One thing that I have really enjoyed about moving from a flat to a house is having separate rooms for areas. In the flat, our living room was big but it housed the dinning table, computer, and sofa to sit and relax and watch TV, with all that going on sometimes it didn’t feel very relaxing. But, now I feel like my spaces can breathe a little, now they have their own designated rooms and we have a dinning room! It is in no way a big room, but I love having that space to entertain and knew I wanted a biggish dinning table, one that would sit eight people comfortably. I couldn’t have been happier when I recently received this table from Out & Out Original with matching bench. It is just what I have been looking for, sits enough of my family comfortably and the oak wood is a nice change in my home.
I haven’t even began decorating this room, I’ve not really started anywhere to be completely honest. But my plans are to paint the room in some nice warm muddy greys, and I need to find some nice lighting and maybe a shelf or storage unit. Not too much, as I want the dinning table to be the focus in the room. But, one thing I have been struggling to find is the right lighting. I have found loads of really nice lights that would look great in homes with high ceilings but, we have downsized in ceiling height and I am struggling. I don’t want your standard lamp shade, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?
I’ve really enjoyed having the space, which feels a little empty with only the Clayton table and white walls, but now I really feel like its time to inject some personality into the room and give it some life.
lauren
It looks so beautiful! I love the warmth of the floor and the oak table. And how nice to have seperate rooms :)
One light I think looks really nice is the bergman no. 5 light, this hangs over our dining table and I love how the glass of the bulbs and the ceramic holder creates a contrast with our table. I’m not sure if it would look good with lower ceilings, but maybe if you hung it lower over the table it might work?
Dee
Hi
I love seeing the progress you are making in your new home, very inspirational!
Could I please ask where you get that black magazine holder and the silver teapot? Both items have been on my wish list for ages and I’ve struggled to find them …
Nicola Fanstone
Really is great having separate spaces in a house, I miss it! Love the out & out original table, it’s perfect
Anne Malia
How about a classic Artek Golden Bell lamp in silver. Or Tom Dixon Mirror Ball. I think if you paint the walls grey a silver colour would suit just perfect with the warm oak wood. On the other hand Muuto Ambit would be great too.
Actually this is such a simple space that any lamp would look superb :)
Shifali
Hi there! Love this table. Just wondering – does the bench completely tuck in under the table?
I am concerned about the amount of space that the table will take…therefore I am trying to decide on this table vs. another out and original table that is 20cms shorter as I have a very limited space…. Also, can I ask where your grey round plate is from please?
Thanks