Red on the structure
A single strong paint colour gives the conservatory frame presence.
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ROOM 170 · Other
Lunch among the pelargoniums
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A country cottage, conceived for East Sussex.
The pelargoniums nearly steal lunch. Pink and red flowers crowd the low bench beyond the table, with a watering can left among the pots. Painting the conservatory frame a warm tomato red makes that abundance feel at home, while a weathered table and tan leather chairs keep the room firmly useful.
See the product sourcesTHE DESIGN
The plant collection has its own surface. That leaves the dining table free for plates and glasses, and gives the room a pleasingly uneven background of terracotta, leaves and flowers.
The table sits to one side of the garden door, with room to pass alongside it. Canvas blinds soften the roof light. On the stone floor, the narrow black chair frames draw very little attention away from the timber and planting.
WHY THE ROOM WORKS
Red-painted framing and a working plant bench give the dining room a generous dose of garden character.
Colour palette
- Tomato
- Chalk
- Weathered oak
- Leaf
A bench for the pots
Gathering the plants on one surface keeps the dining table usable.
Light chair frames
Cane backs and slender legs let the garden remain visible through the group.
Space beside the table
The door has its own approach, separate from the dining chairs.
WHAT TO BORROW
Give a favourite plant collection a proper bench, then keep the table for eating.
THE PIECES BEHIND THE DESIGN
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Lyon Grey Wash Oak Wood Rectangular Dining Table
Living With Luxury
A substantial trestle table gives the everyday dining group a durable-looking centre.
£1,289.95
Iswa Leather & Cane Dining Chair in Tan
Tan
Nkuku · 6 used in this room
Leather seats and cane backs give the dining group texture with slender black legs.
£275.00
Indigo Drop Dinnerware Set Set Of 12
Cream/Indigo
Nkuku
Blue-and-white dinnerware gives the table a small patterned detail; the arrangement shown is illustrative.
£235.00
Rasan Table Lamp
Antique Brass
Nkuku
A rounded metal base and fabric shade bring a warmer evening light to the room.
£140.00