The dining area is the busiest area at home where most of the activity happens. Whether it's a meal that bonds the family together or a ...
The dining area is the busiest area at home where most of the activity happens. Whether it's a meal that bonds the family together or a get-together of close friends and extended family members, it brings people together, making conversations happen, and allowing people to bond. If the dining space has begun to lose its charm because it needs a makeover, there's no need to worry. It's one space that throws up numerous opportunities for an easy makeover. All you need is some creative ideas and a few tips.
Lack of space need not be a bother because you get furniture to suit any kind of space these days. Round, glasstopped tables can look elegant and occupy less space too. A beautiful glass-topped table can be kept as a highlight, while allowing for freedom of movement by scaling down other furnishings. If, for some reason, a round table is not an option, you could place a rectangular table against a wall, pulling it to the centre only when necessary. There are foldable tops too that are wall-mounted and can be pulled out only when needed. Such built-in units and wall cabinets can be an easy solution to avoid clutter when space is a constraint. Select furniture with clean and simple lines. Go for sleek furniture with simple, straight lines.
You can also create a visually appealing and aesthetic space by focusing on colours, space, and shapes. After all, decorating is all about making a statement or creating a mood. Colours can refresh you, brighten things around, and have an uplifting effect. They can evoke powerful feelings and bring cheer and joy to an otherwise dull setting. A decor change that's easy to implement would be to change the wall colour. A touch of warm colours can stimulate conversation. Painting old wooden chairs, changing upholstery, and adding new fabric with a theme in mind like floral patterns or geometric patterns also hold endless possibilities.
Go for accents that are not too expensive. Eco-friendly and natural material like bamboo placemats for tables, bamboo picture frames, bamboo vases, coasters, fruit bowls, and even bamboo furniture and floors are not only affordable but trendy too. They lend an ethnic flavour to decor. Lanterns in interesting shapes and colours can also transform the dining space. Lanterns are more affordable options than chandeliers. Also, create a focal point that's unique instead of having too many pieces that tend to give a cluttered look.
A change of curtains can be refreshing too. Depending on the effect you are looking for, you could even accentuate the room with curtains that are lined with lace, embellished with applique work, embroidery, or colourful beads. You could colour-co-ordinate them with contrasting cushions and soft furnishings. These are not too expensive and are easy to do. A new dining table cover with colourful designs to match the decor could do the trick too.
The dining area itself can be reinvented with some decor touches that are rather inexpensive. You could make a nice wall arrangement with black and white photos framed in elegant picture frames. Otherwise, you could simply hang a mirror on the wall against the table and place an attractive fruit bowl with colourful fruits inside and watch the reflection. Other options could be to place a beautiful glass vase with a colourful bouquet of fresh flowers, or better still, set the mood for a relaxed dinner with elegant candle stands and colourful, perfumed candles. Capture the reflection of the flickering flames in the mirror and see how the mood and the setting become magical.
Courtesy: TimesofIndia
Lack of space need not be a bother because you get furniture to suit any kind of space these days. Round, glasstopped tables can look elegant and occupy less space too. A beautiful glass-topped table can be kept as a highlight, while allowing for freedom of movement by scaling down other furnishings. If, for some reason, a round table is not an option, you could place a rectangular table against a wall, pulling it to the centre only when necessary. There are foldable tops too that are wall-mounted and can be pulled out only when needed. Such built-in units and wall cabinets can be an easy solution to avoid clutter when space is a constraint. Select furniture with clean and simple lines. Go for sleek furniture with simple, straight lines.
You can also create a visually appealing and aesthetic space by focusing on colours, space, and shapes. After all, decorating is all about making a statement or creating a mood. Colours can refresh you, brighten things around, and have an uplifting effect. They can evoke powerful feelings and bring cheer and joy to an otherwise dull setting. A decor change that's easy to implement would be to change the wall colour. A touch of warm colours can stimulate conversation. Painting old wooden chairs, changing upholstery, and adding new fabric with a theme in mind like floral patterns or geometric patterns also hold endless possibilities.
Go for accents that are not too expensive. Eco-friendly and natural material like bamboo placemats for tables, bamboo picture frames, bamboo vases, coasters, fruit bowls, and even bamboo furniture and floors are not only affordable but trendy too. They lend an ethnic flavour to decor. Lanterns in interesting shapes and colours can also transform the dining space. Lanterns are more affordable options than chandeliers. Also, create a focal point that's unique instead of having too many pieces that tend to give a cluttered look.
A change of curtains can be refreshing too. Depending on the effect you are looking for, you could even accentuate the room with curtains that are lined with lace, embellished with applique work, embroidery, or colourful beads. You could colour-co-ordinate them with contrasting cushions and soft furnishings. These are not too expensive and are easy to do. A new dining table cover with colourful designs to match the decor could do the trick too.
The dining area itself can be reinvented with some decor touches that are rather inexpensive. You could make a nice wall arrangement with black and white photos framed in elegant picture frames. Otherwise, you could simply hang a mirror on the wall against the table and place an attractive fruit bowl with colourful fruits inside and watch the reflection. Other options could be to place a beautiful glass vase with a colourful bouquet of fresh flowers, or better still, set the mood for a relaxed dinner with elegant candle stands and colourful, perfumed candles. Capture the reflection of the flickering flames in the mirror and see how the mood and the setting become magical.
Courtesy: TimesofIndia
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