Nordiska Kök's 5 best tips on how to decorate your dining room
The dining area is really the heart of the home. it's where we meet and get closer to each other during the day and in the evenings. This is where we eat, spend time with each other, work and hang out.
In this article, we share five different dining areas and our guiding thoughts on what to think about when decorating the dining area.
White pigmented kitchen table “Landala” designed by Emma Olbers and chairs “Pinnstol” from Norrgavel.
Built-in display cabinet from Nordiska Kök.
Harmonious interior
For those fortunate enough to have sufficient space for a dining table within their kitchen, achieving a harmonious and cohesive ambiance is a key consideration. One effective approach is to select furnishings that align with the kitchen's design and color palette. In a charming Shaker kitchen located in Malmö, Sweden, this principle is elegantly demonstrated. The dining table and chairs are crafted from light wood, harmonizing seamlessly with the grey country-style kitchen, which boasts cabinet interiors in the same muted tone. This thoughtful coordination enhances the overall spaciousness and harmony of the room.
A kitchen island is both beautiful and practical. Bar stools from Fogia by Inga Sampe.
A kitchen island with level differences becomes a dining table.
Kitchen island as a dining area
This is a smart and practical choice for those who don't have enough space for a dining table in the same room but still want to be able to sit down directly at the kitchen counter. To mimic a dining table in best possible way, part of the worktop can be lowered to the height of a chair.
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Thoughtful and well-designed dining room, where every interior detail has its place.
The dining area reflects the kitchen's dark wood and light elements from the kitchen island.
Mixing tones
Creating a harmonious blend of color tones can bring a distinctive contrast to your living space. Take inspiration from the materials and colors used in adjacent rooms, just like in this contemporary Stockholm apartment. In this case, the dining area has been thoughtfully designed to complement the apartment's overall interior aesthetic. The dark oak kitchen and dining table provide a striking contrast to the light marble accents and dining chairs made of light wood.
If you have enough space, a larger dining table with a site-built bench is both practical and beautiful.
Site-built grey shaker kitchen adjacent to the dining room.
Room for everyone
A large family or many friends over for dinner? Then a site-built bench can be a good solution instead of chairs that take up unnecessary space. In this way, more guests can sit around the table and the size of the room is used to its full potential.
The oval dining table creates a beautiful contrast to the framework of the grey shaker kitchen.
Scandinavian design that stands the test of time.
Rounded corners for a softer impression
The Scandinavian kitchen design is known for its straight lines. In a kitchen with straight lines, a kitchen table with rounded corners can soften the overall impression. We see tendencies that the organic forms will make its way into our homes even more in the near future. The traditional design is experienced softer with furnishings where organic forms can function as a complement, working together rather than against each other.
