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Choose the colours of my eiffel chairs for me!

13 years ago
Hi all,
Put your 2 cents worth in me and tell me what combo of colours I should choose for these lovely eiffel chairs for my kitchen.
I'm going to have 4 chairs around a white table. My kitchen is white, the walls are a very light grey/blue. The blinds have a grey and pink pattern.
I'd love for the majority colours to be pastel, but not too girlie, so if you think olive green or teal would be a good choice to offset the girlieness then great. Something like the colour combination in the photo here. But obviously not so many chairs as that!

Thanks a lot!

Comments (90)

  • 13 years ago
    How about three colors. Maybe black, light green and orange.
  • 13 years ago
    Black
  • 13 years ago
    people, she said 4 chairs, around a round table, I vote for a 2 and 2 combination. I also vote for 4 armchairs or 4 side chairs, With a round table I think the style should be identical, I would choose 2 in grey and 2 in pink. it should look lovely ( oh and remember that white will yellow in time , keep that in mind if you think of it.) You could probably try your favorites most stores have a return policy of 2 weeks. Inquire about it . Good luck .
  • 13 years ago
    I love the fun, playful look of multiple colors!
    If thisiwnt a formal spwce, i vote for using several colors!
  • 13 years ago
    I really don't like the idea of two in one color and the other two in different colors. I would have to do two and two or all four in different colors. I personally would do all four differently, it changes things up and makes it fun. I would pick two colors you absolutely want. (Pale pink, grey) then select maybe four other colors that will go good with those two and let the children decide. That way you will be happy with any color they pick and they will feel like they were a part of something. If I were to choose four different so would say pale pink, grey, gold/mustard, and the dark teal. Good luck!
  • 13 years ago
    I would use 6 chairs because your table is so large and I would choose colors from your wonderful piece of art on the wall at the head of the table to tie them in.
  • 13 years ago
    I love the pop of red, especially with the gray-blue walls. Also, it's a nice, non-girlie complement to the pink. And fun and cheery!
  • 13 years ago
    If everything else is pastel-like I would do pink and black...pink for the pop of color and black to ground it all.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Gold chairs would complement the other elements in the room. How about an understated black and gold area rug to bring it all together?
  • 13 years ago
    first of all i'd only use the armed chairs, the comfort factor overrides all other concerns for me. especially sitting down to a meal. then, i think i would like the one teal, 2 olive and one pink.
  • 13 years ago
    Light green to connect with the outdoors and to keep a light airy feel
  • 13 years ago
    too many opinions. let the kids pick. done.
  • 13 years ago
    Gold!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    If you going for Old VS New, Modern VS Classic then .... Green! The green Eiffel chairs will stand up to the deep saturation of the gray walls, seen in your inspiration image. Also green Eiffel chairs (in your inspiration image) are a cooler tone like the gray wall is cooler gray. Do be careful in a small areas, too many different chair colors may look like you couldn't decide which color you liked best. Sticking with one bold chair color in a smaller space will look intentional. If you really want a second color add black to play up the contrast of Color VS Black which will go well with the gray walls too. Good luck and please post images so we can see what you decided. PS since I we don't have an image of your actual space, these suggestions are based on the image you posted.
  • 13 years ago
    It depends on whether this is your room or what your room & the rest of your furniture looks like. In this room, definitely the black & gold. The others are too pastel & light for the seriousness of this room. You should add a picture of your dining room. The chair colors can only be chosen with all the elements of the room taken into consideration.
  • 13 years ago
    I like the gold with the pink!!!
  • 13 years ago
    I think the green would make a perfect pop of color.
  • 13 years ago
    ASVinteriors is correct with their comment posted above. housewife1950s, I like the idea of the arm chairs someone posted, they would be more comfortable. When will you pick, as this could go on forever!! :))
  • 13 years ago
    The light green!
  • 13 years ago
    I would go with a light plum
  • 13 years ago
    I like the pink, but it does bring girlie in. I then choose the black, it's very striking and I love that. Not wimpy.You could add other colors to the mix with textiles etc.This is how I made my choice: I put my hands over all the chairs but the one I was contemplating, even covering part of the room as it is not your room.Just wanted to see how I felt inside when I saw each color chair with the other colors in the room.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Love the pink and green combo. Pink pick's up color in window treatment or Pink/ Black.
  • 13 years ago
    Black or gold.
  • 13 years ago
    I really like that mirror :)
  • 13 years ago
    Gold or green - I wouldn't mix the colors
  • 13 years ago
    Ask again when your room is finished and you can post a picture.
  • 13 years ago
    I think I would put benches on the side then beautiful upholstered chairs at the end in orange to pick up the orange in the wall hanging. I love green and yellow with grey and pink always looks beautiful with grey and white.
  • 13 years ago
    white, black, pearl grey and slate blue
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    My two cents - I don't think this style chair has enough "visual weight". The mirror is a strong piece and the table is large enough to handle weightier chairs. If you want to use smaller chairs at the sides maybe try taller/larger chair at each end. Just sayin....
  • 13 years ago
    I like the gold.
  • 13 years ago
    With your color palette I would for teal or even turquoise..if you want a softer look try aqua
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Pink, teal (?), black and gold would be perfect for a round white table in the kitchen or breakfast nook...something cheery and light that draws from your other colors.
  • 13 years ago
    I am beginning to wonder if anyone reads anymore.
  • 13 years ago
    I love the Eiffel chair. If it were my house, I'd go with classic white.
  • 13 years ago
    black
  • 13 years ago
    WOW! These kind responses. I've been away from my computer for a couple of days and I'm amazed at how great you all are. Thank you.

