The holidays are rapidly approaching, which means that your dining room is about the be the epicenter of the action. Now is the perfect time to make some upgrades to your dining room before things get too crazy around the holidays.
If you don’t have much time or much of a budget then there are some small, simple adjustments you can make that will have your dining room company-ready in no time. Sometimes all your room needs is the freshness of greenery. Buy a nice, big potted plant to clean up the air and the energy of the space. You can also add comfort to the dining experience by putting new cushions on the chairs or by simply adding a throw blanket to each chair. Faux sheepskin is especially cozy and stylish for the winter season. You can also reinvigorate the space with artwork. Try creating a black-and-white gallery wall or layering artwork on a shelf. Both of these ideas will greatly enhance the visual interest and provide great talking points in case the other conversation runs dry!
If you find that you do have extra time and some extra cash to spend then there are more substantial changes you can make to liven up the dining room. Surprise and awe your guests by painting the dining room a rich color. It’s often the least used room in the home, so it can afford to be a more dramatic color than the rest of the house. If painting is out of the question then consider installing a chalkboard or a chalkboard wall. It’s a clever and intriguing way to add life to the room. You can even post the dinner menu or the wine list right on the wall for guests to admire. Now might also be the best time to pick up the trend of replacing one set of chairs with a bench. It adds extra seating and creates an asymmetrical aesthetic that looks utterly chic. These changes are all moot if there isn’t enough light to show them off! Try changing out the main light fixture and replacing it with something more contemporary or even simply bringing in more lighting to highlight all the wonderful changes.
Leave your guests dazzled with these changes to your dining room. Now just make sure your dinner is good, too!
Read the full article here: 10 Ways to Spice Up Your Dining Room