ADD COLOR TO YOUR DINING ROOM WITH THESE EASY DESIGN IDEAS.

Paint

One of the simplest upgrades to your dining room is to add a touch of color to the walls by painting them. You have numerous options of paint shades to add colors to the space. You may choose dark colors and jewel tones that are atmospheric at night, setting apart this area from the rest of your house and increasing the sense of luxury while balancing it with natural textures. Furthermore, for a space that will work from dawn till dusk, like hosting breakfasts and lunches, consider light and bright shades like crisp white matching with a wooden dining table. 

Red may be an inspired choice of shade for the area, although it is not the first color to come in mind. Shades of red are bold and make a dramatic statement, they encourage conversation especially at dinner parties. Deeper shades work perfectly in a room to add a luxurious and cozy feel complementing both modern and traditional styles. You can pair burgundy with dark furniture to give the space some comforting and exciting look. Terracotta or spice shade will provide the right energy for entertaining, so your guests may sit comfortably.

Grey will help your room feel contemporary whatever the style is. It is a cool, relaxing and inviting shade that may be used. Caramel browns are the most used tones for intimate dining rooms, whereas, with the right tone of blush pink or ducky pink you can design a stylish and sophisticated space. The optimistic tints of yellow are used to refresh the eating area, helping it feel light and bright. 

Accessories 

You may add tone and life to the eating place with a beautiful well-made flower arrangement as the centerpiece of a round dining table or a rectangular one. The best things about flowers are that they can be easily changed and inexpensive to create, changing the mood from week to week. 

Flatware sets are small and simple additions of tints to the area. You can opt for gold/metallic sets, or black flatware instead. A set of cloth colored napkins neatly placed on the table will round out the welcoming look. Rugs have always been an important decor part, as accents to the table, helps taking the design all the way to the floor. 

Look for furnishings that feature rich and warm tones. Dining tables, chairs and round coffee table made of wood in a natural finish or a marble coffee table, that will instantly bring an inviting vibe to the area. Try something with natural tints like ivory or light grey to create a calming and comforting environment for all your guest. Furniture is the anchor of any room, choose a set of soft, plush fabrics for chairs and curtains to give the area a warm and cozy feel. Dress up the table with a charming tablecloth in one shade or with some patterns. 

Search for unique and practical storage cabinet furniture, including glass doors and built-in lighting. These pieces give you additional surface space to display nice elements and extra storage areas. A low-profile buffet and server cabinets may also add an inviting touch.

Lighting

Lighting is one the most essential elements in the dining room design. You may change the overall look of the area by adding various shapes of some pendant lights with some black and gold finish, matching with the adopted theme. The lighting can dedicate the mood of the eating place, you may install something simple and subtle, while adding warmer glow. Recessed lighting in the ceiling is soft and warm without being overwhelming. Colorful lighting will make the space unique and alive, for hosting family and friends celebrating the magic of the seasons and talking late about life. 

The dining room is a wonderful part of the house where meals are shared, and memories are made. With few easy design ideas from wall paintings, to adding furnishing elements, to joining a colorful accessory, to changing the room lighting; you can create a space that reflects your personality and helps your days/nights be unique.