Eat And Relax In Style With These 5 Dining Area Tips

April 13, 2016

If mealtimes and family dinners are important in your household, you’ll know that the dining area is just as important as any room in the house. It is where we eat, we laugh and we share. Yet it is often one of the last spots we pay attention to when it comes to interior design.

Here are some ideas we curated to make your mealtimes an aesthetically pleasing dining experience.

1. Create Wall Features
A smart way to dress up your dining room is to envision creative ways to utilise your wall or surrounding areas. These homes have uniquely placed designs to give the diners something interesting to look at while having their meals.

Interior Designer: Hatch Design
Location: Ipoh South

Interior Designer: Nu Infinity
Location: Samira Show Unit (Negeri Sembilan)

2. Use Mismatched Chairs

Pair a simple dining table with mismatched dining chairs to add a touch of fun. The combination of stools or long bench maximizes the seating area and keeps the room looking clutter-free. Perfect for hosting family gatherings and get-togethers.

Interior Designer: GDY Design & Construction
Location: Lakeshore View (Sentosa Cove)

Interior Designer: X Dimension Design
Location: Five Stones

3. Invest In A Statement Table

If you are not one for incongruity but want to add personality to the room, here’s a simple solution. Invest in a table with a bold statement, like this wood-textured dining table. Match it with simple black chairs to create a dramatic focal point that will have your guests eating off the table (literally).

Interior Designer: Nu Infinity
Location: Periwinkle Show Unit

Interior Designer: Id Industries
Location: Tropika Putra

*4. Create Dramatic Lighting *

Go crazy with the lights. You can explore different shapes, sizes and colours to match the overall look and feel of the room. This creative combination of teapots helps highlight the theatrical table center piece.

Interior Designer: Yong Studio
Location: The Peak

Interior Designer: Desigva Interior
Location: Bandar Parkland

5. Add A Rug
Lastly, possibly the simplest way to elevate the space is to add a rug. You’ll be surprised at how it immediately adds character to the room. The examples seen below not only creates automatic shape and structure, it also adds texture to the dining space. Plus, it feels luxurious under your feet as you eat!