When decorating the dining room, the first and foremost principle is that the décor should be of the same design or pattern of the other rooms in the house. To be precise, the dining room should amalgamate with the rest of the house. In our eagerness to make dining room look elegant and glamorous we should not resort to overdoing the process. In a traditional or country home, the dining room also should have an antiquated appeal to strike the balance.
It depends on what type or style of dining room we are contemplating on. To begin with the floor, if it is covered with wall to wall carpet let us leave it like that provided the carpet is in good condition and well maintained. In case it is not in a good condition and to be changed, think of an alternative. The floor boards can be given coats of quick drying paints available for the purpose. The wall can be of warm colours like golden or creamy yellow, but it should blend smoothly with the floor colour or the colour of the carpet.
As far as the furniture is concerned, the choice should depend on style that is envisaged. It can be traditional or modern. A wide selection of solid wood dining room furniture is available. Tables, chairs, side tables, coffee tables in different colours and designs that match the other fittings and facilities can be chosen. Thickly padded or upholstered furniture can be opted if the accent is on a romantic style. Glass top tables are preferred selectively and that too depend on the style contemplated. Table clothes, runners and napkins are to be provided to add glamour and gaiety to the set up. Table mats of matching colours are to be chosen.
Lighting is very important in decorating the dining room. In a spacious dining room chandelier will give a touch of class. Dimmer switches to regulate the intensity of the light can be provided in large rooms. The walls can be decorated with murals or other pieces of art matching the ambience of the room. Antique pieces like vintage china plates and mugs can be displayed in the wall cabinets. Beautiful flower bouquets and fruit bowls will add a natural charm to the dining areas. Vegetable carvings of different shapes can be placed to decorate the tables.
The very important factor is that the accent of the whole exercise of furnishing and decorating the dining room is to enhance the comforts and convenience of the diners. The place should not have a crowded look. Ample moving space, good ventilation and soothing lights are essential requisites for creating a relaxed mood in the dining room.
A well decorated dining room reflects the personality and the lifestyle of the host. The question is not whether it is a luxurious setting or a classic style furnishing, but the distinctive flair that is apparent in the process of choosing and executing the process of decorating that counts.
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