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Give your classic country dining space a style refresh

Farringdon Reclaimed Wood Trestle Table and Chairs

We love the country farmhouse rustic look. It never dates, but simply morphs to embrace new trends to stay current. This season, it is all about adding individual quirks and charm to the small details of this familiar and popular style and the Farringdon Collection has everything you need to create a beautiful farmhouse rustic dining room or kitchen diner.

Start at the centre

The kitchen is the hub of the home, so it’s no wonder that in the country farmhouse and rustic styles, the dining room or area is of such importance. The same applies to the dining table, which is a vital piece of functional furniture, around which family and friends gather.

The centrepiece of any dining room or kitchen-diner must surely be the dining table and chairs. When it comes to the farmhouse or rustic style, a reclaimed wood dining table should be at its heart.

The Farringdon reclaimed wood dining table set comes with a range of options, including a 6 seater dining table, perfect for when you need a little extra space every now and then. You can opt for wooden dining chairs or a dining bench or why not go for a mix of both.

Sideboard elegance

Adding detail in this dining room is the small sideboard, a delightful piece of reclaimed wood furniture that offers hideaway storage in the dining room. But, like all pieces of furniture in a room, it needs framing. As well as houseplants (note how we’ve used two to balance the room), a piece of wall art or, as in this case, a beautifully detailed round wall mirror sets the sideboard in its position.

It adds texture and style with the merest hint of decadence, something that is also afforded to the room by the beautiful rustic cabinet in the opposite corner. As well as storing glasses and other dining ware, it also makes for a fantastic drinks cabinet. Its textured surface is simply delightful too.

Dressing the rustic country farmhouse dining room with the detail

With the main players in place, you now need to dress the room, adding the detail that lifts it to become a welcoming, stylish and functional space.

We’ve mentioned a key accessory previously – that is, houseplants. Evergreen plants with lush foliage are a must for any room, adding a wonderful injection of colour that is simply wonderful.

Alongside the extendable table, there is also the lighting to consider. In this case, we have opted for a pendant light, a functional layer of light that fills the room with a soft glow. Remaining true to the natural aesthetics of the country farmhouse and rustic styles, we opted for a bamboo pendant light. A raw material light in colour until it is dyed, this light fits perfectly within the landscape we have created.

And finally, the brown rug adds warmth to the room. By offsetting it against the 6 seater extendable reclaimed wood dining table, we allow the table to shine and the room to have a symmetrical, cohesive finish to it.

Create a dining look oozing with industrial glamour

Lansdowne Industrial reclaimed wood dining table and chairs

Practical streamlined and functional it may be, but it is possible to add hints of luxury to the industrial style.

Opt for reclaimed wood dining table

The industrial style is a fusion between metal, especially steel and iron, with the beauty and warmth of reclaimed wood. This Lansdowne industrial dining table is a perfect example of this. Sleek and understated, it sits perfectly with two different seating options. You can opt for one or the other or mix them should the mood take you. For example, this wooden bench is from the same collection as the table, perfect for marrying with an extendable table in your luxurious industrial style dining room.

faux leather dining chairs add texture and warmth, as well as a depth of colour.

Set against white walls, you can see how this luxurious industrial dining room is beginning to take shape.

Supporting acts

As you can see, the room is not devoid of character as there is plenty of space and display areas for key accessories including plants, a must in any stylish dining room. The reclaimed sideboard is perfect as closed storage and for framing the industrial extendable table in situ too.

Open display shelving is ideal for showcases those little luxurious touches. A reclaimed wood bookcase that emulates the reclaimed wood dining table and sideboard both in colour and style creates the cohesive backdrop that turns this dining room landscape from ordinary to opulent.

The accessories

Aside from well-chosen accessories and this season’s must-have greenery of plants, there are other additions you can consider to add a luxurious spin on the room.

Lighting is key, especially layers of light which is exactly what is on offer with the black bamboo pendant light hanging over the table. It is a stunning centrepiece as too is the large table lamp adorning the reclaimed sideboard. The black shades of both balance the dining room with the recycled glass base of the lamp marrying perfectly with reclaimed wood furniture and adding a touch of drama we just adore.

Contributing to layers of light is the beautiful Heath large wall mirror hung behind the sideboard. As well as reflecting both natural and ambient lighting, the mirror also serves an important role in framing the sideboard in its place. It also makes the room feel taller, adding a decadent accent to the tall fronds of the plants and the height of the table lamp.

