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Bringing the outside in, sustainable furniture designs and earthy colours are dominating our living spaces as we head into 2022. The times of hastily put together home offices is over and most of us are looking to make our home, more personal and stylish. For some, a cosy round dining table in the kitchen is the perfect solution, while for others it’s a grand, banquette style dining arrangement that will fit the bill. Whatever your dining table needs to be for you, here’s our top dining table trend predictions for 2022.
Multi-Functional & Contemporary
While most of us may have moved on from the dining room table, slash home office that featured in so many homes in 2020-2021, many of us still expect big things from our dining room tables. The dining table will always be the perfect piece of furniture to gather around, not just for meals – but for creative projects, games and informal socialising. Extendable dining tables are an especially practical solution for managing your precious dining room space. Keep the table set at a minimal size for day to day activities, but an extendable table is perfect – volia– for larger dinner parties.
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Accompany the Dining Table with Contemporary Chairs and Benches
Stylish, contemporary chairs that are beautifully upholstered with lush textiles such as velvet are de rigueur in many smart dining rooms. As with so many trends, there are no hard and fast rules, with many choosing to mix it up with their dining seating to accompany the dining table. Benches are an especially flexible addition that work especially well with minimalist tables and Scandi inspired interiors. Smooth earthy looking leather upholstered chairs can also bring a modern industrial look to a dining table.
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Create the Perfect Setting
For many, opulence is returning to the dining room table in a big way.
This may be an understandable reaction to most of us spending so much time in our homes over the last two years. Creating a stylish ambience and an environment to enjoy gourmet meals at home has ushered in a desire to beautify our dining tables. Beautiful overhead lighting that highlights the space, with tables accessorised with quality glassware, china, cutlery and linen all help to create the perfect dining table setting, while adding to the ambience of opulence.
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Sleek with Metallics, Glass and Marble Dining Tables
Gold is the metallic of choice for today’s interior designers, with this choice of metal colour finishes on dining tables fast replacing copper, brass and rose gold. Smoked glass tabletops and stylish pendant lighting create a sleek and thoroughly modern dining space. Marble dining tabletops with a highly polished surface and its elegant grain reflected in the light, can add a touch of luxury to the dining space.
These high-end contemporary dining tables can also be combined with earthy wood and leather chairs to mix up the aesthetic values.
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Back to Nature – Outdoor Dining Tables
While bringing the outdoors in is an obvious and growing interior trend, so too is creating outdoor living spaces where possible. Outdoor dining tables and chairs however obviously need to be resilient to the elements. There is a growing range of beautiful outdoor dining tables and settings that can hold their own up against our harsh Australian weather, while also looking stylish. Look for outdoor dining tables that are made with solid timber, or comprised of a variety of the latest man-made, hard-wearing materials such as treated eco-pine, aluminium, steel or glass.
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Over the last few years, dining room trends have changed dramatically.
For the past 20 years they have been out of fashion, with the popularity of open- and broken-plan layouts meaning they were often knocked through and incorporated into other rooms.
But, as a result of the pandemic, there's an increased need for privacy in different spaces in the house, and dining rooms have, according to real estate experts and interior designers, become one of the most sought-after property features in 2022.
The once formal dining room that really was only used for dining is now doubling as a home office for home workers or school work. What’s more, there is a general increase in the number of people entertaining at home as we try to reclaim the lost social opportunities of the last few years.
When it comes to interior design trends, we are not talking about fleeting fads, but design features that will stand the test of time so that you can realize your dining room ideas in the knowledge that your interiors will still look great beyond this year.
Interior designers have revealed what has been influencing dining room trends recently; these are the key considerations that you need to know about.
Dining room trends
While aesthetics play a part, one of the most influential dining room trends we are seeing increased functionality and multi-purposing. Here, we look at the latest ways dining rooms are being designed.
1. Make the most of multifunctionality
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In the post-pandemic world, there is an increased emphasis on working from home or hybrid working. Because of this, we are placing more demands on our homes to provide both living and working space without having to convert a whole room to accommodate our home office ideas. The dining room has become the space commonly turned into a workspace.
