Cracking The Dining Room Code

How you get about designing your dining room is essential. When you think about your dining room, most people today associate it with hosting. your room should make a statement about you and be comfortable. You want it to be a space for everyone to gather while creating memories. It needs to be ultra-formal, but the basics remain the same... a table, some chairs, and lighting.

You need a table, right?

When you go about picking a table for your space, make sure it is something you love and reflects your style. The table will be the focal point in this room. The table should fit comfortably in the space and be functional. You may like a high-end table that's made from beautiful specialty wood, but remember that it may need extra care that you may be unwilling to undertake. Choose a table that can grow with you, not one that is the trend of the season- look for one that can expand if you need it to, a less ornate table will be one that you can accessorize in many different ways and go with the times, round tables are great for conversations but are sometimes limited to their ability to expand.

Chairs are crucial to your dining table

They should compliment your table and be comfortable. Who wants to sit at your beautiful table and at the same time, wish they could sit on your couch?! Chairs need not be from the same furniture collection. Tables and chairs today are sold separately to allow mixing and matching, using chairs that are from different furniture lines will make your space more casual, but try to have a unifying element that ties your chairs to the table to give a more cohesive look.

Mix and match

If you are uncomfortable with the mix-and-match idea, you can switch out the captain's chairs found at the heads of the table, Upholstered chairs will add color and texture while using slipcovers makes your chairs even more functional, they can be thrown in the wash when dirty and changed out depending on the season or decor.

You will need storage

you can go with a credenza buffet, sideboard, or china cabinet. Make sure you measure correctly and find an item that is the proper scale for the space, you don't want to overcrowd the room. If you're going to go with something different for storage, find an antique dresser. If you aren't using the dining room for storing your treasured pieces, go with a console table and use it as a buffet. Here's a tip for you If you are displaying your silverware- show it off against a cool background, silver against a warm background makes it look tarnished even if it is polished. If your showcase has a wood interior, use wallpaper to change the look inside.

Time to accessorize

Once you have these crucial furniture pieces selected, it is time for accessorizing. This is the perfect opportunity to use your dining table as the stage for seasons, holidays, and your design schemes. Let your table show off you, your style, and the time of the year.