| Imagination is the key to a well-designed dining | | | | For an eclectic dining room, mix and match your |
| room and choosing a theme around which you | | | | chairs at the table. Using chairs with similar shapes |
| can base your furniture and decorating ideas is a | | | | and materials can seamlessly bring together a |
| great way of doing this. You could be bold and | | | | coordinated look. |
| brave and go for something that reflects your | | | | Leather dining chairs have also become |
| personality or create a glamorous luxurious look | | | | increasingly popular. They can be cleaned easily |
| with dramatic colours and patterns. | | | | and bring a luxurious feel to any home. |
| Whatever theme you choose it's important to get | | | | Dining Room Storage |
| the basics right. You need a good quality dining | | | | You will also need to consider storage space in |
| table, comfortable dining room chairs and | | | | your dining room. You may be lucky enough to |
| sideboard for storage purposes. | | | | already have built in cupboards. If not, think about |
| The Dining Table | | | | buying a solid wood dresser or freestanding |
| The dining room table is the centrepiece of the | | | | cupboard unit for storing plates and glassware. |
| room. It needs to be functional, look good and | | | | Bookshelves can also work well in the dining |
| feel nice to the touch. Things to consider when | | | | room, and provide space for displaying decorative |
| choosing a dining table are what it is made from | | | | accessories, your music system and CD collection. |
| and the shape and the size of the table. Each of | | | | If you are short of space, then it may be worth |
| these factors will all affect the ambience in your | | | | considering buying custom made dining room |
| dining room. | | | | furniture, to make the best use of your alcove |
| Solid wood dining tables are robust, simple in | | | | space. |
| design, elegant and unique. Many people opt for | | | | Decorating your Dining Room Table |
| wooden furniture, as it looks good and is | | | | Adding decorations for your dining table will help to |
| extremely long lasting. Dining tables can also be | | | | finish your chosen look. Try decorating your table |
| made from glass, which can work well in a small | | | | around a colour theme - to match or contrast the |
| space, as they appear to take up less room. | | | | other elements in the room. Colour can be added |
| Square and round dining tables are extremely | | | | with candles, flowers, a table runner, placemats |
| popular as there are no traditional overhangs and | | | | and glassware. |
| head of the table area is eliminated. Opt for an | | | | Or add a little romance to your room with a few |
| extending table if you like to entertain but are a | | | | basic elements. Soft lighting, long stemmed |
| little short on space. | | | | flowers in sensual warm colours and scented |
| Dining Room Chairs | | | | candles will all create a cosy, intimate ambience. |
| Whether you choose chairs according to a specific | | | | For lively dinners with a bunch of friends, |
| theme or not the most important consideration is | | | | accessorise your table with strong bright colours, |
| that they should be comfortable enough to sit in | | | | such as red, orange and purple. These will help to |
| for a number of hours. | | | | stimulate conversation as well as appetites! |