Fall is in full swing, which means hosting season is right around the corner! So if you’re thinking about giving your dining room a refresh (or a total overhaul!), now’s the perfect time to begin. In the spirit of the season, we have dreamed up a dining room looks that are ready for all of the dinner parties and holiday gatherings ahead!
And when it has to do with comfy dining spaces, you can’t beat the warm, relaxed simplicity that comes with a rustic style dining space. It’s family-friendly by nature, well-suited for large parties, and creates that comfy, homey vibe which speaks perfectly to fall. But there is so much more to rustic than plaid wood. Keep reading to see nine distinct rustic dining room ideas along with tips for bringing each look into your own house.
Farmhouse Elegance
Here is the kind of rustic dining area that checks all the boxes: Plaid cloths, weathered woods, classic Americana furnishings, like Windsor chairs or a turned leg table. There is also a touch of industrial blended into this appearance, so remember to opt for a steely lighting fixture or a hardy glass-and-metal china cupboard if this is the look you’re going for.
As for the palette, it’s fine to go high-contrast. Think black blended with navy and white, making for a moodier choose a classic colour scheme. It’ll all add up to a room that is warm and comfy and superbly put-together.
Anyone who enjoys the updated farmhouse look and feel. This strategy is also amazingly family-friendly without coming off as overly function-oriented, as a result of the strong industrial and Americana touches.
Modern Rustic
One of the most popular looks among Modsy customers, this strategy mixes rustic and mid-century elements together to get a brand new take on rustic style.
A contemporary rustic dining area is all about the shapes and textures. You’ll come across weathered woods and contemporary elements, such as brass and clean-lined ceramics, together with classic vintage Mid-century Modern forms (believe iconic Wishbone chairs). A classic traditional rug in a warm palette will make for the perfect anchor bit to floor the space.
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Those of you who like a rustic vibe, however, desire space the integrates on-trend contemporary designs. If you like this look, check out these colourful modern rustic ideas. This is the perfect set-up also in the event that you love hosting big dinners and parties!
Classic Rustic
If a classic, feminine take on rustic is more up your street, consider this light, whimsical way of furnishings and colours on your dining area.
White-washed forests, light linens, and ornate designs are the basis of the traditional rustic dining room. Go for seats that have traditional contours but are upholstered in lace that provide them a rustic spin. Consider a round pedestal wood plank to pay up a more romantic vibe. Along with also a rustic wood chandelier will really deliver the classic tone that sets the appearance apart.
Just be sure to keep to some super neutral palette or soft pastels (such as eggshell blue). Those will go nicely with pops of gold and brass that add shine and warmth.
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More formal and intimate affairs. And if you want the warm comforts of a traditional rustic interior, like that found in expansive southern houses, this one’s for you.