Modern classic dining room: how to decorate it with your style
What makes the most convivial space in the home a cosy and sophisticated place? Here is a valuable guide to designing the modern classic dining room you desire.
The dining room, together with the kitchen, is the beating heart of a home; the space where lunches and dinners are shared. Precisely for this reason, the furnishings must satisfy comfort and aesthetics, with a single objective: to create the perfect atmosphere.
The possible combinations are infinite and depend on numerous factors: available space, needs and personal taste.
In this article we have collected some useful tips for furnishing a modern classic dining room.
We will start with the must-have elements, move on to an overview of the distinctive features of the classic modern style, and then conclude with some tips to make the dining room even more cosy.
Three essential furnishings for a classic contemporary dining room
When we think of a modern classic dining room, the first thing that comes to mind is a spacious and bright room. To ensure this feeling, the furniture will have to be cleverly proportioned.
So what are the three essential pieces of furniture in a classic contemporary dining room? Let’s find out together.
The dining table
The dining tables, together with the chairs, are the protagonists par excellence in this environment. The flowing lines and fine wood structure are two indispensable features. Luxury is provided by the choice of top materials: from marble to lava stone to wood.
A perfect example is the HANAMI table, which features flowing lines and fine details that can be customised, such as the top material.
Where space permits, one can opt for extendable tables that can seat up to ten people, such as the Level extendable table. The ideal position is near a light source such as a window or a large chandelier.
The chairs
Chairs are the second furnishing element that can enrich and totally overturn the style of the dining room.
Match the style of the table for a more homogeneous effect or with contrasting materials and colours for a more contemporary result. The advice is to opt for padded seats to guarantee maximum comfort for guests, such as the Twist chairs.
Twist is a chair with classic 60’s lines but extremely contemporary and dynamic, thanks to the inclination of the legs.
Sideboards
Sideboards are the third indispensable element. Used as a sideboard or object holder, they are the ideal storage for plates, crockery, glasses, but also tablecloths or liquors and bitters.
Depending on the need, you can opt for open or closed compartments, drawers or display cabinets: thanks to the use of modular storage units, the Box 18 sideboard allows you to create numerous combinations for a made-to-measure result.
Now that we know what the essential furnishings are, let’s find out together what makes the modern classic style unique.
Classic modern furniture: a game of balances
Let’s start at the beginning to discover what the characteristics of this style are, which has its roots inclassical and neoclassical architecture and mixes it with theessentiality of minimal style.
The key words that encapsulate modern classic furniture are: refinement, luxury and balance.
On the one hand, therefore, the classic, synonymous with tradition and stability, and on the other hand, the modern, which adds dynamism and innovation.
A style that allows you to furnish using the elegance of the past, declining it to the contemporary lifestyle: a game of contrasts and combinations for a refined and timeless result.
Current trends in contemporary classic furniture include the use of clean shapes and simple lines with a focus on colours and fabrics.
Let’s take a look at the materials and shades that recur in rooms that follow this style.
Materials for a modern classic style
In classic furniture, wood is the predominant material, combined with precious materials such as marble and crystal to be offered in large or small dimensions: worktops, floors and small furnishing accessories such as vases.
We will therefore see solid wood furniture and polished or lacquered tables.
Colours for a contemporary classic style
As for shades, they can be light, preferably in natural, soft warm tones such as ivory, beige or grey to create a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. In the latest, more contemporary trends, other elegant colours also appear, such as petrol green, which goes perfectly with wood tones.
An example is the float cupboard by Novamobili, also available in the colour Juniper in the matt lacquered version.
Fabrics in contemporary classic furniture
The choice of fabrics for a modern classic dining room is important to create a comfortable and cosy atmosphere. Silk, linen and velvet predominate, giving a luxurious look.
We therefore see velvet cushions and large rugs to be placed under the table.
The rooms where the classic modern style is most popular are the kitchen, living room and dining room. Let us now look at some practical tips for creating distinctive combinations.
How to furnish a classic contemporary dining room: ideas and inspiration
For those who wish to add a more contemporary touch to the classic style, the solution lies in the combination of even very different elements.
Here are three ideas for adding dynamism and character to your dining room:
- Combine classic chairs with a modern table (or vice versa)
- Decorate the walls with mirrors or prints of different shapes and sizes
- Mix different finishes and colours
The only rule is to maintain the right balance between contrasts.
How to make your dining room cosy?
The secret to making your dining room cosy is attention to detail. It starts with the choice of finishes for tables and chairs, moves on to the materials of the tops, and ends with the inclusion of other precious furnishings.
Plenty of room then for hanging lamps, candles, curtains and cushions to add the right amount of warmth.
Would you like to furnish your dining room in a classic modern style?
Browse the Novamobili catalogue and be inspired.
