New Dining Chairs–Better in The Dining Room or Breakfast Nook?
I’m going through a bit of a dining chair dilemma over here. See, I sold my big wingback dining chairs and ordered some new black ones, thinking I’d put them in the breakfast nook. But once they arrived and I put all six of them together (talk about a time consuming endeavor!) I couldn’t decide where to put them. So I did what any good blogger does and I put a poll up over on IG stories. To my surprise, it was literally split down the middle–50% voted dining room and 50% voted breakfast nook. I honestly can’t decide where they should go, so I thought it would be fun to share both options with you guys! Ok here’s how they look in the breakfast nook:
And here’s how they look in the dining room:
What do you think??!! Honestly I thought the chairs would be a smidge taller than they are, so I’m wondering if they’re too short for the dining room. Heck, they might even be too short for the breakfast nook. Should I sell them and start over?! I’d love to hear your input!
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The Comments
Angela Meylor
Start over. Better without arms or different heights since they will hit the tables
Sarah
> Angela Meylorthat’s kinda what I’m thinking at this point too.
Mary
> SarahOh gag! Why in the world did you sell your black taller wing back dining room chairs? They were perfect there, why mess with a good thing? And another thing, I hate your new desk in your office smushed up against the wall backwards.
Jody Jackson
Personally, I think they are a bit to short for both areas. I mean if I had to pick, I’d put them in the breakfast nook before the dining room. But can’t you just return them for taller ones?
Sarah
> Jody JacksonI don’t think I can return them now, I threw the boxes away after we assembled them. Ugh!!
Jody Jackson
> SarahSarah, did you try putting a chair at each end of the dining room table? You know, instead of 3 in a row on each side. Maybe it would look better that way.
Amanda
> SarahTarget takes back furniture that has been assembled and has no box!:) they are great for returns, another reason I LOVE target
Sarah
> AmandaOh I had no idea! I ordered them online so I have the receipt…I seriously might do that!!
Sharon
I much prefer the chairs in the breakfast area. I think dining room chairs should have higher backs.
Catherine
> SharonPersonally I love the ones you had previously. The wing back chairs but if I had to choose I prefer the breakfast nook. They just don’t do that beautiful table justice.
Kristin
Love them in the dining room!!! <3
Christy H
I love them in the dining room. I like the look of where the curved back of the chair meets the table face board and sits directly under the table top. My first thought was they look like they were made specifically for this table.
Paulette
> Christy HAs much as I want to love them, I agree with starting over. The style seems a departure from what you already have going on in your house. And they are really short. 🙁
Betty
These are not as charming as a taller style would be. Don’t much the style you have going.
Ardis
I would start over. They do seem short in the breakfast nook and I don’t think fit or look nice enough for the dining room.
maureen
If it’s not too much trouble I think you should sell these and look for taller chairs for the dining area. Black is good color wise, they just look too short. Maybe also look for some different chairs for the ends. I think they look better in the breakfast nook but they still look too different style wise.
Patricia
Better in the breakfast area. It’s too bad you sold your beautiful wingback chairs. I would try to finds ones just like them for the dining room. But these are cute in the breakfast area – maybe some cute chair cushions on them too.
Michelle
Hi Sarah! Love love love seeing y’all the new updates!! While I love the chairs, I personally would start over. They are a smidge too short for the breakfast table ( beautiful table by the way)and upon my first glance it looked overcrowded in the breakfast nook area. Mind you, I’m no decorator by any means,( that’s why you are my go to) but something looks a tad off. I pray this helps and I know if anyone can make it happen, it’s you!! GOD bless!
Debbie
> MichelleI agree with this post
Destiny Cortis
Dining room
Martha Brewer
Sorry, Sarah, but I agree with you. I think they are too short for both tables, although the rounded backs look better with the round table. I like the style of them, though.
Vicky Morris
I agree with you that new chairs are short looking. Think taller and less chunky chairs would work better with both tables.
Kimberly Keefer
I definitely vote for the breakfast nook if you decide to keep them. I loved the other chairs you sold.
Kelly
I think the chairs look better in the dining room. They look short for the kitchen table…I don’t know why, maybe because it’s round? LOL I have no idea what I am trying to say but I vote “dining room” 🙂
Patti
Sorry, but I feel that they are too short for both tables. Return them (if you can) and buy the taller ones with the X back. A repeat of your downstairs Xs. Just a thought. Your home is fabulous BTW!
