Modern Furniture Blog

September 26, 2026

Japandi Dining Tables: Colours, Materials and Shapes to Look For

Japandi brings together the warmth of Scandinavian design and the restraint of Japanese interiors, and the dining table often sits at the centre of the look. In this guide we explain what to look for when choosing a Japandi dining table for a UK home. We begin with the thinking behind the style, including its emphasis on natural materials, craftsmanship and the appreciation of natural irregularity. We then cover the colours that suit it, from pale oak and ash to walnut, charcoal and earthy neutrals, and the materials that define it, such as solid wood, bamboo, paper cord, stone, linen and wool. You will find guidance on shapes, including round, oval and softened rectangular tables, along with advice on legs and bases. We also suggest chairs and benches, lighting with a soft diffused glow, and restrained styling ideas, before explaining how to adapt the Japandi approach to darker rooms, period properties and open plan spaces....

September 26, 2026

9 Dining Table Ideas That Suit a New-Build Home Perfectly

The dining table ideas that suit a new build home are those that respond to its typical traits: open plan layouts, compact rooms, bright white walls, pale flooring and glazed doors to the garden. In this guide we share nine ideas shaped by those realities, starting with extending tables for compact kitchen diners and round pedestal designs that keep the route to French doors clear. We look at glass tops that preserve sightlines, high gloss finishes that bounce light, and warm wood tables that add character to a neutral backdrop. We also cover benches that save space, bar tables for the smallest kitchens, statement chairs around simple tables and marble effect tops for a premium finish. Finally, we explain how to plan the layout around doors, radiators and ceiling points, bring personality to a new space and choose furniture that adapts as your household grows and changes over the coming years....

September 26, 2026

Mid-Century Modern Dining Tables: Colours, Materials and Shapes to Look For

Mid century modern design remains a favourite in UK homes because it feels warm, relaxed and uncluttered, qualities that suit the way we live now. A dining table in this style is easy to recognise once you know what to look for. In this guide, we explain the defining traits, starting with materials such as golden teak, rich walnut and fresh oak, along with glass and metal used in more modernist designs. We then look at the shapes that define the style, including ovals, rounds, softened rectangles and tulip pedestal bases, and why slim tapered and splayed legs matter so much. We also explore the earthy colour palette of mustard, olive, burnt orange and teal, and how to use it through chairs and accessories. Finally, we cover choosing chairs, completing the room with a low sideboard and period inspired lighting, mixing mid century with modern pieces, and caring for a wooden table....

September 26, 2026

10 Dining Table Trends to Try in 2026

Dining rooms are becoming richer, more personal and better suited to how we live, and this guide explores ten dining table trends that reflect that shift. We begin with the rounded rectangle, a shape that seats as many as a standard table while being easier to move around. We then look at fluted and reeded detailing, the move towards smoked and tinted glass, and deeper palettes of chocolate, burgundy and aubergine. There is advice on mixing dining chairs so the result looks curated, choosing sculptural lighting at the right scale, and making the most of banquette seating in kitchen diners. We also cover the return of leather dining chairs, the continuing appeal of sleek high gloss surfaces, and compact tables designed for multipurpose rooms. Alongside each trend we explain which ideas suit rented homes, how to combine new pieces with furniture you already own, and how to care for trend led finishes....

September 26, 2026

Furnishing a Modern Apartment: How to Choose Your Dining Table

When furnishing a modern apartment, choose a dining table that fits the space you actually have, with around 75 to 90cm of clearance for chairs, and that keeps the room feeling open. In most flats that means a round or compact rectangular table for two to four people, a visually light material such as glass, high gloss or slim framed wood, and a base that leaves floor space visible. If you entertain, a drop leaf or extending design lets the dining area grow only when needed. In this guide we start with how you live and work at home, then explain how to measure carefully, which shapes suit different layouts and which materials help a small room feel larger. We also look at bases and legs, adaptable tables, bar height and bistro alternatives, space conscious chairs and simple ways to define a clear dining zone in an open plan apartment home....

