Our dining room is where we gather to eat, talk, and enjoy
one another’s company. It’s where we bond together, commune with guests, as
well as talk and laugh our hearts (and tummies!) out. Indeed, our dining room
holds a very special place for us—it’s where we share some of the best moments
in our lives. So, why not enrich that experience even more by making your
living look more elegant! Believe me, it won’t cost you a small fortune, but
the impact is way beyond any monetary benefits could give (although, of course,
a refurbished dining room could boost your home’s value). If you want your
family and friends to cherish every moment they spend dining with you, then,
check out some of your best dining room decorating tips and make your dining
room even more lo
1. Look
for inspiration
Elegant dining rooms all center in one motif or period
theme. Decide what you want. Do you want a trendy, modern and eclectic design?
Or you prefer a Victorian, Georgian, or perhaps, Federal theme? Try to check
out books, magazines and the Internet for inspiration and make sure to
incorporate these period themes on your dining room makeover.
2. Choose
a color theme.
Pick two or three main colors then additional complimentary colors
to add more life and excitement to your dining room. For example, brown and
green could perfectly work well as the room’s main color themes, while for
complimentary colors lighter or darker shades of ivory, beige and light green
are excellent additions.
3. Mount
Elegant Corner Moldings in Dining Room Doorways
Corner moldings add a touch of class to any dining room,
whether it’s big or small. You can attach them on corners and make a rather
unnoticeable area more pleasing and interesting. To make the best of the
design, make sure to splurge your corner molding with a nice paint that
complements the color stream of the interior. Corner moldings that look
complementary could leave the illusion that they are actually put in place from
the start, thus, adding a more touch of elegance to your room.
4. Change
your centerpiece every now and again
Centerpieces serve as the focal point of everyone’s eyes
when they step inside the dining room. As they say, first impressions last,
everyone’s impression on your kitchen will really depend on what comes first
into their sight. Elegant, unique, and eye-catching centerpieces have to grace
your table setting, so always be creative enough to make a switch, perhaps,
every month, or every season, whichever you prefer. Showcasing holiday
centerpieces is also another way of making everyone fill the spirit of the
occasion and you will always find them abundant and affordable in department,
home improvement, and craft stores. If you have a fresh supply of blooms,
fruits, or local produce in your garden, you may also opt to make them as your
dining area’s main focal point, which adds a bit of warm and hospitality to
your home.
A little bit of creativity could surely lead to a more
elegant and chic room, even if you don’t splurge on your bucks on it. Check the
internet, read home improvement magazines, or ask your friends to get some of
the best, most unique and most eclectic ideas that you can incorporate in
transforming your dining area from a mere space where everyone eats to the place where your family and friends
want to be.
About the author – Manilyn Moreno writes tips on catering and
event planning for Better Cater, a catering software company. For more catering
tips, visit their website at http://www.bettercater.com/.
