Selecting the right style of dining table is crucial in creating a functional and visually appealing dining area. There is a variety of dining table styles nowadays. If you are wondering how to find a suitable style and size to decorate your house, right now, Flowyline will take you on a tour to the characteristics, design elements, and inspirations behind each style of our table legs.
Traditional Dining Tables
Wishbone Metal Table Legs for traditional space
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Traditional dining table styles, with their complex details, elaborate legs, and luxurious wood finishes, are perfect choices for any space. Traditional style brings a natural, rustic, warm, and familiar feeling, suitable for areas that need connection, such as the dining room and living room.
The traditional styles of dining furniture have proven to be the longest enduring style, finding their place in homes over the last century. Old designs are frequently more formal in appearance. They may include larger, elaborately carved pedestals and old chair designs like the Windsor or bow-back. These styles are easy to match with the décor of many homes because they are frequently made of oak - a popular wood in interior design.
Modern and Contemporary Dining Tables
Modern and trendy dining tables reflect style and sophistication with their clean, minimalistic lines. These tables' major characteristics include innovative materials, distinctive shapes, and detailed intention. Let's learn how to combine contemporary dining tables with other design features to create an elegant and chic dining space with Flowyline. And don’t worry if you don’t know how to choose the right color for your space, we provide a lot of products with different colors.
Industrial Furniture Table Styles
Industrial dining tables stand out with their unique lines and contrasting colors, clearly showing their pure beauty
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With their raw materials and exposed hardware, industrial dining tables bring a sense of rugged charm to any space. Reclaimed wood, metal accents, and sturdy construction are characteristic of this style. Explore ways to incorporate industrial tables into your dining area and create an urban-inspired ambiance.
The easiest way to define the industrial style would be as its more contemporary cousin, the Farmhouse style. More utilitarian than other styles, Industrial looks usually feature wood that has a worn or used look and often incorporate metal or steel elements. Furniture in this style features straight lines and rustic accents. You can also learn more about rustic and mid-century modern design for the most creative ideas.
This style takes you back to the industrial age around the turn of the 20th century. It highlights the liberal use of distressed wooden materials and exposed steel, often paired with exposed brick walls. The modern variant commonly includes copper-tone accents. Overall, industrial decor is often rustic and mature.
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Mid-Century Modern Dining Tables
The combination of wood and sturdy Hoshi legs add charm to a mid-century modern style space
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Dining tables from the mid-century modern era are characterized by their sleek lines, organic shapes, and minimalist aesthetics. Come with Flowyline to discover the influence of this design movement and how to create a retro-inspired dining space with these timeless tables.
Inspired by the groundbreaking design of the 1950s and 1960s, the mid century modern style offers a sleek and contemporary look. Its distinctive elements are glass, stainless steel, smooth, glossy wood, and sharp angles. Chairs usually have angled legs, smooth wood surfaces, or fully upholstered designs in retro colors.
The most well-known parts of modern style date back to the middle of the 20th century. It is distinguished by organic contours, simple silhouettes, and elegant lines. From Saarinen, Niemeyer, Eames, Noguchi, Jacobsen and beyond, the mid-century modern masters defined creative ways to use new materials like molded plastic, plywood, and aluminum in industrial design. Its pieces are highly versatile and can complement a myriad of design styles.
For your shopping and inspiration needs, the Mid-Century Modern metal table legs collection offers curated pieces matching this aesthetic.
Minimalist Kitchen Table Styles
A minimalist dining table has a basic design with slim lines, geometric shapes, and neutral colors and aims for flexibility and modernity. It can be easily combined with a variety of different styles to create overall harmony. Moreover, it is not as picky about space suitability as other styles. You do not need to worry about whether it is suitable when mixed with different types of dining tables such as wood, stone, concrete, or glass.
Scandinavian Dining Tables
A simple set of Scandinavian style goes well with other pieces like a picture frame and plant pot
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Scandinavian design is celebrated for its simplicity, functionality, and light-filled spaces. Scandinavian dining tables feature clean lines, natural materials, and light colors. Explore how to create a Scandinavian-inspired dining area by incorporating these tables into your design scheme.
Rustic Styles of Dining Tables
A rustic dining table gives a vibe of chilling, best combined with comfortable mesh chairs
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Rustic brings a cozy and inviting atmosphere. This style gives us a feeling of warmth and nostalgia because of natural wood finishes, farmhouse-inspired elements, and distressed details.
Rustic dining table style focuses on natural wood finishes and distressed details, which suits a simple and cozy space, while the farmhouse style is different by its practical elements like a refined touch.
Farmhouse Dining Tables
Farmhouse dining tables celebrate the rustic beauty of a sun-drenched farmhouse
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If you have no idea about dining table styles, you can consider one of the most popular designs for dining and kitchen furniture right now, the farmhouse style. It takes inspiration from simple and rural aesthetics, combining wood with a distressed, antique, or reclaimed finish along with simply designed chairs with a classic style. Benches are also popular pieces of Farmhouse styles of tables.
A contemporary take on interior design influenced by cabins is farmhouse décor. The farmhouse look, which is primarily transitional with some classic components thrown in, should instantly take you to French Provence. Get some dried lavender bunches and other greenery; a thoughtful arrangement of planters and vases can greatly enhance the aesthetic of your house.
To shop this style, we have a rather new farmhouse table legs collection in our store with matching decor.
Extendable Kitchen Table Styles
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Dining table style with drop leaves or extensions is a great option when space is limited. These tables are functional and adaptable, enabling you to host varying numbers of guests while taking up less room when not in use. If you are considering modern vs. traditional dining room tables, you can take an extendable dining table style as a choice.
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Popular Materials for Dining Tables
Wood
Wood is a great addition if you’re aiming for a cozy dining room that honors natural beauty. Wood ranges from hardwood to softwood, which caters to a variety of durability, style, and budget needs.
Dark woods are suitable for traditional styles, while neutral and light colors are more suitable for mid-century modern styles. Additionally, wood is versatile enough to be stained or have its grain pattern customized to your favorite.
Marble
Stone material has been associated with the image of sophistication and luxury. Marble dining tables are like a statement for any space. It stands out for its superior durability, and resistance to heat, cracking, scratches, and stains. Besides, to maintain its beauty in the long run, stone countertops need to be cleaned regularly and maintained carefully.
Glass
A glass dining table is suitable for a minimalist and modern style, exuding sophistication, elegance, lightness, and airiness, and is suitable for smaller spaces. Glass is also easy to clean and maintain. But you'll probably need to wipe it down regularly to avoid smudges and fingerprints.
Concrete
Concrete table is also one of the popular types of dining tables. It is resistant to water, scratch and heat, for long-term durability. It is very suitable for industrial or modern styles, creating a highlight for the space.
Conclusion
Choosing the right style of dining table is a vital step in creating a cohesive and inviting dining area. By exploring the various styles, from traditional to contemporary, you can find a table that suits your personal preferences and complements your interior design. However, don’t forget to measure your space and your table to make sure they fit each other well.
With different dining room table styles, including modern vs. traditional dining room tables, Flowyline hopes it can help you choose the perfect dining table styles for your house. Don't hesitate to reach us by email at customerservice@flowyline.com for further assistance. More, subscribe to our email to update the latest news on products, sales, and giveaways!
