Scandi Dining Tables: Colours, Materials and Shapes to Look For
A Scandi dining table is defined by light, natural colours, honest materials and soft, simple shapes. Look for pale oak, ash, beech or birch in a matt, oiled or soap finish that shows the grain, along with round, oval or softly cornered tops raised on slender tapered legs. Scandinavian design grew from long, dark northern winters, so it values brightness, comfort and practicality, qualities that suit grey UK days remarkably well. In this guide we explore the colours, timbers and silhouettes that define the style, and explain how different finishes behave in everyday use. We also share advice on choosing spindle back, bentwood or upholstered chairs, creating a warm dining space with pendant lighting, wool rugs and natural textiles, and avoiding the clinical feel that very pale schemes can sometimes have. Practical tips on marks, sunlight and radiators help your table stay fresh for years, whether in a small flat or an open plan family home....
