Dining rooms: modern life has thrown aside the old habit of having meals at the table. But with the trend of ‘gourmetizing’ the kitchen, this custom has slowly returned to current homes. And to offer a meal with a chef’s touch, nothing better than a comfortable and visually appealing dining room.
That’s why today’s post is dedicated only to the decoration of dining rooms. It doesn’t matter the size or if you don’t even have one at home yet. With the tips below you will see that it is possible to set up such a space with everything you need to ensure even more pleasant family moments. After all, there’s nothing better than a pleasant company washed down with good food and good drink.
Dining room decor tips and suggestions
1. Enhance space with functionality
Whether the dining room is large or small, it is necessary to think about the arrangement of furniture and, consequently, the functionality of this environment. The space required for circulation must be at least 90 centimeters, including the chairs occupied. This means that you must respect this boundary between the dining table and the wall, or other furniture, so that people can move freely without interfering with each other.
2. What you need in dining rooms
When setting up the dining room, many people are in doubt about what to use in this environment. Some items are obvious and indispensable, others can be inserted according to the use and style of each one.
In general, a dining room, to be minimally comfortable and fulfill its function, needs to have a table, chairs and a sideboard or buffet. You can still opt for a bar, armchairs and side tables or a china cabinet.
3. How to choose the ideal tables and chairs for dining rooms
The size of the table and the number of chairs are calculated based on the space you have available and the level of use. Even if you have space to accommodate an eight-seater table, it is important to reflect on whether furniture of this size is really necessary within your lifestyle.
Another tip is to pay attention to the shape of the table. There are rectangular, square and circular models. For a small dining room, the most recommended are rectangular tables, as they take up less space. Round and square tables should be used in larger environments.
As for the chairs, they do not necessarily have to be the same as the table. It is possible to use chairs of different sizes, colors and shapes, but preferably in the same style as the table, for example, a rustic table with rustic chairs or a modern table with modern chairs.
For smaller tables, prefer less bulky chairs, without arms and with low backs. For larger tables, armchair-style chairs with high arms and backrests are free.
4. Blazing Lighting
Lighting is a very prominent point in the dining room and should be prioritized in the project. It is common to use direct lighting on the table in this environment with the help of pendant lamps and chandeliers.
Try to keep the balance between the decoration of the room and the style of the lamp. A modern environment can fearlessly use chandeliers with bold and differentiated design. The most classic and sophisticated decorations look great with crystal chandeliers and pendants. Now if your intention is to create a rustic dining room, bet on wicker or wooden lamps, for example.
Include spotlights for indirect light in the lighting project. They help create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere for a more special dinner. But remember that to achieve this effect it is important to use yellow lamps.
5. Use mirrors
Mirrors are great allies of decoration and also help to expand the feeling of space in the environment. In the dining room, use it at table height or covering the entire wall to create amplitude.
6. Integration between environments
If you don’t have your own space just for the dining room, don’t worry. Nowadays it is very common to integrate environments. In this case, you can assemble the dining room integrated into the living room or kitchen, especially if it is American-style.
7. To use or not to use carpet in the dining room
The use of carpet in the dining room raises controversy. There are those who defend the use and there are those who abhor it. The fact is that it can be used and this is directly related to the taste of each one. But there are some rules that need to be followed to ensure the good use of the item and attest that it will be, in addition to a decorative piece, also functional.
The ideal is that the rug has a low texture so as not to accumulate dirt and facilitate cleaning. And be careful not to cause accidents with the rug. For this, it is recommended to leave an excess of the rug after the chairs, as well as all the chairs must be on the rug, even when occupied. This prevents the furniture from tangling and also prevents wrinkles from forming in the rug that can cause tripping and slipping.
Dining rooms: see how to decorate with 75 amazing projects
Ready to put all the tips into practice? But first, check out the selection of decorated dining room images for you to get even more inspiration:
Image 1 – Dining rooms with round table with four seats and marble top; the use of the large mirror in the background increases the feeling of space in the room.
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Image 2 – For the spacious dining room, a round table with eight seats.
Image 4 – Modern decoration of the dining room bet on chairs with armrests and backrests, but with a low design and without volume.
Image 5 – Luminaire directed over the table enhances the meal time and also contributes to the decoration of the dining room .
Image 6 – Modern dining room decorated with armchairs instead of chairs.
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Image 7 – Round lamp, practically the same size as the table top, creates symmetry and harmony for the whole.
Image 8 – The same harmonious effect is created in this other dining room, the difference is that three lamps were used following the rectangular shape of the table.
Image 9 – The dining table, simple and discreet, was placed next to the home office creating an integrated and functional environment.
Image 10 – This dining room has an illustrious and always present guest: the tree planted at the end of the table.
Image 11 – Dining rooms with buffet and television: items that meet the needs of residents.
Image 12 – Between the rustic and the sophisticated: this dining room bet on the mix of styles to guarantee comfort and beauty.
Image 13 – Dining rooms: mirror in the background reveals that this dining room was integrated into the living room and kitchen.
Image 14 – Buffet to accommodate a potted plant or other decorative objects is always welcome in the dining room, despite not being a mandatory item.
Image 15 – Light tones, mirror and metals make up this dining room with a clean and modern proposal.
Image 16 – White lacquered dining table was combined with wooden chairs.
