The Dining area has seen a lot of development in recent years, from previously being considered to be a very traditional room in a home. These changes have occurred due to recent trends that have focused on making the dining room a customizable and flexible room that is suitable/functional for the everyday family along with hosting quests on those special occasions. So, if you are interested in experimenting with new designs in your home why not try these 5 ways to update your dining room?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Introduce Colour
Traditionally the dining room décor would often use wooden furniture with a neutral colour palette. Introducing colour can be a fun and unique way to brighten up your home using colours like white as a base and then introducing colourful upholstery, furniture, and decor is a creative way to update the dining room. This trend allows you to experiment with different decors from sticking with one colour though out, having a highlighted colour to elevate the room, or using a mismatch of colours that can contrast/ marry together.

2. Benches
More commonly four-legged chairs are used in kitchen and dining rooms for a single seating. For practical reasons the bench allows for more people to be seated at a table and creates a communal feeling, while also having no backrest to create a visual interference in the rest of the room. The use work as both a simple wooden bench or upholstered bench to match any desired effect you wish to create in your décor of a bench in the kitchen and dining room pairs incredibly well with large tables. These benches can also. Removing the singular seated barriers creates a feeling of togetherness and removes the formalities of a traditional dining room, perfect for any family.

If you have a large family or regularly host gatherings, creative seating such as the bench can make for effortless seating and can even be repurposed throughout the home.

 

 

3. Fabrics and Materials
Breaking away from using exposed or varnished wood, which can be done with even painted/coloured areas on wooden furniture similar to the Eva set. This can be taken further with fabric chairs with metal legs such as the jasper chairs or tables that incorporate class and marble effects such as Venice Dining Table. By incorporating different materials, it allows you to expand on the décor in your home. Fabrics and materials are also a great way to add comfort to your dining room by using cushioned fabric chairs or benches, which are then supported by the elements of other materials that can both match aesthetically and functionality.

 

4. Experiment with Tables
Tables come in a selection of spaces and sizes with additional features for a home that isn’t used often used for hosting a small round table can be very suitable as its shape optimizes space and allows for everyone around it to see each other. Whereas, for larger families, rectangular six-seater tables are the most suitable option. Keeping this in mind that if your home is often used for hosting events having a table with a hidden extending function can be an impressive solution to increasing your seating options.

 

 

5. Fixtures
Make a visual statement in your Dining room by using intriguing light fixtures, rugs, and wall art. By doing this you can create a beautiful statement piece to draw attention to your table and create beautiful moments. This can be done by using fresh table linens paired with a large vessel filled with flowers for a centrepiece, the options are endless and can be updated with objects that you already own. Another aspect to consider decorating is the walls, ceiling, and floor. Placing a large, unique mirror can be used to make the space feel much bigger and adds a touch of luxury. Following this same mindset by using a rug can help to 'zone off' different areas. You can use a large area rug, along with smart lighting choices, to create a space within a space.

To conclude introducing colour and not limiting your options to single seated chairs or wooden materials allows you to create a décor best suited for you. It is also important to choose a table that suits the space and purpose that you plan to use it for, along with choosing features that will highlight your unique design and taste. Opening up to new concepts and ideas will allow you the more creative freedom to update your dining room.