Give one side to the bench
The built-in seat follows the long wall, so there are fewer separate chair backs to move around. Cushions soften its upright line, and the open end provides the way in beside the table.
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The long side of the table
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An illustrated concept for Austrian farmhouse dining room.
A wall bench takes one side of the table in this Austrian farmhouse concept. Black cane chairs face it across pale timber, with two small opal pendants lighting the length of the gathering.
See the product sourcesThe bench is the reason this dining room can keep such a generous table. One long side belongs to the wall, with cushions against the timber panelling; the freestanding chairs occupy the open side. Their black frames draw a crisp outline against the pale tabletop and boards. Two small pendants spread the light along the table, leaving the beams above easy to see. A few red stripes and a rust cushion are enough colour here. The snowy orchard outside supplies a cooler backdrop, and the bowl of apples can keep the middle.
Take the long side
Colour palette
- Pale timber
- Warm plaster
- Black beech
- Natural cane
- Rust red
Let the chairs draw the outline
Black frames make the cane seats visible against pale timber. Their angular arms bring a different shape into the room, while the woven panels leave small glimpses of light through the backs.
What to borrow
A bench can help a dining area use its wall more closely. Try the table position before committing to joinery, including the route onto the seat and the space needed for the opposite chairs to pull back.
The architecture is an imagined European setting; linked product references are sourced for UK readers. Delivery to this setting has not been verified.
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Fioni Reclaimed Wood Dining Table
Large · Natural
Nkuku
principal reclaimed wood table
£1,700.00
Cebu Natural Cane and Black Beech Wood Dining Chair
Living With Luxury · 2 used in this room
open-side dining chair
£199.95
Oval Dim-to-Warm Pendant Light in Brass - Brass
The Roost · 2 used in this room
small pendant
£165.00