Three mistakes come up weekly: matching wood tones too perfectly (everything reads flat), choosing a rug too small (chairs slide off), and adding black hardware that fights the pale oak. Vary one element — pair your oak dining table with a walnut bench, or a black metal pendant. The rug should extend 60 cm beyond the table on all sides. MIDHILL's showroom stylist sketches layout options free of charge when Singapore buyers book a 45-minute appointment at the Lecong space.