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A dining room can be one of the most difficult places to decorate in a house. The same old formula applies with little to no room for improvement. But being innovative and shaking things up to maximize the benefits of that formula is a trick only few have mastered. There are a couple ways you can get the most out of your dining room and make it look good as well.
Room appropriate furniture:
The most important thing to remember is that the size of your room determines your furniture. If your room is small you need to make it so it appears larger and cozy. If it is big then you can utilize more space and design it accordingly. The size of the furniture should be in respect to your room so that your room doesn’t appear too congested or empty etc.
Cabinets and shelves:
Depending on the size of the room, you should utilize it. Even if it is a small room, only having a dining table and chairs is madness. You need to be able to decorate your fancy silver ware and collection of books etc. having a corner cabinet or two will utilize the corners for a good cause and not take up much space either. In a larger room, you could have a book shelf set up on one side of the room and display all your literary interests etc.
Angle in extra chairs:
As you know most people just stack their extra chairs on one side. You can utilize the room and maximize the benefits by placing them at strategic angles that don’t take up much space and are not a bother either. For example, a corner of the room etc. this will be a great way to avoid shortening the walking space and being out of the way until needed.
Storage space and contemporary bar:
Get drawers made directly underneath the table. That way you can store the necessary things needed there and not have to search for them at the time when they are needed. You could also set up a secretary desk at the corner of room and store all necessary things, dining or otherwise, in the drawers as well deck up your fancy silverware and crockery etc. You could also set up a contemporary bar so that you don’t have to keep revisiting the kitchen for refills etc.
Buffet and cumbersome cabinets:
Buffet and cumbersome cabinets are a real important part of a dining room. You can store all the dining things required there and decorate the top with fancy décor pieces etc. If a party ensues you can always have a buffet styled party. That would be a tremendous help when entertaining a large number of guests.
Art work and decoration pieces:
Decorating the walls with art work and paintings etc. is a good way to set the mood of the room. Having decoration pieces around the room will add character to the room and will make the room appear more friendly and comfortable. Paintings etc. can be a good base for conversation and they just brighten up the room.
Mirrors and plants:
Mirrors make a room look bigger. Mirrors are a good way to make a room look larger than it really is. Mirrors nowadays come in different styles and frames. You can make your room look bigger and stylish at the same time. This is a nice accomplishment. Plants on the other hand make a room look more alive. They give you oxygen and make the room feel fresh and clean. They also bring a soothing color to the mix and have a way of making a room feel comfortable and nice instead of rigid.
Your dining room is a place you eat your food and entertain guests. Having a nice, cozy room can make your party go smoothly whereas a room that gives off a frigid feel will surely make people want it to end sooner that you would want or like. So, these are a few ways you can get the most out of your dining room.
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January 14, 2014
Love, love, love it! Absolutely gorgeous!
January 15, 2014
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Bella from Interior Design Show House
May 13, 2014
The designs are unique. It really is a good way to set the mood of the room and add character to the room and will make the room appear more friendly.