Thinking of revamping your dining room but don’t know where to start? We might be able to help with that.
Renovation of any place can be overwhelming, so we listed a few things you can consider when renovating your dining room.
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1. Your chairs can make a huge difference.
If you’re not planning to change your dining table, you can give your chairs a makeover. You can avail of upholstery services or give them a paint job for a new look.
You can also have your chairs cleaned by professionals. You can also opt for new sewn fabric chair backs and cushions.
You can even have different kinds of chairs for a dining room with more character. You can even do away with chairs altogether and go for benches or stools.
If you have something in mind, you can ask for help from a designer who can give you insight and suggestions to help bring your vision to life. Designers can also lead you to the best general contractors and renovation contractors.
2. Get a nice tablecloth.
For a way to shake up the space that’s easy and less permanent, consider adding a table cloth with a natural material. There are even places where you can rent linen so you can try different looks to find which one best suits your dining room.
3. Consider the use and function of the room.
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Before making any big changes, consider what the dining room will be used for. Will you be hosting regular formal dinner parties and gatherings?
This will give you insight on how much seating you’ll need and how you’ll design the space for more intimate conversations or conversations within large groups.
Once you have a general idea of what function the room will serve, you can start planning and selecting desired pieces and materials.
4. Declutter.
If you have large cabinets with a lot of stuff in it surrounding the dining area, it might be time to declutter to make way for a more open dining room.
China cabinets used to be a norm in households but now people are opting to have these removed and go for more modern storage pieces.
If you want to keep the cabinet, make sure to only include the best display pieces. You can also have the cabinets repainted to give it a whole different look.
If you need help, you can hire cleaning services and professional organizers.
5. Have the room repainted.
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Don’t be afraid to incorporate unique colors and textures to your dining room. You can revamp the walls with bold colors of paint or new wallpaper.
This will usually improve the feel of the room and give visitors a place where they can divert their gaze to. You can opt for some eye-catching wall designs or even have a mural painted, if that’s more your style.
That concludes our tips for dining room renovations. We hope we were able to help you get started with the planning process.
Do you have any more tips in mind? Let us know in the comments!
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