Some great advice there! I guess I'm trying to create a comfortable elegant feel/mood to the room. It is a child-free house, so I don't have to worry about little hands marking the fabric, but I do take the point on board - will consider darker fabrics. I do like the eames style chairs, and I will look into them in more detail, although I think I prefer the idea of a soft seat, rather than a hard one. One of my main concerns was in relation to the style/finish of the chair legs.....I love the legs on the table, so I want a chair that will complement the table. Is there any particular style of chair leg I should avoid? Or finish (wooden leg v chrome leg)? Karen: I'd be interested to see which chair you went for! Delighted to hear that you're happy with Atlantic

Which kitchen chairs should I go for with my rustic table?

What year / style would you put on this design of a chair? Thanks

I would like to buy fabric scoop back chairs for my new kitchen. Just wondering: 1. Are they suitable for a kitchen? 2. Does anyone know where I can buy them in a colour fabric other than grey/ brown? I was hoping to use chairs to add a splash of colour to a grey kitchen. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.