance the smaller table, with the larger chandelier.



    https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Truman-High-Back-Windsor-Classic-Dining-Chair-Set-of-2-by-iNSPIRE-Q-Modern/9620960/product.html?refccid=FVS4K23NGFHJJ32ABY5OYL5YY4&searchidx=11&kwds=black%2C+metal%2C+modern%2C+Windsor%2C+dining+chairs&rfmt=&option=14343860

  • 3 years ago

    I absolutely love the modern Windsor style chairs. I just wasn’t sure if it would work. I’m glad you ladies feel that they would. I am just a little hesitant to order online because my husband is a large man and I would like them to be assembled by the furniture store. I cannot find the exact style you both posted above. Locally and it is so darn frustrating. What do you think of these 2?

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    how about something like this? with the rug too




    or, this black cane chairs


    I like this black/white runner too


    I can't help but notice how white everything is and how the one blank wall could really be used to amp it up a bit


    any type of art would work. I gave you some greenery on the table and a wood w/fruit on the island. Some wood cutting boards and some plants of some type would go a long way.

    If you'd rather do a single piece of art, try that


    This is a bit more country, but I do like the vertical wainscot w/the art above


    I might be tempted to paint that one wall black (or BM Wrought Iron) and add something like this


    I think it would look nice




    you could also do one or two wood shelves, decorate w/pottery, plant, art, etc.



    do a little coffee bar console underneath if you have the room


  • 3 years ago

    Holy Smokes Beth! You gave me more than enough to work with! Thank you so much! I really do like the chairs you posted in the first picture. The trouble I’m having is matching the wood with the table. Perhaps I can paint the legs black to go with the light fixtures and metal on the counter stools. I really appreciate your help. I especially like the little cart by that empty wall! Thanks so much! 😊

  • 3 years ago

    I was also thinking of painting that wall black. Or perhaps the door to the basement to bring in some contrast. I’m working on a pottery barn dupe. I picked up a giant urn that I will faux finish after the holiday and put greenery in it.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Lots of great suggestions, here! I might also look at black Wegner-style wishbone chairs or Thonet-style black bistro chairs:



    North Dallas Luxe Modern · More Info


    Greenwich Village Apartment · More Info


  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Pretty Kitchen!

  • 3 years ago

    I have the exact chair (the second one) you posted in true black. We have had them in our kitchen for almost 20 years. (Two separate houses.) They’ve had cushions on them for increased comfort, but we love them. They’re classic Windsor and any sized person is comfortable in them. A touch of black on the chairs is a good way to complement the bar stools.

    The Modern Windsor chair is lovely but I can’t attest to their comfort. Your kitchen is lovely!

  • 3 years ago

    I think that tall back windsor style chairs can have a lot of look around a 48" table and will make it feel too cramped. Look at pics of them with 4 around a table and see what the size room looks like. I too think the chandelier is a bit too big but it is ok because the arms are slender. I think if you pair it with all the spindles in a windsor chair, that area is going to start looking like a bar code!



    Also, given that your husband is a large man, I would absolutely not get a cheap chair you have to assemble. Go to a store where you can sit on them and feel what they are like for both comfort and quality. And pay attention to the width of the seat no matter what chair you get.

  • 3 years ago

    Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I was at a point where I was probably overthinking and came to a stand still. I took a pic of the eating area this morning to get a better idea of the room around the table. Here is is.

  • 3 years ago

    Yes, one of the lower profile chair styles probably a good plan here.

  • 3 years ago

    I would personally pick comfortable white leather chairs. With a white kitchen many people forget to add white elements to the rest of the space.

  • 3 years ago

    Sofikbr. That’s funny, everyone seems to think it’s too white and I need to introduce color. But I understand what you are saying. It helps marry or expand the space by using white chairs. Right now, I seem to like the wishbone style chairs that are depicted above. They seem pretty popular and it looks like they ship completely assembled.

  • 3 years ago

    I added the overstock link in my post. You could see how much weight the chair holds. My husband is 210 and chairs are holding.


    New photo shows that it is tight space, especially the table side by the cabinet. Usually allow 2.5 to 3' to pull chair back. It is just the two of you, so arrange chairs for easy in and out when it's just the two of you. Clean up time, just tuck them under. Don't get chairs with arms.

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks Judianna! The chairs you have are really sharp looking. I am thinking of doing what you did just to have something. We are getting tired of eating dinner at our island. It’s only him and I and he’s probably the same weight as your hubby. If the kids were to come by, we can always pull the table out a bit to give them room to sit. If I were to get the Wishbone chairs ( they have them on display at the local Kirklands) do you think the rounded armrest will interfere?

  • 3 years ago

    I just checked the price of the modern Windsor chairs! That may be a good option for the interim! You said yours are still holding up! With that amazing concrete table you purchased!

  • 3 years ago

    Hi Everyone! I ended up ordering the Windsor Style chairs from our local furniture store. I am so happy with them! They are large and they helped balance the room (kitchen). It’s been so nice eating at the table again. Thank you everyone for your help! And to help make the kitchen look less white, I painted my interior doors black! (SW Iron Ore). Can’t see in pic, but they look amazing!

  • last year

    Cheryl C, those chairs look geat with the table and chandelier. Beautiful floor. Nice centerpiece. Looks professionally done.