It’s time for a home refresh. With summer around the corner, now is the perfect time to get your home ready for the kids who are coming back from school… and for any summertime guests!
Dinner parties, neighborly lunches, and family brunches are great occasions to gather with friends and family over the summer, so don’t overlook your dining room when refreshing your home!
The most important piece in any dining room is the dining table. If you don’t know where to start – don’t worry! We got you covered with some simple dining room style tips.
Room Size & Space
Look around your room, dedicate time to understanding its layout, and measure the dimensions of your dining area (including floor to ceiling). This is the first step towards deciding what size dining set will work best for you.
The key is to find balance. You want to prevent overcrowding your room, but at the same time, a dining set that’s too small for the space will make your room look empty.
Here is a quick breakdown of what dining table types might work depending on your room size:
Small Rooms – Smaller round or square tables are your best friends when setting up a low square footage dining area. Choosing an appropriately sized dining room set helps maximize your dining room’s space. A small table with drop leaves (such as the Cassidy or Louie dining sets) makes a great choice that affords flexibility! Fold the leaves down when you’re not entertaining to gain extra walking space AND bring the leaves up to create a larger dining surface to accommodate dinner guests.
Medium Rooms – Medium-sized rooms deserve a bigger table! Pick a rectangular or oval-shaped table with a two-toned finish or interesting carvings in the base or chair legs to amp up your style. To keep sight lines a little more open, we recommend swapping a couple chairs for a dining bench instead. This smart choice also allows you to seat an extra guest or two when necessary.
Large Rooms – With larger dining areas, you have the luxury of creative freedom! Look for sets that come with leaves that elongate your dining table. Consider adding additional pieces to your dining room, such as a server or a hutch. (Check out the Wyndermere and Carden collections!) These pieces add personality to your dining room and double as storage space! Find the one that matches your dining set or curate a custom style by mixing and matching pieces from different collections.
More tips!
Redecorating your dining room is more than just choosing a pretty dining set. To make the most of your dining room, it’s important to see the space as a whole!
Once you have decided on your perfect dining set, don’t forget to style your room. The right paint colors, wall art, tabletop accessories, and rugs will take your dining area to the next level. There’s something irreplaceable about having your favorite people gathered around the table at home for mealtime, and a well-furnished and styled space is so much more appealing.
Now that you know the basics, it’s time to get decorating!
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