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Dining Room Interior Design

... Not only furniture, but your entire home ...

Every room in your home serves a specific purpose, and the dining room is often the place where friends and family gather for entertainment.

 

The best décor for decorating dining rooms depends primarily on personal style, but certain elements are key for any well-outfitted dining area.

 

When considering dining room decor, picture how the room can be best utilized and decide the feelings you would like to bring out in your guests. 

Lighting

The dining room is the perfect opportunity to invest in a showstopper of a lighting choice. Lighting should be bright enough to perform activities and soft enough to provide a more aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. The lighting choices should be in sync with the style of the furniture and accessories in the dining room. When testing the brightness of your lighting choice, make sure to take into account any natural light sources that may be available.

 

Seating

Since the dining room is a gathering place for entertaining family and friends, the seating arrangement is one of the most important interior design aspects. The dining table and chairs need to fit well within the space and allow room for others to move around.

 

Round tables may be best suited for smaller spaces, while larger rooms give you the flexibility to choose a rectangular or long oval table. A traditional table with leaves gives you even more flexibility since you have the option to occupy less space when you don't have extra guests. 

 

Details

Once you have decided on the main focal points of the furniture and lighting, you can fill in the rest of your dining room ideas using accessories. Some designers prefer darker colors to contrast with a bright room, while others prefer a light and airy look to offset darker wood choices. 

 

Perfect Your Design

A high-quality redesign of your dining room will make you fall in love with your space again. Contact RI Design Center in West Warwick, RI to set up an interior design consultation or get ideas about how to reinvent any space in your home. Reach out by calling (401) 826-5650 today! 

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Rhode Island Design Center has everything you need to complete the look of your home. From area rugs to accent lighting, artwork, accessories, and window treatments, we will help you find what will make your house uniquely yours.
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