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How to Make a Small Dining Place Spacious

 

It is easy to decorate where the space is adequate but decoration of a small dining room is a challenge. It is an art to make a smaller room look larger. The maximum use of space can give a feel of spaciousness.  Here are some ideas to decorate a small dining room.

First of all take measurement of the room and according to the size of room purchase dining table. Finding perfect space saving dining table may give the feel of largeness. Round or square table is perfect for small dining room. You can place round table in any corner of the room. Square table also requires less space than rectangular table. If there is not much space for dining, go for a folding dining table. You can use a table for both study and taking meal. If you have a small dining room, try following interior decoration ideas for making dining room spacious.


Round dining table

(This picture is contributed by "Gaurav Sharma")

  • Light furniture like bamboo and cane furniture is available in market and requires less space than wooden furniture. The top of table is covered with glass, the transparency of which gives the feel of largeness.

Bamboo dining table

Bamboo Dining Table

(This picture is contributed by "Gaurav Sharma")

  • A small dining area can be located at the end of rectangular living room. Circular dining table and small chairs or stools are perfect for this area. In kitchen a corner can be turned into a small dining area. 

Circular dining table


  • Try apt color theme such as light color for walls that gives sense of more space. Use shades of same color for walls. More than one color makes the room look small.

Small dining room

(This picture is contributed by "Vipul Hasija")



  • Big windows in dining room makes it look large. Built in shelf under window can be used as china cabinet. 

  • Curtains should be of soft color. Avoid heavy and dark color curtains. Go for long stripes which will add to the length of the room.

  • Do not use big paintings for wall decoration. Keeps one painting instead of couple of paintings? 

  • Diagonally installed wooden flooring will enlarge the space. White tile flooring also make the room look bigger.

  • Keep the room clean and clutter free. Clutter makes the room look smaller.

    Dining room flooring


     
  • Mirror and glasses can be used to make room look bigger. A mirror placed at the end of room doubles the space of room. Wrought iron frame mirror are popular for decoration and are available in antique styles.
  • Cool dining table


  • The skirting of room can be blended in with floor so that there is no line between floor and wall. This will give feel of big room. 

 

 
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15  Comment(s)
raghavrao
By raghavrao -  On  8/20/2012 5:48:56 PM
very informative and helpful article
 
Sheela.T.V
By Sheela.T.V -  On  12/13/2011 4:59:48 PM
This is very useful and without relying on any expert we can go ahead with our work with the help of Ghar Experts
 
miriam oyakhilome
By miriam oyakhilome -  On  4/20/2011 12:28:30 AM
i would like more of curtains
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 4/1/2011 7:30:16 AM
the article on dining spaces is exclnt but less to read.give some more tips.thank u...
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 5/1/2010 10:57:04 PM
All are nice but i like one which green & yellow colour combination. Its cool and very eligant.
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 4/23/2010 2:50:34 PM
Ento mari indi antha suttiga undi maamuluga undi kaani simple ga undi mothaaniki thussu mandi idi display chesthado cheyyado mari choodali
 
RKDAGA
By RKDAGA -  On  8/26/2009 7:41:27 PM
Very practical & useful ideas.Thanks
 
sharmishtha
By sharmishtha -  On  7/21/2009 3:25:27 PM
Hi Alex,

You can get help from the link below

 
Alexandra
By Alexandra -  On  7/13/2009 12:38:37 AM
Could someone please tell me where I can find pictures on how I can decorate my round dining table?
 
Alexandra
By Alexandra -  On  7/13/2009 12:38:34 AM
It is very useful thank you, however I'm looking for pictures on how to decorate my diing table
 
anita b.r.
By anita b.r. -  On  6/29/2009 2:52:45 PM
can i get more useful tips on the same topic

regards
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 4/3/2009 9:28:00 PM
Very much practical suggestions.
 
M Jindal
By M Jindal -  On  1/31/2009 3:20:36 PM
“Keep the room clean and clutter free. Clutter makes the room look smaller” Very well said. A nice presentation with though knowledge.
 
surendra
By surendra -  On  1/31/2009 1:59:19 PM
very usefull tips
 
E.P.Balasubramanian
By E.P.Balasubramanian -  On  12/17/2008 4:16:45 PM
I could get a few useful tips
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