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To replace our Pottery Barn dining table or not?

3 years ago

I'd like to replace our pottery barn table with the pottery barn Banks table that matches our buffet. My question is do you think it'll make an impact on the look of the room? It's roughly the same size and color of our current one.

Comments (14)

  • 3 years ago

    I wouldn't.

  • 3 years ago

    The proposed table is a cleaning nightmare.

  • 3 years ago

    Despite the more ornate legs on the PB Banks table, changing the table doesn’t seem like it would have much of an impact due to the similar color to your current PB table. The biggest impact on your room in pic #2 is from the lighter colored chairs shown with the Banks table.

  • 3 years ago

    Thank you for your opinions. I love the look of the trestle table in pictures, but I'm hesitant to purchase it. I'm not sure if it'll truly elevate the look of my space.

  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Nothing about a different PB table will change or "elevate" the space.

    A better question is.....what are you not loving about the space, now? Maybe it's your chairs.....or the very "one note" finish on everything, including sideboard? Or ?

    We're seeing one picture, one angle. Maybe the sideboard needs a kick, maybe something else?

    Who knows ? : )



  • PRO
    3 years ago

    If you're going to change the table, then change the side chairs too. The room with the trestle table has a much lighter vibe than your room. And the chairs work better with the lighter table. Even if you changed out the table and chairs, you need to deal with the other furniture in the room. Sometimes changing one item snowballs into a larger project. As Jan said, figure out what you want for the room and have a plan for achieving it. Don't piecemeal it.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Agree as Diana above. Also, rather than hovering the pages of the catalogue folks....ANY of them? Prowl the internet /google with:

    "Beautiful transitional and casual dining rooms"

    What you will notice? Even images from Pottery Barn, change over time : )

    Which is just why you have to figure out what bugs you: ) the most.







  • 3 years ago

    The stretcher under the trestle table is a downgrade. No room for feet. Neither table fits 8 with real ease, but at least open space helps. And I agree re: cleaning underneath.

    Plus the stock photos would not look as good if had 8 chairs lined up. So think of ways you can “ lighten up” by relocating pieces-can 2 of your chairs be elsewhere until needed for dining?

  • 3 years ago

    Agree with above - plus i feel like PB has so many quality issues right now, chances are good you would recieve a damaged table anyway and it would turn into a huge hassle (don’t ask how I know - ugh)

  • 3 years ago

    This is not a big enough of a change to be worthwhile. I'd keep what you have.

  • 3 years ago

    I appreciate the input! Here are a couple of mock-ups. What are your thoughts? Does this help lighten the room?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Still working on this dining room..omgoodness….replace chairs with all upholstered keep table…new buffet…new linen drapes..did you ever get a new rug?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    No to the new table but I would change the chandelier in heartbeat