If you’ve just moved into a new home or you’re looking to redecorate a home you’ve lived in for years then the dining room might not be at the top of your priority list. That’s understandable as it doesn’t add as much value to a home as spending money elsewhere, however, we’re here to tell you today why turning your dining room into a welcoming one is a worthwhile investment.
Most often used for family dinners, you may be wondering why you should be renovating it. This is because a welcome dining room makes for the perfect backdrop for inviting friends and family members around and showcasing just how perfect your house is. A welcoming dining room will encourage you to use it more often and make exciting plans for loved ones to really show it off. From hosting holiday dinners, catch ups with old friends over snacks or even a great place to play a family boardgame, the uses of your dining room far outreach just a place to eat.
If that sounds like something you’d be interested in doing, then this is the guide for you. Whether you need inspiration or just want to know what works and what doesn’t, all of the answers lie below. Read on to find out more.
What changes should you make to your dining room?
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to creating a welcoming dining room as everyone’s tastes and spaces are different. However, when you consider the following, you’ll be on the right track.
Colour palette
The colours you choose are key to helping create the perfect ambience and feeling in the room. Warmer tone colours can create that warm and homely feeling that you might be craving whilst cooler colours open up the space.
Whatever colour palette you choose, make sure the fitted furniture within the room matches it to pull the room together nicely.
Plants
Bring some of the outdoors in and add some decorative plants. These could be real or fake and really help to brighten up your space. There are many plant options to go with including a Chinese money plant, philodendron or the UK’s most searched-for plant, aloe vera.
Soft furnishings
Soft furnishings can help to make the dining area seem more lived in as well as cosy and comfortable. Try Using pillows on chairs, large throw rugs and draping curtains and you’ll be able to transform the space into a homely and warm one.
Lighting
Whilst nobody wants to be dining under overly bright lights, it’s important not to keep your dining room too dark or you’ll be prone to missing any spills or stains that may occur.
We recommend adding lamps alongside your main light to help control the ambience in the room no matter the time of day. These could be small or large in stature depending on your style and interior vision.
