Even limestone townhouses built in the 1200s look good with a modern update. Homeowners Lone and Chris bought their home in Uzès, France, and worked without the help of an architect to give it present-day appeal. When incorporating newer dining room designs into a medieval house, you must choose decor that suits the home. Lone and Chris brought in vintage chairs, an oak dining table, 1960s pendant lamps, and artwork, setting it up in front of the original stone fireplace, creating an inviting place to gather.