How to upgrade & make a sophisticated dining spot in the living room?

Dim24914326
by Dim24914326
My home is small and open, the room that was supposed to be a dining room is small and dark and has 3 doorways to the kitchen, living room and a hallway. There is only one small window so I moved the area to a spot in between the kitchen and living area. There is only room for a table that can fix six people but really better for four. How do I make it look more like a comfortable dining area? What should be on the wall that the table is close to? How do I make it look more serene and intimate?
  5 answers
  • Bnortheast Bnortheast on Jun 21, 2017

    Find a gate leg table or one with leaves that fold down. And put this in one section of the room where you want the dining area to be, make the wall stand out behind the table with a new wallpaper, or curtain or a piece of art or even plants. A gate leg table can be folded down to a very small size but still looks incredible and you can highlight the dining area but not take up all the room when not in use.

  • Nancy Eaton McEwen Nancy Eaton McEwen on Jun 21, 2017

    I would choose a decorative large mirror to make the space look bigger. And have lots of lighting to brighten it up.

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Jun 21, 2017

    I'd say use a round table with no more than 4 chairs, the others tucked away and brought out if needed. Finished wood gives a softer look than metal. Maybe a mirror on the wall to reflect light as you said it's a dark house. Candles always are more intimate. Lighting is very important. If there's no way to hang a small chandelier, a floor lamp in the corner would work. A floor length tapestry tablecloth is elegant. Pick up the colors in the living room to tie it all together. I don't like tables always set with place settings, but many do so that's an option. Just experiment. Have fun!

  • Adam Eng Adam Eng on Jun 23, 2017

    i would do wainscotting to make the room have more depth and brighten up the place

  • Johnchip Johnchip on Jun 23, 2017

    Mirrors will help with the lighting, even a cluster of small ones as opposed to one large one. I like the fold down/gateleg table idea for you. If you have a standing table, always keep it fully 'set, napkins, candles and all. Fresh flowers weekly set off a room more than anything else.