Design Report & Material List
Design Concept
This design channels European farmhouse warmth through reclaimed textures and honest materials. The exposed ceiling structure stays visible while everything else softens the space into an intimate, approachable dining room.
Key Decisions
- Layout: Three small tables replace one large communal surface, allowing flexible seating for couples and small groups without dead space
- Lighting: Rattan pendants cast downward glow that flatters food and faces; wall sconces add perimeter warmth without competing with the windows
- Window seat: Custom banquette maximizes the single large window, turning the best light into prime real estate
- Sideboard: Long reclaimed piece anchors the wall, provides service surface, and carries the room's material story at standing height
Material List
| Item | Role | Est. Price | Where to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattan pendant lights (2) | Warm task lighting over tables | $45-80 each | Wayfair, IKEA, Amazon |
| Reclaimed wood dining tables (3) | Durable surfaces, visual rhythm | $180-350 each | Wayfair, local salvage, Facebook Marketplace |
| Bentwood dining chairs (8) | Stackable, classic silhouette, comfort | $60-95 each | IKEA, Target, Amazon |
| Jute runner rugs (3) | Ground tables, absorb sound, define zones | $35-75 each | IKEA, HomeGoods, Amazon |
| Linen curtain panels | Filter harsh light, soften window mass | $40-90/pair | IKEA, Target, Amazon |
| Reclaimed wood sideboard | Storage, display, material continuity | $400-800 | Wayfair, local antique malls, Facebook Marketplace |
| Terracotta vessels + potted olive tree | Living elements, Mediterranean reference | $25-60 each; $80-150 tree | Home Depot, local nurseries, Target |
Budget Snapshot
| Category | Est. Cost |
|---|---|
| Furniture (tables, chairs, banquette, sideboard) | $2,800-5,500 |
| Lighting (pendants, sconces) | $200-400 |
| Textiles (curtains, rugs, banquette cushion) | $300-600 |
| Accessories (vessels, plants, art) | $250-500 |
| Total | $3,550-7,000 |
Sizing Note
The banquette runs 8-9 feet to match your window length; confirm measurement before ordering cushion. Tables are 30" wide max to maintain 36" circulation paths between seating zones.