Image 17 – Elongated bench demarcates the space between the living room and dining room.
Image 18 – Want to learn the correct way to use rug in the dining room? So, look at this image; tables and chairs are completely on top of the rug, even when occupied.
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Image 19 – Dining rooms with round table and office-style chairs.
Image 20 – One more cool tip to note: lean the table against the wall to gain space in the dining room.
Image 21 – Dining rooms: this table, also leaning against the wall, ensures that the hallway is completely free.
Image 22 – Rustic chic decor for dining rooms.
Image 23 – Large lamps, like the one in the image, must be used next to tables of the same proportion.
Image 24 – Dining room with modern and bold effect lamp.
Image 25 – Dining rooms: German corner is also a good choice to save space in the room and make the environment more cozy.
Image 26 – Dining rooms: crystal pendant chandeliers make the dining room noble and refined, in addition to being in harmony with the rest of the decor.
Image 27 – Don’t have space inside the house for the dining table? Then consider using the balcony.
Image 28 – Square table was placed next to the furniture to guarantee free circulation area; highlight for the chairs that mix rustic and modern elements.
Image 29 – Dining room joined to the American kitchen; the table was placed next to the counter that divides the rooms.
Image 30 – German corner with a modern and, at the same time, delicate touch.
Image 31 – Integrated dining room opted for a rectangular table and a tailor-made buffet; note that the furniture is narrow and fits perfectly on the wall.
Image 32 – Industrial decoration bet on the black color for the table and chairs set.
Image 33 – Decorate the dining room with personality and relaxation using chalkboard sticker on the wall.
Image 34 – Upholstered chairs make the dining room even more comfortable.
Image 35 – Modern dining rooms bet on the trend of using the same chairs but in different colors.
Image 36 – Dining rooms: reinterpretation of a classic chandelier for the modern dining room.
Image 37 – In this dining room, the proposal was to use several carbon filament lamps to guarantee the lighting and the decor proposal.
Image 38 – Table top made of the same material as the cabinet, creating a feeling of unity for the set.
Image 39 – Take advantage of the living room sofa to serve as a seat at the dining table.
Image 40 – Dining rooms: clean, smooth and stylish.
Image 41 – When using lamps without a luminaire, pay attention to the height of each one so that they do not obscure the vision.
Image 42 – Dining rooms: for lovers of elegant, classic and refined decor, this is a great inspiration.
Image 43 – On one side, chairs in a shade of blue, on the other, chairs in a shade of beige; in the center, a marble top.
Image 44 – Is the table small? Invest in a counter, this way you accommodate all guests and create a relaxed atmosphere in the environment.
Image 45 – Stripped decor featured a German corner for better use of space.
Image 46 – Shades of green and white predominate in the decor of this dining room.
Image 47 – Dining rooms: notice how the mirror positioned at the bottom of the table creates a sensation of amplitude and depth.
Image 48 – Rosé, black and marble: mix of colors and materials to leave the environment modern and subtly romantic.
Image 49 – Indirect lights, like the one in the image, are great allies of a special and intimate dinner.
Image 50 – Dining rooms: the mix of styles in the lamp already shows what is to come in the rest of the decoration.
Image 51 – Dining rooms: the rustic and the modern come together to compose the decoration of this dining room integrated with the kitchen; note that the environments are marked by the difference in tones.
Image 52 – Black and white dining room: you can’t go wrong.
Image 53 – Want something sober, neutral and at the same time rustic? Then bet on a decoration like the one in the image; the wooden bench makes an interesting contrast to the modern design black chairs.
Image 54 – Dining rooms: acrylic chairs in the same tone as the wall.
Picture 55 – Dining rooms: if you can combine the countertop stone with the table top stone.
Image 56 – Dining rooms with rustic wooden table and bench; the black metallic feet add a touch of modernity.
Image 57 – In this integrated environment, the living room sofa separates the spaces.
Image 58 – Chairs and stools of this dining room follow the same pattern of colors and materials.
Image 59 – If you choose to use completely different style chairs and tables, keep harmony between the chairs.
Image 60 – Pastel tones in the decoration of the dining rooms.
Image 61 – Brick cladding allows you to create a more welcoming environment, even if the main proposal is sophisticated.
Image 62 – Chairs braided with natural fiber have gained a more modern version.
Image 63 – Inspiration for an industrial style dining room: notice the table legs.
Image 64 – Frames are also a great option to decorate dining rooms.
Image 65 – A tip to create unity between the environments: use the same color and upholstery fabric for the chairs and sofa in the living room.
Picture 66 – Blue upholstery chairs from this dining room break the predominance of dark tones.
Image 67 – And what about using books to compose the dining room decor?
Image 68 – A, let’s say, “downsized” version of the traditional dining tables and chairs.
Image 69 – A living room that follows the natural design of the environment.
Image 70 – For every taste, a chair.
Picture 71 – Rustic dining room beyond comfortable.
Image 72 – Black strip that covers the floor and ceiling is a visual trick to delimit the dining room area.
Picture 73 – Plants, photographs, wicker chairs and a rustic wooden table: ideal combination of elements and materials to evoke a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Picture 74 – Dining rooms: wooden chairs for the table and metal for the bench.
Image 75 – Modern German corner , sophisticated and integrated into the kitchen.
