How to decorate your dining room?

Do you feel your dining room is sorely lacking in character, and you want to redecorate it? Do you lack any particular decorating ideas and don't know where to start?

Fortunately, we have prepared a comprehensive guide on the subject that will guide you step by step.

This detailed guide will allow you to decorate your dining room while respecting current trends.

A successful dining room decoration requires a beautiful design, suitable furniture, and good lighting.

To ensure your dining room decor is a success, you must first furnish the room, starting with the essentials like the table and chairs, before moving on to storage furniture. Add a rug, some canvas prints, and you're all set!

With this guide, you will be able to:

• Choose a trendy design
• Finding the right furniture for decoration
• Install lights that highlight the decor

By the end of your reading, you will know all the necessary steps for a successful and original dining room decoration.

I) Choosing the best design for your dining room

Good news: the dining room is one of the easiest rooms to decorate. Even professional decorators generally opt for a simple and rather minimalist design , with just a few pieces of furniture and accessories. You're certainly familiar with the role of the dining room and you're probably just looking to create a comfortable space.

Furthermore, whether it's the design or the decor, it's hard to go wrong. That said, by following our advice, you'll be able to create a dining room with a practical design and chic decor.

1) The design of the dining room

Here are the most important tips to guarantee a good dining room design:

• Leave a minimum of 1 m between the chairs and the walls

• Space the chairs at least 0.6 m apart to ensure maximum comfort for guests

• If your chairs have armrests, make sure they are low enough so they can be tucked under the table. This avoids inconveniencing guests and allows you to neatly store the chairs when not in use. It also makes the dining room feel much more spacious.

• Place a rug large enough to accommodate the table and all the chairs, even when they're occupied. Having your chair on two different surfaces is particularly uncomfortable, and you don't want your guests to have that experience in your home. Therefore, choose a rug that doesn't show dirt easily , is flat, and easy to remove. This will allow you to clean it periodically without too much trouble.

• Pay attention to proportions. Your dining room furniture, especially the table and chairs, shouldn't take up too much or too little space. Similarly, the chairs and table shouldn't be disproportionately large. Also, consider the various accessories. For example, if you want to place candlesticks on the table , make sure they are the right size. Generally, a candlestick shouldn't be more than half the width of the dining table.

• To ensure the design focuses on the dining room's function, avoid placing decorative items larger than the central table. If you already have a large painting, for example, place it in your living room instead.

2) The dining room decor

As with design, decorating your dining room can be quite simple. By adding a few small touches, you can easily transform your dining room into a warm and inviting space . Here are a few tips to help you do just that:

• Hang some pictures on the walls

• Place a decorative object (such as a large candlestick or a vase of flowers ) in the center of the table

• Enhance your silverware with unique decorative elements

• Set up an elegant sideboard on which you can place eye-catching decorative items, such as knick-knacks.

Remember that the best decor for your dining room should reflect your tastes and personality. So don't hesitate to make the necessary changes to achieve this.

II) Choosing the perfect furniture for your dining room

When it comes to furniture, the dining room is also quite easy to furnish. By choosing a few basic pieces, your dining room will be just as practical as any other. However, here we're also looking to give it style.

Therefore, you can use it not only to welcome guests, but also for everyday use. To help you with this, we suggest taking a look at the most important pieces of furniture in the dining room.

1) Choose the dining room table and chairs

Although they still exist on the market, complete dining room sets that can be bought in series are no longer really popular.

Indeed, the current trend is to be more creative and express yourself through your decor. Here, we offer some interesting examples of dining room tables.

A) The simple dining room table

Opting for a basic design doesn't mean you lack originality. You can create a unique decor that your guests won't soon forget. If you choose a minimalist and rustic style , we suggest opting for pine, oak, or birch wood .

Also consider preserving the natural color of the wood, which will undoubtedly have a small impact on the overall design of the dining room.

B) The extendable trestle table

Unsurprisingly, the trestle table makes our list. Both stylish and practical, its extendable version is ideal for hosting a large number of guests for moments of pure conviviality.

Be aware, however, that because of its construction (usually wood and metal), it may be considerably heavier than the others.

C) The dining room chairs

When you're looking for furniture for your dining room, you might find chairs you like, but without the table. Don't hesitate to negotiate to buy just the table.

If that proves impossible, you can always turn to a craftsman to personalize your chairs as you wish. Even if it might cost you a little more, remember that having personalized furniture at home is priceless.

2) Choosing storage furniture

The ideal dining room absolutely must have a display cabinet, a serving cart, and a sideboard. These are perfect for storing and displaying your fine china and silverware . Keep in mind that the overall decor of your dining room should highlight these pieces.

III) Knowing how to light the dining room

Lighting is a topic that novice decorators too often neglect. Yet, its impact on the impression one gets of a room is extremely important.

With regard to the dining room, it should be noted that the ideal lighting varies depending on the design of the room as well as the size and shape of its central table.

The light must therefore:

• Highlight the table setting while maintaining the brilliance of the rest of the decorative elements
• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere
• Take into account the natural lighting in the room
• Follow the shape of the table (round for round tables and linear for long tables)
• Include candlesticks for special occasions where soft lighting is needed.
• Position yourself at a good height (almost 1 meter from the table)

Furthermore, note that if you plan to use the dining room space for other purposes, such as studying or reading, consider adjusting the lighting accordingly. In this case, the lighting will need to be brighter and from multiple sources.

For example, you could install additional wall lights on at least three walls. These will prevent eye strain when reading in your dining room and can even serve as rather charming decorative features.

It's also worth noting that lighting trends haven't changed much. People often prefer soft lighting that focuses primarily on the center of the table.

Perfect lighting in your dining room allows you to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, to the delight of the whole family.

You now know the main steps to successfully decorate your dining room.

Furthermore, decorating this room is absolutely simple. By following our guide, point by point, while adding your personal touch, you'll have no trouble finding the best design for your dining room, furnishing it, and lighting it properly.

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See you soon.

The Lofty Trend Team.