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 off. Hanging your chandelier at the right height sets the…
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 rarity in your home, a dedicated dining room is 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 centerpiece makes any night of the year feel special. No…
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 most homeowners, your dining room may only play a starring…
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 bigger role than you realize. But it’s not just about…
