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Dinning Room
Design
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Dining
room is
one of
those
places
in the
house
where we
spend
the
maximum
time. We
also use
the room
for
receiving
guests
and
holding
parties.
Thus, it
is very
necessary
to
design
it in
the best
possible
way,
keeping
in mind
it size,
use as
well as
arrangement
inside
the
house.
There
are
certain
basic
principles
that we
need to
adhere
to while
selecting
the
interior
design
of the
dining
room.
Not only
do these
principles
help in
setting
the room
in the
best
possible
way, but
also
help
improve
its
functional
use,
appearance
and
accessibility.
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Dining
Room
Interior
Design
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Size:
The size of
the dining room decides the type and the extent of
furnishings. For a small sized dining room, rectangular
table works the best. In such a scenario, it is the best
to avoid dark, heavy furniture, dark walls and heavy
drapes. They will make the room look even smaller. At
the same time, you will have to keep furnishing to a
minimum, so that the room doesn't look cluttered. Things
like built-in buffets and wall cabinets will be
preferred. |
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If you have ample space in
the dining room, you will have to add enough furnishing, otherwise it
would look empty. Round dining tables, which require much room, can be
experimented with. You can also play with dark colors, such as red,
which stimulate the appetite as well. Tall plants, rich drapes and
additional pieces of furniture are amongst the other items that can
fill-up the space in a large dining room. |
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Nature:
The next aspect that you
should consider while designing a dining room is its nature - formal
or informal. This will have a bearing on the layout of the room as
well as the type of furnishings used. For example, a crystal
chandelier looks out of place in an informal dining room, but forms
a very important part of a formal dining room. Even the accessories
used in the room, antiques or candid family photos, will depend upon
the extent of its formality. |
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Frequency:
Frequency of
the particular used of your dining room will determine
whether it needs a professional touch or would do with
personal designing only. If you hold parties on regular
basis and are often paying host to elaborate lunches and
dinners, professional advice might be desirable.
However, if casual parties are the norm, with a few
formal occasions, thrown in-between, you should keep
personal preferences in mind. |
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Accessibility:
While
designing your dining room, keep the factor of
accessibility in mind. Fixtures such as serving tables
and buffets should be placed near the table, so that
people are not required to constantly move for, say
fetching a glass of water or refilling the plates. At
the same time, you need to ensure that there is enough
walking space between the chairs, when they are
occupied, and the wall or other fixtures. Otherwise, the
occupant will have to move every time someone passes
from behind. |
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Furniture:
Arrangement
of furniture is one of the most important aspects of
designing a dining room. The placement of the table
should be such that there is enough space to allow the
guests to move freely in the room. As for the addition
furniture inside the room, its quantity as well as
placement will depend upon the size of the room, overall
décor and storage requirements. |
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Lighting:
When you
plan the interior design of your dining room, remember
to take lighting into consideration. While it is
necessary to have enough lighting to let the guests
appreciate the food, it is not be so harsh that it
glares off white surfaces. The type of chandelier you
buy will depend on the extent of formality in the dining
room. The presence of natural lighting is another factor
that you should take into consideration while deciding
about the lights in dining room.
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Decorative Accents:
Embellishments help add character to a room; however
they should be chosen with consideration. They should be
placed in such a way that minimal re-arrangements are
needed to accommodate different meals. One of the major
decorative accents in the dining room is a centerpiece.
Make sure that it suits different holidays or events and
is not so tall or bulky that it block outs guests
sitting across from one another. |
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