Your table is gorgeous, and simple enough to play nicely with a lot of other styles. Your architecture is very traditional. I would mix furniture styles in this room, not go hard mid-century. I really like those chairs paired with your table. I would swap out the china cabinet for a sideboard though. The large cabinet really overwhelms the delicate lines of the table. Think about a Shaker or Federal sideboard. Something with a good amount of clearance above the floor, to keep the total look lighter. With brass knobs if you can find it.

Upholstered chairs would work very nicely with your new table. And perhaps a sideboard styled as below:

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I'd also remove the little cabinet and stuff in the corner.

A rug would add softness to dining rooms, where most of the furniture is hard wood.

I'd also add curtain panels to your windows. Keep the shades but add French pleat panels to dress up the sides.

Just curious as to why you selected the blue wall color? Does it work with something we're not seeing in the photos?

The buffet/ hutch needs to go for sure and not sure about the rest of your home style. The table is lovely and I happen to love MCM but spaces connected to eachother need to work together . I agree the little table needs to be gone and the chairs are not quite right fo that table I love drapes in DRS and really dislike rattan type blinds in what appears to be a more formal space . I use solar shades to provide heat and UV control and give you daytime peivacy and allow you to keep the view and pull the drapes at night for privacy . Displaying china in a hutch is for sure not MCM maybe just start by removing the hutch part and see if the buffet part works .I would advise google to check out MCM dining chairs thta you like I would not do a full upholstered chair in that space . Then decide about the light fixture that will really bring the MCM into the space so you need to decide how far you want to go.

The walls with wainscot, the chandelier, paint color, etc. aren't MCM and don't do with your table. If MCM is the look you are going for would suggest you change those elements as well.

I think it’s important to consider your home, room/decor, and lastly the table, as it can be adaptable to many looks. If chairs are in good shape and to save a ton of money, just replace the end chairs and reupholster the others.

If buying all new, be sure to look on line for inspiration so you can identify what you like.

Wait to choose a sideboard until chairs are decided on and suggest mixing it up a bit. Even look on Marketplace for unique piece that you could refinish. A rug would also be a nice addition.

I like slipcovered parsons chairs as a means to split the difference between formal traditional and transitional. I'd try for a transitional look. Note the modern tiered drum shade chandelier. Gorgeous mix of modern and traditional:

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Fully upholstered Parsons chairs would work, too:

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Nice dining room in time for the holidays! I like those unique chairs. Unfortunately, china cabinets have become passe. Don’t know who decided this.

Thank you all for your comments so far. Clearly I should be working towards more of a transitional style and not full midcentury as that is not the style of my home (Georgian colonial) or my room. I love the table and want to compliment it in the room. These chairs are really not comfortable so I definitely want to replace them anyway - but I appreciate the feedback. I really don’t use/need the china in the cabinet so I’m not opposed to a change in the other furniture. Look forward to more suggestions on how to style the room with the addition of the table .

If you don't use the china cabinet, then by all means remove it. Just don't remove it merely because someone declares that it is "passe."

Here are some more ideas for your room, what you eventually do is determined by the feel you want in the room:

Slipcovered chairs and natural woven rug and shades to tone down the formality:

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Velvet upholstered chairs, a sideboard with buffet lamps and a mirror, neutral Persian-style rug, and a beautiful wallpaper:

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Chinese Chippendale chairs can work with any style table. Again note the natural materials rug and shades, along with sumptuous drapes. Again a short chest with mirror and lamps:

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A very neutral palette gives a serene feel. The artwork really stands out against the creamy background:

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More upholstered chairs in a room with built-in cabinets and fireplace. The crystal chandelier and gold framed mirror hint at formality, but the table and rug are more casual. It all works.

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Dramatic room with moody blue walls, trim and ceiling. Again, upholstered chairs and low case goods instead of a china cabinet.

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Pleated slipcovers and a bright blue and white palette evoke a casual feel. Note the open cabinet for displaying plates.

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Another bright, cheery room using wallpaper and dramatic window treatments outlined in bright orange. Upholstered hostess chairs contrast with cane-backed seating. Crystal chandelier adds a bit of sparkle. Sideboard topped with lamps and accented with a mirror.

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Parsons chairs in a print…would be less formal. Work with the table style as well.

