There is something very cosmopolitan about European interior design, combining a sense of history with contemporary appeal for a look that is sophisticated yet comfortable. It is also versatile and adaptable; it’s just as valid in a many-roomed mansion as it is in a loft or an apartment.

Whether your style is traditional or contemporary, in European interior design, lines are sharp and crisp, emphasis is on shape and traditional elements are utilized in new and surprising ways.

For a European designer look in the dining room that is eclectic and smart, start with the table and then work your way around the room.

Armen Living M27 60″ Round Travertine Dining Table

The round tabletop paired with distinctive shape of the pedestal base is a great example of the use of shape. Lines are sophisticated, flowing and smooth.

Druid Hills Collection 3 Light Uplight Chandelier

The round shape is echoed in this beautifully detailed chandelier. The combination of opaque glass and warm metal finish will bring out the best of the table’s organic elements.

Canterbury Home Furnishing Manhattan Dining Side Chair

The button-tufted backrest says “tailored” while the curved back and saber legs add visual interest. The chair had an understated glam look.

Lexington Zacara Carlyle 4 Shelf Dining Room Buffet with Removable Wine Rack

This buffet is truly contemporary with its form-is-function design. The “floating” top shelf and side cabinets is visually stunning. The warm sable finish is the perfect complement to the round stone dining table.

Couristan Focal Point Area Rug Collection – Artifacts/Mocha

The surface of the rug is textured and the color is warm and inviting. Like the chandelier, this area rug will enhance the natural elements of the table and emphasize the lines of the dining chairs and the buffet.

Tune in again next Wednesday for further discussion of European interior design, this time for a unique look for your living room.