Small spaces still deserve to shine. Although limited dimensions tend to be trickier, through a few thoughtful revisions of form and function, you will find that you can decorate your small dining room to make it work well and look wow. Below, discover the best clever ways to make a small dining room more functional, with all the finesse you need to ensure a stylish, cohesive family home.
Choose a Round Dining Table
Opt for a round dining table instead of a square or rectangular one to instantly open up your room. In a small dining room, reducing the amount of sharp lines and corners that you can run into on a daily basis is key. This is one of the most easily applicable small dining ideas, as it sets the tone for the entire space and allows you to enjoy the process of designing the rest of your elements to create a considered flow that works for you and your family’s day-to-day routine.
Ideal for small dining rooms, the Lux 1600 Round Dining Table is set on a statement singular centre leg, which grounds the simplistic curved design of the surface. The soft textural finish across the reclaimed wood composition lends additional elegance and character to the piece for a timeless finish. The curved lines are able to host a varied number of chairs without having to worry about uniformity, which is an added bonus if you find yourself hosting additional diners around the table from time to time.
Opt for Low Back Dining Chairs
For a clever way of introducing more air and openness into your dining room, opt for low-back dining chairs. Unlike their higher-backed counterparts, low-framed silhouettes do not dominate the visual flow of the space. Steer away from tall styles, weighty arm rests and chunky bases, and instead choose chairs with delicate legs, a smooth base and a back that does not surpass the height of your round dining room table. The New Oxford Finland Dining Chair arrives in a universally chic shade of wood, styled in a simple and elegant silhouette that reaches the perfect height for small dining room spaces. These allow for better spatial balance and effortless pairing with all styles of dining tables and decor. The silhouette is crafted from reclaimed materials, so you can be sure that you are introducing a timeless and worthwhile investment into your dining room.
Add Intentional Adornments
To elevate your dining room, add emphasis across the walls to draw the eye away from the limited spatial dimensions and bring character and dynamism into your home. The art you opt for is entirely up to your tastes, but portrait formations may be more impactful than landscape as they are naturally slender and elongated, encouraging that sweeping, expansive line you are tapping into with your dining room styling. For a different approach, collate your favourite family photos and place them in an artful four-grid gallery display, with two photographs stacked on top of the other.
Table-Top Styling
To curate a home that is both stylish and functional, it is key to apply thought to every new item you add to your mix. Table-top decor brings warmth and personality into the room. Choose faux flowers in colourful finishes, a rounded vase that echoes the composition of your dining room table or small, neutral-toned sculptures that nod to your family’s character. A simple, quick and switchable addition, table-top styling can make all the difference to dining rooms of any size, as long as you are mindful in your process. For heightened functionality, consider choosing low dishes that can store rings, tableware essentials such as napkin rings or even pencils for homework and study sessions.
Add A Mirror
Welcome more light and brightness into your dining room with a wall mirror, the perfect harmony of functionality and finesse. The Maria Distressed White Mirror features an ornate, geometric framework that evokes a chic, coastal elegance while also reflecting the light in the room for dual-layered impact. Position your piece opposite a window for an instant uplift that tricks the eye into thinking that there is more room in the space than there actually is. This is a simple, smart, and savvy way to expand any room in your household, and it is so effective that you can repeat the magic of the mirror with small metallic sculptures or miniature mirrors dotted around the walls. Introducing multi-functional moments like an artistic mirror helps to make your room as useful and comfortable as it is stylish.
Follow these clever ways to make your small dining room more functional and spacious, and watch your dining scene come to life! Explore the curation of dining room furniture and decor online and in store with 1825 Interiors.