‘Most of all think about layout and make sure there are accessible plug sockets if your table needs to double up as a computer table!’ says Nicole Salvesen, co-founder of interior design studio Salvesen Graham .
2. Seating that's comfortable enough for WFH
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One way to facilitate this increased time you are spending working from home is to consider stylish but ergonomic furniture, say experts. ‘While the conversation was previously centered around the fact that workers were often sat in unsuitable chairs throughout the workday, people are becoming increasingly aware of how poor posture can come about from any sort of unsupportive seating.’ says Lucinda Newbound, ergonomics specialist at Back in Action .
‘Poor quality seating can lead to back pain, bad posture, sore neck, shoulders, and more. Small changes to seating throughout our home can have huge benefits and could even start to undo the damage already done by too much static sitting and slouching at the dinner table.
’Incorporating small lifestyle changes to your dining room set–up, can instantly improve posture and promote active sitting.’
3. Oversized lighting
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Obviously task lighting is a must if you'll be using your dining room to work from.
That aside, over-sized lighting over the dining table is a big trend now. The dining room is a space that should feel cozy and welcoming but also needs to be practical. A key way to achieve this is through dining room lighting ideas.
‘Make sure you have a variety of lighting for different uses – a combination of wall lights, overhead, and lamp light gives a really good balance.’ suggests Nicole Salvesen, co-founder of interior design studio Salvesen Graham.
In order to pair these features with functionality, consider having dining room lights on dimmer switches to allow for subdued mood lighting for after a dinner party, but brighter lighting for eating and using the dining room as a workspace.
Sims Hilditch ’s design director Louise Wicksteed goes further: ‘An oversized light fixture is a great way to create a statement in a dining room while keeping the design timeless.’ she says. ‘An opulent chandelier or a pair of globe lanterns look great suspended over a dining room table, drawing the eye and filling the space.
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4. Feature walls that feature nature
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You may be used to the idea of living room feature wall ideas, but they have become something of a hot trend for dining rooms, too. Scenes of nature, depicted by wall mural ideas like the one above, are particularly popular, with awareness perhaps heightened by Brigette Romanek 's design of Gwyneth Paltrow's dining room, which featured a woodland scene.
5. Casual tablescaping
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'Tablescaping is one of those buzzwords that has gained wider recognition as the world started opening up and people started to socialize at home again,' says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief, Homes & Gardens.
While setting and decorating a dining table used to be exclusively for formal dinner parties, having beautiful dining table decor is becoming the norm for more relaxed gatherings, too. But there is a particular look that's really on trend: the accidental tablescape.
‘There aren’t really any set rules for tablescaping,’ explains designer Penny Morrison , ‘but if you match the unexpected you’ll find it much more fun.
‘More is more! I always advise using lots of accessories and layering table linens. Colored wicker table mats add texture, while a large glass vase with fresh flowers makes a superb centerpiece. A table without flowers is just not alive. Try tall vases with branches for a structured look, or fill lots of little vases with colorful mixes.
‘I tend to avoid white plats and gravitate more towards hand–painted ceramic tableware, which instantly adds an appealing artisanal feel.’
7. Freshen up traditional pieces
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Traditional dining room ideas have remained on trend due to their timeless appeal. However, the rise in consciousness of global warming and buying well once has led designers to lead the way in furnishing dining rooms with antiques.
This needn't mean every dining room is populated with dark wood; you can breathe new life into your dining room with painted furniture ideas – especially as bright and bold dining tables are on trend.
Painting wood furniture is a DIY job you can do to give an existing space a whole new look quickly.
‘Freshen up a more traditional space with lacquer pieces as they are a great balance to more traditional brown furniture that often ends up in a dining room or some fun lampshades and accessories,’ suggests Nicole.
