Dining Room Furniture Ideas and Trends Worth Obsessing Over

Your dining room deserves more than just a table and some chairs. It’s the zone where quick brekkies, lazy Sunday brunches, and rowdy family dinners happen. Good dining room furniture isn't just about looks. It shapes how you gather, eat, chat, and chill. Whether you're styling a compact dining nook or a big eat-in area, what you choose matters. Shapes, materials, colours, and how they all come together, this is what defines a solid dining room interior. So if you're looking to buy a dining table and chairs that feel right for your space and your lifestyle, this one’s for you.

Marco Furniture’s dining room furniture collection

Dining tables

From Japandi to mid-century modern, Marco’s dining tables don’t follow one rule. They’re made for Aussie homes that come in every shape and vibe. Whether you’re into curved lines or clean edges, our table shapes are built to pair seamlessly with your existing setup.

For those who love hosting, our extendable dining table options are game changers. Compact for daily meals, then stretching out to seat everyone when the crew rolls in. More into a rectangular dining table for big family feeds? We’ve got those too.

• Trending materials: Sintered stone, walnut veneer, and ash veneer are popular for their stylish looks and sturdy builds.
• Trending colours: Gold, white, and walnut are leading the way for sleek, modern finishes.

Dining chairs

Every table needs the right seating furniture to match. Our dining chairs aren’t just pretty, they’re built for sitting through long catch-ups, cheese boards, and second helpings. From sleek curved dining chairs to slipcovered dining chairs that work for casual dining setups, we’ve covered all bases.

We’ve leaned into boucle, velvet, and leather textures to give our collection variety. Whether you love a clean dining set look or want to mix and match chairs for a more layered table setting, we’ve got options that will fit into both formal dining furniture styles and chill dining nooks.

• Trending materials: Boucle, velvet, and leather are on-trend for adding comfort and texture.
• Trending colours: Olive green and tan are standout choices bringing warmth and style to seating.

Sideboards

Our sideboards and buffet tables do more than just store stuff. They anchor your space. Whether you're pairing them with matching coffee tables or TV units, they help build a cohesive furniture styling story. These aren't just decorative cabinets, they’re statement pieces in their own right.

Perfect for open concept dining and living layouts, our sideboard cabinets offer storage without bulk. From compact dining furniture looks to grand layouts with serving cabinets that double as showpieces, the possibilities are endless.

• Trending materials: Ash veneer is a favourite for its natural grain and clean finish.
• Trending colours: Natural ash and walnut are trending for their versatility across interiors.

Bar cabinets

Glass doors, layered shelves, LED-lit interiors, our bar cabinets aren’t hiding in the corner. They’re the star of the dining room design, especially when you’ve got wine bottles worth showing off. Think of them as a mix of display cabinet and storage console with a glow-up.

With built-in glass holders and soft-close drawers, these storage furniture pieces are made for those who love hosting. Great in a formal dining setup or even as part of a modern dining furniture ensemble. Bar cabinet? More like host table goals.

• Trending materials: Ash veneer is in demand for its modern yet organic feel.
• Trending colours: Natural ash and walnut finishes are setting the tone for stylish storage.

Bar stools

Saddle seat? Check. Swivel design? Yep. Rustic finishes? Absolutely. Our bar stools are for homes that don’t want to follow cookie-cutter rules. Whether you’ve got a breakfast bar or a casual eat-in area, there’s something in here that brings warmth without trying too hard.

Some feature solid wood seats, others come with curved backs for added support. They’re built to complement everything from a gathering table to a statement buffet table. Mix them with your dining seats or use them standalone, they can hold their own.

• Trending materials: Leather and solid wood are trending for their durability and rustic charm.
• Trending colours: Tan and natural wood are top picks for earthy, laid-back aesthetics.

Smart ways to layout dining room furniture

Think like a host: design for conversation, not just meals

Forget stiff, rectangular dining table arrangements that feel like boardrooms. Conversation flows better when everyone can see each other. That’s where the round dining table comes in, it breaks the formality and brings connection to the centre. Especially useful in square-shaped rooms or small dining areas that need to maximise dining space without cutting off movement.

Work your angles: diagonal layouts aren’t just for drama

Placing furniture at a slight angle shifts the energy completely. It softens harsh lines and lets you squeeze in more without the space looking cramped. It’s a sneaky way to arrange dining furniture to feel more open, even if you’re short on square footage.

Mix hard with soft: furniture arrangement with texture in mind

The best dining spaces aren’t matchy-matchy. Pairing a sintered stone modern dining table with a boucle chair adds balance between smooth and soft. Same goes for leather dining chairs paired with a walnut sideboard, playing with textures makes the whole dining area layout feel considered and inviting.

Zone like a pro in open-plan layouts

No walls? No problem. Define your dining nook with lighting, rugs, and the shape of your furniture. Use a rectangular dining table to zone longer rooms, or a compact dining table with storage to create a clean break from your living room. Sideboards double as subtle dividers in open layouts, very handy.

Mood mapping: how furniture placement affects energy

Where you place your furniture changes how a room feels. Keep high-traffic paths clear. Avoid cramming too many seating options around a table if it feels too tight. Remember: space to breathe is part of comfort. When in doubt, follow basic furniture arrangement tips, like spacing chairs evenly and letting sideboards breathe with a 20cm buffer at least.

Marco Furniture makes it easy to build a dining space that doesn’t just look good in photos, it works in real life. Ready to stop scrolling and start styling? Visit Marco Furniture to shop for luxury furniture in Australia and find the perfect table and chair pairing that feels made for your space.