Decorating or designing a small dining room is a challenge that forces you to be imaginative and, above all, precise when it comes to distributing the space and choosing the furniture and other decorative pieces. Follow all our tips for decorating small dining rooms and you will achieve a functional and well-used space.
Decorate with an XXL mirror
Decorating the dining room of a small flat with a large mirror will multiply the feeling of spaciousness, but be careful not to place it in a position where it reflects the table, but rather in the most interesting area of the space. Also, place it in such a way that you can see yourself when you are standing up and not sitting down. On the other hand, painting some walls in a dark colour will add a sense of depth.
An office is a sensational idea
In the dining room of a small flat, one of the best decisions you can make is to design an office, especially if it is an open space. The advantage of an office is that you have a place to eat, or to sit down to work or do homework for the little ones, which does not take up too much space. In addition, they are usually very cosy and comfortable corners where you can chat with the person who is cooking without disturbing them.
Round furniture is best
For small dining rooms choose round tables. Food is something that brings people together, so if you choose a round table everyone will be able to look at each other and conversation will be more natural and fluid. On the other hand, round furniture is not only more visually striking, but also leaves more circulation space around it.
Use a folding table and open-backed chairs.
A functional resource for small spaces in general is to opt for multifunctional, folding furniture. In a small dining room you can place a folding table on the wall. In addition, and although it may sound obvious, choosing a table with clean lines, accompanied by simple, open-backed chairs, will help to increase the feeling of space.
Decorate with a low-hanging lamp
We’ve given you layout ideas and told you about some of the best pieces of furniture to choose for small dining rooms, but surely one of the easiest changes to transform the look of a small dining room is to choose a pendant or chandelier, which will automatically become a focal point. Also, a pendant lamp placed at a low height will be very cosy at the same time.