From Vision to Reality: Made-to-Measure Dining Tables and Chairs
When you work with Milola to find your dream piece of furniture, we’ll work hard to curate the best possible options for your home. From fabric choices for your sofas to the wood finishes on your dining tables, we take the time to explore every possible customisation option, helping you design your perfect made-to-measure interior space.
When our wonderful customer Harmonie approached us to help her design and make a made-to-measure dining table for her stunning kitchen space, we were more than happy to help. From working with our suppliers to create a unique angle amendment to the original dining table to consulting with Harmonie on how to choose and style her beautiful new dining set, our team were personally involved from the very first discussion.
"All that's left to do now is enjoy creating new memories in this pretty space ❤️"
Harmonie’s brief for her made-to-measure dining table
One of the most unusual and bespoke features of Harmonie’s kitchen was the slanted angle of her exterior wall, with her kitchen space featuring a unique diagonal bay window, as seen in the room plan below.
To complement this wall and bring her vision to life, Harmonie's dream made-to-measure dining table would also feature a slanted edge running parallel to this room angle, creating a smooth diagonal shape that would be easy for her family to walk past without any obstructive sharp corners.
Additionally, to help her kitchen feel cohesive and unified, the other end of the table would need to fit snugly against the existing kitchen island, with the straight edge sitting flush against the side of the existing unit.
Finally, the made-to-measure dining table would also need to be lengthened by 10cm from the standard sizing to ensure it sat centrally beneath a custom pendant light fitting, allowing the light to filter equally across the entire table during family mealtimes.
Our customisation process
Here at Milola, we love a challenge, and we understood the importance of creating this dream made-to-measure dining table for Harmonie. Having selected the solid oak AMELIA Dining Table from Kristensen Kristensen, we began the discussions with the Kristensen Kristensen team to figure out the exact measurements and specifications required to create this custom piece.
Through finding the perfect wood finish and creating the full blueprint design of the table and room structures, we worked seamlessly with both Kristensen Kristensen and Harmonie to bring this beautiful design to life.
For the wood of the table, Harmonie opted for a dark Mocca Brown Oiled Ash finish, designed to perfectly complement the cool, dark palette of her kitchen and create a sleek, earthy feel in the dining space.
In a few short weeks, the custom table design was finished, and we were even able to get it delivered to Harmonie’s home earlier than expected. Harmonie chose to install the table herself, but we can also offer an assembly and fitting service if required. You will see that Harmonie has an amazing flair when it comes to the final touches in the styling and set up, which are stunning.
"And here it is! This new kitchen table @milola.ch. Made from solid oak, we modified the outside angle to fit our bay window, and made it 10cm longer than the old one so that the lamp would be centred. And it arrived ahead of schedule! Frankly, I'm in love with this table, the quality of which is exceptional! So what do you think? What do you think of it?"
Picking the perfect chairs
Shown above with a set of warm walnut dining chairs, the AMELIA Table fit perfectly into Harmonie’s home, and she was delighted with the result. In particular, we loved how she played with mismatched wood tones and finishes in this space, utilising the grains and patterns of the warmer-toned wooden floors to contrast beautifully with the dark matt wood of the made-to-measure dining table.
However, after a few weeks of living with the table, she also selected some matching dining chairs from the Milola collection to create that truly seamless, cohesive feel for her dining set. We were more than happy to recommend the popular and award-winning RAM Wooden Dining Chairs, also made by Kristensen Kristensen, and helped Harmonie to find the perfect wood finish to pair with her designer table. This time choosing a lighter, warmer wood and a chair design with a stylish integrated cushion, her selection brought a softer, rounder element to the space and truly brought the whole dining area together.
Creating this unique made-to-measure dining table for Harmonie was an important step in our journey here at Milola, as we consistently strive to build a bespoke and personal service for our clients. We worked hard to bring Harmonie’s dream dining set to life, and we’re delighted by her positive feedback on the process. Her home, and her dining space in particular, is a stunning example of Scandi design, and we’re proud of the part we played in completing it.
If you’re interested in finding out more about Harmonie’s beautiful home, we recommend taking a look at her Instagram profile – or if you’d like to discuss your own customisation ideas with our team, get in touch with Milola today.
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