Dress the table

And finally, for a luxurious industrial dining room you need to add texture and hints of colour, but be careful not to over do it and distract the eye from the larger details. Linen is a wonderful fabric for the industrial look. There is a coarseness to it that fits the industrial nature of the room but this texture also adds luxury too. Use the linen tablecloth as a runner, a way of staying true to the functional approach of this style.

Collectively, this dining room stays true to the industrial style roots, but the addition of luxurious textures, such as linen and bamboo, recycled glass and the like, make for a beautiful dining room exuding in style and luxury.

Styling tips for an industrial round dining table

Standford Round Reclaimed Wood Dining Table and Leather Chairs

A round table is ideal for any living room but if you want to bring a hint of industrial style to the dining room landscape, follow these styling ideas to create a contemporary setting that will work in the dining room and kitchen.

Start with a dining room rug

It may be functional but that doesn’t mean the industrial style can’t have hints of luxury. The best way to add a sumptuous note is with texture, so start with a beautiful blue rug to act as a soft platform on which to style the round industrial dining table.

Choice of round industrial dining table

There are many tables from which to choose including a large round dining table, perfect as a versatile 6-seater dining table for the dining room or kitchen diner. However, on this occasion, we’ve opted for the elegant proportions of the industrial reclaimed wood dining table . If there is one genre of style that reclaimed wood furniture comes into its own, it is the industrial style.

The beauty of brown leather dining chairs

There is a cool, elegantly sumptuous feel to leather upholstered items whether it is a brown leather sofa or these delightful brown leather dining chairs, and they make the perfect accompaniment to the industrial round dining table. Adding detail without clutter – the mantra of the industrial style – they bring just enough pizzazz to the setting.

Supporting players – the drinks cabinet

The industrial style brings pared-back elegance and luxury to any room. There are plenty of opportunities for sumptuous notes of detail – in other words, the industrial style is far from boring. If there is one piece that brings decadence it is this attention-grabbing cocktail cabinet. The height brings a layer of drama, as does the design of the front doors. Reminiscent of the decadent 1920s, nothing says old-school glamour more than a cocktail cabinet, don’t you think?

Statement pendant lamp

Too much sparkle and glitz would jar against the essence of the industrial interior design style, which is why we’ve opted for the black bamboo pendant ceiling light. Bamboo may not be an ‘industrial’ material, but it is a natural one. Sustainably sourced, bamboo has industrial qualities about it – long-lasting, lightweight with a cool beauty of its own. Create a style synergy with the bamboo pendant light paired with lush green plants nestled in bamboo pots in the dining area.

Dress the table

From white crockery to black cutlery, dressing the table with an industrial tinge is more than possible. Consider using a linen tablecloth for more formal occasions but when the atmosphere is relaxed, add softness (and practicality!) with blue linen napkins, an ideal connection with the beautiful blue rug we started with.

With white walls as a blank canvas backdrop, everything in this setting is given the opportunity to shine at certain points. With so much layering of detail, it really is the perfect industrial style dining room setting.

How to choose the right pendant light for your home

Large Woodchip Pendant Light above dining table

Choosing a pendant light that dazzles with style but is also functional can be tough, especially when there are so many on the market. As lighting styles go, there is nothing better for accenting your reclaimed wood furniture than a pendant light but how do you go about choosing one that fits right in with your dining room or over the kitchen island?

What’s the purpose of the pendant light?

The thing about pendant lights is that they can be both a stylish feature with an added note of ambient lighting or they can be practical lighting solutions over the kitchen island. In this sense, the light you choose to hang over the reclaimed wood dining table will be different from a kitchen pendant light.

What style of pendant light will work best?

Style is important. You’ll need kitchen pendant lighting to be uber practical whereas you can afford a light with a little more flourish over the dining table. A wicker pendant light ticks many boxes and suits most interior design styles.

How many pendant lights would you opt for?

From one pendant light in the dining room to several clustered over the kitchen island, when it comes to how many, only space and budget limit your final choice. It is not uncommon for customers to opt for one statement pendant light over the dining table – why not opt for large pendant lighting to really make a statement? – and to opt for more above the kitchen island. It’s your choice whether you opt for even numbers or odd numbers of lights, although there are some clustered pendant lights that hang as one fitting but with three shades.

What about the size?

You want the light to add to the room but not detract from it and that means getting the sizing right. Too small and it won’t have an impact but too big, and it will swallow space in the eyeline of the room making it feel smaller and more cluttered than it is. The same is true for the style and detailing of the shade or light itself. A bamboo light is perfect for adding a hint of detail – bamboo pendant lights fit in with a number of styles of décor, but a statement pendant light can add a big note of interest, forming a focal point in the room too.

