The dining room is more than just a place to sit and eat in your home. For many it is a social area of the home, while for others it is formal space, used only for special occasions. Whether you have an open-plan dining situation or a dining room hidden away behind closed doors, it is a special place that encounters family and friends, celebrations, Christmases and holidays year after year.
From contemporary to traditional, there’s many ways to design and decorate a dining room to make it unique to you and your family. In this article we will explore 5 core dining room styles and provide some inspiration for your new dining room furniture.
Traditional farmhouse
The traditional farmhouse style for dining rooms is one which incorporates classic designs. From wooden dining tables accompanied by rustic dining chairs and decorative accessories. The theme of traditional farmhouse creates a cosy, welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere for the dining space. Perfect for everyday use, a farmhouse style dining room is a popular choice for families with young children. Not only is it a more casual choice, as a timeless style it can easily grow with the family with little need for renovation.
Scandinavian-inspired
Scandi-style is a broad term that encompasses the typical style of Scandinavian countries. A scandi-inspired home is usually minimalistic, embracing simple tones and textures and steering clear of excessive patterns or bold colours. The scandi-style is a much -loved interior design style, as not only is it simple to replicate, but it helps to create a calm environment. The calm, neutral tones and the warmth of natural fabrics such as wood help to create a tranquil environment that feels cosy and welcoming.
To create a Scandinavian style dining room, consider incorporating natural woods and wickers, as well as light colours and tones. This may include beige, cream , light grey, blues, and greens. A scandi-style dining room can be replicated in a wide range of homes from traditional to contemporary.
Industrial style
An industrial style home interior is one inspired by the utilitarian aesthetics of factories and warehouses, featuring elements like exposed brick, metal fixtures, and raw wood. It’s a raw and stripped back style that encompasses natural tones, textures and materials, yet can be incorporated into a wide range of homes. From traditional to contemporary, you can play around with the industrial style to make it your own.
To create an industrial style dining room, we suggest picking wood and metal. For example a large rectangular, wooden dining table with metal table legs and wooden benches. Add finishing touches with brass details and rustic lighting fixtures to bring all elements of your dining room together.
Modern/Contemporary
With most new build homes a modern interior style suits the home best. Current modern interior design trends include light tones such as cream, ivory and beige, as well as futuristic touches from recycled materials and one off designs.
In order to create a modern dining experience in your home, consider the flow and light of the room. Allowing plenty of natural light to flood the space and rethink the way in which your furniture is positioned in order to make the most of the space you have available. If you have a modern kitchen/diner, we would suggest considering a breakfast bar or a table with dining benches for a more relaxed feel. We would also recommend re-thinking the materials you purchase and consider sustainability within your design. Perhaps recycled wood would be a good idea?
What’s great about dining rooms is that they can be used for a wide range of family occasions, daily meal times and casual dining. Whether you need a family dining room for you and your kids or a formal dining space for special occasions, there’s plenty to choose from in terms of style and design.