If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the dining room is its pulse. There is nothing more memorable than gathering around a large dining table with family and friends, sharing a meal and conversation. Whether you are serving a holiday dinner or just wining and dining old friends, there is no better way to bring everyone together in an engaging and meaningful way.
Does your current dining room serve this purpose in your home? For many, the dining room is seldom if ever used. Perhaps you have wanted to make better use of your dining room but have never actually made it happen. If you’re having a hard time motivating yourself and your guests to sit down at the dining room table and enjoy a meal and conversation, maybe you need to make it a more inviting space. Here are a few ways to encourage family and guests to gather for meals in the dining room.
Add more seating
It’s easy to assume that you only need enough seating to take care of your live-in family members, but that’s likely the reason you don’t make use of this space when guests come around. A larger table with more chairs can solve this problem, but you can also keep a bench nearby to accommodate those who don’t necessarily need to sit at the table, but still want to be a part of the conversation.
Consider a new light fixture
Perhaps the reason you’re avoiding the dining room is that it’s dark and gloomy. First, decide how much natural lighting you have available. If your current window treatments are keeping you from embracing the natural sunlight, switch them out for something more flowy and transparent like sheer treatments.
A light fixture upgrade can add a new sense of style to the space. If your dining room is in the middle of your home with minimal natural lighting, you may consider a new light fixture that gleams down on the middle of the table. This will not only illuminate the space, but it can also be the perfect focal point of the room.
Create a focal point
Every dining room needs a conversation starter. Sometimes it’s the furniture. It could also be a beautiful piece of artwork or accessories. Have something in the dining room that commands attention and stimulates conversation.
Freshen up the decor
Whether you have a blank slate or just need to bring life to a favorite old dining set, new paint color, window treatments, area rugs and other accessories can make the space feel more inviting and complete.
Contact DL Rich Designs Decorating Den to help
Your dining room space shouldn’t go to waste. Instead of treating it like an extra coat closet or storage space for holiday decorations, take advantage of the opportunity to gather with the ones you love. Committing to the project is the first step. Set aside a budget and once you are ready to get started, contact DL Rich Designs to get started on bringing your vision to life.
