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Browsing dining room ideas is a great way of finding the right style and décor for your home. When redesigning your dining space, inspiration can be hard to come by, so finding some tips and ideas online can be a great place to start.
Below, we’ve laid out some of our best ideas for your dining space, helping you to create the perfect dining area for your home.
Upholstered dining chairs for a luxurious look and feel
If you’re going for a luxurious-looking dining space, then upholstered dining chairs are a great place to start. We have a large range of upholstered dining chairs for you to choose from, allowing you to find the perfect colour and style for your space.
These chairs look and feel great and can add a touch of class when matched with the right kind of table. Not only that, but they’re also easy to maintain and work great with some of the other tips and ideas on this list.
For example, why not opt for brightly coloured chairs to contrast other colours in the room, or buy some matching paintings or lighting to make the look complete?
Small changes go a long way
Although it’s more of a tip than an idea, it’s important to remember that small changes can have a big impact on a space. Adding a splash of colour with a bright vase, some plants and/or a coloured table cloth can transform a room without breaking the bank.
You might be tempted to redesign your entire room, but you can often get away with doing a lot less while still enjoying a fresh new look. Why not try repositioning your furniture or opting for a new set of dining chairs if they are ready to be replaced, instead of splurging on a complete redesign?
Extendable table and extra chairs
If you want to seat a larger number of people on special occasions, it can be worth going with an extendable table and a few extra chairs. This can help to make the space more dynamic and allow you to change it up when more seating is required.
Another advantage of opting for an extendable table is that you can switch up the look and feel of the room more easily. Instead of having to buy a larger or smaller table to revamp your dining space, you can simply add or remove the extender for a completely new look.
Make the most of the space
Even if you’re only working with a small space, make the most of it! If you want a space to appear larger, white walls and a mirror can help create a more open feel. If it’s a large room, a larger table and more chairs can help to fill the space, but you could also opt for a small bar on one side for entertaining guests or even add some other furniture to make the room more versatile.
This holds true for open-plan spaces too!
Create a modern, industrial look with a metal dining table and chairs
Metal dining chairs and a metal table are a great way of creating and modern/industrial-style space. This works for both an open-plan setup as well as for a dining room and looks great when paired with industrial-style lighting.
Metal chairs are very easy to maintain and clean, making them great for busy dining rooms. Even though some of you reading this might think that metal chairs would be uncomfortable, most models come with padded seating and offer superb support and comfort.
If you want a light and modern space, opt for a Scandinavian-style dining room
Scandinavian-style dining areas offer both a homely feel as well as a modern, minimalistic look. Our Scandinavian-style dining chairs are a great place to start and work well on a range of different style tables.
This style results in unique designs that suit most homes, even if the rest of the home isn’t in the same style.
Make sure to get the right number of chairs
This may sound like a no-brainer, but there’s more to deciding on the right number of chairs than just the number of people you want to seat. Chairs can help to fill a space but can also make a room look cluttered if you go overboard.
Depending on the style and size of your dining room, the number of chairs and their placement has a massive impact on its look and feel. Our dining table size and seating guide can help you decide on the right size table and the number of chairs you need.
A little colour goes a long way
Although whites, greys and blacks are timeless and ensure a space looks modern and calm, adding a touch of colour can really spruce things up. Too much colour can make a space look cluttered, but adding just a touch throughout the space can have a big impact on how a dining room looks.
Why not try adding a few accents of red, purple or yellow to your room, or add some colour with one of the colourful dining chairs in this blog post?
Add a touch of velvet for a luxurious look and feel
When it comes to luxurious materials, nothing beats velvet. It not only looks the part, but it also feels it. Our velvet dining chairs are a great option if you want a quick and easy way to create a lavish dining area. They come in a variety of colours, allowing you to match the chairs to any other furniture.
Paintings and art as a conversation starter
Art and paintings don’t just help spruce up bare walls, which is especially important if you have a large dining area, they’re also a great conversation starter. Art doesn’t have to be expensive either and, if you go for art from a reasonably well-known artist, it generally maintains its value well, meaning you don’t have to break the bank.
Leather dining chairs for a homely and elegant look
Leather is not only great for creating a classic look and feel, but it also works well in modern dining spaces. Although real leather does have its advantages, we generally advise people to opt for faux leather as it’s easier to clean and more durable.
We stock a broad range of faux leather dining chairs to choose from in a variety of different colours.
Seat more people in a small space with small chairs
If you’re working with a smaller space, be it a small room or a small sectioned-off area in your open-plan kitchen/dining room, smaller chairs can be a great way of making the most of the space.
Although it’s still important to ensure there’s enough room between the chairs, opting for smaller chairs allows you to squeeze in an extra few seats.
Not sure what size dining chairs to go for? Our blog post on dining chair size, height and width is a great place to find out what size chair is right for you!
Plastic dining chairs create a modern look
Although it might not be the first material you think of when you’re looking to buy a new set of dining chairs, plastic/acrylic chairs can be a great, low-maintenance option. They look great in modern/contemporary dining rooms and are highly practical.
