Hipster chic! 10 ways to give your new home a cosy cafe vibe

Matchy matchy

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Match the bench with the dining table.

Interior design: Architology

Rustic touch

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Pick a bench that is (or looks like it is) beaten up for a rustic touch.

Interior design: Make Room

In contrast

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Contrast Chinese and Japanese styles with the different seating.

Interior design by: Interarch Design

Clean and simple

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Keep things clean and simple if you're thinking of including a bench and using different types of chairs as well.

Interior design by: Story Of Us

Countryside

5/10

An unexpected take on the well-loved country chic theme.

Interior design by Space Factor Pte Ltd

Log bench

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A solid log bench adds a different depth and value to the dining set. Interior design by: Spacious Planners

Communal dining

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A long communal table echoed by a matching bench sets the scene for a cafe-style home.

Interior design by: Lekker Design

Side fashion

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Don't forget to take into account how your dining set looks from the side! Especially if you have an open-concept dining area.

Interior design by: Whiz Concepts

Two is better than one

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To best maximise small dining areas, do without dining chairs and opt for two benches instead to save space and accommodate more people.

Interior design by: Space Factor Pte Ltd

Be bold

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For those who are a little bolder, try putting together contrasting styles to set up a visually compelling dining table setting.

Interior design by: Space Matters

 

This story was first published on Home and Decor.