8 Ways You Can Update Your Dining Room

Dining rooms work differently for each family and each home. Some dining rooms are more formal locations in a home, reserved for special meals. Other dining rooms are all purpose, acting as a space for homework, every snack, laundry, and everything in between. Whichever dining room you have, you may be looking for an update and a refresh. Our team at Furniture Source International can help perfect your space, no matter what you are looking for. Here are a few things you can try!

1. New lighting.

Adding lighting in any way will automatically brighten your dining room and bring a new look to your space. By thinking creatively about the lighting you choose, you can bring an even bigger update to the dining room. Our showroom has a number of choices for lighting fixtures, in a variety of styles and scale. From wrought iron to pieces with glass, you can work with your electrician to finish these fixtures above your dining room table, providing light for every meal you will share there.

2. Mixing it up.

Gone are the days with sets that matched in every material, design, and detail. Instead, consider mixing and matching different styles, textures, and looks to bring interest to your dining space. A wood table may be well balanced by upholstered chairs with a metal lighting fixture and centerpiece. Our team loves to move around different pieces around our showroom floor to show how they can be used to complement one another in different ways.

3. Dual purpose.

A dining room, no matter how formal or casual, will host meals at some point in time. When that happens, there can be a number of serving dishes, plates, and other items that are used at your dinner table. With the right choices, these can be used in multiple ways, acting as décor on shelves, hutches, or cabinets while not holding food or beverage.

4. Beautiful storage.

Speaking of shelves, hutches, and cabinets, rooms that need an update often need more storage or different spaces to hold the items in the room. At Furniture Source International, we have choices that will house these necessities while also being thoughtfully and beautifully designed. From two door cabinets to wall sized units, there are multiple options to consider.

5. New dishes.

Whether you have broken a few plates over the years or simply want something new, replacing your dishware and using them to set your table for company or everyday can provide the update your dining room needs. We have a selection of dishes that are beautiful and versatile, ready to be dressed up with your favorite recipe for sharing.

6. Add color.

Painting a wall or your ceiling to bring in color can dramatically change the look of your dining space. If you aren’t ready for such a permanent addition of color, consider new drapes, a patterned rug, accent pillows for a few of your dining room chairs, or colorful prints for the wall. These can easily be changed out for the season or in a few years when you opt for a different color scheme.

7. Switch your table.

While you may already have a dining room table that you have used for years, it may not be the best option for your needs going forward. Your family and friend circle may have grown, your dining needs may have changed, or you may have different tastes from when you bought it. Measure your space and consider what would be ideal for your favorite dinner parties before coming in to see what our showroom floor holds.

8. Additional use of space.

Because every dining room and home is different, each one may have a unique layout. Some rooms may be well suited for a small nook with an armchair or two for reading or visiting before your meal. Others may have space for a full bar set up for after dinner drinks. While we caution against cluttering the space, you may have the footprint to make this happen.

If you know what you want from a dining room update, come see us. If you aren’t sure what you want from a dining room update, come see us. Either way, our team at Furniture Source International can help you update your dining room and make it the space you need and are looking for.