Mixing Mahogany-stain and espresso-stain?

Question

Would it look weird if I mixed these 2 furniture pieces together since they are different colors?


This is the Espresso
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p8417/index.cfm?pkey=cfurabstvs


This is the Mahogany
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p7238/index.cfm?pkey=cfurocccns


They sort of look the same, but light changes everything, what do you think? should I just be safe and keep all the furniture the same color?

Answer 1

As a 37 year experienced painter we used to mix all of our stains with colorants to invent our own colors..for one manufacturers mahogony will be different than the next. We have also as many times, mixed different packaged stains together as you mention above..You can do this untill your heart is content..excluding one factor..Make sure both/all stains are compatable with one another..do not mix an oil base with a water based stain..you will have a greasy mess that will coagulate and streak out on you, if you ever get it to apply..Just make sure the stains are a compatable componant for mixing together..

Answer 2

I love anything with an espresso finish, but I don't think mixing the two would be bad, you don't necessarily need to have everything match perfectly and it adds some interest to have two different shades.

Answer 3

Beautiful pieces. Very tasteful color combination. Do what pleases you.

Answer 4

Personally I would stick with one finish, most likely the mahogany.

But, really it is all a question of what you like and what you find beautiful.