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Key Steps in Decorating a Dining Room
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When decorating a dining room, the task can often seem daunting. How do you style a room for functionality, as well as add in your flair, while still making it eye-catching and welcoming? On top of that, googling dining room ideas can serve to be overwhelming, with so many layouts, colors, furniture, and storage pieces circulating the internet. For those reasons, today we are going to be going over some key tips on how to make your dining room decorating a little easier, as well as looking at some dynamic furniture that will help make your space work for your lifestyle.
So, whether your dining room is used for special events only or used for daily family meals, you can find use out of the different tips and furniture ideas we are going to show you today. Read along and take the stress out of decorating your dining room.
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Dining Room FurnitureKey Steps in Decorating a Dining Room
Before we browse the different furniture to help style your dining room, we must go over some key steps in exactly how you should start this process. This will hopefully help get your dining room decorating ideas flowing and make your decisions a little easier.
What Will Be the Main Function?
Knowing how the space will be used, whether for daily use or special occasions, will help you know how exactly to lay everything out. Do you host large parties often and need space for several guests at one time? Or do you hold family dinners every evening in your dining room? How many people are in your family and sit at your table? Narrowing down this decision is going to be the first and foremost step in decorating your dining room because you want to make that when it’s all said and done, the space works for you and does not become an idle room that is never utilized and ends up collecting dust.
Decide On the Layout
Secondly, decide on the layout of your dining room. Knowing this will dictate how you go about the rest of your design. Think functionality and practicality. You can choose to go with the classic dining room table in the middle, with chairs and a rug. Accent with storage pieces that will assist in keeping your best China and cutlery safe. But don’t be afraid to go against the grain. If you have a small space, placing a round dining room table in one corner, along with some cozy chairs and a buffet hutch could serve its purpose. Whatever you decide to do, making sure the space fits you is the most important layout you can choose.
Nail Down the Flooring
One of the first things people notice when they enter a home is the flooring, which also stands true with the dining room. Picking flooring that compliments the furniture you are going to use and the color scheme you choose is extremely important. You also want to think about different things like, “Will this floor be easy to clean?” or “Is it going to be durable for this room?”. It is recommended to go with a high-quality durable floor, that is also low maintenance when looking at flooring for a dining room. Simply because you can count on it to hold up over time, as well as make cleaning up after dinner or parties less of a hassle.
Pick A Color Scheme
Next, you want to pick a color scheme. The color scheme you choose is going to create the overall feel of your space. So, do you want to go with softer, more neutral tones? Maybe pick beige, grey, or cream. Accent those colors with rich wood furniture, a wall-papered pattern, or upholstered dining room chairs. Perhaps you want to be bold and throw vibrant, red paint on the walls, creating a conversation starter for every dinner party. Again, think about how often the space is going to be used, and let that lead you in your decision on colors.
Fill It with Furniture
Now we are getting to the fun part. Filling this space with furniture is going to be the next step in creating a dining room that fits your style. Remember the guest count when choosing things like your dining room table and chairs. Choose items that will give you style, design, and functionality.
Add Storage Pieces
Adding storage pieces like sideboards or buffets is the key to creating a modern dining room. These pieces can hold glasses, plates, cutlery, and drinks. As well as add more contrast to your overall design.
Bring It Together with A Rug
If you feel like it, adding a rug under your dining room table can be the perfect accent for the entire space. But, if you know that your dining room is going to be messy frequently or there will be constant drink spills, going with a rug might not be the best route. Again, knowing who you are going to be serving in your dining room is important. Nonetheless, an accent rug can tie all the elements of a room together in one swift go, making the room feel more put together.
Finish Off with Some Personality
Show off your personality by hanging family portraits on the walls, placing your favorite greenery in a vase, or showing off a beautiful chandelier. Whatever you do, just make sure your space speaks to who you are.
Now we will share 9 furniture ideas for designing your next dining room space.
Dining Tables
There’s no question that your table is the most important piece of furniture in your dining room. It’s where the conversation happens, and memories are made. Choosing a table can seem difficult, but knowing how you want to style your space will help. Whether you go with bold, modern styles, or keep it traditional with old-fashioned styles, your dining room table will be the pivotal piece in creating your desired look.
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A & B Home Alcott Natural/Whitewash Dining Table
Shop the A & B Home Alcott Natural/Whitewash Dining Table
This beautiful dining room table by A & B Home gives endless design opportunities with its versatile style, whitewashed and natural wood finish, and rectangular shape.
