It’s time to design your perfect dining space! Everyday functionality, intimate evenings and dinner parties that create fond memories are all going to be influenced by the space that we create. This should be an exciting and fun experience because there are so many wonderful choices available. To help you plan, write down a couple of details about each design element that is important to you, and you will find that designing your own space has now become much more fun! To help you think through the myriad of options, consider the following 4 items.
Light: Understanding the flow of your house and how light influences the mood of a room is important. In small spaces lots of light helps to create the impression of size. Evaluate the natural light that comes into your space and supplement with appropriate artificial lighting.
Flooring/Rugs: From warm wood flooring to modern tiles, the flooring of the room is a central aspect in deciding the overall style and mood of the room. It’s always best to work with a room rather than struggle to change the identity. Working with a room allows for simple enhancements of color and comfort with the perfect rug. If your flooring doesn’t fit your style, then rugs, tables, plants and décor can change the feel but require a little more planning.
Table: Your dining table will speak volumes about the importance of the room, the dining experience and your personal style and influence. Consider the following: number of people you will entertain, the frequency of entertaining, how much space you have and the type of interaction that you prefer. Round tables allow for the best connection for everyone involved, rectangle tables, can be elegant and stylish and create a wonderful feeling of community, oval and freeform tables add a measure of style that is interesting and functional. One key tip to consider is to measure your space carefully considering how much room you have to navigate once guests are seated.
Seating: What wonderful options do we have when it comes to dining seating. Form and function have evolved to create truly beautiful and stylish options that enhance the look of a room while allowing for optimal comfort and occupancy. Chairs and benches each offer style and function benefits and should be considered carefully. Benches allow for maximum seating with minimal space requirements. Dining chairs with arms can be elegant and comfortable but require more space. Dining side chairs have no arms and seem to hit the middle ground of function, space and style benefits.
