DINING IN DESIGN TRENDS

Your dining area is more than just somewhere to eat. It is where the ones you care about come together to engage in conversation over home-cooked food. Choosing the right table for the job is important, as size, shape and durability are all key factors to consider. Recently we have seen a growing trend for sculptural bases, adding more of an artistic touch to the standard four-legged table. Mixing and-matching chairs is also an increasingly popular trend around dining tables, creating a more playful look. If you have a small dining area, choosing a circular table could be the perfect solution as they save on space, while extendable tables are fabulous for giving you the ability to accommodate unexpected guests. Your dining table should be highly durable, as it can take a few knocks over the years, which is why wood is such a popular go-to when it comes to materials for tables, being both resilient and gaining character with age.

The Accoya dining table by Tine K Home is made from resilient FSC-certified pine. Its minimalist design is contrasted with their organically-shaped “ica-sand” Chairdine chair. All other items shown here are from the Danish brand and help create this stunning and relaxing space. Tine K Home is available from Your Home Styling in CC Nórdico on the Mijas Road (www.yourhomestyling.com) .

The Heart’n’Soul extendable dining table from Umage seats up to 12 people and has two useful fabric-inlaid drawers at each end of the table where you can place extra dishes when space is limited. It is available in oak, dark oak and black oak, and is shown here with their Time Flies dining chairs, which come in various comfortable versions. Featured overhanging the table are their Asteria pendant lamps. Umage is available from Escandi Design (www.escandidesign.com) and Your Home Styling (www.yourhomestyling.com) , both situated on the Mijas Road.