We stock a broad range of plastic dining chairs for you to choose from, all of which are easy to clean and highly durable.
Use a rug to make your dining space cosier
A rug can be a great way of creating a separate space in a larger room, making them great for creating a dining space in an open-plan setup. Not only that, but it can also make your dining area more comfortable by preventing cold feet in the winter months, and lets you add a touch of colour in the process.
For a rug to work, you need to make sure it matches the space and colours. Since it’s quite large, it’s generally advised to avoid bright colours or overly crazy patterns.
Hanging lights add a unique focal point to any dining area
If you’re working with a large room, hanging lights can help fill the space and create a unique look and feel. That being said, there are plenty of options that are also suitable for smaller dining rooms.
The right lighting can make or break a dining area, so it’s important to choose carefully. A chandelier looks great in classic-style dining rooms, but modern and industrial-style hanging lights work better with modern and contemporary style furniture.
For a broad choice of colours, go for fabric dining chairs
Fabric dining chairs look great, but the main reason to choose fabric over other materials is comfort. The dining chairs we stock have comfortable padding and provide plenty of support when seated. They also come in a very broad range of colours when compared to other materials, meaning you get many more options to choose from.
Experiment with wallpaper
Although it may seem a little old-fashioned for some, wallpaper is making a comeback. Not only is it a great way of creating a feature wall it also allows you to section off a space by changing the design. On top of that, high-quality wallpaper looks very classy which can really help to add a touch of luxury to your dining space.
Modern contemporary is an evergreen style
If you haven’t quite decided on a style yet, modern contemporary is always a great option to consider. It works well in most homes due to the simple colours and styles, which make it one of the most dynamic styles that are popular today.
We have a large range of modern contemporary dining chairs that go well with most modern-style tables if you’re looking to redesign your dining room completely.
Switch up the curtains for a new look
Curtains and blinds aren’t just there to block out light, they’re also an important part of a room’s interior design. Changing up your dining area doesn’t have to consist of major changes. Sprucing up the room with a little colour or changing a few things around can have a huge impact.
Some new curtains in a different colour can completely change the look and feel of a room, so we couldn’t leave it off this list of dining room ideas!
A touch of green goes a long way
Indoor plants have always been popular, but their popularity seems to have skyrocketed over the past few years. Not only can plants help create a more natural look and feel, but they also help to add some colour to a room.
Although you can get as many plants as you like, just one or two small plants can have a massive impact on a room.
White walls make the space look larger and increase natural light
If you’re working with a small space or a space with little natural light, then a lick of white paint might be just what you need. Lighter colours help make the space look lighter and can even help to make the room look larger!
Bold colours help your dining room stand out
Although you don’t want to go over the top with bold colours, adding some bright and bold colours to your dining room can help it stand out. This is especially true if your dining room lacks colour since the bold colours will stand out even more.
This is a great tip to combine with white walls since the added colour can help to prevent the space from looking dull and boring.
Change up your dining room’s style
Although changing the style of your dining room completely can be a lot of work, it doesn’t have to be. Most furniture can be used in different room styles, so you don’t necessarily have to buy a whole new furniture set in order to redesign your dining room. For example, in most cases, going from a Scandinavian style to a modern contemporary style can be done while keeping your current furniture.
Contrast a light table with black dining chairs
Contrasting colours is a great way of switching up your dining area, and contrasting light colours with black dining chairs is a great way of creating a unique look and feel. We stock a broad range of black dining chairs for you to choose from, ensuring you can maintain the right style while also switching up your room’s colour scheme.
Combine styles for a unique look
Although this is a controversial one, if you’re feeling adventurous you can try to combine two different dining room styles to create something unique. For example, combining modern dining room furniture with industrial lighting or other features.
When combining styles, it’s important to find the right balance and pick the right styles. That being said, as long as you don’t go overboard and take care to pick the right
Minimalism suits most homes and can open up a dining area
Minimalism is a style that has remained in fashion for a long time, and it works in both small and large spaces. Reducing the amount of furniture in a room can help make the room look bigger, but minimalism can also help to emphasise certain important features in a room.
Darker colours for a cosy space
Darker colours like blacks and greys create a calm, cosy look and feel that lighter colours just can’t. Although it’s a difficult look to pull off since going overboard can result in an extremely dark space, if done right the final result is an elegant and cosy dining space.
Fireplaces work in the dining room too
Fireplaces are a great centrepiece to any room, and this is true for the dining room too. Although it may not be the best option if you’re working with a small space, adding a fireplace is a great way of switching things up. There are plenty of electric fireplaces on the market today that can be placed in any room – no chimney needed!
Conclusion
As you can see, dining room ideas don’t have to be hard to come by. Hopefully, you’ve found the inspiration you need to spruce up your dining space in this post. If not, or you have any questions about the tips and ideas in this post, feel free to reach out to us. We’re always happy to help.
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