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Create an elegant rustic dining area with this collection

Glamour can be anything from bright, shiny bejewelled surfaces to understated elegance that gives rise to a styled room of such beauty that it’s hard to tear your eyes away.

The elements of rustic glamour can be applied to all our collections and so, if like us you plan on making more of when rustic and glamour combine, then you will need to understand how to bring the rustic dining table into the realm of glamour.

Adding an extra dimension – Hoxton and Glamour

The rustic look doesn’t have to be rough sawn to the touch or to the eye, a point proved by the Hoxton rustic oak dining table.

The combination of wood and ‘shiny stuff’ are the two elements that make an interior landscape into a rustic glamour space.

But with the Hoxton range, you will need to retain an air of sophistication when adding ‘shiny stuff’.

How about silver candelabras with tall, slender candles? Or maybe opt for a decadent mirror to adorn the dining room wall? Perhaps it is the nonchalant, casual lean on the Yolanda mirror that makes the glamourous detailed frame stand out.

Textures, textures, textures

We know that texture adds depth and dimension to a style – in other words, it gives the style legs so that instead of it blending into the background, it saunters casually past the eye.

Glamour doesn’t have to be BIG and scream in-your-face. Just upping the tempo by adding a different texture can be enough in the rustic glamour style.

For example, against the smoothness – both is touch and finish – to the Hoxton rustic oak trestle dining table, you could add a pinch of texture with upholstered dining chairs.

Fabric dining chairs are surely a luxury at any table they adorn. And with modern rugs to frame it all, you can’t deny there is something simply delightful about such a design scheme.

Do the unexpected

Glamour means different things to different people. But in a rustic glamour landscape, it can be the unexpected that adds to glamour fix in any room.

In the dining room, the addition of a white display cabinet to complement the understated Hoxton rustic dining table could be the very thing that you need.

And behind this glamour, is oodles of storage space that any dining room to keep the dinner service that graces the table when guests gather for one of your amazing, much-talked-about dinner parties.

The Dorset reclaimed white wood dresser would be ideal, wouldn’t it?

Think shiny things

Don’t underestimate anything that glitters to bring the rustic glamour style to life.

Think reflective surfaces – mirrors and glass – think shiny, polished metal sitting alongside wood.

Think glass vases and uber-elegant hanging pendant lights.

Think statement pieces that make people go ‘wow!’.

Cover the walls with shiny-edged photo frames with the classic black and white photo.

Think over-sized wall clocks and super-arty canvases.

Think a neutral, understated wall colour so that the grain of the wood of the Hoxton rustic table shines just as much as the shiny stuff…

Bring in rustic glamour with the Derby reclaimed collection

Luxe Kensington Reclaimed Wood Dining Table

When it comes to decorating trends, rustic and glamour go hand in glove, something that many people find hard to believe.

The earthiness edginess and shiny opulence of glamour wouldn’t be two elements you would necessarily fit together but as we look at the Derby collection through rustic glamour tinted spectacles, we see that this is achievable.

Both with distinct looks, they bring a timeless appeal and a beauty to a home. But as the saying goes, opposites attract and that is certainly true when rustic meets glamour.

Fancy the look? Here’s how to get it with the fabulous Derby Collection.

#1 MIX wood with lustre

Anything that shines can be defined as lustre and the look of love between rustic and glamour starts with the heady combination of wood and shine.

And this is exactly how the Derby Collection brings alive a room.

#2 BALANCE the glamour with the unrefined edges

Rustic differs from farmhouse in that it has an overall less-refined look. Glamour can be as low key or high-end as possible.

The secret to a harmonious and seamless rustic glamour interaction is to balance the two key elements.

Alternatively, the addition of modern rugs, even patterned rugs, can bring it all together in a seamless parade of rustic glamour.

#3 ALLOW rustic wood to be a pinpoint in the room

Focal points are places where the eye falls and allows us to make sense of the shape, style and function of a room.

A pinpoint is something we like to use that is a small detail that we recognise after the burst of style has attracted your eye. It’s a bit like the hidden detailing, making the rustic glamour room the space that just keeps on giving.

In this sense, we think that a piece of rustic sculptural furniture is the ideal solution. The Derby Large Wood Sideboard, we think, without the glass top is one of those pinpoint items. Framed by a modern rug, there is something very tactile about rustic wood – the rough surface invites closer inspection.

Let it just sit there, smouldering with sexiness in the rustic glamour landscape.

#4 ADD Luxurious textures

Glamour isn’t just about anything that shimmers and glimmers, although we admit that anything with sparkle attracts us like magpies.

