Dining Room Guide
Resources to help you create the perfect dining room.
Bar Stools
Choosing Stool Heights for Counters & Bars
Bar and counter height stools are smart, space-saving seating solutions. Perfect for entertaining as well as everyday dining, counter height seats and bar stools have similar designs ranging from bare-bones minimalist silhouettes to plush pub-style armchairs. While counter and bar seats are similar, you'll want to take their dimensions into account when planning your space.
Dinner Parties
Your Guide to Hosting a Successful Dinner Party
Having friends and family over for a dinner party is a fun way to bring your loved ones together. However, organizing an evening of food and entertainment for multiple people can be challenging. Creating a guest list, picking a theme and choosing the menu requires lots of preparation, planning and patience. Here are some tips to help you throw an unforgettable dinner party.
Tables
Dining Room Table Styles & Designs
Do you plan to use your dining table to host dinner parties for friends and colleagues? Or, will it serve as a spot for family meals, homework sessions and arts and crafts projects? Whatever your intentions, you'll need a table that fits your space and suits your other decor. Use this guide on dining room table designs to determine what size, shape and style of dining table would work best for you.
Table Sizes
Standard vs. Counter Height vs. Pub Tables
As the center of family meals, homework sessions and holiday dinners, a dining table is an essential part of your interior design. When picking a new table for your kitchen or dining room, it's important to choose the right table type, height and size to keep you comfy as you dine. From there, you'll need to select a table in the right style to suit your chic and gorgeous layout.
Dining Chair Sizes
Comfortable seating is an essential part of any attractive dining room design. Understanding the basic guidelines for choosing dining room chair dimensions makes it easier to select the right seats to suit your space. In this dining chair size guide, we'll offer some tips to help you pick chairs that can accommodate guests, fit your layout and complement your other chic dining room furniture.
Lighting
Whether you're enjoying an intimate meal or hosting a dinner party, dining room light fixtures play an essential role in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. However, factors such as room size and options like hanging dining room lights or wall fixtures contribute to your overall look. Check out our dining room lighting ideas below to learn more about illuminating your space effectively.
Rugs
Choosing the Right Dining Room Rug
The perfect dining room rug coordinates with your furniture, color scheme and decor style to create a beautiful setting for daily meals and special occasions. In addition to bringing depth and texture to your decor, the plush surface of a beautiful patterned rug invites guests to sit back and relax while enjoying dinner, drinks and dessert.
Dining Chairs
Dining Room Chair Types & Styles
A staple in every home, dining chairs provide comfortable seating during meals with friends and family. Knowing the different dining chair styles and types can help you determine which design best suits your decor tastes and entertainment goals. We've put together this dining room chair style guide to help you discover the perfect seating for your layout.
Storage
Many dining rooms and kitchens benefit from a little extra serving and storage space. Different types of dining room furniture, including sideboards, buffets, credenzas, servers, china cabinets and curios, can help you organize your tableware, service pieces and stemware.
