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A small dining room with traditional Swedish cottage charm

Live out your cottage dreams in this small dining room inspired by traditional Swedish cottages. The allmoge style—popularized by Swedish artist Carl Larsson in his paintings—features wooden furniture and rustic details evoking the idyllic countryside life. This room adds a modern twist to the style, making it fresh and fun.

A Swedish-cottage style dining room with tiled blue walls, red-stained PINNTORP chairs and traditional-style furniture.
A Swedish-cottage style dining room with tiled blue walls, red-stained PINNTORP chairs and traditional-style furniture.

Traditional Scandinavian furniture with a handcrafted look

The chair’s sturdy solid wood frame with a red finish is a tribute to traditional Swedish furniture heritage. The matching red-stained glass-door cabinet makes the look even stronger. We’ve combined them with modern lamps and vibrant blues—on the wall and on the plates—for a playful and contemporary vibe.

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Red-stained PINNTORP chairs and a PINNTORP gateleg table are in a Swedish cottage-style dining room with blue walls.
An ARTISTISK chopping board, blue side plates, cutlery, glasses and a jug are placed on top of a PINNTORP gateleg table.
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Display and hang kitchenware for that countryside charm

Make pots, pans, and plates—in a rustic combination of ceramic, wood and metal—part of the decoration by displaying them on your walls. The spice rack is painted in a bold blue colour, and tiles with colour shifts in shades of blue add freshness, depth, and movement to the space.

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Two BEKVÄM spice racks, painted blue, and two KUNGSFORS rails with various kitchenware hanging from it are on a tiled wall.
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Soft beige and rustic stripes

Textiles bring in softness and instantly add a cozy feeling to a space. In this room, chair pads, tea towels, a rug, and curtains in light beige and white create a cohesive and calm look. Stripes add a rustic touch; the red striped linen tea towel is a small detail that strengthens the cottage look.

A tea towel hangs on the back of a PINNTORP chair with a MALINDA chair cushion standing beside a PINNTORP gateleg table.

When storage adds a lot of character and style

In a small space, having room for storage is important. The style of the cabinet enhances the Swedish traditional look, while the double-duty bench provides seating and storage at the same time. It’s also something very Swedish to have a bench in the dining room or kitchen. Casual, practical, and cozy.

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A HEMNES glass-door cabinet with 3 drawers is filled with various tableware, beside a blue wall and near a gateleg table.
A pine PERJOHAN bench with storage is by a large window, with a sheepskin on the seat and folded textiles in the storage.
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Get the Swedish cottage-style look with these small dining room ideas

Achieve this look by combining red traditional furniture with modern elements: fresh blues that complement the red in an energizing way, and contemporary lighting. Display and hang kitchenware, and add a dose of softness with neutral textiles. Så mysigt! That's Swedish for So cozy!

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A Swedish cottage-style dining room with blue-tiled walls has a PINNTORP gateleg table and chairs in the centre.
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