How tall is the ceiling?

What you don’t want is having to duck or bend around the pendant light because it hangs too low from a ceiling that is also low. But what makes this style of lighting different from others is the fact that it usually hangs lower than normal ceiling lights or fittings. It is possible to adjust the length of the fitting on some pendant lights but not others. If you have low ceilings, consider a wicker pendant light that has a smaller shade or presence in the room too.

How will the pendant light style fit with your décor?

Whether you have a modern kitchen or a rustic-inspired dining room, there is a pendant light to suit. A black wicker pendant light would be perfect for the rustic style dining room or woodchip shaded lighting would work well in the Scandi-inspired kitchen.

The beauty of pendant lighting is that there is something for every style and every budget.

New, hanging lights you will love this season

Here at Modish Living we too are concerned about making sure that everything we do doesn’t harm the environment. From packaging to sustainable transport, we are doing our best to make the small changes that make a difference in slowing climate change. We’ve long looked at products that are sustainable – the fact that we sell reclaimed wood furniture gives a very big clue – but now we are turning our attention to lighting.

And it’s for this reason that we are proud to launch our new range of eco lights. Not only are they super energy efficient but they too, like our reclaimed wood furniture pieces, are made, in part, from natural materials.

On top of this, they are some of the most stylish eco lights on the market today.

Rock light

Rock is not a material that you would naturally associate with lighting but that’s exactly what the rock pendant light is made from! Or, to be precise, volcanic rock, a dense but light material that is relatively easy for craftspeople to work with.

As a rustic or even Scandinavian style kitchen pendant lighting, the rock pendant light is just superb. It would also suit the industrial style kitchen or living room too… available in large and small, these are a great intro to the rest of the new lighting range.

Bamboo Manta Triple Pendant Light

Bamboo is a fabulous sustainable material. Fast-growing, bamboo is naturally tough when it is dried. Responsibly sourced bamboo is even better because you know that the farmer and the community have received a fair wage for their work.

The cluster of three bamboo pendant light would be perfect hung above the farmhouse table or even in the minimal, yet warm Scandinavian style kitchen diner. With coordinating patterns on the shade, this 3 light pendant is effortless when slipping into your kitchen or diner.

Large Woodchip Pendant Light

At first glance, the shades on this pendant light could be flecked plastic but what you wouldn’t expect it to be would be compressed wood chip – but that’s exactly what it is!

As a hanging light, the delightful shape to this shaded light is ideal in many rooms. If you want a hint of style in the hallway without compromising on the luminosity of the light, then this is just perfect. They have a great look to them which again makes them perfect for the Scandinavian and rustic style but we also think that if you have an edgy, modern taste, then these make a statement too.

Bamboo Orbital Pendant Light

These bamboo pendant lights would look great anywhere and because they come in three colours, there is an option for every room. In the living room, a black pendant light would be ideal adding a flick of colour without being overly oppressive. It would look brilliant in the dining room too, especially where you have dark wood furniture and a generous hint of 1920s glamour.

The white and neutral bamboo pendant lights would be ideal in the Scandinavia kitchen or dining room as both add a warm, neutral tone of colour. Clearly, this would work for the rustic style too, where colour is also kept within the range of creamy, warm shades.

Opting for eco lighting is not just great for the environment but for you too. The inner glow of satisfaction that you are being proactive in protecting the environment can’t be underestimated.

Why dining benches are this season’s seat sensation

As the heat of summer starts to fade, our attention turns to making the interior of our homes warm and snug for winter. Autumn is a beautiful season – the colours are vivid but the chill of the evenings remind us that winter is coming. There is the fun of Hallowe’en to enjoy, the delights of Bonfire Night to look forward too and then a few weeks respite before the festive season begins.
How do you prepare your home for the winter festivities? One aspect you may be considering updating this year is the seating in the dining room and the kitchen to make them ready for the season of parties and social events you’ll host.
And this is where a kitchen table with bench comes into its own.

Why opt for a dining bench?

Bums on seats is a common phrase, but when it comes to social events, finding enough comfortable seating to go round your reclaimed wood extending dining table is a challenge. Diners balancing on footstools, children sat on the floor… it’s not the best way to entertain or make a good impression!.
A dining bench (or more than one!) solves a myriad of seating issues and as you will see, there are various dining bench styles to suit your design scheme.

