A dining room is more than just a place where you sit down for a meal. It is an integral part of your home, and it should reflect your personality. And so it is a good idea to decorate the dining area of your home to make it warm, cosy, pleasing, stylish and inviting. What you do with your dining room space is absolutely up to you. But, if you are looking for some inspiration, we have some great ideas for you to follow.
Tips For Creative Dining Room Decor
What are some elements that can instantly perk up a dull dining space and make it stand out? Let’s see what dining room interior designers suggest.
Set Your Style
The first point to note is that there are no hard and fast rules for dining room decor. It is a personal choice; you can get extravagant and bring in crystals and chandeliers or keep the decor minimalistic or rustic.
The key is to maintain harmony in design. Avoid introducing too many elements—colours, textures etc. Allow the setting to blend in seamlessly, and you will do fine. Take a pick from the ideas listed below and make it your own.
Light the Space
If done right, lights can be the focal point of the dining room. Lights define a space; they add warmth and personality to the area and can brighten it up. The kind of lights ideal for the dining room depend primarily on the size of the room.
A chandelier would suit a vast dining area, with a long dining table. While statement lighting or pendant lighting complement smaller dining rooms, choose from various designs, from bold and flashy to industrial and elegant. Let them hang low, right above the dining table. Here are some tips for choosing the right lighting for your home.
Wooded Charm
Wooden furniture is typical in a dining room, but you can add to the appeal by trying something different. Distressed wood or reclaimed wood furniture can perk up any dining room and add character to the dining room. Keep the rest of the decor rustic, including the dinnerware. Try these ideas for the rest of the setup –
- Dried flowers, wheat sheaves and dry grasses and grains
- Earthy pitchers as vases
- Burlap table runner
- Antique candle holders
- Wooden or brick accent wall
Alternately, colour a contemporary dining table in two shades. The tabletop and the chairs’ mainframe can be one colour, while the rest painted in a contrast colour.
- Walnut and teal
- Brown and white
- Tan and chocolate brown
- Salmon and brown
Glam Up With Metallic Wallpaper
Pattern and texture can make a neutral and simple dining space appealing. The things to keep in mind when adding texture and pattern in a room are –
- Bring in metallic prints in graphic and modern designs; explore the markets for interesting wallpaper
- Keep the colour palette classy; golds and grey, copper hues, blues and silver and steel grey are some stylish choices
- Don’t use the metallic shades on all walls
- Realise that all the colours in the room must harmoniously blend into each other
Call Attention to Architectural Details
Throw the spotlight on built-in cabinets, hutches, crockery and wine glass cupboards, sideboards, bar and counter stools etc. Paint them in a colour that pops—use a single shade or two hues of one colour or two contrasting colours. This design theme works well when the accent colour pops up in other elements in the dining room. Get the same colour dinnerware and table linen and you are sorted.
Drape it Right
Drapes are a quick fix to liven up a dining room. Add drapes to introduce colour to the room. Choose prints and sheers curtains for a cool, ‘summery’ effect. Choose the colour palette carefully—blues and greens are perfect for a relaxed look. For a more sophisticated feel, opt for patterned drapes in solid colours, and let them be the room’s focal point.
Dress the rest of the room in similar colours—match the upholstery and table linen to match the drapes. Bring in votive candle holders to dazzle the table at night and a fresh flower centrepiece for the day. Subtle elements enhance the look.
Paint the Walls
Painted walls can dramatically liven up a dining room, adding to its appeal. Painting all walls the same colour may not be ideal, but you can experiment with striped walls. Vivid horizontal stripes make small rooms appear larger. Keep the lines bold, but don’t bring in too many colours, especially if the room is tiny.
Neutral colours not doing much for your dining room? Try bright colours on an accent wall: burnished red or a pop of blue. Mix colours; have an accent wall in one colour and the furniture in a contrasting colour. Rust and blue are a classic combination as is cool blue and green.
Going monochrome is a style that never fails—use different hues of colour to create an exciting setup—aqua colours, yellow, peach and even grey look fantastic. Try them.
Don’t Ignore the Ceiling
Want some drama? Focus on the ceiling for some cool effects. You can choose from multiple options –
- Tray or recessed ceiling
- Domed ceiling
- Beamed ceiling
- Dropped or false ceiling
- Coffered ceiling
These are just a few suggestions. Speak to your interior designer to incorporate some of them into your dining room space. Remember to accessorise the dining room correctly.
You can decorate your dining room as you like, but with the help of an expert in interior designing literal wonders could happen. Lemon Interior Designers helps you to create beautiful spaces that you would fall in love with. Contact us for making your thoughts a reality.
