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A rustic do-it-all dining and living room with plenty of charm

Life is rosy in this open-plan space that functions as a flexible dining/kitchen/living area. Traditional and modern furniture are combined to create a rustic and eclectic look. Black and wooden furniture is balanced with soft pink and beige colours. The result: a room where the atmosphere is relaxed, easy-going and charming.

A rustic dining space with pink-coloured walls, an INGATORP extendable table and four INGOLF chairs.
A rustic dining space with pink-coloured walls, an INGATORP extendable table and four INGOLF chairs.

Create a casual dining nook by mixing different design styles

Surprising combinations breathe life into a space: the playful pink walls update the country-style interiors. The traditional-style tables and chairs add to the rustic look while the graphic black and white elements on the rug and kitchen towels (tip: you can use them as napkins!) keep it fresh and modern.

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A rustic dining space with pink-coloured walls, an INGATORP extendable table and four INGOLF chairs.
    A black INGATORP extendable table is laid out for an informal spaghetti dinner with INGOLF chairs around it.
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      A dreamy yet practical kitchen island

      A kitchen island works great for flexible spaces; it allows for extra seating, has extra storage and provides an extra working surface. Its black colour lends a sense of continuity to the dining area and kitchen, while the wooden worktop softens the look and adds warmth.

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      A rustic kitchen space with a VADHOLMA kitchen island with cooking ingredients and a vase with flowers on it.
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        Mirrors brighten up a room

        Placing a mirror in the kitchen – an unexpected and charming detail – helps open up the space and brings in more light. It’s almost like a window. The rustic design and gold accents tie well to the overall look of the room.

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        A kitchen with cooking utensils and ingredients on a worktop and an ALMARÖD mirror hanging on the apricot-coloured wall.
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          Achieve visual balance with contrasting styles

          Make the most of an odd corner with a moveable trolley for extra storage. Here, the sleek and modern design of the trolley adds an airiness to the space and creates visual balance beside the heavier wooden furniture. The black colour scheme ties the look together.

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          A black NISSAFORS trolley with glass jars filled with food in the corner of a kitchen with apricot-coloured walls.
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            Create rooms within a room

            Create different zones in an open space by placing furniture in a thoughtful way and by using rugs to define the different areas. Here, we placed the sofa in the middle of the room to separate the living, dining and kitchen areas – while still making the spaces easily accessible and sociable.

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            A light beige/brown VISKAFORS 2-seat sofa is in the middle of a multi-use room, with two cushions and a throw on it.
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              A soft colour palette for warmth and romance

              Tones of pink and beige and earthy colours add softness and warmth to this space. Natural materials such as linen and handwoven items – such as the rattan baskets – really strengthen the rustic atmosphere.

              A light beige/brown VISKAFORS 2-seat sofa with a brown cushion and a pale pink throw stands on a flatwoven rug.
                Two BILLY bookcases with glass doors stand against an apricot-coloured wall, with plenty of tableware on the shelves.

                  For a charming and relaxed home, don’t be afraid to mix it up a little

                  Combine modern and traditional furniture – while sticking to a colour palette and adding soft elements throughout – to create a rustic, eclectic look that feels less formal. Here, everyone can take their plates and eat anywhere they like. A truly charming home where fond memories are made.

                  A rustic-style open-plan room contains traditional-style furniture in the dining, living and kitchen areas.