Saturday, August 28, 2010

Dining Room - Part 2 - Designing For Today's Family

Today's dining room is witnessing a lot of functional changes. More families are opting out of the traditional use of a dining room and living room. Excitedly, this space is now open for reinterpretation. Prioritizing, based on the families needs is the first method to determining its new function.

Other than the obvious, what are some other uses for a dining room?

Opt to make your dining room into a billiards room if there is the proper space for it.  Since the room is central to other public areas in the home, make sure the color components still flow throughout.  A dining room makes a great office.  If possible it can still serve double duty as a dining room with the proper size table.  Who says the office desk has to be a formal desk.  The more functions to maximize when decorating the space the better.

Are there particular colors recommended for dining rooms, or colors that should be avoided?

When in doubt, homeowners can take a cue from their favorite fine dining restaurant. You won't go wrong using hues from organic spices, such as oregano, basil, paprika, cinnamon and curry. Not only do they stimulate the appetite but also they create a quiet sense of excitement. For homeowners who prefer the focus to be on the conversation and the meals, I suggest softer neutral tones with barely a hint of creams, grays, greens, white, certain blues or a blend. You'll find that color trends vary geographically. Typically, stark, vivid colors in blues, yellows and purples are not used in dining rooms unless you're trying to recreate your favorite fast food restaurant. And if that's the case, don't count on guests lingering long after dessert!

When investing in dining room furniture is it better to invest in a set or separate pieces?

The best design looks like it has evolved over time with careful selection of each piece.  The dining table and the next largest furniture item can be from the same collection, sure, but if there's space for a third or fourth item, select a complementary item outside of that collection. As long as there is at least one unifying element in color, finish or the same lines as the larger pieces, you can blend items from different periods. I tell my clients to relax a bit before they complete a room. Wait for that room to speak to you. Let it tell you what it needs. Don't be afraid to use a bedroom dresser as your server if the scale is right.

How much should be spent on furniture?

How much you should spend depends on various factors, such as how often the furniture will be used, how often you upgrade furniture, and whether or not you prefer heirloom-quality furniture that you'll pass down through several generations. I would much rather a client wait for the right piece that may take a few years to purchase than to buy something of lesser value that's cheaper but will have to be replaced in a couple of years.

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