How To Create A Dining Room That Makes Guests Say “Wow”, If you’re a busy parent, you’ll know that it can be difficult to focus on all aspects of your home and turn them into the state that you want them to be in. This is particularly true for the dining room, which is often an overlooked room except when guests come over.
In this guide, we look at some of the ways that you can create a dining room that makes friends and family say “wow” every time they walk into the room. Here’s what to do:
Create a solid background wall
One of the most powerful things you can do in your dining room is to create a solid background wall. Instead of painting all of the walls white and leaving one wall moody and dynamic, you could hang a mural or a large image. For example, you could have a picture of a willow tree overlooking a lake, or a mountain-top view at sunrise. These murals and images create a tone for the room that can’t be ignored, making guests feel like they’re in a special location.
Paint the ceiling a jewel tone
Another thing you can do is paint your ceiling in a deep jewel tone, like sapphire or ruby. These colors can change the mood of the room and make it feel completely different from everywhere else in your house. It’s acceptable for the dining room to have a slightly different theme from the rest of your home, and you’ll notice that this is the case in most high-end hotels and luxury properties. The dining space should feel special and like nowhere else.
Use premium materials from your kitchen
You also want to think about how your dining room and kitchen transition from one another. Many people switch from premium materials in the kitchen (like marble and granite) to regular materials in the dining room. If you think about it, there’s no real reason to do any of this.
I recommend starting with marble dining tables. These look gorgeous and immediately elevate the experience. You can also add things like mixed chair variety and rustic sideboards with granite countertops. These create a sense of consistency and fluidity between your kitchen and dining room, making it less of a jarring change when people walk from one to the other.
Use more high-contrast lighting
When you want to create a memorable evening, lighting is the key variable you should consider. Dining rooms should have a variety of lighting to make guests feel warm and comforted while improving their attractiveness. Most dining rooms work around so-called “islands” of warm lights.
For example, you might have sconces above a vanity, or you might add lamps to a gramophone table. Make sure that you hang your chandeliers so they sit between 30 and 36 inches above the table top. If you go any lower than this, it can be impractical, but if it’s higher than this, it can feel more like a spotlight.
Lower the ambient lighting level as well. You don’t need bright lights in a dining room.
