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One Room, Three Ways: Coastal, Scandinavian and Hamptons

One dining room styled three ways in coastal, Scandinavian and Hamptons looks

Same space. Different character.

A room doesn’t need to change completely to feel entirely new.

The furniture you choose, the materials you introduce and the way you layer a space can transform its character. From relaxed Modern Coastal to pared-back Modern Scandinavian and timeless Classic Hamptons, one dining room can tell three very different stories.

Here’s how to find the look that feels most like home.

LOOK 01: Modern Coastal

Relaxed, natural and made for easy living.

Modern Coastal style takes its cues from the Australian lifestyle - light-filled spaces, natural textures and an effortless connection between indoors and out.

Rather than filling the room with obvious coastal motifs, keep the palette soft and understated. Think warm timber, off-white upholstery, woven textures, natural linen and subtle organic shapes.

At the centre of the room, choose a dining table with warmth and presence.

The Oxford Acacia Dining Table is a natural fit. Its warm timber character and substantial proportions create a relaxed focal point while maintaining the refined feel associated with Modern Coastal interiors.

Pair it with light upholstered dining chairs, a textured rug and an oversized ceramic vessel filled with native greenery. Complete the space with an Oxford Sideboard to bring practical storage and visual balance to the room.

Cedora pieces to create the look

Styling palette:
Warm timber · Soft white · Sand · Natural linen · Woven textures

The feeling:
Light. Relaxed. Refined.

Perfect for a home that feels like summer, all year round.

Oxford acacia dining table with white chairs and a family setting the table on a jute rug

Oxford Acacia Dining Table 190cm

LOOK 02: Modern Scandinavian

Clean, warm and quietly considered.

Modern Scandinavian interiors prove that simplicity doesn’t have to feel cold.

The key is balancing clean lines and functional design with materials that introduce warmth and texture. Keep the room uncluttered and allow a few considered pieces to define the space.

For this look, make the Richmond Dining Table the hero.

Its clean silhouette and natural timber character give the room structure without overwhelming it, while the understated design makes it easy to layer with contemporary dining chairs and softer decorative elements.

Continue the look with a Richmond Sideboard or Richmond Console Table, then introduce a neutral rug, sculptural ceramics, linen and a simple pendant above the dining table.

Leave some negative space too. In Scandinavian-inspired interiors, what you leave out can be just as important as what you bring in.

Cedora pieces to create the look

For a stronger contrast, selected Richmond pieces in Black can introduce a more graphic, contemporary edge.

Styling palette:
Natural timber · Warm white · Oatmeal · Black accents · Soft neutrals

The feeling:
Calm. Functional. Effortless.

For those who believe less can feel like more.

Richmond dining table in natural pine with a matching bench under a slatted timber ceiling

Richmond Pine Dining Table 190cm - Natural

Richmond console table in natural pine with two drawers and a lower shelf below an arched mirror

Richmond Pine 2 Drawer Console Table - Natural

LOOK 03: Classic Hamptons

Timeless, elegant and beautifully balanced.

Classic Hamptons style brings a more structured sense of elegance to the home.

Symmetry, generous proportions and refined detailing are central to the look, balanced by a soft neutral palette that keeps the room inviting rather than overly formal.

This is where the London Collection comes into its own.

While London is especially suited to creating a complete Classic Hamptons bedroom, its design language offers the perfect inspiration for carrying the look throughout the home: considered proportions, timeless detailing and a sophisticated yet comfortable character.

For a Hamptons-inspired dining space, build around classic furniture silhouettes and layer the room with upholstered seating, soft neutral textiles and elegant accessories.

Add a large statement pendant above the table, introduce ceramic or glass décor and keep styling balanced on either side of the room.

If you want to carry the same aesthetic into the bedroom, the London Bed Frame creates a strong Hamptons focal point, complemented by matching bedside and storage pieces.

Cedora pieces to create the look

Styling palette:
Crisp white · Warm neutral · Soft grey · Natural timber · Classic detailing

The feeling:
Elegant. Comfortable. Timeless.

Classic style, designed for the way we live today.

London bed frame in white with two storage drawers at the foot between two timber bedside tables

London Pine Queen Bed Frame with 2 Drawers

Same Room. Your Style.

There is no single formula for creating a beautiful home.

You might be drawn to the relaxed warmth of Modern Coastal, the quiet simplicity of Modern Scandinavian, or the timeless elegance of Classic Hamptons.

The difference often comes down to a few considered choices - the shape of a table, the warmth of timber, the texture of a chair or the way accessories are layered around the room.

Start with the piece that speaks to you.

Then build your room around it.

One Room. Three Ways.

Same space. Different character.

Discover the Cedora collections and find the style that feels like home.

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