DINING AT HOME
Everyone takes pleasure in bringing loved ones together and enjoying a meal around a dinner table. After all, it is what unites the household and friends whilst, of course, savouring gastro nomic delights cooked-up by the home cook(s) appointed for the occasion. As this area of the home is so socially important, it needs to be well-invested, not only to impress guests but also for long-lasting timeless beauty. Natural wood is currently very popular – and, actually, it al ways has been. A worn-in dining table takes its knocks and also writes a beautiful story in time, making it practically an heirloom with all the memories it holds. To veer onto a polar opposite design style, a stone table provides an extra-special and luxurious dining experience. Not everyone can necessarily afford it, as it is invariably much more expensive, but it is stunningly iconic and sometimes even a sculptural work of art within the overall home design.
This dining set from House Nordic combines vel vet chairs with natural wood and provides an inviting look that helps ensure diners feel comfortable while eating at a table with character and high design. Available from Your Home Styling in CC. Nórdico on the Mijas Road (www.yourhomestyling.com).
The Skorpio Keramik table from Cattelan Italia defines ele gance and originality. Cattelan Italia is available through Darch & Co Design Studio in Centro Comercial Sotomarket in So togrande (www.darchandco.com) , Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) and GC Studio in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es).
This elegant circular marble dining table and chairs set from Thai Natura, all in white, is perfect for a contempo rary-style home. Circular tables are ideal for a space-saving solution, allowing you to seat more people and leaving a great er area for people to walk around. Thai Natura is available from Darch & Co Design Studio in CC Sotomarket in Sotogrande (www.darchandco.com) and Diana Dominique in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 54 in Nueva Andalucía (www.dianadominque.com).
The award-winning Elitra marble dining table from Lithos Design by Raffaello Galiotto was processed in cutting-edge marble that allows for near-zero natural stone wastage. Lithos Design pride themselves on technological innovation, respect for the material, cultural sensitivity and ethical conscience, cre ating a sculptural piece of furniture (www.lithosdesign.com).
The System 1-2-3 dining chair from Verpan offers comfort and a striking look that really makes a statement. Shown here with their Spiral pendant lamp, Series 430 stool and table (www.verpan.com).
All from New Life Home, the recycled teak dining table, chairs and dresser, with a rattan ceiling lamp and nat ural mirror, make a delightful combination that provides a timeless yet casual look. New Life Home is situated in Avda. de Velázquez in Málaga or shop online at www.newlifehome.es.
Ferm Living’s Bevel dining table is perfect ly complemented by their Herman dining chairs, Duo lampshade and statement Rotben stool – creating an eclectic yet attractive dining composition. Ferm Living is available through High End Homes in Puerto Banús (www.high-endhomes.com).
As Bulthaup notes, “At the heart of any kitchen is the ta ble. It is the focal point of your living space, a venue for com edy and tragedy.” To that end, Bulthaup offers high-quality contemporary furniture that brings the family together and will stand the test of time. Bulthaup is situated in Avda. Cánovas del Castillo in Mar bella (www.bulthaup.com).