My kitchen cabinets are alder with a red stain and a black glaze, the counter tops are black granite, the floor is travertine, and the island is black. I need some direction choosing a coordinating dining table.
I love the look of 1/4 sawn oak, but I can't decided which stain to go with (I am leaning toward red with a black glaze), or if I should forgo the 1/4 sawn in favor of a different wood (and stain) that would coordinate better.
A hallway separates the kitchen from the dining room, so there's somewhat of a psychological division rather than a physical one (no walls) between the dining area and the kitchen. This is our sole eating area.
