Dining Room Inspiration
Tribal Instinct

Tribal Instinct

The sleek and sophisticated tribal theme has taken the catwalk by storm and home collections are following suit with a walk-on-the-wild-side take on African outback chic.

When it comes to creating an ethnic backdrop, strip everything back to the basics and opt for richly stained natural wood floors, simple parchment or natural stone coloured walls and simple slatted wooden Venetians at the window. If you feel your room needs an injection of colour, paint one wall in an earthy shade of terracotta or a rich, spicy saffron. Warm up floors with chunky, woven coir or sisal rugs; choose furniture in rattan, wicker or animal hide; and add an authentic ethnic touch in the form of hand-thrown pots, wooden carvings and dried twigs and grasses displayed in imposing earthenware pots.
Touch of Glass

Touch of Glass

Smooth and sophisticated meets earthy and ethnic in this arty glass and zebra print chair, £3,995, from Andrew Martin (020) 7225 5100.
Beat of the Drum

Beat of the Drum

Use this tribal-style drum as a decorative piece or as a useful side table, £295, from Andrew Martin (020) 7225 5100.
Take to the Floor

Take to the Floor

Create a stunning decorative focal point in the form of this dramatic large striped brown floor pot filled with dried twigs or dried grasses, £50,from Multiyork (0800) 040 7171.
Hide ‘n Chic

Hide ‘n Chic

Put on a stunning Savannah-style floor show by layering this beautiful Zebra print rug over a richly polished dark wooden floor, £395, from John Lewis (08456) 049 049.
Weave its Spell

Weave its Spell

Seating made from water hyacinth is upholstered in dusky lavender linen resulting in a truly sensuous look. Armchair, £600, from House of Fraser.
 
 
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