Interior Design Restaurants: Dining Room Home

The concept of a dining room is about comfort and intimacy. The ambiance should be relaxing for family chatter and not overwhelming for a Humanity. The dining style takes its cues heavily from individual lifestyles and will do well to adhere and enhance the same. However, elements like type of dwelling and the space provided are influential in creating unique styles.

Dining Room Tables

When choosing a dining room table there are certain things to keep in mind. What kind of shape suits the room and the diners best? A round table is great for conversation, while a rectangular table can often fit more people and is a bit more space efficient. Also consider the material and finish that will work best. There are tons of options, so think about the desired style and mood that will be created.

A beautiful mahogany with a French polish is elegant and traditional, while a rustic pine is cozy and relaxed. Numerous woods, marble, glass, and other materials work well in dining room tables, so do some research and find out what’s out there before making a decision.

How to Choose a Dining Room Chair

Standard table height is 29” or 30” while standard seat height is 18”. It’s always best if the chair backs are higher than the table. (While stools and cube benches can look great at a dining room table, they’re not very practical for leaning back and relaxing during a long meal.) Be sure to test out chairs to make sure they’re comfortable. Many stores will allow patrons to take one home to test it out with the table. If the store allows, take advantage of this opportunity and try it out at home.

Dining Room Lighting and Chandeliers

Here’s the rule of thumb: hanging fixtures should be approximately one-third the length of the table and the bottom of the light should hang 30” to 34” above the table. Hanging fixtures have come a long way and there’s no reason why anyone has to have a traditional crystal chandelier.

Generally speaking, you can divide the furniture into three distinct categories:

-- Dining Tables

-- Dining Chairs

-- Sideboards and Display Cabinets

Firstly measure up the size of your room. This will help you when planning your layout and also when selecting your furniture. Choosing items that are too small for the room will make them look insignificant and lack impact, whilst items that are too large will overwhelm the room and make it feel claustrophobic.

Will you have space for a sideboard, a dining set for six or can you only just squeeze in a table and chairs for four? Now you know how big your dining room is you can make a list of items that you want to buy and also create your budget according to these requirements.