Nancy White
I agree. Taller chairs in the dining room. The chairs work well in the kitchen – you can easily see your beautiful view!
Maureen
Check out Lillian August rope weave chairs. I got mine on TJ Maxx website. They would look really amazing on the ends of your dining table. Also they can be used in the living area for extra guests as they are so comfortable. So sorry you spent the time putting them all together.
Faith
> MaureenNook…the round backs look good with the chandelier. Besides with kids, it’s nice to have chairs that can be wiped down well.
The DR chandelier is busier, needs chairs that can hold their own in there.
Good luck!!
Peggy
I’m sorry but I don’t like them in either place. Maybe I’m too matchy matchy but I liked your old ones bettter.
Jmac
Waaay too small for dining room! Kinda ok in nook.
I LOVED the chairs you sold…wondered why you got rid of them. I thought they were perfect style for your home
Doreen Kurtz
> JmacI prefer the previous chairs!
Cindy
> Doreen KurtzYou are great for sharing your life with us and open to so many different opinions. But since you asked, I do agree with the majority of comments. I don’t care for the chairs in either place. If you keep them, I think the nook would be best. The black and white does work together. Beautiful vintage table, just not the right chairs for it. Big hug for you.💛
Linda Nix
> JmacI agree with you, I think they are too short for either space. The ones you sold looked good. Like some of the others had posted add a couple in the dining area at the ends of the table. I love your style of decorating and use alot of your style in my home. Have a blessed day and good luck in finding the right chairs for both spaces.
Sheilah Perry-Rosales
Definitely NOT the dining room! They do look odd in the breakfast nook too to me.Way to short as you said.
Patricia Tagner
The chairs are too short for either table. They are nice though
Diane Milani
I like them best in the breakfast room. 😍
Sheilah Perry-Rosales
Definitely Not in the dining room and they do look odd in the breakfast nook too to me.Taller would be better.
Deedra
I think they look best in the breakfast nook. They seem to just look better with that round table imo.😀
karin w.
in my personal opinion, the chairs should stay in the breakfast room. i like the way the curve of the table plays up the shape of the chairs. the dining table is on the larger, chunkier side and needs a bit of a taller, perhaps sturdier, chair. p.s. i’m writing this without reading the comments of others.
Gabriel Marilyn
I’m not fond of the style or color. They look out of place with both tables. Maybe it’s me, but they just don’t fit.
kim Craythorn
start over!
Jeannie Sullins
Definitely the breakfast nook! But if you’re have second thoughts switch them now while you can possibly return them!
Parilee Brenchley
If you cannot return them then the nook is best!!
So hard to see things in our homes!!
I’m going Thru the same dilemma!!
Karen Rolland
> Parilee BrenchleyThe dining room table calls for a higher back chair,without arms and with one at each end. The chairs do look great in the kitchen though.
Karen Rolland
The dining room table calls for a higher back chair,without arms and with one at each end. The chairs do look great in the kitchen though.
Sharon Neighoff
I think they are fine for the breakfast nook (like them with the black wall organizer that you have in there). I don’t think they do anything for the dining room space. Just my opinion!
Michelle Pederson
I personally would start over. Just not crazy about them in either spot.
Rachel Beth
I do love the chairs…however, I think they are a bit overpowering or seem to be competing with your tables. They are better with the breakfast nook table but maybe not the best option. Maybe a chair with a more straight back would be a good option. You have good taste though – love your blog!
Laura
Hi Sarah! I loved your wingback chairs. I would start over. Your new chairs look like the chairs in our office conference room. Sorry Girlfriend.
Tammie Rheiner
The new black chairs look great in the breakfast nook! I would suggest chairs with a taller back, for your dining room. Hope this helps. 😊
Dena
They are nice chairs but I think they are too short….I would start over. I don’t think you would be happy with them now at this point.
Ada
> DenaI agree with Dena..
Diane
My first thought was that they seem alittle short for both areas. If I had to choose which place to put them, I would choose the breakfast nook.
Mary
Start over!
Candace Friend
I think the chairs are to small and shirt. They look like a college roommate chair. I would do a bench seating in your kitchen nook with your table and then add 3 or 4 wooden chairs or black. The dinning room needs bigger chairs for shore. I would do 2 end chairs cloth and black like you had in the sides.
