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Tuesday, July 11th, 2017
And who says the dining area has to be indoors all the time? Featured here are the lovely Louis Dining Pieces from FFDM’s Biltmore Collection.
Have you ever been asked how you can make the dining room a more inviting place? Sure, having a few friends over and decorating your dining room in a jiff could be possible once in a while but what if you want to have a comfy room to eat in each and every day?
It is but natural that you would focus your attention on the living room and other such rooms that are used more often but this does not mean that you have to neglect the dining room all together.
You can begin with what you have on hand. Do you have matching dining room pieces that you could use to finish the rest of the design elements in the room? Or do you have dinnerware and glassware that you have long been keeping for that perfect dining experience?
As you reassess the pieces that you already have, you are also bound to realize that there are some things that you would need to invest in. As you assemble these pieces together, you will soon create a look that you would admire, one that you would even be proud to show off to your friends.
The Cozy Rug Does the Trick
A modern dining room set can be easily softened with the right rug. The rug will work as the balancing element.
Warm Colors on Walls
A huge dining room could sound good at first but it can be quite chilly if you don’t decorate it properly. Dark brown walls will bring out the rustic beauty of a dining room. If brown doesn’t work for you, any other hue that creates depth would do well to fill up any cavernous space.
Pick an English Couch
If you want the highest level of coziness, then you might as well pick upholstered pieces. Place armchairs at both ends of the long table. Have a banquette or an upholstered dining bench perched over to the side.
Be sure to adjust the seat heights accordingly.
Place Window Seats by a Sunny Area
If your dining room absorbs a lot of natural light during the day, then it would be wrong to waste it. Place a comfortable cushioned seat right by the window that gets the most sunlight. This can be your reading nook during the day. This can also be the perfect spot for your kids to create their projects during their study time.
Use Lots of Yellows and Greens
Since you’re advised to use brown or any dark-colored paint on your walls, then you should think of ways to make the rest of the room appear sunnier. Use yellow seat cushions or curtains. Greeneries can also be brought in.
Hot Hues All Year Round
Apart from the yellows and greens, you can also use a bright hue such as red on your chairs, the buffet or china hutch. Salmon and tomato red would also be great options.
The Curiosity Cabinet
Another way to set up a cozy dining room is to fill the china cabinet with your interesting collectibles. These can be books, dinnerware, pretty stones, etc.
Or Stripes It Is
Apart from browns and other dark hues, you can also use painted-on stripes. These should create the needed architectural interest in the dining room. To complete the look, have some symmetrical artworks placed on the said walls.
Hang a Pin Board
Who says dining rooms have to be formal all the time? Break free from this notion by personalizing the room. Use a pin board to hold your most recent snapshots or notes. These photos could also serve as conversation pieces during dinner.
Set Up a Fireplace
What could create more warmth in the dining room than this?
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