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The dining room is a space where people can come together, free of distraction and really enjoy one another’s company. It’s perfect for family meals as well as entertaining guests. When you are designing your dining room, you need to consider functionality but also style. It should be a vibrant space that inspires conversation and it should also reflect your own personality. So many people waste an opportunity to create a great dining room and use it as a purely functional space, which is such a shame. If you don’t really know what to do with your dining room, here are some simple design concepts to help you get it right. 

 

Create Privacy 

If you want a dining room that invites conversation between the family or your guests, you need to create privacy. It should be a space that is separated from the home and free of distractions, like TVs or laptops. If you have a traditional dining room, that’s not too difficult, but it’s a lot trickier in an open plan home. However, you can use a few free standing screens or even hang some screens from the ceiling to create more privacy. Creating privacy will help you to make sure that your dining room is an intimate, relaxed space for everybody to enjoy. 

 

Create A Focal Point 

Every room needs a focal point and in most dining rooms, it will be the dining table. When you make the dining table a strong focal point, it encourages people to sit down and interact with one another right away. Make sure to invest in good quality furniture, and don’t be afraid to experiment with some interesting patterns and colors on the tablecloth. The details on the table are important as well, especially if you are hosting guests. Putting stylish peugeot pepper mills on the table instead of cheap ones, for example, helps to create a sense of luxury and makes the dining area feel more special. You should also invest in nice cutlery and good quality napkins. You want your dining area to feel like a place where you want to spend time, rather than a functional place where you just sit down to eat. 

 

Create A Conversation Piece 

If you are hosting guests, you need a conversation piece that catches the eye and encourages people to mix and chat. This could be anything you like, from a nice piece of wall art to a bold patterned wallpaper. If the room has particularly high ceilings, consider getting an elaborate hanging light over the center of the table. These statement pieces will elevate the design of the dining room and serve as a conversation starter for guests. 

 

Make It About You 

The dining room should reflect your personality and the things that are important to you, so make sure to incorporate that into your design. Put some family photos up on the walls and think about your hobbies and interests. If you let your own personality direct the design, it will always feel like a nice space to spend time with the family. 

 

If you stick to these basic concepts and let your own creativity take hold, you will be able to create a beautiful dining room that is perfect for family meals and entertaining guests.