7. The broken-plan kitchen diner
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If you have an eye on kitchen trends, you will know that despite open-plan living becoming less popular as more of us are seeking privacy within our homes, kitchen diners maintaining their social appeal. However, there is a strong trend towards creating broken-plan living room, kitchen and dining rooms, often separated by doors that open or slide back, or glazed panelling, as above.
‘I do not believe that the dining room is a redundant space, but the kitchen is becoming a dual–functional space for cooking as well as eating meaning open plan living has to be second nature,’ explains Tom Howley , director at his eponymous kitchen company.
‘There is a time and a place for formal dining, but the modern kitchen has to be able to accommodate an impromptu pasta with friends or an unforeseen stir fry with the family.
‘Not only this, but the kitchen is also a homework base, a relaxed office space and a home bar. A wide island counter or baker’s table will provide a generous and welcoming gathering place, especially when lined with textural barstools.’
If you are lucky enough to have the space, you may have both an open-plan kitchen/diner and a separate dining room that can double up.
Are formal dining rooms going out of style?
Formal dining rooms are not going out of style. While there was a period of time when formal dining rooms were falling out of favor with many households instead using kitchen islands, merged kitchen diners, or some other layout variation, the pandemic, and the subsequent need for separate and multifunctional spaces means that the formal dining room has seen a resurgence.
Chiana is a junior writer for Homes & Gardens having joined Future plc as a new graduate in 2022 after achieving a 1st class degree in Literature at university. She first became interested in design as a child after spending her summers helping her parents redecorate her childhood home. As a long-time reader of Future’s homes titles, Chiana is constantly finding new inspiration at work as she focuses on emerging trends, how-to’s, and news pieces.
Fashion tables in 2022. Trends. A photo.
The dining table is a place where people not only eat, but also spend a lot of time. And it is extremely important that the table is not only comfortable, but also aesthetic, which will fit into the overall interior of the living room and the house as a whole.
Every year the world's interior designers come up with the perfect models with amazing textures and intricate details that look equally great in both classic and modern interiors.
WHAT IS RELEVANT IN 2022?
Classic shapes and traditional material combinations are slowly becoming obsolete.
Today, tables with interesting material collaborations are popular, such as solid wood with glass, solid wood with marble, glass with brass.
Available with wood legs and glass top. Necessarily comfortable round tables made of solid wood with a beveled edge on a large thick leg.
Made from solid wood, the table looks classic, but the shape and intricately textured leg make it futuristic.
If a classic rectangular table is made from a beautiful array of Hornbeam or Karagach with glass legs , then it will decorate any simple living room. A non-trivial accent on the legs, an interesting combination of materials will make this table trendy.
Very fashionable oval dining tables made of wood slabs with a live edge that emphasizes the naturalness and beauty of the wood. And be sure to glass or resin filling the middle or edges of the table. The color of the River is from transparent to turquoise.
Unusual designs are in fashion, which are decorated with natural details , such as a voluminous olive branch, and such an accent immediately takes you somewhere to sunny Puglia.
This table has four legs, they are made of black metal, which gives the design not just style, but durability.
Table with steel base and a glass top will look very modern and durable, ideally fitting into high-tech and country interiors.
Crimeed metal table with crossed legs will fit into the smallest living room and create the illusion of space due to a glass countertop.
Simple looking live edge table will convey a piece of rustic comfort and fit perfectly into a classic interior. The main thing is to choose the ideal size and shape (preferably rectangular).
Loft is still fashionable. Unusual loft style table will adequately replace its classic predecessors. The original appearance, the variety of forms will look advantageous in spacious rooms with the features of industrial buildings.
Usually the table is made using traditional geometric lines and shapes, but more complex atypical interpretations can help to add some carelessness to a laconic interior. At the same time, the color scheme of the finish should consist of two or three harmonizing or contrasting shades. Tables are made of metal and wood.
Minimalism is also in trend. The living room should act as a soothing space with clean, flowing lines. Therefore, tables made in the Scandinavian style will look very relevant.
