Many of us prefer one shape of dining table over another. But if you don’t have a clear furniture preference, how do you decide between a round vs. rectangular dining table? There are many factors that can help you settle…
The dining table and chairs you choose for your dining room can set the stage for the entire room. This includes the style, construction material, design, and size. For example, the fabric used to upholster the chairs can take a…
Do you know your proportions? A well-designed room is all about scale and proportions. If you get them wrong, it doesn’t matter how elegant or beautiful your chandelier and furniture are; your dining room will always feel slightly uncomfortable and…
The formal dining room has been fazed out of many contemporary homes. In its place, we often see kitchen nooks, makeshift breakfast bars, and tiny rooms that can barely hold a full-size dining table. Even if sit-down meals are a…
“Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of style.” — Billy Baldwin Many of us only decorate our dining room table during the holidays or when we’re entertaining. However, a beautiful dining room…
The dining room is one of the least used rooms in the modern home. This is partially because of a rising preference for multi-use spaces (today’s meals are often eaten in the kitchen or living room instead). If you’re like…
You don’t need to patronize a 5-star restaurant to enjoy a luxury meal! The perfect dining experience is all about atmosphere. You can create that atmosphere at home if you have the right lighting. Your dining room lighting plays a…
Today’s dining room doesn’t always get the respect it once earned as a central living space. But you don’t need to treat your dining area as a formal space to justify giving it some well-deserved updates. Dining room design can…