Setting up a dining room: the 6 rules to know
Dining area in the living room or kitchen, separate room... The dining room can occupy the space in multiple ways. And this room requires special care in terms of layout: where to create the dining room in a small living room? And in a kitchen? What type of table to choose? How to make this space a place to share? Our tips for setting up your dining room and it (re)give life.
Whether it is open to the kitchen, communicating with the living room or insulated, the dining room is to be designed and decorated with care. Home side reveals the 6 rules to know for a dining room at the top!
Rules 1: Make the dining room a real place to live
The dining room or dining area must be centered on the life of its inhabitants. "The anguish is to have a dead space, where nothing happens. To avoid this, the dining room table is given a second use. For example, if there are children in the house, place the table in the middle of the room to create a space for homework or coloring."
The key to a living dining room is also its dynamism. The table and chairs create the rhythm. For example, place a comfortable chair next to a slightly stiffer chair. The meal will be more dynamic and friendly." The mobility of guests and furniture brings a good mood around the table.
Rules 2: Position the Dining Area
The main quality of the dining room or dining area is to be practical on a daily basis. Between the dining room and the kitchen, plan an easy path for the many comings and goings. Similarly, do not neglect the perimeter necessary for chairs to allow everyone to be comfortable. Space around the table is also essential for good circulation.
According to the desires and the arrangement of the rooms, the dining room can be open to the kitchen. Opening the space allows greater fluidity and frees up access to the kitchen. Before making your choice, lay out the disadvantages and advantages of each configuration. If it is trendy, the open kitchen is not suitable for everyone.
Rules 3: Delineate the living area of the dining area
If living and dining rooms share the same room, delineate their activities clearly. To do this, play with the light. Contrary to popular belief, the table is not always placed in the bright part of the room. It can be installed in a recess to favor the light at the level of the sofa. An original way to create a cozy corner for meals with family or friends.
Other tips: storage, a large frame behind the table, a suspension or colors. So many ideas that compete to separate living and dining space.
Rules 4: Choose a suitable table you like
The table is thus most often scalable to go from four, to eight or twelve diners. The form also comes into play according to the needs of the house. Rectangular or oval for the most classic, round or square for the most modern. Each has its characteristics. If you do not have much space, a round or oval table with its extensions allows to be numerous while having a good circulation. They also offer a certain friendliness and are more malleable to add a last minute guest. The material of the table is to be determined according to the inhabitants of the house. With children, the table should be sturdy, made of wood or plywood for example. Solo, the choice is made according to the activities practiced: eat, work, etc. Most of the time, favor an easy table of maintenance. The glass tray can be outlawed if you are a finger trace maniac... In any case, beware of the daily bazaar that nibbles from the square. A large empty table does not often remain so.
Rule 5: Use cool storage for the dining room
For a while now, the dining room sideboards have regained their popularity and are now available in various styles. Practical, this low cabinet hides a lot of space without weighing down the decor. For style, prefer an element with character instead of scattering. We don’t need a lot of things around the table.Furniture is mostly used as a pretext to put objects, lamps for example. We find more storage in the kitchen, centralized, close to the dishwasher or sink.
Rule 6: Create a room where you feel good for your meal
A place to share with family and friends, the dining room is full of good memories. For your guests to have a pleasant time, personalize this space without overloading it. Opt for soft colors or bold and gourmet touches.
The light in the dining room should also be nice. The light should also be low enough not to dazzle people around the table. For a soft atmosphere, multiply the sources of light with lamps to install or wall sconces. And for cozy dinners, sprinkle candles on the table.
Areas and measures to know for the dining room
- Around the table, allow a minimum of 45 cm to sit and 120 cm for the recoil of the seats without passage behind, 150 cm with a possible passage.
- For the table, if there is a foot in the leg position, allow 30 cm to be removed from the edge of the tray.
- A table of 70 cm allows to place two cutlery face to face without flat in the center. Between 85 and 90 cm (average size) one can place dishes in the center and beyond, between 100 and 110 cm, a table runner.
- For each person, count a minimum of 60 cm width on the table.
Written by Dago Guy Charles at the international department
ALLURE MAISON & JARDIN SAS
www.alluremaisonetjardin.fr
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