Dining Room

 

Whether you use your dining room for family dinners every evening, or it only gets used for the occasional social get-together or special occasion, it’s really important to make sure you that it still looks stylish and fits in with the rest of your homes design. Having a gorgeous dining room will allow your whole house to fit together perfectly and become homely and welcoming. There are a few features that make a dining room elegant and inviting, and they can be incorporated into any kind of personal style.

 

Creating the right atmosphere

 

Getting the right balance with your dining room’s décor is key to creating the perfect atmosphere. Using a neutral palette of creams, greys and browns for the walls and furnishings will work really well in creating a relaxing, warm atmosphere. You can brighten things up with statement colours used through your detailing and accessories, but sticking to a neutral core is the focus point. Lighting is also vital when it comes to a rooms overall feel, as if you go for a bright white lighting feature, then the room will feel cold and awake, whereas a softer, yellow toned light will bring the atmosphere to a warmer, comforting feel that allows you, your family and any guests to feel at home and relaxed.

 

Suitable for all

 

Dining rooms are perfect for all kinds of activities. From getting the family together every evening for a lovely dinner and catch up, to helping you host the best dinner party the streets ever seen, so it’s important to make sure your dining room is versatile. Many people dress their dining rooms to work only for extravagant parties and special occasions, but it’s also really nice to be able to use your dining room for other purposes, such as kids doing their homework or even retiring to read a good book. With your furnishings, try and make them as suitable as possible to your needs. Having a functional dining room is far better than having a show one, which becomes the case in many homes. If you haven’t already, invest in a beautiful dining table, with matching chairs to give the room character as well as functionality. Having matching furnishings is the best way to create a stylish, rounded look and show off your personal style. Why not look at adding a matching bookcase or dresser, perfect for storing items that never really seem to have a place to go. A dresser is perfect, especially when it comes to dinner parties, as you can store your special occasion crockery here and keep it clean and fresh for those extra special parties.

 

Dress to impress

 

The overall look and feel of your dining room is not completely down to the furnishings and décor, you need to accessorise. Adding extra detailing and features to the room is the perfect way for you to express your personal style and put your stamp on the rooms décor. A beautiful table cloth, paired with place mats and coasters, is a perfect way to dress your table elegantly and add character. Candles are also a very good feature for any dining table, adding to the ambiance and generating a calming feel and adding a beautiful aroma. How you dress your dining room is all down to your individual style, create a room that you will be happy to spend time in, and want to show off to friends and family. Finally, you can consider incorporating artwork and photography into your room, having this will build on the rooms overall feel and draw the atmosphere together. Family photos are perfect for keeping the homely tone that runs through the rest of your home, and they are a perfect way of brightening up a room and making it feel inviting. Why not add some flowers to the centre of the table to add a splash of colour to the room, some beautiful roses would be the perfect touch in creating a gorgeous dining room.