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jenniferbragg

need help with dining room

3 years ago

Just purchased new table and I’m afraid it doesn’t look good with the rest of furniture.
The China cabinet was my husband’s grandmother and he doesn’t want to part with it nor change the color of it.Any advice would be appreciated.

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  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    This is a set, right?

    It looks very nice - and yes, it does seem to clash with everything else, unfortunately.


  • 3 years ago

    I agree, yes it’s a set . Maybe I should try to return table

  • 3 years ago

    Perhaps a round table would fit better in your space. Grandma's China Cabinet will look much better without the half halo above it.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    If changing the new table set or the china cabinet is not a considerable option, Use accessories such as table runners, placemats, and decorative items to tie the colors of the table and China cabinet together. This can help create a cohesive look without altering the cabinet itself. Check out some suitable options here

  • 3 years ago

    You don't say how many people normally sit at the dining table, but frankly I like grandma's cabinet more than the dining set. People mix woods all the time and it's not easy to strike a balance. Maybe there's just too much wood going on with floor, door, and furniture..... What should be the star of the dining space? Grandma's cabinet and the pretty light fixture! But neither seems to stand out with all the other stuff going on. Consider removing the stuff on top of grandma's cabinet, remove the console and lower the items on the wall there to eye level. The space will breathe better and not be so busy, but see if you like the difference. Another possible thought would be to paint the door same color as the trim so it's not so prominent next to grandma's cabinet.

  • 3 years ago

    Thank you so much for the advise. I’m going to paint the door this wkend and go from there.

  • 3 years ago

    The table set isn't perfect for the space, but if can't be returned it's really ok. I like the idea of a runner to tone down the lighter wood tone. My only new suggestion is to try three chairs on each side of the table so the end chair doesn't compete with the china cabinet. You can move them to the ends of the table when you have guests.

  • 3 years ago

    They are meeting me exchange the table, rooms to go, do you think you can recommend a table from there. It would have to be smaller then 65 inches long.
    Thanks everyone for your time!!

  • 3 years ago

    French Market White OR Cherry Riverdale. Rustic farmhouse will not look 'collected' or 'eclectic' it will look 'clashing'.

  • 3 years ago

    Would cherry riverdale round table with Savona ivory/cherry chairs from rooms to go, look good? If so.. which Savona Ivory chair would be best?