Basic. Functional. Stylish.

A wooden dining bench with a strong allure of the industrial style is simple yet effective in the dining room, in the hallway, in the kitchen, on the patio… the list is endless.
With its square set metal legs, this reclaimed dining bench has so many uses that it is one of those pieces of furniture you’ll invest in that no matter how many times you redecorate or how many times you move home, your dining set with bench will fit right in.

A rustic wooden bench

There is no need to leave your style hat at the door when it comes to choosing a dining bench because, as with all reclaimed wood furniture, this beautiful rustic wooden dining bench has it all sewn up.

Every reclaimed wood item of furniture is unique. The wood used has a story to tell and although it may have functioned as something else for many years, it has lost none of its strength. It is this romance and functionality that many people love about a reclaimed wood dining bench.
Again, it sits well with your reclaimed wood dining table or in the hallway to muster together all the hats, gloves and coats that your guests will arrive in to buffer the chill of autumn. Easy to keep clean, it will be a vertical piece with use in your home for years to come.

Decadent, unapologetic luxury with a leather upholstered dining bench

As useful as the wooden dining benches we have shown you so far are, the dining bench with back blows away all doubt that every bench is hard and uncomfortable – and not for grown-ups.

The dining bench with back is ideal for any home (just like the others) and because it is available in a range of lengths, it is ideal with a reclaimed wood dining table.
So, which of these dining benches will you opt for?

Guest friendly round dining tables

The round dining table is a joy, is it not? From everyday family meals to more formal occasions, the round dining table is perfect every time. But why else do we really love it?

Social dining at its best

You may not have noticed but at a large rectangular table, some guests are ‘in the shadow’. The angular nature of the shape means that no one person has a true view of the table and its guests. But not with the round dining table. Even a 6-seater dining table circular in shape will see every guest is able to connect no matter where they sit.

There’s no head-of-the-table

It was – and still is in some settings – the dominant position. Whoever sat at the head of the table was in charge, whether that is the dining table or the conference table. Today, in the boardroom of forward-thinking business, there is a round conference table. If you want to emulate the same in your dining room or kitchen, then a round kitchen tableis perfect (and there’s one to fit every style too!).

Extendable too

Are you stuck for space but still want the versatility of a table that expands when guests arrive for lunch or dinner? Like other shapes, the circular table can extend. In fact, when it comes to versatility in the dining room or kitchen, the extendable round dining table has it all. Shrinking and growing when needed, it is perfection and ideal when space is limited.

Allows flow in a space

Whether you have plenty of space to walk around the perimeter of your dining table or not, the small round dining table is certainly better for encouraging flow in the room. It is the curves of the table that allow this to happen but if you think this means it won’t make an impact, think again. To make a statement, choose a statement dining table such as the beauty and warmth of an oak dining table.

Welcomes guests without awkward banging of the knees

There is nothing worse than inviting guests for dinner only to have your diners squashed around the dining table, knees banging awkwardly on the table legs. A round dining table and chairs, especially one with a pedestal leg, is versatile and means that the table is easy to sit at, no matter how many diners sit around its perimeter – but you’ll need a large round dining table if you plan on hosting a big group.

Family-friendly

With no angles and sharp edges, there are no dangers posed to children head height with the dining table – no bumps and bruises. There is also something extraordinary appealing about the function of a round dining table in the family home. Match this is with the right style for you – how about an industrial round dining table, for example? – and you have the ideal dining table that will last for years and years.

These are just a few reasons why we love the round dining table. It can be dressed up – just look at it with upholstered dining chairs! – along with linen napkins and a tablecloth just as it can be a functional, family dining table that covers all bases.

New rustic beauties to make a house a home

Lovely Linen Tablecloth and Table Runner

Moving to a new home is a momentous occasion and it is customary to offer family and friends a small gift for their new castle.

There are so many different new home gift options, ranging from luxury candles to a more generous round wall mirror, but the giving of table linens is always a welcomed treat. Our new launch of linen tablecloths, napkins and runners make for a stylish gift for new homes, or better still, a beautiful addition to your home.

Why choose linen?

Linen is a natural fabric, made from the fibres of the flax plant. It’s quite a lengthy process to create and every linen item is essentially unique, boasting a range of other beneficial properties too. For example, the close weave of high-quality linen items makes them very strong, absorbent and naturally fast drying. Not to be confused with cotton, linen is the fabric of choice in countries with hot climates because it is a cool, fresh fabric to wear and use, not to mention timelessly stylish.

