Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Help Me Redecorate

Well, eating family meals without a dining table couldn't last all that long. I knew it wouldn't, though I can say with gladness that none of us complained or felt distressed by having to eat on the floor, in the living room or at our tiny work table. It's amazing what we can live without and still function well.

That said, we found a great small-business guy on Craigslist and bought a table from him at an astonishingly low price. Granted, it was a store return so it has a few hairline scratches, but I'm so happy to have not bought "new" and support an individual trying to make a living. (He also happens to be a Catholic man who loves the latin mass and has a devotion to St. Peregrine.)

But now I need chairs - we're presently using 3 folding chairs and a step stool. I found this (#1) at a local shop and was able to bring it home to see it next to the table. Call me completely crazy but I love it. If you like your furniture to coordinate perfectly than you won't like this, but I do.

The back of this chair (covered in grain sack) is fabulous!
#2 is similar to #1, but cheaper because we have a gift card to this store, making it the most affordable of all the options.
#3 - the ladderback. I like this a lot, but I'd want to change the upholstery or slipcover the seat cushion.

#4 is very similar to the chairs we used to have, with a little more detail.

Though pictured, I'm not considering arm chairs. Just 4 side chairs for now because that's all we need. So, considering style only - not finish (or the impracticality of upholstery:) - which do you like best?
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24 comments:

Celeste said...

#1 and #2 - I love mismatched! Such character!

Charlotte (Matilda) said...

I'd say #1 or #2 also. I like the nice lines. #3 & #4 are too wavy for my taste. I like the character in the first one, but the second is very similar like you said and would work nicely if you are concerned about your budget.

Jennifer said...

#1.

Teresa said...

#2 is SUPER! I think the straight lines would look great with your table.

Anonymous said...

I love #1. #2 would do but #1 has my vote. #2 is too straight for me.

Alishia said...

I like #1 the best. Simple yet interesting.

Melanie B said...

I'd go with #1 or #3.

Paula said...

Either #1 or #2!

Anonymous said...

I think that #3 and #4 match the heft of the table best. Stylistically, I prefer #1 and #2, but I think they are too delicate for the strong pedestal legs on your table.

sarah haliwell said...

Number one, definitely.

Emily (Laundry and Lullabies) said...

I think #3 fits best with the table you have. And they're pretty, too!

momof2boyz1 said...

I love the looks of #1 and #2, but I am thinking of spills on the pale upholstery. Or would the ones you but have a different covering?

momof2boyz1 said...

I meant to say "buy," not but!

Betty Beguiles said...

#1

Marla said...

i like #3 best. :)

Cheryl M. said...

I like #1 best and #4 next :)

Mrs. Mike said...

I think you and I have the same table. :) Ours is a scratch-and-dent item too. I like the clean lines of #1 and #2. If #2 is more affordable, I'd definitely go with that one. I prefer the look of 6 chairs with a rectangular table but I applaud your desire for simplicity. Then again, you have another blessing on the way very soon I hope so maybe 6 chairs isn't all that frivolous?

Theresa said...

I like #1, but with that table definitely #3.

Anonymous said...

I like #3 best too, even if they do need seat covers...the ladderback style reminds me of "old" somehow.

Nikkadmus said...

I agree with Melanie...1 or 3. Tough choice, though, they're both gorgeous, you really can't go wrong. Nikki

Anonymous said...

#3

Kerry said...

I love #1 and #3, however, #3 looks best with the table. They remind me of chairs out of Ballard Designs.

Mary said...

#1...definitely!

Sharon said...

#3, totally