My chairs painted too white

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My chairs were finished in a color that is too white compared to my coffee table (which I chalked painted). Any suggestions as to what I can do now? The upholstery matches the whiteness of the chairs. The chairs were water based painted and have been varnished. I don't want to sand or strip them down, but the contrast is a bit too much. I am decorating my house with gray, white, and black colors, shabby chic scandinavian style. Thank you.

Funnygirl · Answer

I like them together,but is you want to Tie them together,how about highlight some of the details on the lower part of the table with the silver paint you used on the chair.I really like what you did to your chair.

Esther434 · Answer

I didn't think of that. Good idea! Thanks.

Victoria · Answer

I think you should use a stain wash in a soft shade of beige that will compliment the chairs and make them less white and more off-white. A stain wash is a simple mixture of water base stain mixt with water...you use a cloth to smudge this wash over the entire surface of the chairs. Since its a 'wash' it will give you some time to apply and or remove color before it dries allowing you to color match perfectly.
Good luck!

Ann Alba · Answer

I like Funny girls Idea of the silver , if you have more of the white paint ( Chair) paint the table with it then dry brush the silver .

Mary Njus · Answer

Your chair needs some distressing on it to take away the stark white effect. Maybe highlight raised areas with dark wax to also tone down the brightness. Plus tie the piece with the brown wood of the tabletop because of the grey in the cushion makes the white more white. And lastly, everything does not have to match. Both pieces are beautiful.

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