HELP! What goes with these chairs?

8 years ago

I am planning a new kitchen/dining area and I would like to still incorporate my vintage chairs. I am totally lost as to what kitchen colours I should go for. White and charcoal are my initial thoughts.
Can't wait to hear from you all. Regards tanya

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8 years ago

Hi Tanya,

Gotta say, love those chairs and the green. So inspiringly vintage and on trend - look comfy too. If it was the 70's you'd be adding bright orange in a pattern to the room.

As its not the 70's I suggest toning down the room and letting the chairs be the wow piece. Soft grey background, navy highlights with trims in crisp white would be a perfect foil for these beauties.

Trust your instincts: you obviously have style and flair - you chose those chairs!

Cheers,

Michelle

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georgi02
8 years ago
I'd suggest that you plan your kitchen colours to what you like and then look for a really good upholstery shop and have your chairs re-upholstered to match - keeping the style but doing away with the green.
cloudpants
8 years ago
I disagree georgio. I am not always a fan of green, but I love it in these funky chairs.
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georgi02
8 years ago
Cloudpants - what colours do you suggest for the kitchen then - I thought about it and white/navy were the only colours that worked and it could be a scheme that could date quickly.
Julie Walton
8 years ago
I'm just going to throw in black/brown. Cop that one.
scottevie
8 years ago
I can picture your chairs in this kitchen
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Perhaps with more of a charcoal,as you suggested, instead of black if you aren't keen on such high contrast
Fiona
8 years ago
Love your chairs! I'd go with white, grey, black for the kitchen and add your accent colours to highlight your gorgeous chairs. If you want to add colour you could go with a plain glass splash back and add some wallpaper, paint or fabric underneath which is easy to swap out if you want to update down the track.
Kazwa
8 years ago
This is not the best pic, but I have a bright green kitchen setting. We painted the walls a warm yellow (not everyone's cup of tea, but we get soooo many positive comments) and both colours look great with our granite bench tops. I agree with you to try charcoal and white. Go for stainless appliances too - I hate our off white dishwasher but it will be replaced soon. I LOVE your chairs
Kazwa
8 years ago
Haha forgot to add pic
Julie Walton
8 years ago
Very retro Karen Burgess!
cloudpants
8 years ago
georgi02 I think white, dark grey, black or brown would look fantastic. Many different options.
Laura
8 years ago
I have a green lounge suite and an aubergine rug. It works really well. I have seen aubergine kitchen cupboards before that were lovely.
mldesign0401
8 years ago
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I think you have your answer, and your first instinct is right. I agree with many above, charcoal, or black Japan, with white, play on proportion and bold lines, so these chairs really compliment the design. I'd also suggest incorporating that gorgeous emerald green somewhere cheeky and clever in your design, so the chairs are a confident inclusion and not just a dated throwback.

Maybe a cluster pendant of green bottle lights, or display some greenery on some open shelves. If they are that personal, you could even commit to using a green laminate similar or in a complimenting analogous shade of lime green for example on the inside of your cutlery drawer, or the inside of your pantry, that way, when they're opened the green theme is evident and really screams design confidence.

complimentary colours would include eggplant, plum and mustards, but to allow the green to be a strong statement, leave it the only colour.

A true monochromatic space...black+white+1 colour = monochromatic.

Black + white= achromatic!

of all the greens, emerald is right on trend, and my personal favourite actually, don't overlook the impact of that chrome though, so if you are thinking about it, maybe skip the black tapware trend and feature a return to chrome finishes on hardware and tapware too!
Chel Maloney
8 years ago
@ karen burgess, I remember that setting in pink at a friends home.
cloudpants
8 years ago
Karen burgess and Chel Maloney, I saw one like this in an op shop last week. Would have snapped it up myself if I had any room for it.
Kazwa
8 years ago
@cloudpants love the pink! Can picture it with black and white checkerboard flooring
cloudpants
8 years ago
little clacker - the people in today's houzz post have made their purple chairs work with wooden table ànd grey and white kitchen. I cannimagine n your chairs looking beautiful here too.
wuff
8 years ago
Love those chairs, I like your initial thoughts of charcoal and white. Keep us posted. That green is my favourite green
littleclacker
Original Author
8 years ago
Well folks, we still haven't knocked out the walls but as our budget is tight, we have picked up a second hand kitchen. The configuration will be different. will add some open shelves and splashback.
cloudpants
8 years ago
Well done scoring that kitchen. I love a stylish bargain!
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8 years ago
Light wood would work best.
LouieT
8 years ago
Fabulous chairs littleclacker & such a great colour to go with charcoal & white. Your kitchen find is a great score too & are you keen to keep the chairs green?
Debbie Fisher
8 years ago
That shade green is very loud, but they would look just as nice in a red, I suppose it just depends what you like. Probably doesn't have to be a solid colour you could go for a print as well. Be practical in your choice as they won't be cheap to recover and you will have to live with it.
Kazwa
8 years ago
Great score on the kitchen! Does it have a pink tinge or is that just the tone of the photo? Really recommend white gloss if it is... Would work a treat with your chairs. Green, charcoal / dark grey and crisp white gets my vote
KK1000
8 years ago
In the end if you still don't know what to do with your chairs , I would be happy to have them. lol
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Moteef
8 years ago
I reckon go white with trims of grey to reflect the chrome and walnut to compliment the green.

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littleclacker
Original Author
8 years ago
I'm keeping the chairs original as they are pure wool. Yes, I'm thinking lighter floors and I will either paint the book shelves in the Island bench white or charcoal (see third picture)
I'm thinking some open shelves in light wood and timber lights too. I'll post some pics of inspiration.
Until we knock the wall out, I'm a bit stuck to do any more. It's still just a work in progress at the moment