Photo By Ralph Kylloe © 2013 Gibbs Smith, Rustic Elegance, Ralph Kylloe

Banquette Seating Meets Picnic Table in Rustic-Style Dining Room

A custom picnic table and built-in bench serve as a dining spot in this country home. Mission-style metal pendant lights illuminate the table’s rich wood surface. Dark-brown cement floors and undyed-linen curtains blend in with the home's natural setting. But this place isn’t as rustic as it appears -- the cabinet in the corner houses a high-end refrigerator.