Creating the perfect area to host family parties, holiday dinners, and wine nights isn’t just about picking the right dining room furniture. It’s essential also to consider how to use the space efficiently and where to place the furniture. Below are some tips for designing your dream dining room and making each gathering memorable.

How Can You Create the Ideal Dining Room?

1. Create a Flow

To ensure everyone can easily maneuver and mingle, make sure the walkways in the dining room are wide enough for two people to pass one another. Create 36 inches of space between the table and the walls so everyone can wander through to the kitchen. This is especially useful at large holiday gatherings where many big plates of food need to pass through easily. 

2. Facilitate Seating

Purchase a dining room table and chairs that will fit the number of people who usually join you for a meal, while also accounting for some extra space. That may mean buying a table for four people with leaves that will expand to fit eight people.

You can also add extra seating by placing chairs along the wall or by encouraging people to migrate to the living room to sit down. Just be sure to add washable rugs to the floor in case of food and drink spillage.

3. Make Serving Easy

Consider placing a buffet table between the kitchen and dining room furniture to provide an easy place to host a buffet. You can also add a movable or fixed island to gain food preparation space, extra bar seating, and an area to place dishes within reach of the stove for easy serving. On this table, place a revolving tray so that guests can easily reach snacks and pass food around. 

4. Don’t Forget Lighting

Dining rooms need ample lighting to ensure everyone can safely navigate from the kitchen throughout the home. Plus, it’s easier to have intimate conversations with loved ones when you can see well. Install task lighting to illuminate the dining room table and add recessed ceiling lighting for some additional ambiance.

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