Hot Dining Room Design Ideas for the Modern Family
Gone are the days when the dining room was a little used room in the house, decorated with highly formal and less than comfortable furniture. In most households today, the dining room is a place where families gather to share meals, whether it’s a simple weeknight dinner or a holiday feast for the extended family.
If you’re getting set to re-decorate your dining room, we’ve got some design ideas to inspire you. Forget the stuffy and uncomfortable and create a space that you and your entire family will love.
Dining Room Furniture that’s Stylish & Functional
Remember the hard, straight-backed dining room chairs you sat on at your grandparents’ house for Sunday night dinners? Well, today, more and more families are opting for dining room furniture that’s not only on-point with the latest style trends but also highly functional and, most importantly, comfortable!
- Mix and Match: Once upon a time, people purchased dining room tables with matching chairs — always. Today, it’s fun and stylish to mix your furniture, like combining a solid wood table with upholstered chair, or glass with metal. This less put together look dresses down your dining area, making it more inviting and comfortable.
- Add Benches: Another way to transform the look of your dining room and to make it feel a little less stiff is to add benches. A couple of benches on either side of your table complete a look that just screams family-friendly mealtimes, plus this is a great way to save space — just tuck them under the table when they’re not in use.
- Rustic: Add a little farmhouse chic style to your dining room with a large harvest table that’s big enough for the entire family. A great way to balance a rustic look is to combine a rough hewn table with upholstered chairs or even metal.
Adding Some Modern Lighting
Trade in that crystal chandelier for an interesting light fixture that will add unique style and function to your room. While many people are opting for industrial style lighting made from metal, others are choosing highly artistic pieces that are truly one of a kind.
Don’t be Afraid to Accessorize
When it comes to accessories in the dining room, the bigger the better! Decorate your space with large-scale, interesting artwork and other items like mirrors or framed pictures.
No matter your style preferences, there are many unique ways to infuse some of the latest dining room trends into your space for a modern and welcoming look that’s visually remarkable and equally as comfortable.
If you’re just starting your shopping, be sure to check out Leon’s huge collection of furnishings for the dining room.
