Yes, I've heard "chalk" paint is easy to use. Would this need a top coat to protect Brandi? Alternatively, you could start by coating the table top with a limewash varnish. You can build up the coats to achieve the look you like. What is the colour of the wood? Chairs will be more fiddly to paint, so perhaps start with just the table. There's also trend of "paint-dipped" legs you could do for table or chairs, if you like this look. A way to bring in colour without doing a whole piece. If you'd like to give the whole chairs a face lift, here's some inspiration. The table in this image appears to have limewash (aside from the top) and paired with pastel chairs. You could do just table top and leave legs as is. Then do chairs in various colours...

Wishbone style chairs look nice with that style table. http://allissiasatticdesign.com.au/products/rodin-cross-leg-dining-table These resin chairs are stackable. Lots of different designs out there in resin chairs. http://www.zizo.com.au/Capri-Arm-Chair-WARW1025.html http://www.zizo.com.au/Ibiza-Arm-Chair-WARW1026.html

Hi anzella, loving the new table and chairs, because you live in North QLD I wouldn't worry about a rug under the table, apart from you climate I find rugs under tables can become very annoying . If however you do decide to have one down the track, Sisal Rugs are great for your climate, you can even make your own to whatever size by buying the sisal and edging it yourself or getting a carpet place to overlock the edges. Some years ago I made two very large rugs and edged them with a wide black tape, I stitched them by hand, loved them in the dining and joining living room.What a shame you can't have the hanging lamp in the picture over your table, not sure if it would fit between your ceiling fans. cheers https://www.dealsdirect.com.au/product.aspx?saleID=1774c795-993e-4615-afbc-f53a2e1dcab3&productID=ojiuDsjunkG1Vz9n7zBrLQ&sc=7&c=12&mkwid=siJYklREw_dc&pcrid=189771976719&pkw=&pmt=&product=ojiuDsjunkG1Vz9n7zBrLQ_6xX6Gc4vLkKMpQtba7S3jw&gclid=CjwKEAjwoLfHBRD_jLW93remyAQSJABIygGp4cKCQmlURqkE4IbUxZFOwwVQKSQHTM9Fx7Xllv1FvRoCWqrw_wcB

I recommend custom making a dining table using Caesarstone that complements your benchtop using our Lyn Base in a Brushed stainless steel with a navy blue velvet chair that is harmonious with the wall colour and surroundings. This table can be made to any size that suits your space see more details at https://www.mossfurniture.com.au/product/lyn-caesarstone-dining-table/