Modern dining furniture
Modern dining furniture can look great in almost any home, whether you live in a new build or a character property. The sleek minimalist dining table is the key to having a more modern look. The clean simple lines will also give a uncluttered and calming feeling to any dining space.
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Modern dining design
Contemporary or modern dining furniture can be identified by its uncluttered silhouettes. Gone are the heavier frames and ornate carved legs of older classic designs. Modern dining tables and chairs have cleaner lines and lighter overall profiles that work better in the open concept rooms of more contemporary home.
What do modern dining tables and chairs look like?
Some key characteristics of modern dining furniture include:
- Clean lines: Sharp geometric angles or smooth curves, with minimal details.
- Mixed materials: Combinations of glass tabletops with metal legs, high-gloss lacquers, marble, and woods.
- Neutrals: Dining tables in black, white, beige, grey and natural or stained wood are the most popular. Dining chairs can match the dining table or be used as a statement with bolder colours and materials as a contrast to a neutral coloured table.
- Functional: Very practical designs, in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit in all types of homes.
Modern dining tables and chairs are made from materials like:
- Wood: lighter woods, veneers and painted wood
- Metal: powder coated steel, chrome and brushed metals
- Marble: in all colours, mainly for tabletops
- Glass: clear and coloured glass tabletops