{"id":18097,"date":"2018-10-23T16:36:35","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T15:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/?p=18097"},"modified":"2023-05-17T12:12:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T11:12:13","slug":"as-styled-by-you-your-dining-rooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/buying-guides\/dining-room-buying-guides\/as-styled-by-you-your-dining-rooms\/","title":{"rendered":"As styled by you: dining rooms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the dinner party season just around the corner, are you feeling the pressure of entertaining in a room which has been forgotten and unloved for the past 10 months? Fear not, we\u2019ve pulled together some of our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/dining-room-furniture\/\">dining rooms<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; styled by you &#8211; to help get you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0inspired for the season ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Contrast with textures<\/h2>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 640px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 82.8125%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/GEcxXU3jabxIjjMICC6MsmqYRwrDRKTo?shopButtonText=View Details&amp;replaceTabs=false&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag\" width=\"640\" height=\"530\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/C6qM_NcpqNwzYowGgBY7kvd7xSkRkOmx7feBh_CcINI=\/d\/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of people are hesitant to mix and match texture, but it\u2019s key to creating visual interest. We tend to gravitate towards spaces that give our eyes multiple elements to examine, which is what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/171_hendy_house\/\">@171_hendy_house<\/a> have done so beautifully. The mix of copper in the triple pendant, the industrial inspired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/tosca-wall-clock\/12418.html\">Tosca Wall Clock<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/range\/rustic-oak\/\">Rustic Oak<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/hercules-6ft-extending-dining-set-in-rustic-solid-oak-10-cross-back-plain-grey-fabric-chairs\/1004905.html\">Hercules Dining Table<\/a>, layered with the jute placemats, complete this room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Cosy up<\/h2>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 1080px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; border-top-left-radius: 3px; border-top-right-radius: 3px; border-bottom-right-radius: 3px; border-bottom-left-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 100%; text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/cuNUWC4VnWBbfpprrPqoLFemEoSMEMVr?shopButtonText=View Details&amp;replaceTabs=false&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/HgNdRFjgNOSkEZuryTWE8lWP5rjlOywnZSAL5ehaK0Q=\/d\/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;a href=\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lovestartsathome\/\">@lovestartsathome<\/a> has created a cosy and inviting dining area which kicks a super-stylish punch in their open plan kitchen diner. Texture is everything. Adding a huggable chunky blanket to our Arched Back Dining Chairs brings the contrast of warmth and opulence into this inspiring space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Collectively coordinated<\/h2>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 640px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 125.0%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/nuhaJQcZZR0qIT1yNOKbA2wEwi5rMpjv?shopButtonText=View Details&amp;replaceTabs=false&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/u6KVVnrnxwbHbfysnIbAUjBw17mVfAIZlRduT2JBJDk=\/d\/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a colour and accessorise, it\u2019s that simple. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/myarundelstory\/\">@myarundelstory<\/a> has taken inspiration from the rich light grey paint of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/range\/st-ives-grey-painted\/\">St. Ives range<\/a>, using a table runner to coordinate their chosen theme. Finished off with touches of greenery on the sideboard and table instantly brings life to the room. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The dark side<\/h2>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 640px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 100.0%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/gtJgzBHpiSlNmLxKQnqQayG9ANa0HZSf?shopButtonText=View Details&amp;replaceTabs=false&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/eFSpRXmqR--Gs7iR5WK6o5efD6yevl1CeE1BcRAj89U=\/d\/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When done right, dark walls can make a room look energising and full of life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sandalwoodhome\/\">@sandalwoodhome<\/a> has created the perfect contrast with the dark wall paneling bringing depth and the white upper walls and accessories offering balance. The wood of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/dorset-4ft-7-x-3ft-natural-oak-extending-dining-table\/dt1400.html\">Dorset dining table<\/a> complements the look flawlessly and is perfect for when you\u2019re expecting extra guests as it extends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you incorporated Oak Furnitureland pieces into your home? Join our community on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oak_furniture_land\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and share your decor and styling with us using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/oakfurnitureland\/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#OakFurnitureland.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h6>Lead image: @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rachelducker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rachelducker<\/a><\/h6>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the dinner party season just around the corner, are you feeling the pressure of entertaining in a room which has been forgotten and unloved for the past 10 months?&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":26121,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[181,454,457,187,183,184],"tags":[403,522,243,470,214,349,473,476,472,463,468,475,474,229,469,471],"coauthors":[303],"class_list":{"0":"post-18097","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-buying-guides","8":"category-dining-room","9":"category-dining-room-buying-guides","10":"category-dining-rooms","11":"category-how-to","12":"category-inspiration-station","13":"tag-alto","14":"tag-as-styled-by-you","15":"tag-dining-room","16":"tag-dining-set","17":"tag-dining-table","18":"tag-dining-table-and-chairs","19":"tag-dinner-party","20":"tag-dressing-table","21":"tag-hercules","22":"tag-inspiration","23":"tag-interiors","24":"tag-kemble-dresser","25":"tag-mantis-dining-table","26":"tag-style","27":"tag-table-inspiration","28":"tag-tosca-wall-clock"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18097","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18097"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18097\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27038,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18097\/revisions\/27038"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18097"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18097"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18097"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=18097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}