With fantastic conversation pieces and tasty food, mealtimes together with family and friends in the dining room must be a memorable experience. Insert an unexpected design spin, and every meal is that a lot more unique. Read on to see how you can freshen up your dining room with intriguing seating, a statement piece, a new ceiling, a bit of black, novels and more.
1. Double up. Stimulate your vision by installing two pendants over your dining room table. Go a step farther and place coordinating — but maybe not matching — host and hostess chairs.
Willman Interiors / Gina Willman
2. Record piece. Permit your room to be the background for an oversize, gorgeous chandelier. Nothing says “wow” such as crystal.
Atmosphere Interior Design Inc..
3. Black beauty. Lay dark, modern furniture and draperies facing a dark wall covering on your dining room for unspoken elegance. Do not be scared of the dark.
A. Rejeanne Interiors
4. All eyes up. Transform your dining room ceiling into a work of painted and textured artwork. It is a masterful approach to bring attention all the way to the very best.
Willman Interiors / Gina Willman
5. The wall of wine. Stack all your favorite wines directly up the wall of your dining room instead of using paint or a wall covering. They create for a certain star attraction.
Michael Abrams Limited
6. Mirror magic. Put an oversize freestanding or wall-mounted mirror onto the focal wall of your dining room for maximum effect. This is especially great for a little dining space, as the space will instantly double in size.
Faiella Design
7. Get all chalked up. Entertain guests with menus or daily inspirational quotes for your family — directly about the walls. Cleanup is simple, and it’s a fun way to have a different look daily. Now that’s cool.
Michael Fullen Design Group
8. Dining with the authors. This little dining room combined with wall-to-wall shelving for books is both a library and a dining room. What a novel idea for people who love to be surrounded by books.
FORMA Design
9. On the seat. Forgo the traditional fitting dining room chairs and opt for a seat on one side of this dining table. It is a terrific way to create your own statement and even cozier for fun.
Habachy Designs
10. Give the red carpet treatment. This oversize rug in ruby red makes quite a statement. Design your entire dining space in a monochromatic colour and create the focal point that the area rug.