5 ideas on how to decorate a modern dining room

What’s for dinner? However delicious your meal is, the space you’re eating it in can help heighten the experience even more. Here are our best tips for creating a modern dining area.

A large MÖRBYLÅNGA table sits in the center of a narrow yet sophisticated dining room with plenty of mirrors on one wall.

Bring out the beauty of contrasts

Opposing colours has a way of highlighting each other. Here, the colour scheme of the light wood, fabrics and plants adds a natural freshness to the room. The surrounding black-and-white theme sharpens the effect.

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Two LISABO tables in ash veneer and several LISABO chairs in ash are standing on a STOCKHOLM rug in black and off-white.

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Mix materials for a cosy mood

Combining different textures, tones and materials is an easy way to achieve a look and feel that’s both dynamic and inviting. The black smooth table in this kitchen breaks nicely against the intricate yet familiar lines of the rattan chairs, while plush chair pads bring soft comfort.

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Steaming PIGGÅL mugs on a sun-dappled black LISABO table flanked by SALNÖ rattan chairs, all standing on a RASTPLATS rug.

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Make small feel bigger

Using slimline furniture, like these KRYLBO chairs, has the ability to make a limited space feel roomier. Vibrant colours and patterns have a similar effect. Complement with features like stackable seating and an extendable table that add space-efficiency in a more literal sense.

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A dining area with a wall-mounted pegboard and blue KRYLBO chairs by an EKEDALEN extendable table placed on a KLASSRUM rug.

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Deliver on details

There’s more to a meal than the food – not least when it’s time to get your day going. Use tableware, textiles, napkins and place mats to achieve a rich, energising expression. After all, even a small breakfast deserves to feel like a buffet.

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A table set with a colourful breakfast, including juice in a KORKEN bottle, place mats and a croissant in a JÄSNING basket.

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KRUSTISTEL plate, half white, half gray speckled, round, stoneware with textured design.

Go graphic, go colourful

Don’t be shy! Abundant colours add a modern touch to the room. Even a little coordination is enough to create a pleasant harmony. The wooden surfaces and the blues dominate elegantly here, while the bright-red pendant, geometric wall and vibrant accents are the icing on the cake.

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