Textures that are soft to the touch, whether that’s a long pile rug underfoot or the chunky knit soft throw on the sofa, wins our vote.

There is nowhere better to meld rustic with glamour than in the dining room, as the Derby Reclaimed Wood Extending Dining Table, with or without glass top shows.

And the glamour could be sat right next to it: velvet dining chairs. Smooth to the touch with deep, passionate colours and shades available adds the hint of glamour that is sheer delight.

Is the rustic glamour figure in your interior design plans?

How to get the rustic living room

Rustic furniture has become one of the most popular styles for interior design. Once used solely for quaint country cottages, the rustic style has, in recent years, been given a modern makeover. Whilst it still celebrates fantastic craftsmanship, the reinvented rustic style is drop-dead gorgeous! With unbeatable warmth and character, we think the style is an absolutely perfect fit for living rooms. So with that in mind, here are a few of our favourite ways to achieve a gorgeous rustic living room.

When it comes to decorating, its easier to start with your biggest pieces of furniture. It’s much harder to tie an entire room to a single throw cushion or your curtains (although it can, of course, be done!) than it is to tie your room to your furniture.

With rustic style, texture is absolutely key! Perhaps think about your seating arrangement first. We love a brown leather sofa for a rustic living room, because it breaks up the fabric textures you’ll probably add in later, and adds a sophisticated vintage twist to your room. Leather is also fantastically long-lasting. As it gets better and softer with age, you can easily achieve a classic, rustic feel in your living room which you’ll love and enjoy for many years to come.

If you’ve got the space, we think a fabric armchair also makes a fantastic addition. Opt for a cool patterned fabric or coloured velvet for a slightly more eclectic finish which will also add a pop of colour. If you are opting for a strong colour scheme, a statement piece of furniture in a colour like blue or yellow will also help when it comes to anchoring your smaller accents to your furniture for a cohesive aesthetic.

Then, of course, comes furniture. There is something about rustic style which just calls for gorgeous wooden pieces. Whether that involved classic reclaimed wood furniture pieces or more modern industrial designs, wooden furniture is the way to go for a charming finish.

A rustic coffee table at the centre of your seating arrangement is wonderful if you’ve got the space – even better if you can position it around a gorgeous open fireplace or wood burner for that chic, log cabin feel! Additionally, by opting for a coffee table with storage, you can keep your clutter out of sight and out of mind so you can sit in the evening and focus on your beautiful room and unwinding after a day of busy modern life.

A rustic TV stand or rustic wooden sideboard are also perfect for adding storage to your living room and will allow your cosy, rustic room to be enviably organised too!

Finally, think about ways in which you can inject some colour. For a neutral room, browns or greys are a fantastic way to go. Pair a brown rug with gold and bronze accessories for a simple yet sophisticated style that won’t date. Or opt for something a little more fun. Soft colours like sage green, pale yellow or dusky pink all work wonders with reclaimed wood furniture whilst still being subtle enough to create the serene sitting room you’ve dreamt of.

Beautiful kitchens – as styled by our customers

Farringdon Reclaimed Wood Dining Table and Bench

The kitchen is the heart of the home and so it’s no surprise that for many people, it is the first renovation project they undertake in their home.

A personal space, we all use our kitchens differently. From layout to kitchen cabinet combinations, how we style the space is different from one home to another.

And it seems that the popularity of combining the kitchen and dining room is showing no signs of going anywhere yet.

This made us think – just how well do our fabulous dining tables fit into kitchens that are clearly individually designed. From the traditional to the farmhouse, to the uber-modern, it seems we have no need to worry because taking a peek at the photos our customers send us, they fit right in.

Combining modern with the traditional

Sometimes, it is not the styling but the tone of the wood that pulls everything together. We work with designers and domestic customers to create beautifully bespoke kitchens and sometimes, the most unlikely of items work together.

A modern kitchen with darker wood tone kitchen cabinets blends seamlessly with this chunky mid-tone Stanford dining table. The use of leather kitchen chairs seals the deal as far as we are concerned.

A customer shared their recent purchase on Instagram. @morethanblush also combined the Standford dining table in their modern kitchen, complete with modern kitchen chairs. Their chosen dining table had a more industrial slant to it.

The wooden leg dining chairs fit surprisingly well with the sleek dark steel frame of the Standford table and the bright, modern tiled kitchen floor.

The whole effect is softened with the crisp white walls and the modern kitchen units but the reclaimed wood table top looks just fabulous.

Modern farmhouse kitchen

Another customer, @Justalittlebuild shared the photo of the reclaimed wood dining table they had bought in situ in their kitchen. Shared on our Instagram page, it shows how a modern kitchen can be achieved.

