| Bored of the classic mahogany and teak in your | | | | cheerier and have a more contemporary feel. |
| dining room and looking for modern furniture ideas? | | | | Modern homes feature more of alternative materials |
| Here's a good place to begin. | | | | like stainless steel, chrome, plastic, glass and molded |
| Functional Art Or Modern Furniture? | | | | plywood. As far as textiles for seat covers and |
| The 1900s spawned a group of designers who began | | | | upholstery goes, you can't go wrong with leather, |
| to break away from bulky traditional wooden | | | | silk, organic hemp or pure cotton. |
| furniture, towards styles more suited for smaller | | | | The modern look is also global. It borrows liberally |
| urban living spaces. | | | | from Asian and African motifs and themes. |
| These modern (and post-modern) designers made | | | | Dual textured pieces often combine exotic materials |
| use of lighter structures to create bold, functional | | | | for a fresh look. In keeping with eco trends, a fusion |
| designs that incorporated eccentric elements from | | | | of sustainable materials like wicker, jute, stone, cane |
| Art Deco to Pop. | | | | or bamboo with modern materials like glass and steel |
| Minimal and thoughtful are the bywords of the style. | | | | or even traditional wood, also create a unique style. |
| To put together your dining room, you will need to | | | | How Much Furniture Is Too Much? |
| embrace simplicity. | | | | A modern dining room should not have too many |
| What Is The Modern Look? | | | | pieces of furniture. There must be no clutter. You |
| Gone are the rich embroidered textiles and intricate | | | | can pick up a ready set or select individual pieces |
| carved patterns that accompany traditional furniture. | | | | with a common theme running through but pick only |
| Modernism calls for smooth surfaces, clean cuts and | | | | the basics. Invest in a small selection of stylish and |
| geometric designs. | | | | sensible pieces that blend well together. |
| Natural textures and solid color themes must fuse | | | | A dining table set, sideboard, twin matching china |
| together to create a vibrant, relaxing atmosphere. | | | | cabinets and a single serving trolley with a hotplate, |
| The designs are flexible and multi-functional so you | | | | are more than enough furniture for a dining room of |
| can easily fold away or enclose pieces within each | | | | medium size. |
| other. A popular example is the dining table with | | | | The dining room is a special part of the house. This is |
| folding leaves attached. | | | | where everyone meets for meals and to mingle. The |
| These small structures can open fold out to seat | | | | entire family and occasionally friends, gather around |
| larger groups for special occasions. Another great | | | | to share, to laugh, eat and celebrate each others' |
| example is the loaded drink trolley and food cart | | | | existence. The atmosphere you create in this room |
| concealed within a portion of the sideboard. | | | | will lend to many happy memories. |
| What Materials Serve Best? | | | | So make it a special atmosphere that bears your |
| Dark polished wood is a formal material that lends a | | | | insignia of warmth and comfort. |
| classic touch while unpolished lighter woods are | | | | |