Everybody eats…which is why your dining area may be one of the most important spots in your entire home. You want it to feel welcoming, spacious, and most of all, conducive to enjoying a delicious meal. If you are tight on space, you may feel that you have to compromise style for functionality, but this is hardly the case. With the proper design elements, nooks and crannies can appear just as elegant and festive as a grand, sprawling dining room. The key is choosing the right pieces to fit your individual taste as well as your square footage. In this article, you’ll find out how to furnish a dining area that satisfies all of your cravings.

TYPES OF DINING AREAS:

Spacious and Sophisticated

If you have the space, fill it up! A room that was designed specifically as a dining room is often spacious enough for a grand table and accompanying chairs. An expansive room demands a sizeable table to keep from appearing empty and unfinished. “Fitting your space” means the furniture needs to look as though it belongs there, so you definitely don’t want to put a small round table in a large, rectangular room. Design-wise, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase some detail on the backs of your dining chairs since all of them will be visible from at least one angle. Matching curtains, wall décor and lighting fixtures are also some pleasant accentuations that really help tie the room together.

Accent Area

Accent walls are a common design trend today, paritcularly in bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms. If your space is somewhat limited, but you want it to feel more dimensional, we highly suggest creating an accent wall with a coordinating dining set. Spring for a dining table with an upholstered base, which will allow you to choose a fabric that complements your accent wall. Intricate patterns on your dining chairs will help bring the whole space together in perfect harmony. Having this type of area in your home is sure to generate wonder and also give you full permission to express your individuality in the most creative way.

Open Oasis

An open floor plan practically begs for a beautiful table set. Since all features will be exposed, you want to make sure everything looks nice and neat. If your dining space serves as a connector between two rooms such as the kitchen and living room, you may want to pull some features from both areas to form a seamless transition. Likewise, if your setup is near a window or outdoor area, spruce up your tabletop décor with a plant or teak napkin rings to complement the outside scenery. This is also an ideal opportunity to show off a gorgous table base. No mater the style of your home, your open oasis will look fantastic as long as you tie in surrounding elements and make it your own.

•THE TAKEAWAY•

Food brings people together, and now your dining area can, too! No matter how large or small your space, the right furniture and décor can make your dinner table the most inviting place in your home. We hope this article has helped you identify what type of space you have and how to design it in a way that fits your individual taste. After all, there’s not much better than having a delicious meal in a beatifully furnished dining room. Enjoy a feast for your eyes as well as your tastebuds. Bon appetit!