Perhaps you think that in your home you cannot have a dining room because the space you have for it is too small and you prefer to choose to create another type of space and do without the dining room. But This does not have to be the case, you can have and enjoy your dining room even if it is small.
Although it is true that designing a small dining space can be quite an odyssey, it is not complicated as long as you have good planning and foresight. Here are some tips to design a small dining room without having to be an overloaded space ... it will be a practical and cozy place!
Well defined space
The first thing you should do and keep in mind is that you must define the space. Perhaps you have the dining room space in an area such as a corner in the kitchen or living room. If so, You will have to define the space so that it is clear that that area of the place will not be a kitchen or living room, but it will be the dining room.
In this way you can make the function of the space clear by defining it correctly, something that is essential in any interior design project for it to be successful. To define the space you can take into account some ideas:
- Add pendant lighting to define the area and add visual interest
- Add a rug under the dining room table
- Use furniture of a different style to the rest of the space
- Add a table and chairs according to the function of the space
Bet on creativity
Sometimes when small spaces are designed, you cannot follow a larger or more traditional design, so you have to bet on creativity. A normal formal dining room usually includes a long table lined on each side with chairs, but It doesn't have to look like this in a creative but smaller dining room.
When you have this in mind, you will have to think creatively and think about how to use the space in the best possible way. If you have a narrow space you may prefer to add a table that folds into the wall and chairs that fold away so they can be stored when not in use.
Light Furniture
Light furniture will be the best option for a small dining room. You will have to think about the relationship of the size of the space and the objects you want to add to the place. Although this is not imprecise, what it means is that you will have to make an effort so that the objects and furniture that you add are suitable in the room.
This is necessary that you take it into account so that in this way, the small room does not seem too overloaded. It is important that when you are using the space you do not feel like you are drowning in it.
In small spaces, lightweight furniture can mean that you are not visually heavy, that you opt for furniture with legs or that folds to be stored efficiently and out of sight when not in use. It is also important that light enters the place to give more amplitude to the space.
It should be a cozy space
It is very important that the place is a cozy space so that when you use the space it is comfortable, useful and practical. Remember that a dining room is an intimate space and is intended for people to feel together at such an important moment as lunch, dinner or other moments that can be created in the dining area. Even the dining room can be a place to play board games as a family, to have important conversations with the couple, to make decisions, to work when there is no other space in the home to do so, etc.
Small spaces inherently add to that sense of intimacy, so there's no reason not to embrace it. To get the most out of your small dining space, you should make an effort to make it feel comfortable and cozy.
The obvious answer to how to do this is to add textiles that match the space and the type of decoration you have chosen. Add some cushions to your seat and, if you have the skill, some soft textures to the chairs, a nice tablecloth ... Beyond that, the right accessories can also bring a sense of comfort to the space. Consider investing in a relaxing wall art painting or getting a nice table centerpiece that can become a focal point… like a pretty vase.
If you thought that you could not have a nice space for your dining room in your home, you have already realized that it is not like that and that if you want, you can have a small dining room and design it to your liking ... taking into account your needs and your daily comfort! Do you already know what your little dining room will be like? It is sure to look great!