The traditional kitchen doors work well with the industrial dining table from the Luxe Kensington collection.

The twist of modern lies in the polished, reflective surfaces of the metal frame on the table, the see-through modern shaped plastic dining chairs and the glass top of the dining table.

It all comes together because of cohesive elements like this with the neutral walls and grey sofa softening the overall finish. We love it! How about you?

Age and beauty

The Farringdon collection is one of our most popular which comes as no surprise to us. The reclaimed wood used in this collection could be more than a century old.

The romance of age and the warmth of the wood is a sheer delight in the picture sent to us by @prettylittlehomethings on Instagram.

Again, it shows how versatile it can be to combine and mix styles and finishes. Who would have thought that the Farringdon reclaimed wood dining table with dining bench would fit in a space that is so obviously modern?

The reason why it works is that the dining bench, simple yet functional, is the perfect partner in the functional, modern space.

Why not share photos of your purchases with us via Instagram? Or send them to us via email– we’d love to see them!

Creating a beautiful white kitchen, Ibiza style

The Ibiza style kitchen is everything you imagine it to be – predominantly white, the use of wood tones softens the bluntness preventing it from looking too clinical.

With various well-placed accessories, the Ibiza styled kitchen is an absolute delight. Here’s how you can emulate it!

Opt for white cabinetry

Whether you are undertaking a whole new kitchen renovation or simply looking to update it, to get the Ibiza style you need to think in one colour: white.

White cabinet doors with minimal detailing – in fact, the flatter, the better – is a key foundation stone in building this fresh-looking kitchen.

Wood

Wood tones are important in this style because it is the addition that moves it from sleek, modern kitchen to the Ibiza style.

There are various ways of doing this including keeping the frames of the cabinets and central island in wood;

·Choose oiled wooden worktops to add warmth to the scheme

·Wooden door handles, such as the round door knob is also a way of adding wood without adding too many unnecessary flourishes.

Play with the tones

White and wood is a combination that has been prominent in many designs and styles over the years. but this doesn’t mean you can’t add your own touch and flourishes.

Reclaimed wood furniture works well in this style and can be incorporated in many ways. For example, create a herb rack with wooden shelves or opt for a white dining table that has charm and appeal to it.

Retain the informal feel

The style is very informal and that means there are many ways in which you can add your own personal touches.

For an informal, occasional eating area, a small bar and stool wouldn’t go amiss.

And maintaining the idea of the kitchen being a social space is a round reclaimed wood dining table. Both these items retain the wood and white wood combination, perfect for the Ibiza styled kitchen.

Go rustic

The rustic style is less refined – but just as appealing – than the farmhouse pieces and this is why it is one that dovetails effortlessly with the informal, relaxed Ibiza style.

A rustic dining table, for example, with its well-worn look and the pedigree of reclaimed wood furniture is ideal for the white kitchen. Complementing wooden chairs are a must too.

Adding strands of warmth throughout the scheme can be done in other ways too, such as the beauty of a white display cabinet for holding and displaying essential items and pretty detailing.

Or, opt for a half-height white sideboard with drawers and cupboard space if that suits better.

All a bit too white…?

Although white is a great colour for the kitchen, it doesn’t always give the desired effect. For some people, even when tempered with natural wood tones, it still looks too stark, too clinical and too crisp.

There are solutions: opt for off white or even a cream for the kitchen cupboard doors and keep the wood tones creeping through the kitchen, adding spots of natural warmth.

And our final tip for this style of kitchen? Don’t forget the lighting!

4 Tips to renovate your living room like a pro

Remodelling the living room can be advantageous in so many ways. As well as giving it a crisp, clean style, you can also create a space that truly works for you and your family.

In this renovation blog, we look at what you need to consider when renovating the living room. Surprisingly, there is a lot more to think about than ripping everything out, and simply painting the walls and ordering a new sofa.

Research and plan

Like other rooms, make a ‘mood board’ for your newly renovated living room so you can see the colours and feel the textures. Research what the current styles and must-have trends are, taking elements from these that work for you.

Remember, you are not creating a show home, but a space that allows you and your family to live it and love it.

Consider a style that works

Its easy to become lost and swayed by the glossy pictures in magazines but remember, a style needs to support what you do and how you live in your home.

Here are just two style idea that could work;

·The Scandinavian style is popular, and it is easy to understand why. A pleasing mix of warm and natural materials, it is unfussy but without the starkness of minimalism.

·The rustic style has a homely feel to it, perfect for packing a punch in terms of style without changing how you live in your home

Think colour

Colour can open and close a room; it can cool it or add vibes of warmth.

