Create a Nordic Style Dining Room

Foundations, Floors & Walls

First, let’s explore fundamentals. If you are building a new home, think about your ideal dining room. Do you envision a round table or a long one? The shape of the room is going to dictate the table setup – so have a plan at the ready.

It is also wise to consider the interior feeling you want to create for family and guests. Light, neutral wall finishes and curtains are helpful here, as they make the space feel taller, brighter and all the more inviting.

In true Nordic fashion, timber flooring also dials up all the warmth of the room while remaining on-theme.

Discover a guide to flooring here.

The First Furnishings

A tip for dining room décor: go from the ground up. By this we mean start from the floor when making your furniture selections. A textured rug is a dining table’s best friend, and also prevents any clashing with the timber flooring.

Now’s time to introduce the main character: the dining table. For a warm, communal Nordic experience, think ‘soft’ and round’. A round table that can resemble the flooring ties the space together. For the chairs, pull up ones that are curvaceous in shape that have legs to match the table finish. Being cohesive goes a long way.

If you want to go the extra mile and anchor it all down, then a decorative pendant light does wonders.

Sideboards & Décor

Nothing says Nordic like its signature decorative style. A neutral palette with supple organic shapes really add to the serene feel of the space.

Sideboards that stand tall on long tapered legs make a fantastic focal point – and its storage is a huge bonus. Execute this perfectly by creating an ensemble, with decorative pieces perching on the surface and a large piece of art to balance it out.

When selecting art, a good rule of thumb is to select artworks with a warm tonal palette while ensuring it’s no wider than the sideboard. 

Tableware

Tableware is a defining element of a dining room. To maintain a sense of harmony in the space, it all needs to coincide with a soft and neutral palette…  it needs to be Nordic.

With a ‘mix-n-match’ mindset, layer different types of flatware and napery without veering off-theme. Remember: the soft and curved story can continue with the tableware.