Modern Meets Eclectic For Delicious Dining Rooms
This quirky dining room look is put together, casual and super stylish — but never, ever stuffy
I love midcentury modern design, but I firmly believe that it needs to be tempered with furniture from other eras and personal items to avoid looking like a set from Mad Men.
In fact, I believe that all rooms should include personal items. Design is all about reflecting your personality and lifestyle. It should be beautiful and comfortable above all other things.
These 10 dining rooms contrast starkly with traditional, cushy dining areas that have matching upholstered chairs and obvious color schemes. They're a bit wild (in an understated way), a little mix and match, and totally relaxed and comfortable. Every one of them is made for lingering over meals and great conversation. Please pass the wine.
In fact, I believe that all rooms should include personal items. Design is all about reflecting your personality and lifestyle. It should be beautiful and comfortable above all other things.
These 10 dining rooms contrast starkly with traditional, cushy dining areas that have matching upholstered chairs and obvious color schemes. They're a bit wild (in an understated way), a little mix and match, and totally relaxed and comfortable. Every one of them is made for lingering over meals and great conversation. Please pass the wine.
Elements of midcentury design (hello, lantern wallpaper) mix with the farmhouse sideboard, a contemporary light fixture and a bunch of mismatched chairs. It shouldn't go together, but it does — and beautifully.
This table, made from reclaimed wood, is a perfect complement to a menagerie of colorful chairs. It's simple and modern, but it also has a warm, inviting farmhouse aesthetic.
Simple, clean and very modern, this space is warmed up by its proximity to the living room. Nothing is more casual and friendly than an open floor plan. Also, check out that sculpture, which bring the high ceiling down to a more intimate level.
Here's another modern take on the farmhouse feel. The lines are Danish and clean, but the feeling is "everyone's invited for cherry pie."
The rug adds so much warmth to a beautiful (oh, that natural edge table) but stark dining room. A little cozy goes a long way with midcentury design. And wood always helps with warmth.
Louis IVX meets Malibu. This is pretty traditional French country, but without any frills. The bare walls and floor give this setup a more modern vibe.
This is eclectic modern at its best. It includes midcentury modern icons like the Ghost Chair paired with traditional furniture, an eclectic display of art and dollops of color against stark white. Beautiful.
A traditional farmhouse table and built-in china cabinet are paired with white Panton chairs and a bare, modern look. It's the best of both worlds: stylish and welcoming, sleek and casual.
The atomic era meets soft arches, dark walls and an antique pedestal table. It's very modern without looking too theme-y.
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The chinoiserie wallpaper is in stark contrast with the simple (nearly Shaker) lines of the furniture. Without it, this room would seem unfinished.
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