September 26, 2026

Dining Table Colour Trends for 2026: From Navy to Teal

Dining table colour is currently moving away from all white and pale grey towards deeper, more grounded shades. Navy, teal, forest and olive green, warm walnut browns, soft taupe and mushroom, terracotta and deep burgundy are all appearing on tabletops, bases and painted frames, while natural oak and stone effect finishes remain calm foundations. In this guide we look at why dining furniture is becoming richer and warmer, then explore each colour in turn: the rooms it suits, the materials and metals it pairs with and how to balance it in smaller or darker spaces. We also explain how natural light, room size and the pieces you already own should shape your choice, and how to echo a coloured table elsewhere in the room through chairs, art, ceramics and storage. Finally, we share practical advice on living with a coloured table, so the colour you choose still feels right long after the trend has moved on....

September 26, 2026

What’s Trending in Dining Tables: Modern Rustic Edition

Modern rustic has become one of the most appealing looks for dining rooms because it blends the warmth and character of natural timber with the calm, clean lines of contemporary design. Rather than full farmhouse styling, it favours honest materials, visible grain and simple forms that feel relaxed and lived in. In this guide we explore the key trends shaping modern rustic dining tables right now, including thick, characterful tops, the pairing of warm wood with matt black metal, trestle and pedestal bases, softened edges and organic shapes, mixed seating with benches and leather chairs, and a move towards matt oiled and limewashed finishes in lighter, warmer tones. We also share practical advice on styling a modern rustic dining room, from wall colours and lighting to storage and accessories, and explain how to make the look work in smaller UK homes and flats so the room feels welcoming rather than heavy....

September 26, 2026

What’s Trending in Dining Tables: Mid-Century Modern Edition

The biggest mid century modern dining table trends right now are warm mid tone woods such as walnut and teak effect finishes, oval and round tops, slim tapered or splayed legs, sculptural tulip pedestal bases and a relaxed mix of original era influences with present day comfort. Rather than recreating a period room, homeowners are borrowing the clean lines and honest materials of the style and pairing them with softer textiles, earthy colours and modern lighting. In this article we look at the table shapes, finishes and base designs that are leading the way, explain why the look continues to suit UK homes of all ages, and show how to choose chairs, sideboards and lighting that complete the scheme. We also share advice on avoiding a themed or dated result, so your dining area feels warm, liveable and quietly stylish rather than a museum piece from a bygone decade of design history....

September 25, 2026

How to Get Designer 8 Seater Dining Table Style for Less

A dining room with designer style is created by proportion, materials, lighting and restraint rather than by a particular label. In this guide we explain how to achieve that refined look with an eight seater dining table. We begin with the proportions that make a large table feel generous rather than cramped, including recommended lengths, widths and room sizes. We then look at choosing a surface with depth, whether that is rich wood grain, veined marble effect or flawless high gloss, and why the base is so often what separates a designer table from an ordinary one. You will also find three approaches to coordinating eight dining chairs, advice on lighting a long table with linear or multiple pendants, and ideas for framing the table with rugs, sideboards, wall art and paint colour. Finally, we cover restrained tabletop styling and where to focus your attention first so the room comes together gradually and feels personal....

September 25, 2026

Mid-Century Modern Dining Tables: How to Nail the Look in 2026

Nailing the mid century modern look starts with the table. Choose warm wood such as walnut or teak, a clean top with softened edges and slim tapered or splayed legs, or a sculpted pedestal base in the manner of the era. Then surround it with pieces that share the same spirit: moulded or leather dining chairs, a long low sideboard, a globe or dome pendant and a palette of earthy tones with a few confident accents. The style is about balance rather than nostalgia, so a few well chosen pieces work better than a room full of reproductions. In this guide we explain the defining features of mid century dining tables, the shapes and woods that suit different rooms, how to pair chairs and storage, which colours and textiles to introduce, and how to blend the style with a contemporary British home. We also cover the common mistakes that make the look feel like a theme rather than a home....