Decorating your dining room??: Must-have tips !!

The dining room can be a multi functional space, used for eating, crafting, homework or entertaining, or it may be a room strictly reserved for special dinner occasions, like evening meals or holidays. Regardless of how you actually use your dining room, designing this space should focus on both the practical as well as beautiful. Dining rooms are predominately used for dining, so having a solid table and functional chairs is of up most importance. Some dining rooms are large enough to have other furniture, like sideboards or additional tables. Whether you want a space that feels traditional, elegant, eclectic or modern, these rules of thumb offer fun ways to add style and character to your special dining room space.

Key Measurements
Keep at least 36 inches between the wall (or the edge of another piece of furniture) and the table to allow diners to push out their chairs and comfortably get up from the table. However, 42 to 48 inches is better and gives the dining room a more spacious feel. With this in mind, measure your space before purchasing a dining table and choose one that will fit comfortably in your space.


Each guest should have 24 to 30 inches of table surface space to dine comfortably. Seating more guests at the table than is recommended will create a cramped dining environment. However, don't buy a larger table to seat more people than the size of your dining room will allow.

Large Dining Rooms ideas

With larger spaces, there's a more flexible range of furniture sizes, styles, and accessories to choose from. Follow these tips when deciding on the best layout for your space. 


                   

1. Before purchasing a table or chairs, decide on a style (modern, contemporary, or traditional) that best fits the rest of your décor. This will help you narrow down your furniture selection from the get-go.

2. When arranging your furniture, center the dining table in the middle of the room (or under a lighting element if you have a combined living and dining room). Then you will know where to place other furniture, including chairs, lighting, and sideboards. Popular table shapes for larger spaces are round, rectangular, or oval.

3. Use the rest of your available space for decorative accessories and other pieces of furniture that have storage space. A popular piece of dining furniture, in rooms that can fit one, is a buffet hutch. The large structure includes extra cabinetry to store dining essentials, such as cloth napkins, formal china, and extra silverware. Place it against any available wall, but make sure there is 36 inches space between the hutch and the nearest chair or table edge.

Small Dining Rooms ideas

    

Decorating a small dining space may be a challenge, but there are ways to make your room feel more open and spacious. Start by following these tips to make the most out of your space.

1. Look for a dining table that has a removable leaf. Leaving it out most of the time will give an airy feel for everyday living, but it can easily be added for larger gatherings. Likewise, consider storing or distributing extra dining chairs throughout the house. A table set with just two or four chairs instantly feels less crowded.

2. The best seating option for small spaces are arm less dining chairs. They will make the space seem less congested and create extra wiggle room for additional seating


Other Dining Accents

Chairs: Dining chairs can be placed in the corner of the dining room as a decorative, functional accent. When extra seating is necessary, they're immediately accessible for you to pull over and add to the table. This is an ideal opportunity to select a fun, bolder style that complements what you already have.

Buffets: A buffet is an accent piece that's not only decorative, but also displays food before being served to family and keeps your dining table from becoming overcrowded with serving dishes. Additionally, it stores everything from serve ware and table linens to flatware.

Ceiling Lights: Ceiling lights (usually a chandelier or pendant) should be placed directly above the dining table. Place the hanging light in the center of the table for a well-balanced, symmetrical space.

Working within a framework makes easier to create the dining room you’ve been dreaming of, these tips can help you to turn your dream into reality.

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