Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Masterfully Curated Dining Room Shows the Enduring Power of Minimalist Design and Perfectly Chosen Fixtures

Never underestimate the power of good overhead lighting and a chic furniture set when it comes to designing a dining room. This masterful duo is what holds the room together, filling even the starkest spaces with ambience and that all-important sense of welcome.

While a timeless dining table, chair set and lighting fixture are known to be an unbeatable combination, it was Maggie Gyllenhaal's sophisticated space that made me even more sure of the trio's impact and power.

Featuring a walnut dining table, midcentury dining chairs and a rather impressive overhead light, Maggie's space proves that sometimes the simplest setups are the chicest and most enduring.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal's midcentury modern dining room is breathtakingly serene. From the high ceilings to the intricate crown molding, the period charm of the brownstone is undeniable. However, what makes the space so impressive is its pared-back, curated feel, decorated with chic midcentury furniture, lighting, and decorations.

Maggie's dining room is artfully curated. While the architecture (glass doors, tall ceilings, and intricate stucco) is breathtaking, the dining room furniture and lighting transform the room into a work of art. Fusing the old with the new (the midcentury modern table, chairs, and lighting give the space a laid-back coolness), the dining room is undeniably transitional in style.

While mixing eras can be tricky, Maggie's dining room proves that midcentury furniture works in almost any space. The vintage dining table is not only chic but also practical; it can fold out when needed. Paired with the curved dining chairs, the arrangement proves that the simplest of setups are often the most stylish.

The star of the show, however, is the rather graceful midcentury lighting fixture that hangs from the dining room ceiling. Admittedly, the Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp is a little pricey, so you'll be pleased to know that the Supermoon Pendant Light from Pooky feels equally as chic and will give your dining room a quietly luxurious glow come evening.

Maggie Gyllenhaal's dining room is a lesson in keeping it simple. Allowing the architecture to shine, Maggie's space features a timeless midcentury dining table and chair set and a rather impressive lighting fixture. It proves that all a dining room needs are these three staples.