Nordic style suggests calmness and moderation in decor. Designers achieve this effect using various pastel shades and white.
Scandinavian tables are most often made from natural materials. Such furniture is made out mainly in various light shades. Such tables do not imply unusual decor and original patterns, acting as a neat addition to the interior.
At the forefront of dining table design is the Japandi style (derived from Scandi and Japan), which combined Japanese and Scandinavian cultures, demonstrating their aesthetic relationship.
This style is characterized by love for natural materials, such as wood, which is so abundant in northern and Japanese interiors. Reason and the desire for order are organic with each other in this style, making this duo especially harmonious. Handmade tables of handicraft originality will decorate any hotel, making it fashionable despite the severity of silhouettes.
Solid tables made of white, black or Carrara marble with unusual legs, rectangular marble tops with a textured surface in contrasting combination with brushed steel bases will be real finds.
The trend is eclectic with a palette of gray, blue and black shades, the antagonist of which is a bright red-brick color. The dining table can be chosen in a dark shade, which will create an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication.
An excellent dining table solution in various shades of brown and beige. Polished travertine, marble and onyx of appropriate shades are chosen for their finishing.
Deep forest greens can be balanced with latte shades, smoked glass and soft metallics to add luxury to the kitchen.
Add marble and brass elements to these table designs and it will reflect light into the space.
White is losing demand, cream or light gray colors are preferred.
The color scheme is also inspired by nature, with muted neutrals and rich darks in vogue.
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Furniture plays an important role in a modern house, it complements the atmosphere, gives comfort, and bright accents can transform even a boring and dull room.
Today we will discuss a hot topic: interior options for the kitchen, namely, dining tables. They are the core of the room, their center and should attract attention, create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort.
You shouldn't be limited by nondescript standards, dream up a little and you will get an individual style that will cheer you up and give only positive emotions. Improvisation and all the creativity of fantasy will certainly bear fruit. Choose a set where the chairs are slightly different in design, so you get an original and colorful set.
Sleek curves and flair by The Sky is the Limit Design Jo Ann Richards, Works Photography
Small tables evoke intimacy and privacy, while long, rectangular tables are associated with formal meetings. Consider this condition when choosing, and prefer the size and shape that will fit your lifestyle.
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A rural destination would also be a good option.
Natural palette by Jackson Design & Remodeling
Upholstered furniture, armchairs, corner benches are more comfortable and greatly increase the likelihood that you will want to spend more time here.
Not only eating, even while talking or reading a newspaper, you will feel comfortable and at ease.
Roundtable by Andrew Pogue Photography
Modern chic, elegance and gloss can transform the interior, giving it lightness.
Originality and combination of forms by Jute Interior Design Photo by Peter Medilek
Furniture for the kitchen can be chosen in a retro style, all the splendor and richness of bygone times is very relevant for the present time.
Dining table for an extraordinary room by Melanie Turner Photo: Erica George Dines
The splendor of antiquity never ceases to amaze, an unusual table, with notes of wear, is worthy of admiration. The soft turquoise hue against the background of metallic surfaces looks great.
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An organic look, where warmth and comfort reigns, creating an atmosphere of naturalness.
Rough, raw elements in the modern interior of Private residence Photos: KuDa
The glass top looks harmonious on the intricate wooden structure.
Randomness and a piece of nature will not go unnoticed among the general environment.
Art and Nature The Sky is the Limit Design / Jo Ann Richards, Works Photography
Art Nouveau impresses with its beauty and elegance. The absence of pathos and simplicity created a spirit of serenity in the room.
Murdock Solon Architects glass table
This photo elegantly combines the transparent surface of the headset and metal structures, emphasizing the good taste of their owners and the desire for something new.
Modern dining furniture
The interior of a large kitchen will be delightful with this set.
Smooth lines and bright notes
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Do not forget about the lamps, they will emphasize this area and provide it in the most favorable light, separating it from the rest of the situation. Traditional, playful and cheerful, glass and other types will illuminate and give positive emotions.