- Model: 41123
- Dimensions: 30.3” H x 35.4” W x 78.7” L
- Design Style: Farmhouse
Berkshire Dining Table
Shop the Berkshire Dining Table
Show off a casual European traditional style with this French Country dining room table by American Drew. These striking hickory veneers create a beautiful contrast to any warm or neutral color scheme, making this a show-stopping piece every time.
- Model: DIN-TBLE-BERKSHIRE
- Dimensions: 30” H x 42” W x 74” L
- Design Style: French Country
Parker House® Sundance Sandstone Dining Table
Shop the Parker House® Sundance Sandstone Dining Table
Show off your space with this rounded dining room table with a sandstone color finish, perfect for any rustic decor. Simply add complimenting chairs to finish off the already beautiful tones on this Parker House® Sundance Sandstone Dining Table.
- Model: DSUN 54RND-SS
- Dimensions: 30” H x 54” W x 54” L
- Design Style: Rustic
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Dining Chairs & Benches
In order of importance, it’s only right that chairs and/or benches come next. Choosing the right chairs for your dining room table can depend on a lot of different things. Do you need chairs that can be easily wiped clean? Are your chairs going to be a pop of color for space? Choosing dining room seating that further compliment the design and functionality of your space is important, so let’s look at some of our favorite options.
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Selwyn Ladder Back Arm Chair
Shop the Selwyn Ladder Back Arm Chair
This beautiful traditional-style ladder-back chair by Kincaid gives an edge of versatility and timelessness. Style it with other pieces from the Selwyn collection for a perfectly cohesive look, or pair it with other traditional pieces. Either way, you go, you can’t go wrong.
- Model: DIN-ARCH-SELWYN
- Dimensions: 42” H x 23.25” W x 24.31” D
- Design Style: Traditional
Uttermost® Brie 2-Piece Sapphire Blue Dining Chair Set
Shop the Uttermost® Brie 2-Piece Sapphire Blue Dining Chair Set
This sleek Brie 2-Piece Sapphire Blue Dining Chair Set by Uttermost® gives any space a splash of bold color, angular lines, and welted trim. Everything about this dining room chair speaks to us from the velvet upholstery down to the brushed brass ferrules. Let the modern style design speak for itself, and pair it with a rich wood table, simple rug, and accenting storage pieces.
- Model: 23724
- Dimensions: 36” H x 22” W x 28” D
- Design Style: Modern
Dale Driftwood Upholstered Bench
Shop the Dale Driftwood Upholstered Bench
Adding a dining room bench to your table is a great way to add additional seating, while not making your space feel overcrowded. Pair this upholstered bench with chairs to match the driftwood legs for a perfect complimentary look.
- Model: DIN-BNCH-DALE
- Dimensions: 7” H x 63.38” W x 19.29” D
- Design Style: Rustic
Buffets & Sideboards
Now we are going to look at some buffets and sideboards. These storage pieces create the perfect place to store your formal and special occasion dishes, linens, flatware, and other dining supplies. They also serve as a great additional space to place food or dishes while you are hosting or dining.
Crate Dining Server
Show off the rustic wood top table and blue/green color finish on this Crate Dining Server. With four storage doors and spindle legs, this piece is a standout all on its own. Feel free to pair with complimenting chairs with the same color back, and upholstered seating for additional visual appeal.
- Model: DIN-SERV-CRATE
- Dimensions: 34” H x 60” W x 18” D
- Design Style: Transitional
Yves Server
This Yves Server is sure to be a conversation piece with the four glass doors and beautiful brass knobs and legs. The modern design doesn’t give way to functionality, as you can easily store your favorite dining room necessities on the four storage shelves.
- Model: DIN-SERV-YVES
- Dimensions: 36” H x 60” W x 16” D
- Design Style: Modern
Homestead China
Shop the Homestead China Cabinet
Talk about versatility! This Homestead China Buffet and Hutch can hold up to 20 glass wine bottles, has 6 adjustable glass shelves, 4 doors, 2 drawers, LED lighting, as well as a removable center shelf cutout for a 42” TV.
- Model: HOMESTEADCHINA
- Dimensions: 80” H x 80” W x 24” D
- Design Style: Transitional
Why Trust Bob Mills Furniture?
At Bob Mills Furniture, we believe that everyone is family. Since 1971, we have delivered beautiful furniture for 50 years (and counting), with ten sprawling locations in the U.S. — from our flagship store in Oklahoma City to San Antonio in Texas to Wichita in Kansas. Our friendly staff aims to offer the greatest comfort and value, with elegant styles to match your taste, décor, and design. In addition to coziness and style, we also stock furniture and mattress brands with strong reputations and track records of durability so that you can enjoy your investment for years to come.
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