SAVOURING STYLE WHEN DINING AT HOME

The dining area does not just simply have to be a functional space where you eat. You can make this important part of the home a visual delight by contrasting materials, colours and textures to add a designer touch. For those who would rather stay minimalist, sleek dining chairs with slender profiles and dining tables with clean lines all have their place, but investing in good materials that will stand the test of time – and can take the odd bash from a heavy cooking pot, serving plate or decorative vase – will pay off in the long run.

With an increasing emphasis on sustainability and the environment, dining furniture crafted from natural and sustainable materials is as popular as ever. Tables made from reclaimed wood, chairs upholstered in organic fabrics, and finishes that highlight the natural grain of wood have become a common choice, especially as they also add an earthy warmth to dining spaces. Dining areas can be eclectic, minimalist, sculptural and artistic, depending on your own personal style. Whether you are bringing your family or a group of friends together, a stylish and ergonomic dining table and chairs set adds to the gastronomic pleasures, allowing diners to enjoy the experience in comfort and style.

Right The Bol table by Zanotta has a structural base that can be as one or in multiple compositions as two asymmetrical legs. The tabletop made from MDF comes in matt in a range of colours, while the polyurethane base can be matt lacquered, glossy or metallic lacquered. It is shown here with Zanotta’s Daisy dining chair and Quaderna cupboard. Zanotta is available through Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara, Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com), Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) and Ambience Home Design in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com)

Above The Dolmen dining table from Mobitec is made from solid oak with an asymmetrically-shaped tabletop and curved legs that can be adjusted to face inwards or outwards, depending on your preference. Mobitec’s Neo chair is a great complement to the Dolmen, offering comfortable seating and coming in various versions. Metamorfoza Home Interiors is an official retailer of Mobitec, situated in Polígono Industrial Nueva Campana 53 in Nueva Andalucía (www.home-metamorfoza.com)

Left Ethnicraft’s Roller Max dining table, made from varnished mahogany, is equipped with reversible legs to provide variation on the overall aesthetic if desired. Their Bok dining chair has become one of Ethnicraft’s iconic pieces. Made from oak and upholstered in semi-aniline leather, Bok is a refined and sculptural seating option. Ethnicraft is available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.plusstore.es), Metamorfoza Home Interiors in Polígono Ind. Nueva Campana 53 in Nueva Andalucía (www.home-metamorfoza.com), and through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com)

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Top Left The Androgyne dining table by Menu, now called Audo Copenhagen following a collaboration between Menu, By Lassen and The Audo, has strong visual appeal – made in natural or dark stained oak, with the option of a Kunis Breccia stone tabletop. It is shown here with their Ready dining chair and Aer vase. BoConcept Plus Store, situated on the Mijas Road and in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile, is an official retailer of Menu (www.plusstore.es), and the brand is also available through Escandi Design on the Mijas Road or buy online at www.escandidesign.com

Top Right The solid beech Rey dining table from Hay was created by Swiss designer Bruno Rey in 1971. Hay collaborated with Dietiker to relaunch the table, featuring a unique screwless wood-to-metal join. The Rey chairs are stackable and are also made from beech for a uniform look. The set is shown here with Hay’s Bonbon lampshade. BoConcept Plus Store, situated on the Mijas Road and in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile, is an official retailer of Hay (www.plusstore.es), and the brand is also available from Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.com)

Bottom Right The circular Space Black dining table by Muubs in solid, black stained ash with bent-iron legs features a contemporary and industrial look. The table seats eight people and it can be extended into an oval shape to accommodate two extra diners. BoConcept Plus Store, situated on the Mijas Road and in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile, is an official retailer of Menu (www.plusstore.es), and the brand is also available through Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com)

Bottom Left PTMD’s Allore rectangular mango wood dining table with a metal base in gold is a perfect combination with their Fiori dining chair. Upholstered in sanded buffalo hide and finished with aniline transparent dyes and wax, the leather feels beautifully soft, offering superlative comfort. PTMD is available through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu)