Whether its a modern update for a rural retreat or adding some rustic charm to an inner-city space, let our Country Kitchen-Diners inspire your next Modern Dining Room.
With all the technology and modern conveniences that fill our everyday lives, there's something about the back-to-basics feel of a traditional English dining room that remains so alluring. Yet these designs are much more than simply nostalgia pieces, with the shaker influence of functional elegance a staple of the best country inspired spaces. Try these four very different takes on the Country Kitchen-Diner and lose yourself in the rural idyll.
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Cook to Perfection
Functionality is at the heart of the country kitchen-diner as evidenced by the Cooks Dining Table, its large work surface (pictured here in marble but also available in oak or urban concrete top) acting as both a place to prep and eat meals.
This makes it a great piece for both big or small spaces acting as a makeshift island complete with storage drawers and hanging rail. We've paired this classic silhouette with a range of mix-and match chairs from the traditionally bentwood and woven wicker Capra to the sharp timber frame of the Risi.
Update with accents
A touch of colour adds a contemporary twist to traditional British furniture with the mix of painted pieces and natural solid woods providing a bold accent to a country kitchen-diner. Striking the balance between traditional and cutting edge, the modern Atlantic Blue finish of the Pinner range helps the traditional silhouettes stand out especially when placed within a minimal décor.
Contemporary timbers
Think country kitchen-diner and you will undoubtedly call to mind beautiful solid wood worktops and furnishings. Yet placed within a city space, rustic unfinished timbers can provide a modern contrast to the more polished surroundings.
The Tree to Table Dining Table provides a real feature design for the dining room, with each cut from a choice of British grown trees (Ash, Limed Beech or Oak) and paired with traditionally forged and hammered iron legs. The range is crafted in Suffolk by Made by the Forge who are also behind the stunning Farrier's Cage Long pendant shown above.
Mid-century makeover
First designed by company founder Lucian Ercolani in the 1950s, the Ercol Original's range brings together the brands most iconic pieces. Their mid-century take on traditional Windsor furniture means they still look fresh within a modern country kitchen-diner especially in the elegant white and fade finish shown above.
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Tea and Coffee
Our tea and coffee collection runs from hand-thrown stoneware mugs to polished French presses, stovetop espresso makers and timber-handled kettles. Each piece is chosen for how it fits into the morning rhythm: heatproof where it needs to be, dishwasher-safe where practical, and sized to the rituals of one or a household.
