Create an inviting dining room

An inviting dining room makes your guests feel welcome.

For a while, many people weren’t interested in a formal dining room and even converted their dining rooms into libraries, billiard rooms or offices. Today the dining room is back! Many homeowners want to create a beautiful setting for dining with their family and friends. 

A dining room’s function is key, of course, but the dining room is about so much more than just eating a meal. It’s about the experience and the ambiance people feel when they dine in your home. 


Your table is the anchor of your room, and the chairs are key. These are long-term investments that you’ll have forever, if you purchase high quality. And don’t forget a sideboard or china cabinet to store dishes, silverware and linens close at hand. 

Here are some tips to optimize your dining room: 

-- Think about whether you need a table with leaves, if you plan to entertain a crowd. 

-- Make sure the chairs are comfortable and the right height for the table. 

-- Use mirrors to make the room seem larger. 

-- Change the look of your table with linens and table settings, and the look of your chairs with slipcovers.


-- Add interest to your walls with wallpaper, an accent painted wall or wainscoting. 

-- Plan for beautiful lighting, including a chandelier, and even wall sconces or buffet lamps. 

-- Add window coverings that provide both beauty and function, especially when the late afternoon sun is streaming in. 

-- And, of course, decorate your dining room for the holidays for added cheer. 

Update your dining room this season to get ready for the holidays and create a look that lasts all year long! For more ideas or for help with your next design project, please contact us here at Interior Motives and More ....