Is Your Dining Room Outdated Due to This Furniture Mistake?



When designing your dining room, the dining table and chairs play a crucial role in both functionality and style. To create an updated and elegant space, it’s important to avoid one common mistake: using matching dining room sets that can make the space look outdated. Mixing materials, finishes, and styles is key to achieving a unique and sophisticated design that stands out.

Matching furniture sets are no longer in style for dining rooms or any other living space. Instead of opting for a one-size-fits-all approach, mix and match different pieces to create a curated look that reflects your personal style. This approach adds depth and character to the space, elevating it beyond the typical showroom display feeling of a matching set.



Swap predictable, visually understimulating matching dining sets with interesting and unique mixed materials

Matching furniture can make a room look generic and uninspired. By mixing materials and styles, you can create a more unique and upscale design that reflects your personal taste. This approach allows you to choose pieces that complement each other and fit your space perfectly, rather than settling for pre-made sets that lack personality.

Mixing materials also gives you the flexibility to choose pieces that suit your needs and preferences. Whether it’s an extendable dining table, comfortable dining chairs, or a stylish china cabinet, mixing materials allows you to create a custom look that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

How to properly execute the mixed materials look in your dining room

To achieve a cohesive and eclectic look in your dining room, mix different materials, colors, and textures. Choose a variety of materials such as wood, metal, woven fibers, and upholstery to create visual interest and depth. Vary the finishes of the main pieces in the room to create contrast and tie the space together.

Combining multiple styles, such as modern tables with vintage chairs, adds personality and charm to your dining room. Embrace the mix of materials, colors, and styles to create a dynamic and well-composed aesthetic that is far from the outdated matching furniture sets of the past.

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Reg Miller Award recipient, Lewis Lydon with OA Chairman, Pete Shadbolt and CEO, Lechelle Earl.