Linen tablecloths

There is nothing more luxurious than adding a fabric table cover or cloth to the dining table. It adds a protective layer, as well as acting as a delightful platform from which to showcase your table settings. The closer the weave of any fabric, the more luxurious it feels and we can’t think of a better way to style our collection of dining tables than with these high-quality linen tablecloths.

From rustic to farmhouse, industrial to Scandi, the tablecloth is an accessory that fits with every design style. Choose from six delicious colours – the soft neutral shade of off white, dusty pink, avocado, denim blue, light and dark grey.

Linen table runners

The table runner is perfect for adding a dash of colour and vibrancy to the dining table. And with our colour range, you can add contrasting and complementary colours. How about a dark grey linen table runner, for example, with an off white table linen cloth? Or a grey tablecloth to complement the dark, black steel legs of your industrial dining table with a dusty pink linen table runner to add an element of surprise?

The table runner is also the ideal location for nestling Rathbornes scented large candles. Allowing their delicate scent to waft gently around the dining room…

Linen napkins

Linen napkins are a perfect choice. Opt for the same colour napkins as the white tablecloth for coordinated elegance. Or mix and match the colours to present a truly unique table setting that is also slightly quirky (but still full of style).

Linen tablecloths, napkins and table runners are a wonderful way of adding colour and texture to your dining table. Accessorise with large candles and diffusers or keep them carefully stored in a dining room sideboard and bring out on special occasions.

Ooze rustic style with these reclaimed tables

Farringdon Reclaimed Wood Extendable Dining Table and Bench

A 6-seater dining table is one of the most versatile pieces of reclaimed wood furniture you could own. The perfect size, it is neither too big to impose on a room and yet, it is just right for when you have guests around to dine. Ideal as a family dining table too, a six-seater dining table in a rustic style is a must-have for any dining room or kitchen/diner.

The rustic style – white paint, natural materials, heavy set

The rustic style has a slightly different tone to its close cousin, the farmhouse style. There is a heft to the overall look and yet it is done so without being heavy or imposing.

The expanse of a 6-seater dining table with white painted legs ticks all the rustic style element boxes. With softened edges, it doesn’t overtake the room, and the white painted legs of this trestle style table prevent them being too overpowering. For everyday dining, leave the top bare, with a jug of flowers in its centre but for formal dining, dress with a plain coloured tablecloth (stick with classic white) and add the gentle flicker of candles alongside the cutlery and other accoutrements.

An extendable appeal

An extending table solves all kinds of problems. Versatile and practical, the extendable rustic dining table seats four with plenty of room but when you have guests, simply extend it for more space.

Choose a rustic dining room table that has a slightly more refined and worked edge to it and you’ll have a classic, elegant finish that sits well within the rustic style. With the painted legs and bare wood tabletop, it will also transform with the addition of a few well-chosen items – the luxury of a heavy, white damask tablecloth, polished silver (or even brass) cutlery, candles in lanterns or glass storm jars… the possibilities are endless.

TOP TIP – don’t forget the backdrop of the dining room either. Neutral warm shades and dashes of a metallic finish such as the frame of a mirror all contribute to making a rustic dining room charming.

The true beauty of reclaimed wood furniture

If there is a style that truly welcomes repurposed and reclaimed wood, it is the rustic style. That doesn’t mean that nothing matches, certainly not with the modern twist on the traditional rustic style. There are refinement and elegance in the heavy-set, chunky legs and thick top of the Beam reclaimed wood dining table. In fact, it is this ‘chunkiness’ that makes it so very popular.

For an added touch of luxury, opt for upholstered or leather dining chairs – high-backed dining chairs are the perfect match for this table – and keep the accessories of the dressed formal dining table just as obvious and substantial. Equally at home as a kitchen table and chairs set or in the formal dining room, the rustic dining table is a beautiful centrepiece.

Same style, different shading

The rustic style embraces wood of all shades and types. A reclaimed wood dining table is a thing of beauty but it is also practical. A great place for homework to be done, family matters to be discussed and guests entertained.

An extendable dining table is perfect, we know, in the dining room and kitchen but if you want a ‘certain something else’ – the same chunkiness but with a lighter touch – then the Farringdon reclaimed wood dining table is the choice. As well as the classic dining bench, the upholstered dining chair would look stunning and chic along its edge. For a truly rustic appeal, stick to natural colours – dark brown or tan – or, if you want to inject a hint of the unexpected, a richly coloured velvet dining chair would do the trick!