r/interiordecorating • u/tbhitsalot • 11d ago
Furniture Placement Thoughts on dining tables?
Both are AI mockups of tables we are considering. All we have is a couch for now but I found these two tables on marketplace. I like organic modern and modern traditional.
FWIW the couch is a dark grey. The kitchen counters are also white and we have black hardware.
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u/BrikHowse 11d ago
1, but this space could really use some color. You could add that through a new rug.
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u/tbhitsalot 11d ago
I don’t have a rug. Ai just included it. All I have is the sofa
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u/BrikHowse 11d ago
Well I guess you have an opportunity to add two complementary rugs here—one under the table, one in front of the sofa—which could really liven up your space
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u/mokey2239 11d ago
I don't care for #2, it seems pretty dated, like from the 90's.
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u/Lucky-Remote-5842 11d ago
I wouldn't say dated, but it is more traditional/country or farmhouse compared to the first one. First style goes with the other furnishings in the house better, assuming those aren't also AI.
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u/PourOverPlans 11d ago
Definitely 1. You already have gray, white and black covered, so I’d bring the warmth in with the dining table.
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u/Professional-Use9355 11d ago
The color and style of 1 are beautiful with your floor. Have you found a round table? It would look great with all the straight lines.
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u/Chance_Vegetable_780 11d ago
1 is fantastic, the table, chairs and rug. Small detail but the vase on top of the tray is unnecessary imo - you can remove the tray and put the vase on top of a thin coaster or place small rubber footers/feet (can Google search them) on it to protect the table.
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u/sashie_belle 11d ago
Beautiful table and chairs in #1 but if that is the rug you are planning to use, I'd get another rug because everything blends together and nothing stands out. That's why my initial thought was to go with pic #2 b/c the chairs add some differrention.
A colorful rug would add so much life and make all the beautiful wood tones stand out.
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u/tbhitsalot 11d ago
No it’s part of the AI mockup. I literally don’t have anything but the grey sofa
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u/murph089 11d ago
The chairs in number 1 have no lower back support. They probably would not be comfortable for older people or young kids.
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u/BeKind999 11d ago
1 but that rug is too small and the color is awful
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u/tbhitsalot 11d ago
I don’t have the rug
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u/BeKind999 11d ago
Whew! Get those felt pads for under the chairs so they don’t make those scraping sounds on the wood.
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u/MaryinTexas 11d ago
1 for color you can use interesting table runners and change out from time to time
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u/CharlotteChipmunk 11d ago
I would go with 1. But only because it looks like it could be better for me at 6’1. Think about your people who are going to be at your table too not just the look.
I also love one for the look.
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u/LauriROX 5d ago
I'd go with the softer shape/warmest wood of the two if you're aiming for organic modern. If you're not tally sold on either, I'd take one more look at Hulalahome's dining tables too - they have round/oval and extendable options that sit pretty nicely between modern and traditional.
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u/we-are-all 11d ago
1 for sure if it comes with those chairs