We're all for experimenting with color, but there is something to be said about a neutral dining area with subtle flecks of a cool hue.
Take Reese Witherspoon's dining room as a prime example. The light and airy space feels warm and welcoming thanks to cream curtains, a light wood dining table, a white piano with an accompanying bench, and a blue and white-striped chair. Metallics also make an appearance via a gold sconce, which gives the room an overall hotel-like quality.
If you're looking for dining room ideas, we have sourced some essential items to achieve the look of Reese's space, from a set of linen curtains for under $100 to a timeless, natural oak dining table (available at McGee & Co). The layered look, with minimalist patterns and textures, is one that will never go out of style. Happy shopping!
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Nothing feels more natural than linen, and these knotted details make it look even easier. Crack a window and let the light filter through, catching on the tie-topped drapes as they shift and settle in the breeze.
Why stop with a striped dining chair?. This striped pillow cover from Pottery Barn is a perfect piece to go alongside your blue and cream furniture, whether in your dining room or beyond.
Eagle-eyed readers may have spotted the scalloped-edged table in Reese's backdrop, and this chic tray from H&M is the next best thing. It's a steal, and can be used for drinks or decor, including your favorite trinkets.
Striped blue and cream add some vintage, Hamptons-style flair to any space, whether they are paired with a rustic, wood table (like Reese's) or a more modern, glass alternative.
If you don't mind broadening your budget, Pooky remains the cordless lighting gold standard. The brand offers a dizzying array of shades (I always gravitate toward the ikats – the Yoda is pictured here), so you can customize your look and give your lighting a more bespoke, high-design edge.
High-pile rugs add so much textural appeal to a space, and this wool rug is a prime example. Its hi-low pile design resembles hand-laid rock piles. Not only can it create a unique texture underfoot, but its neutral color and print mean it could work with any style too.
