The dining room is more than just an arrangement of dining room chairs
and dining tables; it is more than just the dining set or the actual
furniture. It is a place where the family gathers each day for meals; it
should be an ambience that is inviting and comforting as should be
conducive for genial conversation. Your dining room should be such that
when you entertain, the guests are as much admiring of the setting as
the food you have prepared. So what can you do to make your dining room
lovelier and more inviting than it is at present?
A Striking Rug: If you find that your dining room set looks rather bland
or plain and that you need some color to offset it, consider getting a
colorful and striking rug to place beneath the table. The rug should be
big enough that the dining chair legs remain on the rug even when pulled
all the way out. It should be small enough that it does not swamp the
entire room; rather leaves a periphery of uncovered area all around.
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Lighting: If you have some interesting artifact on the wall or on the
mantle or hutch of your dining room, you could try spot lighting to
focus attention on that area. You could use spot lighting around the
room for creating interesting areas if light and shadow. You can also
used recessed lighting for creating light which is diffused rather than
restricted to one or other area. Remember the lighting in the dining
room should always be adequate enough; since this is the place where
meals are taken and you want to be able to see what you're eating! Mood
lighting is not for the dining room; it is best confined to the living
room or bedroom.
A Custom Tablecloth: A beautiful
tablecloth can really set the tone for the evening when you are
entertaining. You can have a custom tablecloth made to your requirements
and the size and shape of your table; making it the base for the rest
of your table settings for when you are entertaining. You can then color
coordinate the place settings, the china ware, the runner and other
items that you will place on the dining table.
Art on the Walls:
Rather than crowd the wall with artifacts and objet d'art it is better
to restrict the decor to one imposing piece of art on the wall. A still
life or a beautiful natural scene; even some beautifully painted flowers
can be a great idea for the wall of a dining room. They can add color
and definition without being too distracting.
A Centerpiece: A
center piece could form the focal point of your dining room set; it
could be an elaborate candelabra or a simple vase or other decorative
item that is suitable for the dining room table. Remember it shouldn't
be so big as to be overwhelming and shouldn't be so small as to be
insignificant. Also it should not be so light that it can tip over
easily when passing dishes etc.
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