Chair Decisions

Okay, I need some advice, blogging world!
When my grandmother passed away a year and a half ago we were given this dining room table set with the agreement that we had to take the chairs too. There were threats involved (yes, it’s that kind of family) that if we didn’t take the chairs, we couldn’t have the table, so we caved and took the chairs too. The only problem is this: I hate the chairs! Hated them on day one and still hate them on day 620. We hardly use this table because these chairs make the whole room so old and tired.
So, I’ve finally decided that after a year and a half it’s time I moved them into a more appropriate location (the garage) and get some new ones.So….any advice? It would be hard to match the wood so I’m thinking of going with something modern like these (in white) or these or these for example, especially since the adjacent living room is very modern. I also like this idea, painting various different chairs the same color, seen on cookie nesting blog.
Any of these ideas would take some work convincing the husband.
What do you think???