Work with colour and shade to see how the natural light in the room affects it. What looks fabulous under the white lights of the DIY store will take on a different hue in your living room.

Consider how you will add colour. Will you opt for the chic coolness of Scandinavian furniture, such as a small occasional table, and the mellowness of a neutral shaded Scandinavian sofa, for example?

Or maybe you will add depth and drama with a deeply-coloured but strikingly gorgeous velvet sofa?

Think textures

Style and colour dovetail with texture. It is the layers of texture in a room that add depth.

The Scandinavian style should be warm and without fuss. Achieve this with wood and natural materials – the deep pile sheepskin rug, for example, is a must – but opt for lighter woods. Reclaimed furniture can fit right in because it has the warmth of its past too, to add depth to the space.

The rustic look has a less refined finish and this adds texture to your remodelled living room that is divine, if it suits, of course. This doesn’t mean it is coarse and unfinished, just that the depth of the wood’s character and past can be touched, a great finish for any furniture. A reclaimed wood coffee table is a great addition – useful yet still strikingly beautiful.

The rustic style adds a certain something to items that we may, in the past, have considered mundane. But there is nothing mundane about a rustic TV stand, for example.

Think your lifestyle

Plan, create and renovate the living room so that the style supports the way you live, but always choose items, colours and textures that you fall in love with. That way, it is a unique renovation and perfect for you.

Party ideas – how to host a great breakfast!

Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and tea like a pauper, an old saying that suggests breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

With this ringing in our ears, we decided to take a look at hosting a brunch party. Increasingly popular, hosting people in the morning is a great start to everyone’s day.

However, we understand that not everyone’s favourite time of day is first thing in the morning. And neither do you want to rise from slumber to be faced with cooking for a huge crowd. So here’s how to create the perfect brunch party, without the stress and morning grumpiness.

1 Pre-plan

When the sun is promising to shine, most people will have their day ready and raring to go by mid to late morning. This means if you are planning on a breakfast get together, invite what they have planned after enjoying a very pleasant morning interlude.

2 Set the table the night before

Just like an evening meal or a BBQ, we feast with our eyes and that means, making sure your beautiful rustic styled kitchen/diner is ready for action.

A less formal meal in many ways, your rustic dining table can still look delightful but ditch the table cover for pretty mats and charger plates.

The last thing to add in the morning – apart from people and food! – is a jar of handpicked blooms from your garden.

Why not dine al fresco? If you have large patio doors that lead onto the patio or terrace, simply lift your table and wooden dining chairs outside and enjoy the morning sunshine. Soften the blow to table and chairs legs with a flat woven rug.

3 The menu

The brunch menu needn’t be complicated either. In fact, the menu can be as rustic as your kitchen/diner!

Why not try;

·A continental breakfast with tasty carved hams and artisan breads

·A hot breakfast needn’t be just a fry-up– add delicate tasting treats such as white puddings instead of black and thick cut, locally reared bacon from your butcher

·For those who prefer a lighter breakfast, opt for pancakes, fresh fruits and thick, creak Greek yoghurt, perfect for dolloping on a pile of tangy fruits

Pile as much as you can in the centre of the reclaimed wood dining table for everyone to help themselves. If you run out of space, why not use the dining sideboard as a serving area too?

4 Relax with florals

Granted, the farmhouse style is not all about florals but for a summer’s morning brunch, we think it is the perfect backdrop.

Soften your wooden dining chairs and rustic furniture with pretty throws and scatter cushions. Choose two main colours to use when decorating the table and opt for a third accent colour to frame the setting. We love doing this with traditional rugs.

We also love the round kitchen table, perfect for everyone to squeeze in and enjoy the spoils of breakfast together.

Is a brunch party something you would consider hosting? Or are you not a morning person?!

How to achieve a modern rustic kitchen

Hoxton Oak White Round Extending Dining Table

If you enjoy the heady mix of modern and rustic seamlessly rolled into one then you will love the charm and warmth exuded by the modern rustic kitchen.

Define the area

The open plan kitchen/diner is remaining a firm favourite and those who want to enjoy open plan and the modern rustic style may find this trend gives them the tools to make more of this area.

The basis of the modern rustic style is on creating and defining an area. But this doesn’t mean just a formal dining at a reclaimed wood dining table OR a modern breakfast part type of arrangement.

Mix the formal with the more formal dining area – why not choose a pleasingly chunky, rustic dining table with its heavy-set table top? Soften it a little more by ramping up the comfort levels with velvet upholstered dining chairs.

For a more family-friendly alternative, matching the rectangular rustic dining table with a dining bench makes perfect sense.

