I have an 8 ft double pedestal table...I need suggestions
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Lilly
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The pine table does not go with my newly stained mahogany cabinets. The base is currently darker than the top. I thought of doing a gray weathered look on the bottom and perhaps bleaching the pine, but I'm not sure. I hope to someday replace these heavy wood chairs with something lighter, perhaps a fully upholstered chair . Looking for ideas and suggestions.
i would do table, base and chairs in same color. Might go lighter since cabinets are so dark. Try chalk paint in a soft gray color. Easier than staining, would brighten up that area.
i would also put a chair at each end. And get a table runner in colors to coordinate with other decor. Also for such a big table, think I would put a bigger centerpiece. Maybe a basket or bowl, filled with fruit, or vine balls. Or even a good sized candle holder with a chunky candle.
I think painting would be the best option, and the least hassle. If you were to match you mahogany the rooms would be way to dark and gloomy. Bleaching would be an option, but might not be a great contrast to the mahogany. I think going with a light paint in one of your accent colours is the way to go. Good luck with your table, I'm sure which ever option you chose will turn out great!
I have a 7ft table that was similar in color and I painted it white and distressed it! I have a bench that I've painted for one side and use chairs on one side. I also have chairs at each end. I haven't regretted it once! Good luck!
Also get some fabric you like that is dark and do the seat of the chairs it's easy and changes the look a lot!
I always ask this question. When you take a walk through a forest, are all the trees the same? No! You find oak and maple and cherry and pine trees! I love mixing the different woods in a room.
Try a dark gray on the base and something weathered on the top and chairs. Your chairs won't appear as heavy with a lighter, weathered finish. Recover the cushions with a fabric that has simple, clean lines.
I wud use rustolium furniture paint. Comes in various colours and so easy to use. No primer required. Fabby result
Looks like the top was refinished at some point. I would sand it (the top) back and darken it just a tad. Or sand out the base and match the top.
Thank you everybody. Going to my local Home Depot or Lowes to pick up some paint. Decided to do a chalk paint on base and chairs, will sand the top and do a weathered grey finish. The house is on a lake with the window in the front overlooking the lake and trees.
Sorry don't agree with the others....I think would be a shame to take such an elegant table and paint it. I would do in ebony and 2 tones of mahogany to accent the features of the table. As to the chairs, since you like the fully upholstered ones, why not make a cover to go over the backs to match the seats. Do something fun if its at the lake.....like a plaid.