The Dated Dining Room Trend That's Making A Comeback And Completely Taking Over

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Your dining room is where your family congregates to eat and talk about their days, or it's where you take your guests for a fine dining experience. In most cases, you'll want to make a statement with your dining room. For years, many people added rattan in those rich, dark colors like dark cherry, espresso, or walnut to achieve this effect. While this style of rattan became oudated, a lighter, more refreshing look is trending in this space. Therefore, grab some rattan furniture and decor because it is the dated dining room trend that's making a comeback and completely taking over, but with a twist — black accents. 

Created from a rattan palm, it is a durable and flexible wood furniture choice, usually used on chairs, benches, or tables. It comes in wicker and non-wicker styles, depending on the creator's weaving style. Because of its lightweight features and lighter colors, it's a versatile choice that has been seen indoors and outdoors for many years, especially in the '60s and '70s. However, this furnishing has been seen in living rooms, bedrooms, back porches, and sunrooms throughout the decades, and even in dining rooms and breakfast nooks. In modern design, it didn't truly start making a comeback until the need for sustainable and eco-friendly options increased, especially since this material is biodegradable and grows back quite quickly after being cut. Just because it is coming back, it doesn't mean you should go overboard; instead, be smart with how much you add and complement it with black accents.

Having rattan furniture and decor coming back in style doesn't mean you should cover the room in this material; instead, you need to be strategic and give it a modern look by pairing it with black accents. In most cases, you'll be using rattan chairs and benches around a dining table. But to give the area a sleek, sophisticated look, hints of black are needed, whether it is on a table, chair, or even decor pieces. The rattan adds depth, warmth, texture, and natural elements, while the black creates that timeless, bold look that many people love in their space.

You can even make your life a little bit easier by purchasing a dining room table set that already features black accents, whether on the chairs or the table itself. However, never limit yourself because you can subtly add rattan to your eating space via a buffet or china cabinet, like with the Garvee Sideboard Buffet Cabinet from Target. Since some rattan options can be pricey, going for hundreds of dollars, remember that IKEA can help you get in on the stylish design trend without overspending, thanks to items like the ÄLVSTA chairs. If you're feeling extra savvy, check out your local thrift store, as you may find some durable vintage options that will make a huge impact. Don't forget to give your find a good clean before bringing it inside.