Classic country dining rooms

Bring some classic English style to your dining room with these decorating tips

Follow these steps to create the look:

• Enjoy relaxed dining

The kitchen table is the heart of every home, so make it welcoming with laid-back seating.

• Choose country-style wallpaper

Give your home country charm with soft floral prints and chalky pastel colours. If you're not brave enough to cover an entire room, opt for a feature wall instead.

• Dress the table

A wooden table suits this country-style kitchen perfectly. Throw a tablecloth over it to dress it prettily, and add a potted plant or flowers to brighten it up

• Pick the right tableware

Opt for informal tableware in white or pale green, or a mix of both, for a casual and relaxed setting. Add a country-style cake stand, piled high with delicious nibbles, for the ultimate in classic English dining.

• Create the right atmosphere

Pendant lights are great for country-style schemes. Go for a neutral colour, like these pale green ones (pictured), to keep the scheme fresh.

Bring some classic English country charm to your living room, too.

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