How to use wood furniture in modern dining rooms
Myths about wood dining room furniture abound. It’s too dated, heavy, and dark are recurring charges. But these misconceptions fail to appreciate the versatility of wood as a design medium. Done right, wood furniture can add timeless elegance and a sense of natural grace to any dining room style.
Wood Tables
Circular tables work well as coffee tables and side tables. Square tables are excellent as traditional dining tables. In any case, a wood table can act as a grounding presence, drawing together all the different design elements and materials of the room in perfect natural harmony. You can even go for more outré shapes like the hexagonal Stickley Park Slope Hex Table 91-1531. With a dark, sleek surface and cherry finish, this is one memorable statement table. Another eye-catching selection is the Hekman Round Pedestal Dining Table 12221LN. Crafted out of pale, pearly wood, this design has a turned urn pedestal base and a beveled top edge. It’s only ideal for a dining room with cream or black-and-white palette.
Wood Dining Chairs
Who said wood dining chairs have to look overly regal and formal? Today, modern wood chairs often feature minimalist designs and smooth, simple contours. Modern wood chairs will typically have lower backs and be constructed out of lighter materials. For instance, the Hooker Furniture Roslyn County Spindle Back Side Chair features a spindle-back design. Made of poplar and beech, and finished in dark walnut, this style is quaint yet modern. The Hooker Furniture Amani Upholstered Arm Chair is another solid option. Finished in light wood, this chair also makes fine use of raw metal details and natural jute ropes. Paired with dove-gray cushions, it’s perfect for the elegant modern dining room. If you’re looking to make a more colorful statement, you can also choose from a wide array of contemporary wood chairs upholstered in different colors and patterns.
Wood Dining Room Furniture
A wood sideboard or credenza can add style points to a room while also providing a useful service. Consider the Hooker Furniture Sanctuary Four-Drawer Thin Console – Drift 3001-85001. This ash-veneered piece has multiple drawers for easy storage with its unique shape and sparse yet modish look. It makes a great addition to any dining rooms in apartments or tight spaces. Likewise, the Hooker Furniture Sanctuary Four-Drawer Thin Console – Ebony 3005-85001 will inject any space with a low-key glamor and gothic chic. Your dining room will look quite exquisitely modern, wood and all.
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