Light Wood Dining Furniture

Moving into an apartment next week, white walls, white blinds, beige carpet, oak colored cabinets. Should I pick light or dark wood furniture? Dark wood fits my personality better (traditional) but I don't think I would like all dark wood through out the apartment. What are the pro's and con's of each type of wood. Also, can I mix and match? light in the bedroom, dark in the living room / dining area or vice versa.

No decorating sense whatsoever would welcome any/all opinions.

i buy whatever i like. however keep in mind that dark furniture will make a room feel more crowded so if you have small rooms maybe consider a medium or light tone. but with all the white walls etc...you probably will be ok with dark anyway.

2007-08-25 12:40:11 by keepitmovin

When I bought the table I did not realise the problem I would have finding similar furniture for the dining room. All that I have seen is a bent glass console table but I really could do with a bit of storage - like a sideboard type of thing. If anyone has seen anything that might do the trick I would love to know!! I would even consider something in light wood with glass doors or top and I could accessorise with chrome - please help!!

i have the collection in chrome and glass from argos,i have a tv stand,dvd racks,tv cabinet,tall shelving unit and a coffee table reasonable priced and looks nice.x

pages 643,644 and 645 all do glass and chrome shelving and on page 644 do a sideboard internal shelves and glass doors number 1.just looked for you.x

2007-04-27 12:47:52 by hotdog_deluxe

Price: $297.50 $267.75

12-Inch height, 32-Inch width, 10-Inch extension
4-to-60-Watt (fan/appliance) bulbs
Burnished copper and black cherry finish

I have beige carpeting and Navy Leather furniture. I would like an accent wall also. Dining furniture is beige and light wood color.

a blue-gray with a dark blue accent wall

2009-07-21 06:21:03 by Bonnie

Price: $152.00 $103.00

Gently curved back and wide seat for comfort; wide set legs for tip-free support
Measures 20.5 inches wide by 16.6 inches deep by 34.7 inches high
Wipe clean with damp cloth; assembly required (tools provided)

I have a light colored wood dining table and 6 chairs that I would like to paint black.
I know that all pieces need to be sanded and primed before painting. And then you seal it.
But this table has turned legs and other little nooks and crannies so I am thinking it may not be so easy to paint...
I have never painted furniture before, is this a bad idea - should I just buy a new set?
Or if I can DIY, what is better paint and brush or spray paint?

1Work in a well-ventilated area. Paint fumes are toxic and can be very potent in an enclosed area. Working in an open garage or outside will offer the best ventilation.
Step2Sand any rough spots on the furniture with a light sandpaper. Ensure that the finish is nice and smooth, with no signs of peeling paint or bumps. Use a damp cloth to remove any dust from the furniture.
Step3Remove any hardware from the furniture. Drawer pulls are easily removed with a screwdriver. Insert the screws back into the pulls once they are removed so that the screws are not lost. Put all hardware in a plastic bag.
Step4Prime the furniture with a primer that is tinted the same color as your paint. Using tinted primer will allow fewer coats of paint. Priming is especially important on surfaces that have never been painted before, laminates or anything that is stained badly.
Step5Use a small roller for untextured surfaces. The roller is extremely easy to use and rather quick. You will not have brush strokes in your finished surface when you use a roller.
Step6Roll the paint onto the furniture using even strokes. Do not apply the paint too thickly, or it will run. It is better to do several light finishes than one thick finish. Wait for the paint to dry in between coats.
Step7Allow the furniture plenty of time to dry. Do not place anything on top of the furniture for at least a week. The paint will appear dry but will remain somewhat tacky and can be easily marred for about a week. Replace the hardware after the paint has dried.
Update the hardware on your furniture for a big change.

Allow the paint to dry fully, or it will scrape and ding easily.

Paint only in well-ventilated areas.

2009-01-16 21:05:29 by Amy

Hi! My husband and I are trying to start decorating our dining room. We can't afford to buy any new furniture (like most newlyweds) so we always gladly accept any furniture that is given to us. My aunt and uncle gifted us with a small dining room table and two chairs (that we want to use in the dining room.) The problem we are having is that the two don't match at all, both in style and color. The dining room table is very similiar to this one, except it has a very high gloss finish:

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The chairs look very much like this:

http://www.acaciawoodfurniture.co.uk/ima ges/acacia-dining-chair.gif

The chairs are a little darker and have floral carving on the upper part of the chair.

My question is what can we do to the chairs (paint, stain, etc) to help them coordinate with the table? We aren't interested in changing the table as it is a nicer piece of furniture. Also I would love ideas that can be carried over to other chairs that we may buy along the way. :) Thanks for any ideas.

You can sand down the chairs and buy the correct color to stain the chairs that match the table. But I do not think that looks bad with the colors. I like the mixture myself. That is a nice set.

2009-10-27 19:31:08 by flourpower