Dining Table Talk
So one of the most fun things about having a blog and social media community is when I can ask for your opinion on decor decisions and you always come through! It’s like having a huge circle of sisters and friends to call on when I need to borrow some confidence in these big decisions! And our latest discussion was about dining tables! I loved hearing your points of view and I’m pleased to announce that we ordered one of the most popular reader choices!
And here it is! {Drumroll please!}….
How many of you voted for this one?? (Number 8!)
I’m excited to see it in our own space, which should be sometime within the next week or two! Now, however, I have a new dilemma to figure out which is in regard to the chairs!
My plan is to keep all the current chairs and add 4 more of the x-back cafe chairs which I’ve had for several years. But there is good news and bad news regarding those… The good news is that they’re still available from Restoration Hardware. The bad news is that the company does not make it easy for you to get them unless you live within a certain radius of a showroom. Since I’m in East TN and live out of range, it’s (ARE YOU READY?) $499 just for shipping costs to get 4 chairs to me!! And, yes, that is more than the cost of the 4 chairs themselves. I’ve already expressed my unhappiness to them, called 2 showrooms and the online catalog center, suggested other shipping options, and the best solution anyone could offer was for me to find a friend in range to ship them to and then pick them up!
While I love these chairs, this situation has made me strongly consider not giving them my business and just buying 10 other ones from a more customer-serving company. So, I’m thinking!
Here are a few other options I’ve found and I’d love to hear (once again) what you think! (Click on the photos for the link to the sources!)
This first one is very similar to my originals so I could consider taking a chance and just buying 4 extra of these…
OR, I could stick with the same style and change the color just a little, buying 10 new ones of these… (currently they’re an extra 30% off)…
OR, I have even considered totally shifting gears and going with a totally new look like one of these…
So what would you choose?? And why does it seem like every change leads to more decisions about the next change!? HA! Can’t wait to hear from you!
Marty
October 11, 2019 @ 8:49 am
I love the look of the picture with two captains chairs that are different. If you don’t plan on having the table set for 10 all the time, how about 4 similar chairs and use two as captains and two next to a buffet or even in another room. This opens up the possibility for any kind of chair.
Julie
October 11, 2019 @ 11:21 am
A great option! I’m definitely considering that. And I do plan on keeping my two upholster chairs at the head of the table so that’s a good possibility!
Smitten in K-Town
October 11, 2019 @ 11:13 am
What is the cheapest option? lol
I vote for the first option of the very similar version.
But, hey, it doesn’t matter what I think.
Julie
October 11, 2019 @ 11:22 am
Well I am definitely leaning that way too, but I’m happy to have other input to get ideas from! Yours included!
Darla Ramsey
October 11, 2019 @ 7:39 pm
Julie, the 2nd chair that is 30% off is my pick. One thing about the chairs that came with my table is that they are tooooo heavy which my family complains about and it’s hard to move them to clean. Love the #8 table!!! Great choice to accommodate.
Julie
October 11, 2019 @ 10:52 pm
Something to think about for sure! Thanks, Darla!
Sarah
October 11, 2019 @ 6:06 pm
I think that, while the x back chairs look fine, they don’t really seem to match the style of the mural/rug. They seem more farm house style to me. Your style is a bit more classy and refined while still relaxed. I think the gray chairs would look beautiful and make the room more cohesive. But that’s just me 🙂 and I usually always pick the farmhouse look! Either way, it’s gorgeous!
Julie
October 11, 2019 @ 10:51 pm
I do love a classy look! And the gray are so pretty. I just can’t decide for sure!!
Lynette Russell
October 15, 2019 @ 2:48 pm
I like the second to last picture the lighter chair. Those chairs are very trendy and they look comfortable.
Julie
October 17, 2019 @ 8:24 am
Yes! They do look comfortable! I’m still trying to make my decision! AHHHHH! 🙂
Linda L Schenher
October 18, 2019 @ 4:40 pm
Hi Julie – We just returned last night from Ireland! Trying to catch up on things today. I love the table you selected and I am sure you will make the right choice in chairs. One thing I’ve learned- the hard way – is consider the width of your chairs.My last dining room chairs were more narrow while my new ones are wider at the edge of the seat in front than in the back. They take up more room at the table. Important as our family has expanded so quickly! We went from the 5 of us to 17 in a matter of years. Sure you will have the same situation – a good problem to have!!!