You can afford to be daring in the dining room. It’s a spot that’s usually for entertaining guests but quiet, romantic meals need their place, too – as do family meals. Either way, we’ve brought together a few quick hacks to take your dining room from functional to fabulous.
1. Freshen Up Your Furnishings
We’re specifically talking about blinds and curtains. One of the easiest ways to give your dining room a totally different look is to change the window coverings. So, choose patterned or colourful blinds and accessorise with seat cushions for a more complete look. Matching your blinds in with accent colours can create a transformative and uplifting effect.
2. Gallery Wall
People often overlook the transformative effect of using pictures and wall art. But there’s no better way to inject a bit of personality into a room than by utilising these simple accessories. You can’t really go wrong – just make sure you take the time to find something you like.
We recommend choosing two or three with matching frames to create a gallery-style look.
3. Statement Lighting
If you’re going to use a chandelier anywhere in the home then make it your dining room. There are few better places to put one and these eye-catching fixtures will create more of a focal point over the dining table. It’s a great way to add a bit of glamour to the room and will certainly be a talking point when entertaining guests.
4. Space For Storage
If you have a larger dining room then think about buying a sideboard. Mainly for storing dishes and crockery, these handy pieces of furniture can be easily decorated with accessories, pictures and lamps for a more homely, personalised feel.
We love the rustic look of our Henley Grey Sideboard – perfect for countrified settings.
So there you have it: our quick tips on how to improve and transform your dining room. Make sure you follow us on Facebook for more advice around the home.
