Want to furniture shop for me?

[isabel]

DH is ridiculously picky about decorating and I'm having a hard time finding a dining table we both like. It's for a small space, so ideally would be round and about 42". Expandable would be awesome.

He could be convinced of this one:
www.crateandbarrel.com/scholar-dining-table/s664457

Hates this one:
www.westelm.com/products/arc-base-pedestal-table-g490/?pkey=cdining-tables%7C4294963182&cm_src=dining-tables||FN-Shape-_-FN-Round-_--_-

Generally speaking, he does not go for the mid-century modern look that seems to be so popular right now (yes, I know that scholar table has some mcm flare).

I don't want anything super traditional, but I do really love this table from Restoration Hardware, so I guess I'm hard to please, too.
www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2110071&categoryId=cat2210064

Ideally, we would spend less than $800 on the table, but I'm fairly open. Quality is important to me.

[VeryViolet]

I like this table though it isn't extendable.

www.worldmarket.com/product/mobile/round+blanca+table.do?sortby=ourPicks

[isabel]

May 21, 2014 20:33:36 GMT -5 pagas said:

What chairs?

Probably tbd based on the table pick, but we both like these:

www.westelm.com/products/rustic-dining-chair-g529/?pkey=cdining-chairs-seating&cm_src=dining-chairs-seating||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-

I also like this, but wish it came in a neutral color. Not a fan of the color choices.

www.crateandbarrel.com/vintner-red-side-chair/f56534

[isabel]

May 21, 2014 20:36:24 GMT -5 VeryViolet said:

I like this table though it isn't extendable.

www.worldmarket.com/product/mobile/round+blanca+table.do?sortby=ourPicks

I kind of like that too, but I'm afraid it would be too big. I think 42" is kind of our safe zone. 48" will probably make the space look crowded.

[orangello]

I don't think they're your style, and they would not go with those chairs, but Room and Board has some glass top tables in their clearance section.

Lol, sorry - not very helpful, am I? I just love a good deal. Someone buy one of those tables!

[isabel]

May 21, 2014 20:50:05 GMT -5 orangello said:

I don't think they're your style, and they would not go with those chairs, but Room and Board has some glass top tables in their clearance section.

Lol, sorry - not very helpful, am I? I just love a good deal. Someone buy one of those tables!

You're right. You're not helpful. 

I just went over there and found one that I love... for $1,400! lol

eta: So, FYI, we like this, just not for $1,400...

www.roomandboard.com/catalog/dining/tables/adams-round-extension-tables

Though DH says, "I wish the support underneath was round..." Kill me.

[orangello]

Ha! Your DH sounds like the problem ;-)

In all seriousness - if you have a small room, don't go with a table with a large, "heavy" base - the RH and World Market tables both have bases that will overwhelm a small space. Pick something a little more delicate and lighter and the room will feel more open.

Lastly - have you checked overstock.com. I've actually bought a really nice wood credenza/tv stand from there. Sometimes they have great stuff.

[isabel]

May 21, 2014 21:03:25 GMT -5 orangello said:

Ha! Your DH sounds like the problem ;-)

In all seriousness - if you have a small room, don't go with a table with a large, "heavy" base - the RH and World Market tables both have bases that will overwhelm a small space. Pick something a little more delicate and lighter and the room will feel more open.

Lastly - have you checked overstock.com. I've actually bought a really nice wood credenza/tv stand from there. Sometimes they have great stuff.

Yeah, you're definitely right about the heavy base. I'll keep scouring the web for something more open.

I've looked at overstock. Unfortunately, they don't have many round tables right now.

[Serenity9]

www.houzz.com/photos/8240797/Henry-Industrial-Modern-Paper-Clip-Bistro-Table--dining-tables-

[isabel]

May 21, 2014 21:30:45 GMT -5 Serenity9 said:

www.houzz.com/photos/8240797/Henry-Industrial-Modern-Paper-Clip-Bistro-Table--dining-tables-

DH doesn't like the legs. He's seriously annoying.

[Deleted]

No, those legs are seriously annoying. LOL.

[isabel]

May 21, 2014 21:41:27 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

No, those legs are seriously annoying. LOL.

I'm not a huge fan of them either, but he really doesn't like the mid-century modern look and those just scream that.

I just found the perfect table from an amish furniture dealer. 42", round, expandable with options for how many leaves you want, great style, choose your finish. It's freaking $1,300 with shipping. Ugh. I'm actually considering it.