If not already done, suggest searching for inspiration to find the look you like/and ideas for chairs.

Budget may help you narrow down and it could be worth painting the room, if needed.

Consider Marketplace, if not in a hurry. Imagine below reupholstered (easy!) and being able to select the perfect fabric, it‘s a great option. Budget wise for example: ($50 a chair vs $250 and up for new).

Then take your time getting a sideboard, as seeing the room with the chairs will really help with a decision. As well, the money you save on chairs could open up more options.

https://www.chairish.com/product/17647278/bevan-funnel-serpentine-georgian-bow-fronted-sideboard?epik=dj0yJnU9dUhYQVppcDEzTW95ZGZPejFZTnJGSUFkOTk2S01UbTcmcD0wJm49RVN4Q0FrVU1ZUnl3RFpMY0VDUlFEZyZ0PUFBQUFBR2NKSEhn

Another idea; if upper half of buffet is removable, I’d try that first and just repair and restain surface. Then put your budget towards lovely artwork and/or a rug.

I wouldn’t skimp on chair quality. They need to be comfortable and sturdy. Cheap chairs from big box stores may not hold up well long term.

A rug would help anchor things and soften the room. I would like for something with the blue color of your walls and some gold tones to pick up the table edging. The chairs are too dark so maybe save money and refinish them in a lighter tone. I like the idea of slipcovers or upholstered also.

I am always trying to upcycle or repurpose if possible. Do you like your china hutch? Could you realistically make money reselling it? You could always take the top molding off of the hutch, paint it the same color as the trim in the room and swap out the hardware for something that matches the gold trim on the table. I would suggest a rug that has blue and gold in it to tie in the color scheme with the walls. I think your chairs are distinctive and I would keep them. I hope lots of ideas get your own creative juices flowing! Good luck.

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I love the chairs. If you could reupholster the seats with some extra padding, maybe their comfort would improve. I am not fond of full upholstered or slip covered chairs. They will show dirt faster and be more difficult to clean. And I think they tend to "bulk up" a room. Besides, for such a small item, a dining chair can be very expensive - then multiple it by six! I agree to nix the china cabinet. Is it in two pieces? You may be able to use the bottom as a sideboard. Add a pair of buffet lamps and a great piece of artwork and, voila - a new piece of furniture! A low pile rug and a more formal window treatment would be the way I'd go. Also, I like mixing styles. This the best part of having a house - have fun decorating!

So many great photo ideas but none seem more copacetic to your room & home as the Nantucket in the Palisades. If you don't need the china hutch, getting rid out it will free up valuable visual space & let the room breathe a bit. Side note: I have all my china & crystal in an Ethan Allen American Dimensions hutch that I still love. My my kids won't take any of it on a bet. That's why its passe - the younger generations do not want our fancy stuff. But just because something is passe doesn't mean it isn't good, useful & enjoyable. :)

Leave the chandelier. Look in antique stores to find the right solid wood chairs. Do not go with upholstered chairs in the dining room - they will get food stains besides having stain-repellent has formaldehyde. No need for a rug in the dining room - difficult to keep clean. Unless it is just the lighting, that green/blue paint clashes with the wood and not a fan of the color. Table is not bad for a modern table (hope it is real wood), but at least it is what it is and not a repro of an antique - go with real antiques, or real non-antique/modern. Not of fan of the current chairs, but I have seen worse - check out craigslist for antique solid wood chairs.

I don’t understand what the problem is with the current wall paint color(?), nor with the current window treatment(?), nor with the chandelier(?). All of which you indicated you were not interested in changing... and all of which are imo fine.

Also, yes. The China cabinet is also absolutely fine, should you want to keep it - and why not? It’s not really worth living a life to keep up with the Joneses, and especially not the very confused and bewildered Joneses.

You can go many ways with your space and that table. Based on what I see of your style - this is one idea:

https://www.chairish.com/product/10405581/louis-xvi-dining-chairs-set-of-6

Remove the china hutch..it is too big for this dining room …you need at least 2’ behind each chair when it is pulled out…try to find another room if you need the display..add large wall art with sconces.

