subject: The Decorated Dining Room [print this page] If you have a formal dining room in your home and are considering redecorating, there are a few tips that may help you make the most of this special room. A formal dining area can provide years of enjoyment, from family get togethers to spectacular dinner parties with friends. To help you create the right ambiance for these dinners, here are some hints and tips that will have your dinner party the talk of the town!
You should make sure if you're buying new furniture, or even used furniture that you get a table and chairs that are sturdy and solid. If they have material on them make sure that you treat it to resist stains. A nice dark wood would be the best choice for a nice formal setting. And don't forget that you will need to keep some polish around for scratches that may get on the table.
If you have a small room you should stick with a table that is round, larger rooms will look best with a rectangular table. Make sure that you have enough room around the table so that people can easily get in and out of their seats.
Make sure that the style of the table matches the rest of the room. You don't want something that is completely different from the rest of the decor. It will make the room look bad plus get a table that has nice legs one's that will allow it to stand the test of time.
If you plan on an area rug, make sure that you buy one that will allow the chairs to be moved back and still be on the rug. You want to avoid the rug being too small that when you move a chair back you have to deal with it going over the bump of the rug.
Add in a few smaller pieces of furniture if you have the room because this will add a great bit to the room. Maybe you want to consider a wine rack that is a slightly different shade than the table. It will add nicely to the look of the room.
If you can afford it look for a chandelier this will bring in a wonderful bit of elegance into the room. Make sure you don't get one that is too gaudy looking though. And if you can get a dimmer light switch that will allow you to set the lights from lighter to darker.
Changing the room that you have into a formal dining room can be accomplished with adding just a few accessories. Good luck on your new look formal dining room.
