In the age of Netflix and new iPhone 7, it’s hard to keep your family intact during dinner. Some of the members of your family would want to stay in the living room and watch new episodes of their favorite shows. While others would want to stay glued into their phones and refresh their social media feed.
That’s the reason why revamping the dining room is such a huge deal these days. Families have seldom time to bond because of the distractions that plague us. By going back to the formal dining room set up, families have the chance to bond together.
A factor that can help you make this happen is through redesigning your dining room. Here’s a list of design tips that can help you do so:
1. Opt for a creative chandelier
Chandelier is one of the centerpieces of a dining room. It almost takes the attention away from the other parts of the dining area. Pick a chandelier that will truly differentiate your dining room from the others.
2. Yes, you can keep it simple
Making a grand dining room can be a cause to forget about functionality. Do not forget about functionality by keeping things simple. Make the seats strong and sturdy and the centerpieces delicate to pull off that homey vibe that you want.
3. Use natural light
Hesitant to use extravagant chandelier? Then opt for natural light. Surround your dining room with big windows that can definitely lighten up your family’s Sunday brunch.
4. Balance the elements
Avoid getting overwhelmed by your dining room by pulling off a balancing act. Choose a single element to focus on. This way, the whole dining room won’t feel stocky and overwhelming. In the photo above, the designer chose to focus on the lush seats and kept it simple with the dining table. The result is a well balanced dining room that everyone can appreciate.
5. Don’t be afraid to experiment
Express your personal style. Choose to experiment with patterns just like the striped seats in the photo above. This will definitely make dinner more exciting and vibrant.
6. Keep it fun
Designing a formal dining room doesn’t mean that everything should be a bore. Keep things fun. Don’t be afraid to use bold colors and play around with design.
7. Comfy is king
Having a major dining room is great but remember to never compromise comfort over design. Your family will definitely enjoy a hearty meal in a space where they feel comfortable and at home, just like in the photo above.
Make dinner great again by following the tips above!
