We had an upholstered booth in a corner of our kitchen growing up. It was upholstered in naugahyde (sp?). It lasted for 50 years without needing reupholstery. I definitely recommend naugahyde!

Is there a way to attach a wood top to the glass? Not understanding how the glass slides, but you indicate that you like it for that reason. Thought it would look great with a painted top in a semi-gloss or gloss finish, the same shade or a something a bit darker than the walls, with a rounded shape. I'd add a great hanging light fixture over it, maybe a milky glass and green color like the walls, and liked the kirby bitter fabric from the three. Clear off the corner shelves and add some display items that have some visual weight to them, choosing some of the same colors as in the fabric. Even some framed photos of the family in all black or brown frames, maybe all black and white photos with some scale (size) in groupings. You could even paint the chairs the same color as the table top! Best wishes, it will be beautiful!

Cute nook. I would do a solid wood top for the table and maybe a large-scale check on the cushions. Simple and a little Scandinavian. A circus-stripe fabric might also work--the way the space is white over the window gives it a tent-like effect. You are lucky to have such a great little space!

Also, this may not be part of your plan but it would be really awesome if you could move the phone jack and outlet to the white wall so you can hide them behind items on the shelves. And the light over the top shelf seems out of place. Were these things added after the shelves were installed?

You seem to want some kind of botanical on the seat? I'd actually go for a graphic pattern or a solid -- greek key or something similar, to contrast with the leaves outside. The fabric on there is obviously dated, and that seems to me to be a function of florals, no matter the color palette. THat's not to say the Wearstler-esque graphics aren't going to be datedf too, but I think they automatically look fresher right now. I'd make the seatbacks on the bench tight and smooth rather than tufted, which they seem to be. And I'd cover the table in white patent leather vinyl (or marine grade vinyl) with nail head trim all around the edges. It will be easy to clean and look smashing, and you wont need the glass on top. After looking around, I'm leaning towards all patent leather white vinyly on bench and table, with nailheads, then bring in pattern with throw pillows. I like the vinyl for the seats because you can easily slide on it -- those benches can be hell to get out of it you cant slide -- and it is indestructible. You can change the pillows as you wish to change the look -- french nautical stripes (I wouldnt mind seeing a navy and white striped pillow on there to ground that acid green), a waverly lattice (for the Palm Beach garden look), a cool mid century graphic or botanical... but I'd by myself flexibility with a solid, long lasting material. If you have the budget, replace the table top with Carrera marble, like the classic tulip table. You could easily get a remnant cut at a stone yard -- it won't be that expensive.
pam h
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Painting the walls one color would be a great start - I get the whole "accent wall" but what are we trying to accent with that green? Go same color and it will really make that great view the focal point.

The Kirby Bitter fabric looks like a great choice! Nicely chosen. Relatively neutral with some interesting pattern.
As far as the table goes - opt for a wooden pedestal table of about the same dimensions. Square + bench seating = corner to the stomach/ child head :) give the table interesting dimension with a distressed paint job - keeping colors white and light.

And fill those shelves with colorful cookbooks and pumpkins or something! Good luck!

Hannah McCoy
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I'd do something very neutral - the view through the window is so nice, that's what I'd try to highlight.

black and white graphic textile to add contrast and pop to the green walls

Grey wool or purple velvet depending on what look you prefer. I'd go with grey.

how about using vintage bark cloth??

What about white vinyl? I think that would be a good clean look that's easy to wipe up. You could make some throw pillows with the fabrics you like for contrast. Then you don't have to worry about matching the table top.

I like the idea of keeping your bench more neutral. Since graphics date quickly, I think a stripe would be nice. I don't think it needs green in it, that might make it to literal. Maybe something tone on tone. You could probably get a new oval table second hand and just attach the table top if removing the stand it too tricky. I think if you could have lots of fun accessorizing those shelves.

I agree that maybe you should paint out the bench and all the window in the same green. But that's just a detail. Can't wait to see what you pick!

Lindsay...what a great space. I would use a wide, bold black/white or navy/white stripe.

I would add a lot of colour! I would choose red tartan fabric for the upholstery and then paint the chairs to give it a fresh look. Window hangings and wind chimes would complete the look!

I would eliminate the back cushions, entirely. Upholster the seat and use a few loose pillows against the back. The seat will seem roomier.

Get chair pads to match the window seat upholstery. I think a black and white awning-stripe would look great, and the pillows in the window seat in a couple different black and white geometrics and florals.

Install bead board (?) wainscotting (?) along the back of the seat, and down in front.

I'd replace the table. I know the way the top moves is novel, but to me it would feel like being in a motor home or camper.

Can the grids in the side windows be removed?

The patterns you picked are really brown and the greens don't seem to match compared to that citrusy green the wall is painted. I think the Kirby Lapis would look better and brighter. Or a white canvas, like a Sunbrella fabric, with a black floral/paisley print. You could use citrus-colored pillows and change them out as wanted, making matching cushions for the chairs.

Painting the chairs is a good option and one we used in our kitchen. Get a good enamel so it lasts. Can someone craft you a wooden table top to replace the glass one that would work the same way, or do you have the option of replacing the table altogether for a farm table style?

Maybe you could find a scrap of some awesome stone or granite for the table top. You wouldn't need much, so I'm sure it would be affordable. I think it would look cool to do a white/grey marble -- but that can stain.

I live in Reno and have your same window view of evergreens. You have enough green. I would use a print for the banquette that has a white or off-white background and a black, charcoal, or brown tree branch (leafless) motif. For the table under the glass, I would use a plain color, dark brown or black if your window faces south, light white or off-white if your window faces north.

In Reno the light is very intense and things can look very different depending on the exposure to light.

I agree with ohjodi about the bead board and eliminating the back cushion. As it appears you have at least one little one I suggest you go with a vinyl for the bench cushion. I had some chrome and naugahyde chairs reupholstered last year and discovered a great marine vinyl fabric maker.
You may want to check them out -- Morbern. They offer a range of colors and just as importantly, textures so you don't wind up with something that screams naugahyde!