When we recently remodeled an area adjacent to our kitchen nook, we added a large dining area there as well. We changed our dark wood floors for a light white oak, and our back patio door was removed and a sliding door added.
Choosing a New Kitchen Table and Chairs
I knew from the beginning of our project that I wanted a round table in my kitchen. Since we had a new separate dining area for large gatherings, I wanted this space to have a round table, with just enough seats four our family. I grew up around a round table and after years of raising my own kids, I realized I love them so much more for the ease of conversation. I love how everyone sees each other, it’s so much easier to talk! This is something to keep in mind when you’re thinking about a table for your space. There’s a time and a space (like my new dining/sunroom) for a big, long farmhouse style table, but when it comes to every day family dinner, I really love a round table.
I was on the hunt for a table that is 60″ in diameter, which comfortably seats 6 and can squeeze in 7 if a friend stays for dinner. I looked online and couldn’t find anything I liked and then one day I walked into Downeast in Boise and I saw it from across the room with lights from heaven shining down upon it. It had everything on my checklist: a black pedestal base to contrast my natural color floors, a natural wood top (gotta think about food photography!) and the perfect size. Oh, and did I mention it was on sale? Bingo.
I love the wide, comfortable seats and the back that cradles. I purchased two of them to try them out and decided I loved them but then had to wait to purchase the rest when they fit in the budget! My husband however surprised me and got the rest for my birthday since I told him if he spent any money on me at all, I wanted it to be on furniture, haha. I love how these chairs have beautiful lines and tones that compliment both the table and the rest of the house.
Things to think about if you’re considering chairs like this- the wood legs and back are super easy to wipe clean, but the natural rope seats are a little tricker if they get dirty with something like red sauce or chocolate cake (I know from experience!)
And note that the way the arms of the chairs come around, you cannot push these chairs all the way in under the table. I know there are people out there would be annoyed by that. I thought at first I might be one of those people, but turns out I’m okay with it. So you need to make sure you have the room to have them out just a bit like this:
For us it’s been perfect, and I’m so happy to have matching chairs around the table! I’ll show you the larger dining area, soon!
Kitchen Sources:
Table: Grayson Table from Downeast Chairs: Wishbone Armchairs, set of 2 Wood Floors: The Villa Blanca Collection, Rioja Paint Colors: Sherwin Williams Sensible Hue
