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Smaller spaces need not miss out on beautiful, welcoming design! Any designated dining space is a bit of a luxury, and the key to making the most out of this dining area is to really amp up its impact in the design department. You can easily step up the effect of your dining space and create a comfortable, inviting dining spot that you will love to spend endless hours of joy with your family and friends. Here are a few chic and clever ideas to help you to create the perfect dining space in a matter of moments, whatever size your home might be!
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Style Upwards
When in doubt, look up! Your walls hold so much potential for amazing styling, no matter how much floor space you have to work with! Add artwork, mirrors, linear patterns or shelving to really maximise the potential of your vertical lines. This is a great way of setting the tone of your dining area and creating a cost, intimate atmosphere for all of your mealtime experiences, formal or informal.
Establish the Area
Establishing your dining area with a rug or floor detailing is a great way of segmenting up a shared function space or open living plan. Rugs immediately introduce a feeling of comfort, ease and personality, making them an ideal investment for any area of your home but particularly when you’re trying to maximise your compact dining space. This is also a great way of switching up your colour or aesthetic choices without having to replace your entire furniture set.
Invest in a Dining Set
Speaking of sets! Investing in a dining set is a fantastic idea if the concept of hunting down the right dining room table and then chairs to match seems exhausting to you. A dining set provides you with everything you need to put together a perfect dining space, in one simple purchase! Look for a timeless set crafted from sustainable reclaimed timber to really amp up the impact of your investment and ensure that your purchase is going to stick with you through many mealtimes to come!
Move with the Seasons
Another great case for investing in simple, classic pieces of furniture is that you can easily switch them up with your styling capabilities. Swap out soft furnishings, reinvent your dining table styling, add flowers, throws, rugs, table cloths, placemats, cushions – there are so many ways to switch up how you style your small dining space! Just be sure to avoid overcrowding your dining set, otherwise you risk making the room look and feel pokier than it actually is – not what you want! Switch colours and materials with the seasons to keep things fresh and perfectly styled all year round.
Consider a Bench
Really tight on space but still want maximum impact from your dining area? Why not try adding a bench? A bench is great for swapping out chairs, creating a clean vertical line and tricking the eye into thinking that there is more space than there actually is!
Choose a Colour Scheme
Choose three to five colours and stick to them when you’re styling. Although small spaces should not have to give up great design or maximalist mindsets in order to look good, they do require a little sleight of hand in order to avoid feeling cramped. This goes for your colour choices, too. Have a few flexible, timeless natural tones and one or two pop colours, and you’re all set!
Are you ready to reinvent your dining space with these handy design tips and tricks?