Lovely dining set! I would get rid of the hutch part of your china cabinet. I did this years ago and it really opened up the space. Store your china elsewhere and don't put it on display. Get rid of everything else in the room. Add some great art. Paint out all the trim to be the same colour as the walls but use a different finish. White stripes around the room is very busy looking. I wouldn't bother with a rug but some side draperies would add softness to the room. Change out the chandelier.

I know the OP stated she doesn't need the china cabinet, which is her decision/choice.

However, I'm not sure how anyone can determine that it's too big for the room, just by looking at the photos. The table seems to be a bit close to the cabinet, but that could change depending on the dimensions of the room, which we don't know.

OP says she does not use the China cabinet, but could it be put to a more useful use? I keep serving pieces and seasonal wine glasses and serving pieces in mine, which frees up a lot of cabinetry space in my kitchen. Also vases, candlesticks, etc. Table linens, silverware, etc can be stored in the drawers. Things that may only get used a couple times a year, but when I do use them, I am glad to have them.

Art that uses the wall color hung opposite the window, a rug and curtain panels would help soften the space and pull the look together. The wall color is beautiful.

I think you've gotten some wonderful ideas. I especially appreciate the input from Diana, Maureen, and Sabrina, and all the photos you've shared.

I wouldn’t replace the chairs, only find a wonderful fabric and have them reupholstered. They have so much personality! Same with the china cabinet. I don’t know who decided that china cabinets must go, but if you are using it for storage, why get rid of it?

We just moved to a house with a very similar looking dining room as yours. The first pic is from the listing with the former homeowners furniture. We had similar pieces, but added some visual interest to the room itself. Just a suggestion. You obviously wouldn’t have to go as dark and moody as we did. But we kept our china hutch and traditional dining set.

Love that dark color on the walls, Pamela!

@Pamela Gee - Your dark wall color looks great and really updates the look of the traditional room with china cabinet! What is the paint color/brand that you used?

Everyone who claims that dark colors make rooms look smaller and closed in should see your dining room!

It’s called Cyberspace. It can read charcoal or dark navy depending on light/time of day. We got it at Lowe’s, so maybe Valspar? I think it’s a Sherwin Williams color.

The white panelling underneath the dark colour is a lovely addition to that room!

OMG, you know what I would do? Black. Black cabinetry OR black credenza and then brown (extra points for brass accents) shelving on the wall space above. Then black chairs, maybe two brown accent chairs for ends on the table. Also, all the above in modern, clean lines styles. Think: absolute contrast of the table. This will make the table pop for its traditional beauty and old fashioned charm while also demonstrating its timelessness with its ability to blend seamlessly and effortlessly with its “new” surroundings. In addition to your new, beautiful table, your paint color, with its liveliness begs for subdued colors in the space. So the furniture pops, the table pops, and the wall color pops. But each in different ways while remaining cohesive with everything else. Think like a bouquet of flowers, each flower beautiful and shines and pops, yet each add to the whole of the bouquet!

OMG, you know what I would do? Black. Black cabinetry OR black credenza and then brown (extra points for brass accents) shelving on the wall space above. Then black chairs, maybe two brown accent chairs for ends on the table. Also, all of them in modern, clean lines styles. Think: absolute contrast of the table. This will make the table pop for its traditional beauty and old fashioned charm while also demonstrating its timelessness with its ability to blend seamlessly and effortlessly with its “new” surroundings.

In addition to your new, beautiful table, your paint color, with its liveliness begs for subdued colors in the space. So the contrast of darker furniture against the wall color makes the furniture pop and lets the wall shine. All these “opposites”—new and old, bright and dark—play off each other and come together to create a beautiful, ‘modernistic classic’, cohesive look. Think like a bouquet of flowers, each flower beautiful on its own, but all brought together, create a gorgeous bouquet!

I would not get rid of the china cabinet. Instead, move it to the other wall at the head of the table. If it won’t fit, remove the upper portion and leave the base as a sideboard. They come in so handy for buffets, serving, etc. Use the long wall for either art or a mirror to bring more light into the room. I know you said the window treatment is staying, but I don’t feel it fits with the furniture, which is more formal. As for chairs, lots of good advice already. It will really come down to your taste and style. We are adults only at home, so upholstered chairs work for us. I see some Chinese vases and ginger jars in the cabinet. If your walls are blue as opposed to green, play this up a bit more. Find a couple more pieces for display. Add some seat covers or drapes that complement.

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