Rachel
I’d say they don’t look comfy enough for the dining room, so more suited to breakfast. But they don’t look great in the breakfast nook! Start over I reckon…
Barbara Mattingly
Sarah I’ve loved everything you’ve ever done…until now😂😂
I read where you thought the chairs would be taller and that was my first thought when I saw your pictures.. Love the chairs but not with your tables…
I Love seeing what all you do to make your house a HOME❤
Kristine
Sarah~ You have great taste and all that you do inspires me. I vote 100% for the chairs in the breakfast nook. While I’m not an interior decorator professionally, I feel the dining room chairs should be more formal and maybe wood, not black. Good luck
AnnTN
Sell them and start over. Sorry. 🙁 I think they need to have taller backs for either table. Black with the white table works, if the chair is taller. I don’t like the black with the dining room table. The style of your dining table needs a more vintage style chair. Just my thoughts. 🙂
Bev
I agree that they’re too short for dining room table.They’re nice chairs but they don’t quite work. A higher back chair would look better😊
Eileen
Sell and start over!
Genevra Mirenda
Send them back
Karen CM
Black chairs look great with the natural wood, but these are too low in profile and peek across the table. Table needs chairs with more substance. However, like the curve as it echoes the turned legs. Taller backed, unpainted wood chairs with simple lines for the white nook table are better.
Angie
They look best in the breakfast nook, however, I don’t think they really improve either spot over what you had. They’re cute chairs, though.😊
Margaret J DiSanto
I vote for the dining room…cleaner lines and looks less cluttered
Charlotte
Far be it for me to ever critique your decorating, but these don’t look like you in either place. Take them back to Target and start over. But definitely not in the dining room.
Karen
I agree they are too short. Of the ones you pictured, I would choose the leather ones for the nook and the cane back ones for your dining room.
Kathy Squires
The chairs are not my taste, but I think it makes the kitchen table area too crowded. They go fine in the dining room but the black color seems a bit out of place. Just my opinion.
Mika
Dining Room! I love them!
Angela Servello
Good morning my love. I have to admit I agree with most here. Definitely not for the dining room, Much too short, however I would try the suggestion of putting one on each end just to see what it looks like. I’m not loving them in the nook. It seems a bit crowded. I really loved the bench in there. Just do whatever makes you happy. 🙏💕
Sara
I really don’t like them in either room. I loved your old chairs.
Julia
Breakfast nook. They just POP in there. They just blend in the dining room.
Betty
They are nice, but I think they are too short for both tables. Sorry.
Tracy
I honestly, truly, liked your previous chairs much better.
Gayle N
Hey Sarah, I think you should start over and it’s just my personal opinion but I feel the black is too much. It’s kind of feels like it’s dominating the space and I’m not suggesting white either. Black should be an accent I guess. Oh well all part of designing and decorating. Sometimes you just have to accept it might be a mistake and move on because if it’s not right the space just never feels good!
Tammy Ganci
Buy your chairs back!!!!!!!
Cynthia
I think the breakfast nook. I was not sure why but when you said may be too short for DR that resonated. Meanwhile my DR chairs are way too high 😂😂
Grace
It looks better in the nook because you have other stuff in black.
There’s none in the dining room I think you’re better of getting chairs in the colour of the table but with a crisscross style in the back of the top of the chair
Tracie
I am not sure what you decided, and I want to say this very kindly, not at all in an impolite or rude or offending way, but I do think they seem not quite right for either spot, though you have a great eye and creatively a very big talent. You have a lovely home and I do know if you ever published a decor book, I want it. :). I think in your post “Let’s try this again-New dining chairs in breakfast nook” those chairs are such a pretty highlight to your white table. I am not sure if you kept the black chairs in the dining room, but I think they were a little too small and short in both spots, and maybe not quite the color.
I like black, too, and I do feel the interest in splashing out with it, but sometimes the harmony seems more homey than a bigger contrast color, and though I think the black and white can be more artistically decorative, the softer effect to me seems a little more homey. However, we all define our own way what that is to us. If you adore something, it is perfectly right for you and go for it!!!!
Laura Weber
Hi!! Everything is beautiful! I can only dream of making my house look like this! Can I ask where you got the light fixture in your breakfast nook? I love it!
Sarah
> Laura WeberHi Laura, that light is from Arhaus!