Dining Room Decor Ideas
A well-structured dining room is key to any successful home design, especially if you’re a regular dinner party host. A place for friends and family to come together and share meals, your dining room needs to be practical for everyday use as well as bigger gatherings. Here are some ideas to help you create a dreamy dining room that’s warm and inviting.
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A simple, neutral treatment of your dining room’s walls and flooring gives you the perfect canvas to change furnishings and switch things up over time. That said, your choices don’t have to be boring. If you don’t want to stick with plain white walls, you could dress up the room with some creative wall paneling or wainscoting. This is a great way to add texture and contrast to a room without going too crazy with color.
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When it comes to your furniture, you don’t have to stick with matching dining sets to create a look that feels put together. Match vintage finds with modern pieces for a warm, eclectic look. Whether it’s a simple color palette or a material like wood or brass, it helps to find accents that echo through each item to tie it all together.
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For an elegant, modern look, keep things light and bright with plenty of natural materials and simple furnishings. Wood, wicker, rattan, and cane are great options for a bright and rustic look. This also creates a simple base for interchangeable decor to suit any occasion.
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Although we love a large statement dining table, there’s no sense in cramming oversized furniture into a small space. If your dining room is on the smaller side, consider downsizing to a round table. Circular and oval forms save a lot of space while still accommodating plenty of guests, making your dining room feel bigger and brighter.
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Top off your dining room with a statement light fitting positioned centrally above your dining table. An interesting chandelier or hanging pendant makes your table the focal point of the room, creating a distinct dining zone and drawing the eye towards it.
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Finish off your dining room with some simple accents that add some of your personality to the space. Plants, flowers, and dried flowers make for great backdrops, window dressings, or centerpieces that add some softness to the room.