There’s a revolution and resurgence in house parties, dinner parties, and home entertainment. Here are some trending and timeless dining room ideas to uplevel entertaining and leave friends longing to come back!

Choose your style

Having a plan for your space, rather than getting a mixed bag of items over time will create a cohesive, luxurious feel. Coordination doesn’t cost more, but it makes a priceless difference!

Bright, airy, white, and minimalist; dark, moody colours; vintage, classic look; contemporary, organic feel? Choose your look, then your colour scheme.

Monotone with pops of metallic shine; harmonising gentle colours; luxe deep shades like moss green or red wine; a few clashing complementary colours like navy blue with deep orange or emerald green with dusty pink accents?

Have a definitive idea of your style, then you’re ready to go shopping!

The perfect table

Consider the size of your room and how many people it will need to accommodate, then tie it in with your style theme.

One of the latest dining room trends is in timber, marble, and other natural materials with accompanying chairs that complement your style.

If you’re opting for comfy, heavy chairs, then lighten the room load by pairing them with a glass-top table.

Another new trend is the return of a round table, great for smaller areas as they take up less floor real estate, give the sense of space, and seat more for their size. They make for the perfect social space.

Light the mood

Set the mood and make for a welcoming space with lighting. Find the right balance with these elements.

• Dimmable lighting is ideal, as you can turn it up or down to match the time of day and purpose.
• Use ambient lighting like lamps or decorative wall lights around the room to illuminate corners.
• Opt for warm-coloured globes.
• Choose a pendant that lights the length of the table – one in the centre will mean an uneven distribution, too bright in the middle, and not enough at the edges.

Chairs that make you want to stay

Your chairs need to be more than good to look at – they’ve got to feel great to sit in. Go for a deep sit, enhanced with the option of cushions.

Once you’ve got the comfort factor, choose your fabric. Upholstered, velvet or rich fabric chairs are on trend this year and give a luxe look and feel.

Chairs are also an important design element in your room, offering an added accent to your chosen style or introducing colour.

Decide whether chairs are a focal point of the room, or take a supporting role, as chairs and table shouldn’t compete for attention – seek a matching flow, or one taking the hero role.

Make the walls talk

Open up the space with mirrors to reflect natural light and give the illusion of grandeur in smaller spaces.

Choose artwork that speaks to your personality and the look and feel you’re after – remember something that polarises your guests may not make for a welcoming space – choose something with a quiet style.

Your décor also includes your dinnerware, matching plates, bowls, cutlery, glassware, and dressing your table ahead of guests arriving will go a long way to creating the perfect entertaining setting.

With your perfect room set, it’s time to party!

Adore Home Living has Design Specialists and a hand-picked range of quality furniture and décor for you to ‘love where you live’.

To see the Adore Home Living range of dining furniture click here or come in-store at one of our five metro locations for more.