Dining room design mistakes to avoid

A dining room designed in harmony, neatness and beauty will help the whole family's meals more delicious. Below are some dining room design mistakes you should definitely avoid .

Whether you're planning a lavish dinner party or just a cozy gathering with family and friends, your dining room is likely where people gather to enjoy a buffet full of snacks or a hearty meal. But there may be a few things in your dining room that make it less than welcoming.

Luckily, with a few expert-approved dining room design tweaks, you can make your room more cozy, comfortable, and stylish—and always ready for your next party.

The chair is not comfortable.

If you're planning on turning your dining room into a place where people gather to eat and chat late into the night, then a hard, uncomfortable chair is the worst choice.

Consider replacing it with a padded or upholstered chair—or just add a seat cushion.

The chairs don't fit the table.

While we're talking about chairs, make sure the ones you choose actually fit under and around your table. You don't want anyone bumping into the legs of your dining table, do you? If you're using armchairs, check how high the armrests are and how low the table is. It's likely to be lower than the armrests and you won't be able to push your dining chairs under them.

One potential fix worth trying is to choose a pedestal desk, where you don't have to worry about your legs. Just make sure there's enough of the desk overhang beyond the pedestal to sit on and make sure your legs fit.

The rug is too small.

A rug makes your dining room feel cozy and organized. But a rug that's too small means chair legs can get caught in the rug as you move your chairs in and out. Extend the rug beyond the edge of the table if possible.

Round table too big

Round dining tables have become popular because they can be more flexible for dinner parties of different sizes and make it easier for people to converse at the table. But to accommodate a larger group, the table can become too large, making it difficult for people to reach the food they need while sitting at their chairs.

Choose a table that is too narrow

Dining tables are getting a little narrower these days, some as narrow as 40 inches. But such a narrow table can make it difficult to place plates, glasses, and any food or decorations in the middle of the table. If possible, look for a table that's a little wider to give people more breathing room.

Above are the most common and easy to fix mistakes when designing a dining room . Hopefully this article will help you have better ideas for designing or repairing your dining room.

Lesley Montoya

Update 17 December 2024