    So the final selection was with the kids and I. My daughter chose a baby pink, my son a 'sea blue', I chose a sagey green and then we have a white chair. What I also did was order 3 more white ones to use in the study/craft room, so we can mix and match them around the house and revert to all white if we get fed up with the look of mixed colours.
    I'll post the result when they arrive.
  • 13 years ago
    I think that's a fantastic idea and I love the colors you chose! Can't wait to see it all together. (:
    housewife1950s thanked User
  • 13 years ago
    housewife1950s, I am so pleased you decided on colors. Nice that the children got to be involved and pick a color that they liked! Smart of you to get extra white chairs, too. Everyone that responded seemed to have a great time throwing out their color choices for you or, was it really for themselves? Can't wait for your pics when they come in. What base did you choose? But then I guess I'll see when you post pics! :))
    housewife1950s thanked unwantedadvice
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Perfect. I didn't even think of the white but being pretty classic by nature I think that's a perfect choice. I get tired of color quickly. My eye needs a rest especially after a hectic day. Great to have the kids involved sometimes there lack of hangups is helpful don't you think.
    housewife1950s thanked Casagrande Associates
  • 13 years ago
    I'd go with Black as well.
  • 13 years ago
    I'd go with warm pink, apple green, orange and gold.
  • 13 years ago
    I personally like the black and gold combination. If that is the color of the chairs to the far left.
  • 13 years ago
    Black. But why such modern chairs?
  • 13 years ago
    Black and orange would work, but why the rush if it's not yet built. I take my renovation and decorating one crisis at a time. You can use milk crates in the interim..
  • 13 years ago
    Wow! It's still going! Thank you for all the suggestions - we have chosen sage green, a baby blue, shocking pink and white. I'm now going to add a gold one as well. The kids chose their own chair colour. They look amazing and one day I'll work out how to download stuff - the pink links in with the Thornback and Peel fabric we've chosen - so it's great.

    I didn't choose just one colour, because I didn't want everything to look too show homey as it's all a bit too new looking right now. I'm not a massive fan of things being too tasteful!
  • 11 years ago
    I love the pink! What brand did you order? Are you happy with the quality?
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I love the black
  • 11 years ago
    So what ended up? These chairs take away from the beauty and simplicity of the table. Does not blend, but we all like different things. That is what makes it fun!
  • 9 years ago
    I would just go with the black to make it simple
  • 9 years ago
    Where did ou purchase the chairs at such a reasonable rate?