Dining meets design – timeless dining room decor ideas

Muuto's Linear Wood dining table and Linear Wood benches in a dining area.

Muuto's Linear Wood benches underscore the streamlined look of the dining table, but it can just as well be combined with all kinds of dining chairs.

Functional dining room decor is a combination of high-quality furniture and practical yet beautiful details, creating the perfect space for spending quality time together. We chose five products for a stunning dining area do-over.

Muuto: Linear Wood dining table

A dining table is the indisputable center of the dining area and as such, it needs to be truly timeless both in form and quality. Muuto's Linear Wood dining table designed by Thomas Bentzen is a functional addition to the dining room, perfected with delightfully distinctive details. Continue the streamlined look into the terrace or garden with the Linear Steel table, designed for outdoor use.

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Sika-Design's Tangelo pendants in sizes XS and S hung over a dining table.

Combine Tangelo pendants in different sizes for a stunning ensemble.

Sika-Design: Tangelo pendant

Diningroom lighting is first and foremost a matter of heart and soul. Sika-Design's Tangelo pendant designed by Thomas Bentzen diffuses the light into soft, ambient rays. The earthy tone of natural rattan carries a calming effect.

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Big Stripe rug by Woodnotes against a wooden floor.

Fun fringes and muted tones give the Big Stripe rug a relaxed, natural feel.

Woodnotes: Big Stripe rug

A beautiful rug adds both coziness and character. The Big Stripe rug by Woodnotes is made from dirt and moisture repelling polypropene fiber, perfect for even the more boisterous dinner parties.

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Artek's 611 chairs around a dining table.

Artek's Aalto chair 611 features a linen webbing upholstery that can easily be changed. Replacement webbing is available in multiple shades.

Artek: Aalto chair 611

The best dining chairs are so comfortable that conversations over dinner suddenly turn into midnight snacks without even noticing. Artek's 611 chair designed by Alvar Aalto in 1929 features a unique combination of a solid birch wood frame and a soft linen webbing, together making the seat both gorgeous and comfy.

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Marimekko's translucent Ming vase and grey Flower vase on a sidetable.

Marimekko's Ming vase is a modern classic that can also be used as an equally intriguing stand-alone ornament. The tiny Flower vase is also by Marimekko.

Marimekko: Ming vase

A vase filled with flowers brings in a touch of everyday luxury, instantly invigorating any space. Marimekko's beautifully bare Ming vase is perfect for even a smaller dining room table: fill it with elegant dried flowers or lush greenery for a captivating centerpiece

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See also

More ideas for dining room decor:

• Dining tables at Finnish Design Shop >
• Dining chairs at Finnish Design Shop >

Text: Mira Ahola Images: Manufacturers

Published on 18 Aug, 2020

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