For many, one of life’s best pastimes is enjoying delicious food with family and friends, whether that’s having a meal with their nearest and dearest or hosting a large gathering for family and friends.
That’s why dining rooms are a pivotal part of our homes, helping to add the wow factor to these special occasions.
Dining rooms tend to be the heart of the home, where special occasions are marked and long-lasting memories are made. Therefore, when you’re designing this space, you need to make sure it’s inviting but comfortable, stylish but practical and perfect for spending a lot of time in.
To help you do just that, here are our top tips:
Choose Your Dining Table and Chairs
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It goes without saying that no dining room is going to be complete without a gorgeous dining room table, complete with standout dining chairs. This is going to be the main focal point in your dining room and needs to complement your living space perfectly. To ensure this, always think about how many people you’ll need to get around the table and how big your room is. Don’t forget to think about the design, too, opting for a table that will accentuate this style.
Find the Ideal Colours
Dining rooms are often used at night, which is why you’ll want to consider this when choosing the colour and décor of this space. You might not be able to rely on natural light, but this means you can be bold with zesty, vibrant colours that inject plenty of zeal into your evenings.
Add Ambient Lighting
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When you’re trying to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in your dining room, your lighting will play a huge role in this. It’ll add to the cosy atmosphere and enhance the rich colours you’ve chosen for your walls. Equally, you’ll also want to allow for enough illumination over the table but without the lights being too bright. If you can, have dimmer switches installed and select wall lights that can be turned on instead of the main light.
Add Drama
Finally, you need to add some drama that’ll make sure this is a dining experience you and your guests will treasure forever. To do this, you could consider adding quirky accessories, bold artwork or a striking feature wall. These will bring instant panache to your dining room but without taking anything away from its style and elegance.
Then, to complete the look in style, choose a decorative centrepiece and some timeless linen for your table before placing candles around the room.
