Choose Your Color
Choose Your Color
You can probably work with that old dining table this holiday season by adding a festive tablecloth and a cool holiday setting, but your ordinary dining chairs can′t hide. And what will you use for all the extra guests around the table?
It′s time for a chair intervention. Quality modern dining chairs that are both comfortable and inviting can be the centerpiece of your dining room set, so don′t skimp.
Your dining chairs should look good and feel comfortable enough for friends and family to relax in. For the best color impact and most comfort, consider an upholstered dining chair featuring durable fabric and good padding in a bold color. Tie the color of your chair in to your holiday decorating theme.
We′ve done the homework for you and found 15 stunning (and pretty affordable) modern dining chairs that will elevate the look of any table to create a stylish dining room setting you and your guests will enjoy this holiday season.
The oft-repeated advice about writing and art, "you have to know the rules before you break them" is a vital part of interior design theory. This saying is especially helpful to remember when mixing styles or eras — it's always better to have an intimate understanding of the styles you want to emulate before embarking to reinvent those time-tested concepts. But nobody needs to be an expert to simply explore the options. In fact, these eclectic dining rooms will help you learn the art of mixed-era design so you can adapt some of those transcendent dining room ideas to work within your own home.
Our first dining room utilizes a crisp white and wood theme, separated from the parallel hallway by a black stone-clad fireplace. The dining table is illuminated with Wireflow dining pendant lights designed by Arik Levy.
This next space includes plenty of modern high-gloss materials but tempers them with classic mid-century furniture (notice the Eames dining chairs?) and a perfectly classic arrangement of black and white photography on the black accent wall.
Classical elements like the large dining rug and the table′s curvy legs offer a sentimental counterbalance to the ultra-modern chandeliers and the contemporary Ale chairs from Roberto Lazzeroni.
Composite stone floors take on a vintage-inspired salmon hue, juxtaposed again current dining room trends like the horizontal backsplash and the typographic wall decorations. Even the ceiling demonstrates a transition from old appreciated styles to a fresher aesthetic.
This dining room combines new and old in interesting ways: herringbone floor and reclaimed wood table alongside industrial-inspired wire and geometric wall panels. The series of square shelves are an undeniably minimalistic touch.
A simple kitchen and dining combination — this space uses a combination of traditional and classic materials to create a bright and spacious area anyone would love to occupy. Clean, functional, and delightfully subdued.
The only thing traditional about this dining room is the wood tabletop and wide-hewn wood floors. The suspended lighting does embody a retro form, but its materials are entirely contemporary.
Simple wood paneling distinguishes the hallway from the kitchen, and highlights select cabinetry from within the kitchen itself.
A sturdy wood table steals the show in this classically inspired dining room. The 1944 Wishbone chairs (by Hans Wegner) reinforce the traditional inspiration but utilize a gorgeous matte black color theme to bring them in like with contemporary trends.
The dining table is more than just a place to sit down and take in a meal. It's the place where families can relate their daily stories and struggles, where best friends laugh over fond memories, where a person can sit quietly in the morning to reflect over a cup of hot coffee. It's one of the most treasured parts of any home — a comfortable dining room design is nourishing for the stomach and the soul alike. This post examines 25 dining rooms decorated in white and wood, the simple materials and straightforward design allowing those special moments to take center stage.
Minimalistic open shelves and light wood cabinetry provide a subdued backdrop, split by a luminous backsplash. To the right, a charming print adds irresistible charm and personality — and provides a colorful focal point where the eye can rest.
White walls and cabinetry allow the dining arrangement to stand out with emphasis, the natural wood of the simple table and iconic Wishbone chairs serving as a strong contrast to the minimalistic materials used throughout.
Here′s another dining room featuring Wishbone chairs. This one seems distinctively influenced by Scandinavian design, outfitted with honest materials and charismatically eclectic decor. Distressed white floors and traditional cabinetry seem to tell a story of their own.
Multiple types of wood give this dining room a layered and complex aesthetic. Note the vintage-style folding chairs — easy to store away when the residents desire a little extra floor space for entertaining.
Extremely warm and inviting — this space uses a finish that brings out the yellow tones in the wood floors and cabinets. The chairs are from the “About a Chair” collection by Hee Welling and the lights above the table are a pair of Heracleum II pendants by Bertjan Pot.
Handles on the storage wall provide a decorative element, enhancing the design through functionality. The lighting solutions are especially inventive: a wrapped pendant light illuminates the table with a soft glow, and the ceiling above folds over and shares some indirect lighting for ambiance.
Natural wood cladding and rugged artwork contrast with bold contemporary features, like the glossy black kitchen system to the left and the stylish geometric chairs by Konstantin Grcic. Faceted vases on the table complete the theme and reflect the aesthetic of the mountain print in the background.
In recent years, formal dining spaces have experienced a plunge in popularity. While it once was unthinkable to have a home without a dedicated room for hosting your family and friends, today′s homeowners are breaking tradition in favor of more relaxed interiors.
However, don′t call these spaces a thing of the past just yet. These 2017 dining room trends prove that even the most outdated interiors can be modernized. Trust us when we say these are not your grandma′s dining tables.
If you′re ready to give the formal eating area another shot, we have all the info you need. Take a look at the 2017 dining room trends below and consider which ones fit in best with your aesthetic. Using the tips in this post as a guide, you′ll be able to create a dining area fit for the 21st century.
Create a dining nook
These days, dining is going casual. For those opposed to dedicating a whole room to formal entertaining, consider carving out a separate area of your kitchen for the task. A dining nook gives you the extra seating you need while still remaining useful in your day-to-day life.
When putting together this space, it′s crucial to strike the right balance between creating distinction and coordinating with the rest of the kitchen. Shape can be incredibly useful in setting your dining nook apart. Look, for example, at how the rounded furniture in the picture above contrasts with its linear background.
Meanwhile, color can be used to make your nook blend in with the rest of the room. Be sure to continue the same color palette in that area as was used in the rest of the room. However, if you′re worried about the aesthetics blending too much, consider incorporating different prints or patterns in similar hues to give your nook extra visual interest.
Opt for bench seating
Another way that dining rooms are becoming more relaxed is through the type of seating that′s selected for these spaces. Gone are the days where stuffy, high-backed chairs are used to create a uniform look. Instead, bench seating is a popular way to make your dining area feel incredibly homey.
Many people assume this type of seating arrangement is reserved for rustic interiors. While a sturdy, wooden bench would certainly not seem out of place as part of a natural look, it′s far from the only option. A painted bench would be a perfect match for coastal interiors while an acrylic option would be at home in the most modern rooms.
Don′t forget that benches can often be multi-functional. Consider adding some storage underneath to store your extra kitchen equipment or even including a cushion and some throw pillows to make your guests more comfortable.
