The Dish on Dining Room Decorating provided by ServiceMagic.com.
Dining room decorating is one household task where it's okay to get a little formal. The dining room is, after all, meant for more elegant entertaining than a living room or den. It should show off the best your home has to offer, but still remain comfortable enough for company to feel at home. The best dining room decorating is definitely about appearances, but it's also about eating. Keeping a balance of these two functions will ensure great everyday meals and include enough flash for any special occasion.
Dining Room Design
Well-planned dining room design is essential for the room to be its best. What you can do will depend heavily on the amount of space you start with.
In a larger dining room, you have a lot more leeway as to where everything should go and what items should be included. Here, you've got the space for a buffet (when entertaining, probably the most convenient piece of furniture you can put in a dining room, other than a table and chairs). There's also room for a china cabinet, which will both look nice and be convenient for service as well as storage.
Dining room design is difficult for a small room, so you'll have to get creative. You may not be able to fit a china cabinet or buffet without the room becoming too crowded to easily pass through. In this situation, it's a good idea to keep some extra tables and chairs in storage to use when company is expected (card tables can look pretty good when covered with a classy table cloth). Don't be afraid to pull some things out of the room before entertaining; the fine line between cozy and cramped can often be skirted by the removal of a few unnecessary items.
The Dish on Dining Room Decorating
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