Informal dining or snacking areas at a kitchen island are also well within reach of the modern rustic kitchen. Opt for wooden bar stools to err on the rustic side or if you want to introduce a super-modern note then leather upholstered bar stools are ideal. Choose a coloured leather to increase the heat of the design scheme a notch or two.

Mix and match

Mixing the rustic with the modern is an exciting combination and one that this style is all about.

But sometimes, taking the plunge can be more than a little scary – will everything marry seamlessly together or will it look like you couldn’t decide on which pieces to go for, so you opted for everything?

Avoid this by;

Keeping textures and materials similar but not exactly the same – the rustic is all about natural materials, wood and leather for example, as much as possible throughout the scheme. Modern is streamlined, with synthetic materials not being off the menu. To keep both in harmony, if you want sleek and chic, stick with leather or faux leather, two materials we stock and that are popular.

Choosing one or two key pieces – modern chairs, for example, sitting against the traditional shape and styling of a rustic farmhouse table, for example, is a great example of the two sitting side by side. Because there is nothing else conflicting with the modern chairs, they look like a concerted effort and a specific choice.

To give you a flavour of this look, take a look at the Maddox table and ice cream coloured velvet chairs. It may be an industrial piece by the marrying of the industrial with the soft, plush velvet gives you an idea of what can be achieved when you combine distinctly styled pieces.

Accessorise carefully

On one hand, the rustic style is about bringing in character and warmth but is achieved in a different way to the modern style.

Again, the key to success is to choose wisely when it comes to which style of accessory will be the dominant force and which will highlight key areas or pieces.

A large, modern, over-sized wall clock will work fantastically, as well as a piece of modern sculpture. Temper this with quirky wall art.

Is the combination of rustic and modern the style that appeals to you?

Our three favourite tips for fresh summer dining

Summer dining is just so beautiful and relaxed, isn’t it? With the summer breeze gently caressing the plants and blooms around you, the sun slowly setting the temperature warming your body and soul, there is nothing better than summer dining with friends, whether that is al fresco or in the dining room.

Celebrate and dine in style, with these great summering dining tips from the team here at Modish.

I. G-o-r-g-e-o-u-s tableware

There is a saying, we eat with our eyes first, and there is nothing more pleasing for a host that when guests arrive, there is a short intake of breath as the beauty of a well-laid summer dining table reveals itself.

There are countless ways of creating a beautiful dining table but in the summer months, we think the best way is to make use of the natural light.

Natural light is made up of all the colours on the spectrum and so glassware that looks blue in mid-day sunlight will look much less severe, taking on a pinkish glow in the rays of the setting sun.

So our first tip is simple – everything shiny, from beautiful glassware to extra shiny cutlery and cut glass tealight holders work.

II. Theme it

We know, predictable but you know, there is a lot to be said for choosing a theme to your table decoration.

If you want a pretty-looking table, it needs to be stylish and that means bringing a sense of cohesion to the table.

And just because you are dining al fresco, flowers and floral prints are not the only options, although who can refuse the delight in the heart with the sight of a blue Forget-Me-Not?

How about bright colours, such as the blue of the ocean to brighten your reclaimed wood furniture, making it staggeringly beautiful in the summer sun? You could opt for fabric dining chairs in a lovely shade of blue.

In fact, blue is a fitting colour, along with dashes of red – how about framing the underside of your dining table with bench with a contemporary red rug? – for the upcoming celebration of July 4^th. Back in 1776, independence from her colonisers was declared and America became the land of dreams.

Our second tip is to choose a colour palette and stick with it, using an ocean theme with pleasantly cool blue and streaks of red and white are ideal with July 4^thcelebrations on the doorstep.

III. Light it up

The atmosphere is created by people, company and conversation, whilst ambience is created by lighting.

Strings lights with their delicate light work well piled into glass jars. Used them liberally across the top of the large sideboard in the dining room or on the industrial shelving unit that allows light to play.

And then there is the romance of flickering candlelight to include. Use candelabras with slender candlesticks on the industrial sideboard to make a statement with both height and light. Or keep the candles to small tea light, clustered and scattered across the dining room.

As guests discuss the gossip and hot topics of the day in low murmurs, they will be hypnotised by the flickering light.

Everything looks so much more beautiful and less harsh and real somehow, by candlelight.

So our third tip is this: let there is light, but dim, low-level and warm.

Do we have space to squeeze in a sneaky tip? We think so. Thus, if you do nothing else, in the centre of your beautifully styled reclaimed wood dining table, place a vase of garden flowers, from blousy peonies to rambling roses, to trails of ivy and scented honeysuckle, tie it lightly with a ribbon and let summer stay with you for a time to come.