You remember when you were much younger; the dining table was the centre for everything. Sitting at the dining and having dinner with family was definitely a staple routine for many families. Every home had a dining table. However, more often than not, it is not used for eating together in some homes. It was that part of the living room used for family meetings. In some families, the centre of the dining table was also a mini-pharmacy, for some, a library and for other things.
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Prior to very recent times, adequate attention was not paid to designing and decorating the dining area as much as the other parts of the house. In some households, the importance of having a dining area in the house is being neglected. And most times, since everyone has a phone, they would just go to their rooms to eat. Or do some other things rather than set up the dining table in the house to eat.
But the dining table is not a part of the house just plain and ineffectual. You can decorate and make it fancy and luxurious. Not just family dinner time or project planning, but also to host guests, extended family members and friends at special events.
So, draw out your cookbook because after you learn the ongoing dining table trends, you’ll itch to show it off to your family and friends.
DINING TABLE TREND #1: ALTERNATIVE TABLE BASES
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Dining, café, and bistro tables are becoming more adaptable. Beyond furniture and decorations, we have other options. A lot of retailers are currently embracing the trend and many more are following. You may change it up by using a ball, an hourglass, or a wishbone-style base with the top of your choice.
TREND #2: MISS-MATCHED DINING CHAIRS
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Remember a previous dining table trend where the set of dining chairs came in two sizes? The visibly bigger one is at the head of the dining table, and the smaller ones are for every other person. Don’t be scared to mix and match chairs in a reasonable amount of situations to indicate the special or reversed seat. To add beauty and extra space to the space, you could pair Windsor or Parsons chairs with benches or banquette seats.
DINING TABLE TREND #3: WARM FEATURE WALLS
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Dining rooms now have feature walls, making them more commonplace than just living rooms or bedrooms. The upcoming seasons see a particular trend toward warm tones. Additionally, natural materials like wood or stone can be used to include the theme. You can create a very stylish and modern space by combining black, soft yellow, and these elements.
TREND #4: STATEMENT LIGHTING
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Make a statement with your lighting by using a bold fixture! Although chandeliers are making a comeback, pendant lights are still very popular. Keep it basic with a more simplistic style or be daring with a bigger piece.
DINING TABLE TREND #5: BOLD FLOORS
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By selecting a striking floor covering, you can make a statement from floor to ceiling. Heads will turn at the sight of patterned tiles, vibrant rugs, or even brightly coloured wood flooring.
Great! Now you’re done reading, I’m pretty sure you’re ready to go shopping to re-design your dining space.
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